In the new update Telegram Desktop v6.6 (test update), a new experimental option called «Unlimited recent stickers» has been added.
It allows the Recently Used section to display as many stickers as the server returns, instead of being limited to 20 like before.

@telelakel | #tg_desktop

Send videos as files. Previously, to send a video as a file in the Desktop app, you had to compress it into a ZIP archive or use other workarounds. Now you can simply drag it to «Drop files here» or choose «Send as a document».

Telegram Desktop v6.6
@telelakel | #tg_desktop

Now you can use gifts that were previously on the blockchain for crafting.

Note that such gifts can’t be placed in the first slot, and their "number" can’t be transferred to the crafted gift.

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In the new Telegram Beta for iOS v12.6.0 (32506), support was added for stretched buttons on devices that don’t have iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface (first video).

Also in Topics, you can now move the topics control panel to the bottom near the message input field. Previously, it could only appear on the left side or at the top.

@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

Mention of Live Photo has appeared in the code of the new Telegram Beta for iOS. In the TL schema, a new flag was added to messageMediaDocument:

live_photo:flags.11?true

This indicates that Telegram is preparing support for Live Photos as a media type. Most likely, users will be able to send Live Photos in chats in a future update. For now, the feature is not work.

→ thx
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The server-side limit for paid messages in private chats, groups, and channel direct messages has been increased. You can now set up to 35,000 Stars per message, up from the previous limit of 10,000 Stars per message.

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In the new update Telegram Beta for Android v12.5.2 (6597), you can now move the Topics control panel to the bottom, next to the message input field.

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@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

UPD: As of 11:20 (UTC), the problems are less noticeable.

Reports suggest that Telegram is currently experiencing issues worldwide. The cause of the outage is unknown.

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In the new update Telegram Desktop v6.6.3 (beta) adds drawing tools to the image editor, including a brush, marker, eraser, and arrow.

A few other features were also added:
—  Draw-to-reply button in media viewer;
— Trim recorded voice messages;
— Per-file captions when sending multiple files;
— Ripple effects for reactions, send and reply buttons.

@telelakel | #tg_desktop

If you don’t have Telegram Premium, Telegram users on iOS can’t purchase the new Mood Pack gift on the in-app NFT resale marketplace.

Previously, when this gift was released, it was only available to Premium users and limited to 5 per user. Hopefully, this will be fixed.
This issue does not appear on Android.

→ thx
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Posting videos to Stories and sending/receiving quizzes has been fixed.

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In new update Telegram Beta for iOS v12.6 (build 32616) adds AI-powered message editor.

You can translate messages, change their style, or fix mistakes. You can also choose from suggested styles for your message.

@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

New poll settings.
You can now add a photo and description to a poll, as well as images for each answer option.

Additional options include:
× Allow selecting multiple answers;
× Allow revoting;
× Shuffle options for each voter;
× Set one or more correct answers;
× Limit poll duration with automatic closing.

Telegram Beta for iOS v12.6.0 (32616)
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

AI Editor.

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Telegram Beta for Android v12.6.0 (6625)
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

New features in «Polls»

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Telegram Beta for Android v12.6.0 (6625)
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

Create agent bots using your main bot. The agent will mirror the behavior of your main bot.

Telegram Beta for Android v12.6.0 (6625)
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta

Support for sending Live Photos from devices that support capturing them.

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Telegram Beta for Android v12.6.0 (6625)
@telelakel | #new_tgbeta