Telegram Reaches 950 Million Monthly Active Users
Telegram has updated its Monthly Active Users (MAU) count on the Telegram Ads platform, which shows the number of users who use the messenger at least once a month. In the latest revision, Telegram reported that it now has 950 million monthly users.
Back in April, this figure was at 900 million users. In the same month, Pavel Durov expressed his hope in an interview that Telegram would reach one billion active users within a year.
#statistics
Telegram has updated its Monthly Active Users (MAU) count on the Telegram Ads platform, which shows the number of users who use the messenger at least once a month. In the latest revision, Telegram reported that it now has 950 million monthly users.
Back in April, this figure was at 900 million users. In the same month, Pavel Durov expressed his hope in an interview that Telegram would reach one billion active users within a year.
#statistics
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Catalog of Mini-Apps
The Beta version of Telegram for Android now features a catalog of mini-apps.
In the global search screen, users can now access the «Apps» tab. This tab not only allows searching by name but also displays a list of mini-apps previously launched by the user and a section for popular apps.
Additionally, the appearance of profiles for bots that support mini-apps has been updated. Now, these profiles show the number of unique users of the mini-app per month (MAU) and include a button to launch the mini-app.
Full list of beta features and apk-file are here: https://t.me/betainfoen/1698.
#Android
The Beta version of Telegram for Android now features a catalog of mini-apps.
In the global search screen, users can now access the «Apps» tab. This tab not only allows searching by name but also displays a list of mini-apps previously launched by the user and a section for popular apps.
Additionally, the appearance of profiles for bots that support mini-apps has been updated. Now, these profiles show the number of unique users of the mini-app per month (MAU) and include a button to launch the mini-app.
Full list of beta features and apk-file are here: https://t.me/betainfoen/1698.
#Android
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Updated in-app Browser
In the Beta version of Telegram for Android, the in-app browser has received many new features.
Now users can:
• open several web pages at the same time (including those from the .ton domain) and mini-apps, and quickly switch between them;
• view browsing history;
• save and manage bookmarks;
• manage cache and cookies;
• change the search engine.
Full list of beta features and apk-file are here: https://t.me/betainfoen/1698.
#Android
In the Beta version of Telegram for Android, the in-app browser has received many new features.
Now users can:
• open several web pages at the same time (including those from the .ton domain) and mini-apps, and quickly switch between them;
• view browsing history;
• save and manage bookmarks;
• manage cache and cookies;
• change the search engine.
Full list of beta features and apk-file are here: https://t.me/betainfoen/1698.
#Android
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Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 10.15
The new version provides for users the following features:
• The updated in-app browser now supports multiple tabs, displays your browsing history, allows you to create and manage bookmarks, supports ton-websites and also provides some other settings.
• Mini app store allows you to view lists of recently used or most popular web apps, as well as search for them by name. And mini apps now can create custom content for further sharing to stories.
• Stars can now be gifted to contacts directly from the menu section “Settings › Your stars”.
• Flashlight allows you to highlight objects when recording video messages and works for both the main camera and the front one.
• Weather Sticker allows you to add temperature and weather that correspond to your location to your story.
• The cover editor allows you to select which frame from the video sequence of the published story will be displayed in your profile.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/w3-browser-mini-app-store/en?setln=en
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
Desktop: from the official website or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store, from the official website or from a verified channel.
Unigram for Windows 10+: Microsoft Store
#update #Android #ios #macOS
The new version provides for users the following features:
• The updated in-app browser now supports multiple tabs, displays your browsing history, allows you to create and manage bookmarks, supports ton-websites and also provides some other settings.
• Mini app store allows you to view lists of recently used or most popular web apps, as well as search for them by name. And mini apps now can create custom content for further sharing to stories.
• Stars can now be gifted to contacts directly from the menu section “Settings › Your stars”.
• Flashlight allows you to highlight objects when recording video messages and works for both the main camera and the front one.
• Weather Sticker allows you to add temperature and weather that correspond to your location to your story.
