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Faster Video Loading, Better Quality. Videos uploaded in large channels are now optimized to offer multiple quality settings. When watching these videos, a quality level is automatically selected based on your connection. October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

For more details on all the features from this update, check out our latest blog: https://telegram.org/blog/gifts-verification-platform October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

RTMP Streams on Android. Telegram for Android now supports livestreaming with RTMP. This allows users to generate a stream key and connect the video feed to popular apps. October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Improved Reporting Interface. The reporting menu has been expanded with detailed options for each category. The list of reporting reasons can now update dynamically – further improving reports for moderators and helping scale Telegram's AI moderation tools. October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Verification Platform. Any business, app or website can now use Telegram to send verification codes to their users – for just $0.01 per message. Telegram codes are also faster, more secure and more reliable than other alternatives. Interested developers can learn more in our detailed guide. October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Gifts. Users can now send gifts to each other – celebrating holidays and achievements with animated artwork and custom messages. Gifts are purchased with Telegram Stars – recipients can choose to display gifts on their profile or convert them back to Stars for their own balance. October Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Due to the recent events in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran, Telegram experienced unprecedented loads. In the past few days, some users may have faced temporary connection issues and difficulties accessing media. Thanks to our technical team's efforts, Telegram remained available in most countries, and all issues are now fully resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience.

For the full details from this week's update, including 10 million Premium subscribers and dozens of bug fixes, check out our latest blog: https://telegram.org/blog/star-giveaways-iv-in-browser September Features 1 • 2 • 3 • More

Mini App Improvements. Mini apps received several improvements, making them smoother and more responsive. Developers can now display two buttons at a time in their app, in multiple orientations or with a shimmer effect. September Features 1 • 2 • 3 • More

Instant View for Telegram Browser. Any site you open in the Telegram Browser can be converted to Instant View – optimizing articles into a lightweight layout. September Features 1 • 2 • 3 • More

Star Giveaways. Giveaways in groups and channels now support Telegram Stars – which winners can spend on paid media, subscriptions and mini apps. September Features 1 • 2 • 3 • More

📱 Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving. 🛩 Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe. 🫤 It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform. 🌐 Almost a billion users globally use Telegram as means of communication and as a source of vital information. 👍 We’re awaiting a prompt resolution of this situation. Telegram is with you all.

🎂 Telegram celebrated its 11th birthday this week – and has had 17 major updates in the past year. For the full details (and features) from this celebration, check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/superchannels-star-reactions-subscriptions August Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Super Channels. Channel owners can make their feed look more like a group – allowing admins to post as their own profiles or other channels. August Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Paid Media for Bots. Bots are able to send paid media – to support their services and automate businesses. August Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Star Subscriptions. Content creators can make special invite links that allow users to join a channel in exchange for a monthly payment in Telegram Stars. August Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Star Reactions. Users can directly support their favorite channels and content creators by sending them Telegram Stars with a new ⭐️ Star reaction. August Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

For all the features from our July update like a front flash for video messages and more – check out our latest blog: https://telegram.org/blog/w3-browser-mini-app-store July Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • More

Story Covers. When posting a video story to your profile, you can choose which frame to use as its cover photo. July Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • More

Weather Widget in Stories. You can share the weather in your stories – adding an animated widget that automatically converts temperature between C and F and shows moon phases at night. July Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • More