Recently, Telegram expanded the list of countries where users can post Stories without a Telegram Premium subscription (1 Story every 24 hours). However, some users still can’t post free Stories — this means they’ve already posted Stories before. There’s a limited number of Stories non-Premium users can post over the entire lifetime of an account.
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As users in Russia may have already felt firsthand — and others may have seen in the news — Roskomnadzor is restricting Telegram’s operation in Russia.
Roskomnadzor said it will continue to gradually impose restrictions on Telegram until the service «starts complying with Russian law» and «ensures the protection of users personal data». The agency is also unhappy with the lack of «real measures» against fraud and the use of the messenger for criminal and terrorist purposes.
In short, Russian lawmakers want everyone to play by their rules — but that’s not going to happen :)
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Roskomnadzor said it will continue to gradually impose restrictions on Telegram until the service «starts complying with Russian law» and «ensures the protection of users personal data». The agency is also unhappy with the lack of «real measures» against fraud and the use of the messenger for criminal and terrorist purposes.
In short, Russian lawmakers want everyone to play by their rules — but that’s not going to happen :)
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As expected, gifts that were on the blockchain can’t be used for crafting. So be careful: you might be sold a gift that was previously on the blockchain, and you won’t be able to use it for crafting. Always check the previous owners before buying. @telelakel
On the test server, gifts that were previously on the blockchain can now be used for crafting.
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The warning that a gift offer is too low or too high (first screenshot) was added back on December 12.
Why users kept missing it and falling for fake offers is unclear — most likely they just didn’t notice.
Use the lowercase language packs created by Madrik (EN, RU) and by me (UA):
EN — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/madrik
RU — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/madrikru
UA — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/tlaklang
They make all interface text start with a lowercase letter and tweak how the text in Offers is displayed, to reduce scams (second screenshot).
Why users kept missing it and falling for fake offers is unclear — most likely they just didn’t notice.
Use the lowercase language packs created by Madrik (EN, RU) and by me (UA):
EN — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/madrik
RU — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/madrikru
UA — https://tg-me.sbs/setlanguage/tlaklang
They make all interface text start with a lowercase letter and tweak how the text in Offers is displayed, to reduce scams (second screenshot).
Note: the English and Russian versions are supported on Telegram for Android, iOS, Desktop, and macOS. The Ukrainian version isn’t available on macOS (temporarily).@telelakel
Telegram's «Reply in Another Chat» feature is broken. When you try to quote a message from another chat, the server returns "REPLY_MESSAGE_ID_INVALID" error.
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In the new update Telegram Beta for iOS v12.5 (32413), time references in messages are now highlighted. For example, if a message says «today Telegram dropped a new iOS beta — version 12.5», the word «today» will be highlighted. Tapping it lets you set a reminder in the chat or add the event to your calendar.
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You or your contact can now restrict copying, save and forwarding in regular private chats. Previously, this was only available in Secret Chats, groups, channels, and bots (via the Bot API).
To enable it, open the contact’s profile, tap «Edit», and turn on «Restrict Saving Content».
Telegram Beta for iOS 12.5 (32413)
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To enable it, open the contact’s profile, tap «Edit», and turn on «Restrict Saving Content».
Telegram Beta for iOS 12.5 (32413)
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On the test server, gifts that were previously on the blockchain can now be used for crafting.
As Toberg said, gifts that were previously on the blockchain can’t be used in the first slot for crafting — meaning their number won’t transfer to the crafted gift.
This is because the gift’s record stays on the blockchain (technically it could be changed, but Telegram doesn’t do it).
After crafting, the gift is burned in Telegram and sent to the zero address on the blockchain.
Note that this feature is currently only available on the test server. In my view, it’s already ready, but for some unknown reason, it hasn’t been enabled in production yet.
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This is because the gift’s record stays on the blockchain (technically it could be changed, but Telegram doesn’t do it).
After crafting, the gift is burned in Telegram and sent to the zero address on the blockchain.
Note that this feature is currently only available on the test server. In my view, it’s already ready, but for some unknown reason, it hasn’t been enabled in production yet.
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In upcoming Telegram updates, you’ll be able to use Premium emoji in a bot’s WebApp bottom buttons — specifically in the «MainButton» and «SecondaryButton».
For now, this is only visible in Telegram WebK (if you build your own version). Stable and Beta releases don’t support it yet.
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For now, this is only visible in Telegram WebK (if you build your own version). Stable and Beta releases don’t support it yet.
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Previously, I showed in short Telegram videos that the login widget for third-party services (like Fragment) has been updated.
The video above shows this new login, which currently works only on the test server.
Logging into other services will be faster using a QR code, or you can still use the old method with your phone number.
The QR code login opens a new modal where you can also choose which account to use for login.
Later, the widget will allow adding multiple accounts (as shown in Telegram’s short videos).
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The video above shows this new login, which currently works only on the test server.
Logging into other services will be faster using a QR code, or you can still use the old method with your phone number.
The QR code login opens a new modal where you can also choose which account to use for login.
Later, the widget will allow adding multiple accounts (as shown in Telegram’s short videos).
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Previously, I showed in short Telegram videos that the login widget for third-party services (like Fragment) has been updated. The video above shows this new login, which currently works only on the test server. Logging into other services will be faster…
Bots will get a new Web Login setting.
In the Web Login section, there’s a new button «Switch to OpenID Connect Login». Once you press it, the action can’t be undone. You’ll get a generated Client ID and a Client Secret token, which you can revoke to generate a new one.
A detailed page about the new login will be here: https://torg.tg-me.sbs/bots/telegram-login
The page hasn’t been published yet. We’ll get more details once it goes live.
