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Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

In Moscow on October 22, Russia’s Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Oleg Telniakov, said that blocking voice calls on foreign messenger services has reduced scam calls by about 40 percent within a month.  Speaking at the 24th Spectrum Forum, Telniakov noted that fraudsters increasingly turn to internet-based services after cybercrime […]

Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, reportedly offered to repurchase the Louvre’s stolen jewels from the recent heist and donate them to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The proposal, reported on October 21, 2025, suggests returning the looted items to a secure institution and leveraging them to showcase cultural collaboration between France and the UAE.  The […]

Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision has been made to restore full call functionality on these platforms.  While a number of users had reported temporary restoration of voice calls, the regulators […]

Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes for a more immersive experience, which is especially beneficial for games and media-rich apps.  The update also introduces motion tracking to enable […]

Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

    Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

    Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

    Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, reportedly offered to repurchase the Louvre’s stolen jewels from the recent heist and donate them to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The proposal, reported on…

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    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU's announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning…

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    [2025.10.13] Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    [2025.10.13] Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26 Telegram 12.1 adds live comments in group calls, private contact notes, AI…

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    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram has released a special gift collection to honor the birthday of its founder, Pavel Durov. The collection features a limited edition Durov figurine, with only 4,100 pieces available priced…

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    [2025.10.10] Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    [2025.10.10] Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally Pavel Durov warns of a dystopian internet future as governments reduce privacy, cracking down on dissent and turning…

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    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov issued a stark warning about the near future of the internet, citing an accelerating global erosion of privacy protections. Marking his 41st birthday, Durov…

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    [2025.10.8] Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns

    [2025.10.8] Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns

    Pavel Durov Swims in Protected Lake During Kazakhstan Visit, Sparking Legal Concerns Pavel Durov’s video swimming in Kazakhstan’s protected Kolsai Lake breaches local regulations and risks fines, amid concerns over…

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    Former Adviser Explains Why Telegram Will Remain in Russia Until a Full Replacement Emerges

    Former Adviser Explains Why Telegram Will Remain in Russia Until a Full Replacement Emerges

    German Klimenko, former internet development adviser to the Russian president and chairman of the Digital Economy Development Fund, explained why Telegram is unlikely to be blocked in Russia for now.…

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    Pavel Durov Prioritizes Sleep and Phone Discipline for Creativity and Productivity

    Pavel Durov Prioritizes Sleep and Phone Discipline for Creativity and Productivity

    Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has shared insights into his daily routine, emphasizing the importance of ample sleep and controlled phone use to foster creativity. He allocates 11 to 12 hours…

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