Telegram for Android Updated to Version 12.0

Here are the details about the main new features of this update:

• Updated profile screen: The Android app received a revamped appearance for user, group, bot, and channel profiles. The new screens visually resemble the design of the Telegram iOS client.

• Music in profile: You can add songs from any chats directly to your profile with one tap in the built-in player. After adding to the profile, the tracks will appear in a panel under your profile picture. Any audio files added to a public playlist are visible to everyone who views your profile.

• Main profile tab: You can now choose which tab will be displayed first when someone opens your profile. The setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to change their profile info.

• Gift-based themes: Dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on unique gifts have been added, which can be set as a custom theme in any private chat. However, at the moment such wallpapers are not available for all collectible gifts.

Other changes:
• Introduced the mini-app of the official bot @Stickers;
• Ability to upgrade other users' gifts;
• Ability to see the value of a collectible gift;
• Implemented TON withdrawal from a personal account via Fragment.

Article: telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes/

How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official site or the verified channel.

#update #Android

Music in Profiles

• With this update, users can now add songs from any chat directly to their profile.

• When music is saved to a profile, a separate playlist is automatically created, including previously saved tracks.

• The audio file placed at the top of the profile playlist or added last will be displayed as the main track.

• To save music to your profile, play any audio in the built-in player and tap “Add to Profile”. You can also find the track in the chat playlist and choose “Save to... > Profile”.

• The song will be added to the user’s public playlist, visible to anyone viewing their profile. Currently, playlist visibility cannot be customized.

• You can view, sort, and delete tracks from your music playlist in the “My Profile” section.

• Users can choose how to save a track: to device storage, to the “Favorites” chat, or directly to their profile.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Gift-Based Themes

• This update introduces dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram’s collectible gifts.

• Owners of such gifts can apply special wallpapers as custom themes in any private chat.

• The appearance of each wallpaper depends on the gift’s attributes: every collectible item generates a unique theme using its model and background.

• One unique gift allows the use of only one theme in one specific chat.

⚠️ Note: This feature is currently available only to owners of the following collectible gifts: Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, and Heart Locket. Developers promise to release personalized themes for other gift collections as well.

Full list of changes — available here.

#update

Updated Profile Screen on Android

• The Telegram for Android app has received a redesigned interface for user, group, bot, and channel profiles.

• The new layout features stylish scroll animations, and some options have been moved to the space below the profile photo.

• Similar profile design changes were introduced on iOS just under four years ago.

• Recently, the Telegram team held a contest among Android developers to redesign the existing profile screens based on provided samples.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Default Profile Tab

• You can now choose which section of your profile will be displayed by default — for example, to highlight your gift collections or saved stories.

• To place a section first in the list, go to Settings > My Profile, long-press the desired tab, and select “Set as Main Tab”.

• This setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to edit profile information.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.1

What’s new in 6.1: 
• Music on Profiles
• Gift Themes
• Gift Value Information
• Upgrading Gifts for Other Users

What’s new in 6.0.3: 
• Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab for last opened chat switching
• New topic dividers for groups with topics and tabs
• Adjust volume of notification sounds
• Show stars required for the next rating level
• Instant View support on Linux (if WebView works)

What’s new in 6.0.0: 
• Public Post Search 
• Story Albums 
• Gift Collections 
• Profile Rating

Download: 
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub 
• Windows: Microsoft Store 
• macOS: App Store 
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft

#update #desktop

The Discuss Button Has Disappeared From Channel Profiles on iOS

After the introduction of direct messages to channels, Telegram users on iOS discovered that they no longer have the option to open the discussion group from a channel's profile if discussion is enabled. The button that previously opened the discussion group now opens the direct messages chat.

The editorial team of @tginfo does not know whether this is a bug or intended behavior by the developers. The issue likely appeared in Telegram for iOS version 11.12, when channels got direct messages.

For channels without direct messages enabled, the button still opens the discussion group.

It is still possible to open the group linked to a channel with discussion enabled. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open any post of the channel and go to the comments.
2. Press and hold the “Back” button. The app will then show a list including both the channel itself and the group linked to it.
3. Select the group.