• The cover editor allows you to select which frame from the video sequence of the published story will be displayed in your profile.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/w3-browser-mini-app-store/en?setln=en
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
Desktop: from the official website or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store, from the official website or from a verified channel.
Unigram for Windows 10+: Microsoft Store
#update #Android #ios #macOS
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Telegram Info English
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 10.15 The new version provides for users the following features: • The updated in-app browser now supports multiple tabs, displays your browsing history, allows you to create and manage bookmarks, supports…
Telegram Desktop updated to version 5.3.0
What's new:
• View recent and popular web apps in chats search.
• Open several web apps in different windows.
• Gift Telegram Stars to your friends.
• Send location marks and venues.
• Open tonsite:// links in webview.
• Edit order of stickers in your packs.
Download
• MS Windows: the official website or GitHub.
• macOS: App Store.
#update #desktop #macOS
What's new:
• View recent and popular web apps in chats search.
• Open several web apps in different windows.
• Gift Telegram Stars to your friends.
• Send location marks and venues.
• Open tonsite:// links in webview.
• Edit order of stickers in your packs.
Download
• MS Windows: the official website or GitHub.
• macOS: App Store.
#update #desktop #macOS
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Buying and Gifting Stars via @premiumbot
Telegram users can now buy and gift stars via official bot @premiumbot.
To do this, choose the required option in bot menu or send /stars command to it, and then follow the bot hints.
#stars
Telegram users can now buy and gift stars via official bot @premiumbot.
To do this, choose the required option in bot menu or send /stars command to it, and then follow the bot hints.
#stars
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Rumors of Potential Telegram Ban in Turkey
According to the Turkish newspaper Sabah, Telegram could be banned in Turkey, just like Instagram.
Their reasoning for a potential ban is that the Turkish Information and Communication Technologies Authority didn’t get Telegram’s attention after thousands of attempts to contact them.
A few days ago Instagram was banned there for the same reason. Starting at 18:30 UTC on August 10, the ban is being gradually lifted.
#bans
According to the Turkish newspaper Sabah, Telegram could be banned in Turkey, just like Instagram.
Their reasoning for a potential ban is that the Turkish Information and Communication Technologies Authority didn’t get Telegram’s attention after thousands of attempts to contact them.
A few days ago Instagram was banned there for the same reason. Starting at 18:30 UTC on August 10, the ban is being gradually lifted.
#bans
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Pavel Durov on Telegram’s Birthday
Pavel Durov has made a post on his channel regarding Telegram‘s 11th birthday.
Pavel Durov has made a post on his channel regarding Telegram‘s 11th birthday.
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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.0
The following features have been introduced:
• Star Reactions for Channels: Channel administrators can now enable Star Reactions, and subscribers can send stars from their balance as reactions to posts. An unlimited number of stars can be used to react to each post from the user’s balance. If the user who made the reactions prefers, they can be publicly listed with others.
• Paid Channel Subscriptions: Administrators of private channels can create a paid invitation link and set a subscription fee. Any user who wants to subscribe to the channel using this link will need to pay this fee upon subscribing and then continue on paying it monthly to renew their subscription.
• Choosing the Sender of a Post on the Channel: Channel administrators can now choose under whose name a post will be made. The author selection menu includes the administrator’s personal account, the current channel, and all other public channels owned by the administrator. The new “Show Authors’ Profiles” setting in the “Administrators” section allows photos of senders to be displayed to the left of channel posts. The “Sign Messages” setting, previously located on the channel’s settings, is now available in this section.
• Displaying Sensitive Content: Android users now have an option to enable sensitive content in “Chat Settings”. Previously, this option was only available in Telegram Desktop and web clients, in their respective "Privacy" sections.
In addition, bots can now publish paid media, and iOS users can view .pdf, .xls, and .docx documents from the in-app browser.