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In the Web Login section, there’s a new button «Switch to OpenID Connect Login». Once you press it, the action can’t be undone. You’ll get a generated Client ID and a Client Secret token, which you can revoke to generate a new one.
A detailed page about the new login will be here: https://torg.tg-me.sbs/bots/telegram-login
The page hasn’t been published yet. We’ll get more details once it goes live.
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Group tags. Founders and admins can now assign tags to users in groups.
Tags appear next to a user’s name in the group without granting them admin rights.
The chat founder is now marked in purple, while admins are shown in green.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
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Tags appear next to a user’s name in the group without granting them admin rights.
The chat founder is now marked in purple, while admins are shown in green.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
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You or your contact can now restrict copying, save and forwarding in regular private chats. Previously, this was only available in Secret Chats, groups, channels, and bots (via the Bot API). To enable it, open the contact’s profile, tap «Edit», and turn on…
Disable Sharing. I previously mentioned this feature on iOS.
You or your contact can now block screenshots, message forwarding, and saving text or photos in a chat.
⭐️ This is a Premium feature.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
You or your contact can now block screenshots, message forwarding, and saving text or photos in a chat.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
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In upcoming Telegram updates, you’ll be able to use Premium emoji in a bot’s WebApp bottom buttons — specifically in the «MainButton» and «SecondaryButton». For now, this is only visible in Telegram WebK (if you build your own version). Stable and Beta releases…
In the new Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0, Premium emoji are now supported in bot WebApp — specifically in the «MainButton» and «SecondaryButton» buttons.
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
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Disable Sharing. I previously mentioned this feature on iOS. You or your contact can now block screenshots, message forwarding, and saving text or photos in a chat. ⭐️ This is a Premium feature. Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0 @telelakel | #new_tgbeta
=The feature removed=
You can enable «Content Protection» across all private chats at once. The option is available in «Privacy and Security» settings.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
You can enable «Content Protection» across all private chats at once. The option is available in «Privacy and Security» settings.
Telegram Beta for Android 12.5.0
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A few smaller tweaks in the new Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0:
— First video: the profile tab bar is now rounded with a liquid glass effect.
— Second video: when sending a GIF, you can long-press it to add a caption before sending.
— Third screenshot: the photo/video editing UI has been redesigned — everything is now more rounded.
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— First video: the profile tab bar is now rounded with a liquid glass effect.
— Second video: when sending a GIF, you can long-press it to add a caption before sending.
— Third screenshot: the photo/video editing UI has been redesigned — everything is now more rounded.
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Group tags. Founders and admins can now assign tags to users in groups. Tags appear next to a user’s name in the group without granting them admin rights. The chat founder is now marked in purple, while admins are shown in green. Telegram Beta for Android…
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In chats, there will be an option to let users edit or remove their own tags.
Note that you can only edit or delete your own tag — not anyone else’s.
Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0
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Note that you can only edit or delete your own tag — not anyone else’s.
Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta
In Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0, a new warning was added to strings.xml stating that you can’t use a gift that was previously on the blockchain as the first item in crafting.
So, crafting these gifts will be available in the next stable update.
Previously mentioned:
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So, crafting these gifts will be available in the next stable update.
Previously mentioned:
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In the new update Telegram Beta for iOS v12.5 (32413), time references in messages are now highlighted. For example, if a message says «today Telegram dropped a new iOS beta — version 12.5», the word «today» will be highlighted. Tapping it lets you set a reminder…
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Time stamps in messages are highlighted.
Tapping a time stamp lets you add a reminder in Telegram (saved in Saved Messages) or in your phone’s calendar.
Previously mentioned:
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Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0
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Tapping a time stamp lets you add a reminder in Telegram (saved in Saved Messages) or in your phone’s calendar.
Previously mentioned:
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Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.0
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— Time tags.
When you send messages with time references like "tomorrow will be much warmer" or "February 24 will be much warmer", the words "tomorrow" and "February 24" will be highlighted. You’ll be able to set a reminder in Telegram or add it to your device’s calendar.
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— Copying, forwarding, and saving restrictions in private chats.
Previously, content protection was available in channels, groups, Secret Chats, and bots (via the Bot API). Now it’s also available in regular one-on-one private chats.
You can enable it by opening the user’s profile, tapping the three dots, and selecting «Disable Sharing».
Users you chat with will be notified when this feature is enabled/disabled.
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— Group tags.
In groups, the founder is now marked in purple, while admins are shown in green. The founder or an admin can assign a custom tag to any user in the chat. Having a tag doesn’t grant admin rights — it’s just a label.
If the «Edit Own Tags» permission is enabled, users can set or edit their own tag, but they won’t be able to change anyone else’s.
If a group allows users to set their own tags, they’ll automatically be prompted to choose one when joining.
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— Premium emoji in WebApps.
Bot WebApps can now display Premium emoji in their buttons — specifically in the «MainButton» and «SecondaryButton».
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— Redesigned login widget and new Web Login features in the BotFather App.
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— Using blockchain gifts for crafting.
You can use gifts that were previously on the blockchain for crafting, but they can’t be placed in the first slot — meaning their numbers can’t be transferred to the crafted gift.
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— Adding captions to GIFs.
Long-press a GIF while sending it to add a caption before it goes out.
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— Minor design tweaks in Telegram for Android.
The profile tab bar is now rounded and features a liquid glass effect.
When editing photos or videos before sending, the interface elements are more rounded as well.
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— Time stamps in polls.
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— Displaying gift numbers on the profile, not just pinned ones.
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— Edit stickers that aren’t from your own packs.
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Note: Some features might not work. This list is meant to provide detailed info and may be updated if new features are added.@telelakel | #ListOfUpcomingUpdates
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