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Telegram launches a $5 Premium tier for custom icons, no ads, and more

Telegram launches a $5 Premium tier for custom icons, no ads, and more

June 19, 2022
We've been hearing about Telegram Premium for a long while. The wait is finally over now. Telegram has just released version 8.8 on the Apple App Store -- allowing users to unleash Telegram's full potential for $4.99 per month. Existing features remain free, expectedly. However, those wanting to get their hands on some tempting new...
Telegram reportedly released user data to German authorities

Telegram reportedly released user data to German authorities

June 7, 2022
Telegram is a popular freeware app that is known for providing end-to-end encrypted messaging, video calls, file sharing, and more. While the company has committed to keeping its over 500 million monthly active users data out of the hands of law enforcement and governments in the past, it looks like now things might have changed....
Telegram Premium makes an appearance on latest iOS beta, offers exclusive stickers and reactions

Telegram Premium makes an appearance on latest iOS beta, offers exclusive stickers and reactions

May 2, 2022
Telegram is one of the most feature-packed instant messaging apps out there. Since its inception, Telegram’s funding has largely come out of the pocket of Pavel Durov, the founder of the service. But as the service continues to amass new users and climbs new heights of success, the start-up is now looking for ways to...
Telegram update brings support for custom notification sounds and mute durations, new bot development tools, and more!

Telegram update brings support for custom notification sounds and mute durations, new bot development tools, and more!

April 18, 2022
After receiving a new download manager and attachment menu last month, Telegram is now getting a bunch of new features with its latest update. The update has already started rolling out to users globally, and it brings support for custom notification sounds, custom mute durations, a new auto-delete menu in profiles, replies in forwarded messages,...
Telegram update introduces a download manager, a redesigned attachment menu, and more

Telegram update introduces a download manager, a redesigned attachment menu, and more

March 11, 2022
Telegram is one of the best instant messaging (IM) apps available out there. It's fast, feature-rich, and actively developed. The company rolls out major updates very frequently -- when compared to rivaling apps, such as WhatsApp. Despite the former company having fewer resources than the latter, it still successfully delivers a smooth experience that tempts...
Telegram introduces video stickers, improved reactions, and more

Telegram introduces video stickers, improved reactions, and more

February 1, 2022
When it comes to messaging apps, Telegram is one of the most actively-developed platforms. The company frequently issues new updates, bringing innovative features, implementing fresh APIs, and much more. The latest version of the app (8.5) is now available for iOS and Android users. This Telegram update introduces video stickers, improves message reactions, fixes bugs,...
Telegram 8.4 adds message reactions, spoiler formatting, message translations, and more

Telegram 8.4 adds message reactions, spoiler formatting, message translations, and more

December 30, 2021
Telegram is one of the best messaging services around, and it adds new features and options at an incredible rate. The service added new media improvements and iOS updates last month, and more recently restricted message forwarding and made it easier to delete older chats. Now another update is rolling out with even more features....
Telegram tests new feature to help you avoid spoilers

Telegram tests new feature to help you avoid spoilers

December 20, 2021
Telegram is a popular instant messaging (IM) app and one of WhatsApp's biggest rivals. The company actively develops new features that are usually original and innovative. This always makes Telegram enthusiasts wonder why WhatsApp is still a more popular service, despite not receiving as many new features. The latest addition to the feature-rich IM could...
Telegram 8.3 lets you restrict message forwarding, makes it easier to delete older chats

Telegram 8.3 lets you restrict message forwarding, makes it easier to delete older chats

December 8, 2021
After rolling out Telegram 8.2 just last week, Telegram is back again with a brand new update for its messaging service. Telegram 8.3 is here and it includes several new enhancements such as Protected Content, the ability to easily delete old chat history, global themes, a new option to post anonymously in public groups and...
Telegram’s new Sponsored Messages won’t actually increase the sponsored messages you see

Telegram’s new Sponsored Messages won’t actually increase the sponsored messages you see

November 19, 2021
Telegram on Friday announced Sponsored Messages, a new advertising tool that will let users promote their channels and bots. As Telegram explains, users will only see sponsored messages (read advertisements) in public channels that have more than 1000 subscribers. These promotional messages will have a 160 character limit and will be related to the topic of...
Telegram 8.2 arrives with media improvements, iOS updates, and much more

Telegram 8.2 arrives with media improvements, iOS updates, and much more

November 4, 2021
Telegram is one of the best messaging services around, and it adds new features and options at an incredible rate. The service added new chat themes and video/audio livestream recordings last month, and now another update is rolling out with even more features. Telegram is now rolling out another update, version 8.2, that primarily focuses...
Telegram 8.0.1 update adds new individual chat themes, interactive emoji, and more

Telegram 8.0.1 update adds new individual chat themes, interactive emoji, and more

September 20, 2021
Telegram rolled out a big update earlier this month, adding unlimited live streams, the ability to remove captions from media, an improved sticker panel, new animated emoji, and much more. Now the company is back again with a new update for its instant messaging app, version 8.0.1, that adds new customization options for individual chats,...