Blog: https://telegram.org/blog/superchannels-star-reactions-subscriptions
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
macOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS #macOS
The following features have been introduced:
• Star Reactions for Channels: Channel administrators can now enable Star Reactions, and subscribers can send stars from their balance as reactions to posts. An unlimited number of stars can be used to react to each post from the user’s balance. If the user who made the reactions prefers, they can be publicly listed with others.
• Paid Channel Subscriptions: Administrators of private channels can create a paid invitation link and set a subscription fee. Any user who wants to subscribe to the channel using this link will need to pay this fee upon subscribing and then continue on paying it monthly to renew their subscription.
• Choosing the Sender of a Post on the Channel: Channel administrators can now choose under whose name a post will be made. The author selection menu includes the administrator’s personal account, the current channel, and all other public channels owned by the administrator. The new “Show Authors’ Profiles” setting in the “Administrators” section allows photos of senders to be displayed to the left of channel posts. The “Sign Messages” setting, previously located on the channel’s settings, is now available in this section.
• Displaying Sensitive Content: Android users now have an option to enable sensitive content in “Chat Settings”. Previously, this option was only available in Telegram Desktop and web clients, in their respective "Privacy" sections.
In addition, bots can now publish paid media, and iOS users can view .pdf, .xls, and .docx documents from the in-app browser.
Blog: https://telegram.org/blog/superchannels-star-reactions-subscriptions
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
macOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS #macOS
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Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated to Version 5.4.0
What’s New:
• Super Channels
• Star Reactions
• Paid Subscriptions
Download:
• Windows: official website or GitHub
• macOS: App Store
#update #desktop #macOS
What’s New:
• Super Channels
• Star Reactions
• Paid Subscriptions
Download:
• Windows: official website or GitHub
• macOS: App Store
#update #desktop #macOS
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Bot API 7.9
• Introduced Star Subscriptions⭐️ – allowing bots to manage subscription-based invite links.
• Bots can now send Paid Media to any chat, including on behalf of Business Accounts.
• Added support for Super Channels – where admins may post as their own profiles or channels.
And more, see the full changelog for details: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#august-14-2024
• Introduced Star Subscriptions
• Bots can now send Paid Media to any chat, including on behalf of Business Accounts.
• Added support for Super Channels – where admins may post as their own profiles or channels.
And more, see the full changelog for details: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#august-14-2024
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
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Standard Privacy Policy for bots
In early July, all bots and mini apps were required to provide a Privacy Policy detailing how they handle user data.
Yesterday, Telegram published a Standard Privacy Policy which applies by default to all bots and mini apps that don't have their own. This Policy broadly covers the data handling practices of most apps on Telegram, simplifying compliance for developers and adding transparency for users.
Additionally, developers can now set their own Privacy Policy directly within @BotFather bot. This Policy will be available to users through a special button in the settings menu of their mini apps.
More information can be found in Section 4 of the Bot Developer Terms.
#bots
In early July, all bots and mini apps were required to provide a Privacy Policy detailing how they handle user data.
Yesterday, Telegram published a Standard Privacy Policy which applies by default to all bots and mini apps that don't have their own. This Policy broadly covers the data handling practices of most apps on Telegram, simplifying compliance for developers and adding transparency for users.
Additionally, developers can now set their own Privacy Policy directly within @BotFather bot. This Policy will be available to users through a special button in the settings menu of their mini apps.
More information can be found in Section 4 of the Bot Developer Terms.
#bots
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Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated To Version 5.4.1
What's new:
• Fixed a crash when sending a star reaction in comments;
• Fixed issues with the channel list in super channels;
• Star reactions are now always displayed first in the reactions list;
• Paid invite links in groups have been removed.
Download:
• Windows: from the official website or GitHub.
• macOS: App Store.
#update #desktop #macOS
What's new:
• Fixed a crash when sending a star reaction in comments;
• Fixed issues with the channel list in super channels;
• Star reactions are now always displayed first in the reactions list;
• Paid invite links in groups have been removed.
Download:
• Windows: from the official website or GitHub.
• macOS: App Store.
#update #desktop #macOS
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The Default Lifetime of New Accounts Has Been Increased to 1½ years
Our subscribers report that some accounts created in 2022 or later have the default privacy setting "Delete my account if away for" set to «548» days, or a year and a half.
Changing this setting still prevents users from specifying a value greater than a year.
For older accounts, nothing has changed.
The @tginfo editorial team has no information about the date from which the auto-deletion period for new accounts is one and a half years, or whether owners of new or old accounts will be able to set such a period in their settings in the future. In addition, we do not know whether this change affects all new accounts.
Let us remind you that previously the default period for automatic account deletion due to inactivity was 6 months.
Our subscribers report that some accounts created in 2022 or later have the default privacy setting "Delete my account if away for" set to «548» days, or a year and a half.
Changing this setting still prevents users from specifying a value greater than a year.
For older accounts, nothing has changed.
The @tginfo editorial team has no information about the date from which the auto-deletion period for new accounts is one and a half years, or whether owners of new or old accounts will be able to set such a period in their settings in the future. In addition, we do not know whether this change affects all new accounts.
Let us remind you that previously the default period for automatic account deletion due to inactivity was 6 months.
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Increasing Account Lifetime for All Users
Users of the Telegram beta version for Android 11.0.1 can now set their account's auto-delete period to 1.5 years in case of inactivity.
Recently, Telegram started automatically setting the account lifetime to 1.5 years by default. Previously, the maximum period was 1 year.
#Android
Users of the Telegram beta version for Android 11.0.1 can now set their account's auto-delete period to 1.5 years in case of inactivity.
Recently, Telegram started automatically setting the account lifetime to 1.5 years by default. Previously, the maximum period was 1 year.
#Android
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Pavel Durov Arrested at French Airport
According to the local channel TF1, Pavel Durov was arrested at the Paris-Le Bourget airport.
The motivation behind this is allegedly because Durov did not cooperate with French security forces, which renders him as an accomplice to drug trafficking and other serious crimes.
UPD. 23:20 UTC
The report from TF1 was confirmed by the BFM network.
According to TF1's report, Pavel Durov arrived at Paris from Azerbaijan and was arrested at approximately 18:00 UTC.
The investigation is said to be focused on Telegram's insufficient number of moderators, which reporters use as a reason for why illegal activity is not controlled on Telegram.
Telegram did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters, and the French Ministry of Interior had no comment.
The @tginfo team continues to monitor upcoming developments.
#arrest
According to the local channel TF1, Pavel Durov was arrested at the Paris-Le Bourget airport.
The motivation behind this is allegedly because Durov did not cooperate with French security forces, which renders him as an accomplice to drug trafficking and other serious crimes.
UPD. 23:20 UTC
The report from TF1 was confirmed by the BFM network.
According to TF1's report, Pavel Durov arrived at Paris from Azerbaijan and was arrested at approximately 18:00 UTC.
The investigation is said to be focused on Telegram's insufficient number of moderators, which reporters use as a reason for why illegal activity is not controlled on Telegram.
Telegram did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters, and the French Ministry of Interior had no comment.
The @tginfo team continues to monitor upcoming developments.
#arrest
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Telegram Info English
Pavel Durov Arrested at French Airport According to the local channel TF1, Pavel Durov was arrested at the Paris-Le Bourget airport. The motivation behind this is allegedly because Durov did not cooperate with French security forces, which renders him as…
Official Statement for the Media Regarding the Arrest of Pavel Durov Expected on Monday
The French government and Telegram continue to remain silent regarding Durov’s arrest.
All current details regarding the situation come from unnamed sources in the French media.
Reuters reports that Durov may face possible charges as early as today, citing French media.
#arrest
The French government and Telegram continue to remain silent regarding Durov’s arrest.
The Paris prosecutor's office, which handles the case of the arrested Telegram founder Pavel Durov, plans to make a statement to the press on Monday, August 26. This was reported to TASS by the prosecutor's office.
