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Latest Telegram beta can show Ads in groups, new ad is shown each ~10 messages.

This is an experimental feature in debug menu. I donโ€™t claim Telegram will go that way, but theyโ€™re at least experimenting.
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Nicegram is a target for stealer malware. Swiftgram is not affected. Explaining.

Kaspersky found a "SparkCat trojan" that scans photos and steals valuable information like Crypto wallet phrases and Passwords.

Trojan targets AI-messaging apps. It can start working as soon as you will Allow Access to Photos for the app.

While I donโ€™t like a lot of things in current Nicegram, and these news are a perfect opportunity to advertise Swiftgram, I must be clear and honest. Below are pure facts.

Researchers found that hacker expected the malware to be injected in Nicegram (bundle id app.nicegram) and activated as soon as you open any Chat and give Photos permissions, which is typical when you want to share a photo with somebody (TelegramUI.ChatControllerImpl).

There're couple of ways to inject the malware:
1. App developers do it on purpose
2. So known "supply-chain attack", when App depends (or App's dependency depends) on the infected library, without App developers knowing about that.
3. A bad actor who injects it to .ipa file

๐Ÿ‘€ Since Nicegram is not open-source, we can't fully verify it's security and check the dependencies. Unlike Swiftgram, which is entirely Open Source

Rough analysis of Nicegram 1.9.5 (430), downloaded from App Store:
1. I found no traces of SparkCat in HTTP traffic.
2. I found no traces of SparkCat in decoded .ipa

How to protect yourself, if you're unsure?
1. Disable Photos Access in iOS Settings > (Apps >) Nicegram
or
Completely remove the app
2. Avoid storing screenshots with sensitive information. Use Password Manager, for example iOS Passwords.
3. Avoid installing apps from untrusted sources, that may inject various frameworks.
As for today, there is no official .ipa of Swiftgram. You can download it only via App Store or TestFlight or build from Source Code
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Swiftgram
โŒ›๏ธ When Swiftgram update? Since Swiftgram is a fork (clone) of an official app, It depends on a public source code. This is how typical update looks like 1. Telegram publishes update to AppStore 2. Telegram publishes source code to GitHub 3. I need toโ€ฆ
Next update is delayed. Telegram just released a source code and itโ€™s the first time I canโ€™t update quickly. Iโ€™m cooking something for you and have some stories to tell.
Thank you for your patience!
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11.6 update is delayed, because Apple Reviewer doesn't like.... iPad screenshots! Other reviewers were fine with these screenshots for more than a year and today's reviewer feels they no longer show core Swiftgram features. Now hundreds of thousands usersโ€ฆ
Update was rejected due to iPad screenshots. I've changed them two months ago.
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Swiftgram had the same screenshot for both iOS and iPadOS.
โœ… iOS Approved
โŒ iPadOS Rejected
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Meet Swiftgram Pro
Supercharged with Pro features

๐Ÿ” Accounts Backup: Login to your accounts without code using encrypted local Keychain backup.
๐Ÿšซ Message Filter: Reduce visibility of spam, promotions and annoying messages.
โŒจ๏ธ Formatting Panel: Save time formatting your messages with just a single tap.
๐Ÿ”• Disable @mentions and replies: Mute or Hide non-important notifications and pinned messages.
โšก๏ธ Unique App Icons: Customize Swiftgram look on your home screen.

Download Swiftgram in App Store
Get Pro features - tg://sg/pro
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Swiftgram Pro FAQ

What is Swiftgram Pro?
Swiftgram Pro is a paid subscription in iOS app @Swiftgram. Subscribing, you get access to Pro features, such as Accounts Backup, Message Filter, Formatting Panel and more.
Swiftgram Pro does not aim to replace Telegram Premium and works as a perfect addition to Telegram's subscription.


Why Swiftgram Pro?
Swiftgram provides 60+ features and improvements over Telegram app. Innovating and keeping Swiftgram in sync with monthly Telegram updates is a huge effort that requires a lot of time and expensive hardware.

I want to cover expenses and monetize my efforts. Subscribing to Swiftgram Pro you get cool features and support an independent developer.


Is Swiftgram still free?
Of course. Existing free features remain free.


Will Swiftgram have new free features in future?
Yes. While I will be focusing on and fine-tuning Pro, trying to attract more users into it, Swiftgram will still offer new non-paid features.


I hate subscriptions, do you have a lifetime option?
I have recurrent costs to run Swiftgram, such as Apple Developer account, infrastructure, powerful Mac to build Swiftgram fast, etc. I spend time adopting monthly Telegram source code updates and ensure Swiftgram features will work without conflicts.

There're no reasons for me to charge one-time payment for many-times expenses and effort. Even with a big one-time payment, at some point, it will stop "breaking even" and I will be losing money due to "lifetime" commitment.


How can I pay?
App Store tg://sg/pro
RUB Cards @SwiftgramProBot


How to buy in TestFlight beta?
Beta payments are not real, so I'm not receiving any money from them. Install App Store version on top of your Beta to make a purchase. You shouldn't lose any data, but your accounts is your responsibility.
Beta slot will be reserved for you, so you can return back to Beta after successful subscription.


Any discounts?
No for now. Keep in mind that Apple, Banks and Governments apply huge Fees and Taxes, so only a smaller portion of a payment reaches my pocket (less than 50%). I'm investigating other payment methods that can make a deal even better for both me and you.


Will Swiftgram still be open-source?
Yes, Swiftgram app is entirely open-source, even Pro features. source.swiftgram.app
I believe that openness and transparency is an incredible value of Swiftgram, so people will be happy to support author they trust.


Will it end up the same as other apps?
I don't like what others do, this is why Iโ€™ve created Swiftgram. Swiftgram is here to stay for a long time. Reasonably monetizing the app I make sure it can be independent from third-parties and not rely on sketchy ads or hype features that boost valuation, instead of giving value to users. Perhaps, adding a little to price.
I use my own app daily, so Subscription is not only about Pro features, it's about principles and vision of a nice best iOS Fork. I've started this journey 6 years ago and there more to come.


How to suggest a Pro feature?
Feel free to drop your message to @swiftgramchat, I will see it!
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๐Ÿ˜‡@Swiftgram 11.8.1 available in App Store!

โ€ข Multi-mention with long-taps, thanks @anton165
โ€ข Show seconds in messages @anton165
โ€ข Fixed multi-forward without author, thanks @umbit
โ€ข Minor improvements

In this update Telegram focused on Memory Usage (RAM) and Performance. Letโ€™s hope it will have a noticeable impact and reduce crashes ๐Ÿคž
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Swiftgram 11.8.3 available in App Store!
โ€ข View admin permissions, even if youโ€™re not an admin (by @anton165)
โ€ข Quick access to Recent Actions (only for admins)
โ€ข [Pro] New alternative icon
โ€ข Reset All caches in iOS Settings > Apps > Swiftgram tg://sg/ios_settings
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โŒš๏ธTelegram has stopped development of a new Apple Watch app

It's not a surprize for me, only 0.36% of Swiftgram users installed Apple Watch Companion. It does not worth to invest time into WatchOS.
3 Apple TV users of Swiftgram, we need to talk...
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4k beta slots available now
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โšก๏ธApple removes 30% fees and allows payments outside of App Store per decision of United States court

๐Ÿ› Get Swiftgram Pro with a discount if youโ€™re in US. Remember to activate Pro! Limited time only.
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