#iOS

Telegram.org Unavailable

Currently, the websites telegram.org and fragment.com are unavailable for at least some users.

Updated at 9:46 UTC
The issue is fixed

#outages

Bot Outages

Bot owners and users are now reporting issues with bot functionality.

UPD at 20:16 UTC
Fixed

#outages

What To Do If Your Account is Frozen?

In May 2025, Telegram started freezing some accounts.

In the new article, we explain what to do if your account gets frozen for violating Telegram's rules: https://tginfo.me/frozen-account-en

#FAQ

t․me Link Previews Aren't Working

UPD 12:00 UTC. The problem has been resolved

In Telegram, preview cards are no longer being generated under messages with Telegram's t․me links.

The links still open, even if they don't have a preview. Previews for old links continue to work.

The problem has been observed since at least 3 AM UTC and affects links to chats, channels, messages, stickers, stories, and profiles, among other things.

#outages

Pavel Durov Announces AI Lab Launch in Kazakhstan

This lab marks the first collaboration between Telegram and the supercomputing cluster Alem.ai in Kazakhstan. 
Durov announced it during his speech at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum in Astana.

According to Telegram’s founder, the new development merges blockchain and AI technologies. 
It will first appear in Telegram’s mini-app ecosystem.

Durov also reminded the audience that Kazakhstan was the location of Telegram’s first regional office:

“We are launching a joint project between Telegram and Kazakhstan’s supercomputing cluster, initiated by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. This technology will allow over a billion people to use AI functions confidentially, transparently, and efficiently. We hope Kazakhstan’s cluster becomes the first major provider of computing power for this network.”

Telegram For Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.1

Here’s what’s new in the October update:

• Comments in group calls: 
Participants in video chats (up to 1000 members) and group calls can now send comments and reactions directly in the call interface. These messages are temporary and disappear a few seconds after being sent.

• New profile color settings: 
Starting today, in addition to standard color schemes, you can use your collectible gifts to uniquely style your profile cover and replies. Available to Premium users only.

• Contact notes: 
When adding or editing a contact, you can leave a text note visible only to you in the user’s profile under the “About” section.

• Liquid Glass design on iOS 26: 
Telegram’s interface has been updated with the Liquid Glass concept. This version introduces transparent elements with soft light refraction effects during scrolling. The design will continue evolving gradually.

• Topics and real-time response rendering in AI bots: 
Bots now support chat topic separation. They can also display responses in real time without waiting for full generation.

Other additions: 
• Ability to suggest a birth date 
• Ability to remove a gift signature 
• Option to display TON blockchain gifts in your profile 
• Numerous UI improvements for gifts 
• Official mini-app for suggestions and bug reports introduced

Article: telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots

Download the update: 
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel 
• iOS: App Store

#update #Android #iOS

Live Broadcasts in Stories With Paid Pinned Messages

In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2, Stories now feature live broadcasts with the ability to pin your messages using stars.

The duration of the pin, the length of the comment, and the maximum number of emojis allowed depend on the number of stars spent.

This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.

#iOS

Telegram X Has Been Updated to Version 0.28.1.1771

What’s new:
• App now fits entire screen on Android 11 and higher
• Full-screen media viewer
• View in Thread in replies message menu
• System navigation gestures support
• Option to use iris or face biometrics as Passcode Lock
• Resolved an issue that could prevent logging in
• Improved stability and performance
• Other features and changes

Download via Google Play or directly from the official channel @tgx_log

Worth noting: This is the first stable update in about a year and a half.

#android #telegramX #update

Auction for Purchasing Limited Gifts

In the beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2 (31682), a new system for distributing gifts via auction has been implemented.

How the auction currently works:
• 50 gifts are distributed at different intervals among the top 50 participants with the highest bids. 
• If a bid drops out of the top 50, it is automatically carried over to the next draw. 
• If a bid does not win after the final draw, the stars are fully refunded.

At the moment, the auction applies to newly released gifts. Whether the system will also work for previously upgraded gifts is still unknown.

This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.

#iOS #beta

Deceptive Website Warning on macOS: Apple Falsely Blocks Instant View

Users of Telegram Desktop for macOS are facing a false "Deceptive Website Warning" when trying to open an Instant View for any site.