All current details regarding the situation come from unnamed sources in the French media.
Reuters reports that Durov may face possible charges as early as today, citing French media.
#arrest
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Telegram Info English
Official Statement for the Media Regarding the Arrest of Pavel Durov Expected on Monday The French government and Telegram continue to remain silent regarding Durov’s arrest. The Paris prosecutor's office, which handles the case of the arrested Telegram…
France Extends Pavel Durov's Arrest
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Sunday following his arrest at a Paris airport, according to the French news agency AFP.
The initial detention period for questioning can last up to 96 hours. Once this phase is complete, a judge will decide whether to release him or press charges and keep him in custody.
In response, Telegram stated that “Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.”
“Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards,” the company added. “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
#arrest
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Sunday following his arrest at a Paris airport, according to the French news agency AFP.
The initial detention period for questioning can last up to 96 hours. Once this phase is complete, a judge will decide whether to release him or press charges and keep him in custody.
In response, Telegram stated that “Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe.”
“Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards,” the company added. “It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform.”
#arrest
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Telegram Info English
France Extends Pavel Durov's Arrest French judicial authorities extended the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Sunday following his arrest at a Paris airport, according to the French news agency AFP. The initial detention period for questioning…
Pavel Durov Suspected of 12 Crimes
“Novaya Gazeta Europe” has obtained access to a press release from the French prosecutor's office, highlighting several of the alleged offenses:
• Complicity in administering an online platform for conducting illegal transactions by organized groups.
• Refusal to provide law enforcement agencies with information or documents required for investigation and prosecution.
• Complicity in storing child pornography.
• Complicity in drug distribution.
• Complicity in cybercrimes.
• Complicity in fraud committed by organized criminal groups.
TASS, a Russian news agency, reports that the investigation against Pavel Durov began on July 8. According to the agency's information, the entrepreneur may remain in custody until August 28 unless formal accusations follow.
Emmanuel Macron was the first from the entire French government to issue an official statement, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary system and stressing that Pavel Durov's arrest is not politically motivated but is in accordance with the legal framework protecting citizens' rights.
In response to a request from RIA Novosti, the European Commission said they are monitoring the situation and are ready to cooperate with French authorities. The United Nations does not yet have sufficient information. Previously, in response to an inquiry from TASS news agency, the European Commission declined to comment: “This is a national investigation, we do not intend to comment on it, you should refer to the French authorities.”
UPD. 18:00 UTC
We have updated our wording to better express the fact Durov wasn't accused or convicted yet — as we said, prosecutors have a limited timeframe in which they can keep Durov under arrest to question him.
#arrest
“Novaya Gazeta Europe” has obtained access to a press release from the French prosecutor's office, highlighting several of the alleged offenses:
• Complicity in administering an online platform for conducting illegal transactions by organized groups.
• Refusal to provide law enforcement agencies with information or documents required for investigation and prosecution.
• Complicity in storing child pornography.
• Complicity in drug distribution.
• Complicity in cybercrimes.
• Complicity in fraud committed by organized criminal groups.
TASS, a Russian news agency, reports that the investigation against Pavel Durov began on July 8. According to the agency's information, the entrepreneur may remain in custody until August 28 unless formal accusations follow.
Emmanuel Macron was the first from the entire French government to issue an official statement, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary system and stressing that Pavel Durov's arrest is not politically motivated but is in accordance with the legal framework protecting citizens' rights.
In response to a request from RIA Novosti, the European Commission said they are monitoring the situation and are ready to cooperate with French authorities. The United Nations does not yet have sufficient information. Previously, in response to an inquiry from TASS news agency, the European Commission declined to comment: “This is a national investigation, we do not intend to comment on it, you should refer to the French authorities.”
UPD. 18:00 UTC
We have updated our wording to better express the fact Durov wasn't accused or convicted yet — as we said, prosecutors have a limited timeframe in which they can keep Durov under arrest to question him.
#arrest
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