Most likely, Apple has mistakenly blocked the technical address that the messenger app uses to display Instant View articles.

Don't panic: this is a false warning. If you are impacted by the problem, here is what you can do:

One-time solution
In the warning window itself, click "Show Details", and then click the "visit this unsafe website" link, after which the article will open.

If the warning annoys you too much (unrecommended, not safe)
You can temporarily disable this check in macOS itself:
• Open Safari.
• In the top menu bar, select Safari › Settings › Security.
• Uncheck the "Warn when visiting a fraudulent website" option.

The @tginfo team will announce when the problem is resolved, so you don't forget to turn this setting back on.

#outages

Telegram Sues Australia Over Age Verification Law

Telegram has initiated a lawsuit in the Federal Court of Australia against the local regulator, eSafety. The messenger is challenging the legality of the "Online Safety Act 2021" and a significant fine imposed on it.

As a reminder, in February 2025, the Australian regulator fined Telegram over $600,000 for delaying the provision of information on its measures to combat terrorism and materials related to child exploitation.

Telegram's arguments in court:
• The company argues that under Australian law, it is not defined as a "provider of social media services" and is therefore not subject to the regulator's demands.
• Telegram states it never received the initial notification for the fine, claiming it was sent to an incorrect address.
• The company asserts that once it became aware of the request, it voluntarily provided the required information. The @tginfo team previously analyzed the details of that response.

Context of the dispute: The lawsuit comes as Australia prepares to introduce some of the world's strictest age verification rules, effective December 10, 2025.

• The new rules will require tech platforms (including Reddit, Facebook, and TikTok) to prevent users under 16 from accessing their services.
• Fines for non-compliance can reach A$50 million (~$33 million USD).
• Privacy advocates are concerned that to comply with these requirements, companies will have to collect sensitive biometric data or identity documents, jeopardizing the privacy of all users.

Similar age verification measures are being introduced in other countries. For example, earlier this year, Telegram launched facial age verification for users in the United Kingdom due to a new local "online safety" law.

This move is notable amid the numerous restrictions Telegram has faced this year. Unlike the situations in Vietnam, Nepal, Russia, or the UK, where the messenger has largely played a passive role, the company is now taking an active legal stance by challenging the regulator's actions in court.

#Australia #courts #fines

Telegram for Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.2

Here’s what’s new in the big November update:

• Live broadcasts in Stories:
In the Stories section, under the “Live” tab, you can now start a live stream either personally or on behalf of a channel. During such streams, users can leave short comments and pin them using stars. The broadcaster can stream via their device’s camera or through external applications.

• Recurring messages:
When scheduling a delayed message, users can now specify how often it should be sent: daily, weekly, every two weeks, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.

• Auction for gifts:
A new mechanic distributes limited gifts among users who place the highest bids in stars. If your bid is outbid and drops from the top, it is automatically carried over to the next round. If the bid loses in the final round, all spent stars are fully refunded.

• Redesigned panels on Android:
The new “Liquid Glass” design is now applied to interface elements such as the message input field, button panels in bots and channels, and the menu for commands and hashtags. The glass effect can be disabled under Settings > Power Saving > Chat Animations.

Other additions:
• Privacy settings for music saved in profile
• Ability to add a new contact by scanning a QR code
• Checkbox for synchronizing saved Telegram contacts with the device’s phonebook
• Option to block receiving gifts from channels in privacy settings

Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store

#update #Android #iOS

Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.3.1

What’s new in 6.3.0: 
• Support for Gift auctions.
• Support for Live stories.
• New profile pages design.

What’s new in 6.3.1:
• Ability to change the order of music in the “My Profile” section 
• Ability to change the order of stories in albums 
• Fixed overlapping of information with a new cover in the “My Profile” section 
• Fixed opening of stories from the “My Profile” section 
• Fixed media viewer malfunction after watching a live broadcast in Stories 
• Fixed crash when clicking the “All actions” button in the recent actions log 
• Several possible crash causes have been fixed

Download: 
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub 
• Windows: Microsoft Store 
• macOS: App Store 
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft

#update #desktop