Telegram Allowed Bots to Chat with Each Other
Since the Telegram Bot API was introduced, bots could not see each other's messages — the platform would simply hide messages and events from other bots to prevent feedback-loop errors. Starting now, bot developers can opt in to bypass this restriction.
• In Chats
The change allows admins to build complex reaction chains. For example, a bot can trigger another bot, while logging systems record all bot actions in the chat.
• Through Business Accounts
Business bots will be able to send private messages to other bots on your behalf.
You can opt in to the change in @BotFather by activating the “Bot-to-Bot Communication” toggle.
You can learn more in the documentation on Telegram's official website.
#bots #BotAPI
Since the Telegram Bot API was introduced, bots could not see each other's messages — the platform would simply hide messages and events from other bots to prevent feedback-loop errors. Starting now, bot developers can opt in to bypass this restriction.
• In Chats
The change allows admins to build complex reaction chains. For example, a bot can trigger another bot, while logging systems record all bot actions in the chat.
• Through Business Accounts
Business bots will be able to send private messages to other bots on your behalf.
You can opt in to the change in @BotFather by activating the “Bot-to-Bot Communication” toggle.
You can learn more in the documentation on Telegram's official website.
#bots #BotAPI
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Telegram Info English
Telegram Might Get Tools for Fighting Poll Manipulation In his personal Telegram channel, Pavel Durov mentioned that the messenger is working on tools that will help channel owners detect rigging in polls and protect the results from manipulation. Telegram's…
Telegram Plans to Fight Spam Reactions
Soon, group admins will be able not only to ban users who leave reactions but also to delete reactions from such users, Pavel Durov announced. Moderator bots that use the Bot API will be able to do this too, the message clarifies:
Just a few days ago, Durov mentioned on his channel that the messenger team is working on tools to detect inauthentic votes in polls and protect the results from manipulation.
Soon, group admins will be able not only to ban users who leave reactions but also to delete reactions from such users, Pavel Durov announced. Moderator bots that use the Bot API will be able to do this too, the message clarifies:
“The problem with spam bots in reactions is understood. We have started working on solving it. Soon it will be possible to ban users from the reactions list and remove all existing reactions of this user in the chat.
The same will be available to automatic bot moderators in the Bot API”.
Just a few days ago, Durov mentioned on his channel that the messenger team is working on tools to detect inauthentic votes in polls and protect the results from manipulation.
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Telegram Info English
Telegram Might Get Tools for Fighting Poll Manipulation In his personal Telegram channel, Pavel Durov mentioned that the messenger is working on tools that will help channel owners detect rigging in polls and protect the results from manipulation. Telegram's…
New Limits on Poll Participation
In the source code for Telegram Desktop, there are lines of code that show the addition of tools to track and stop poll-rigging:
• The option to allow voting only for users who subscribed to the channel at least 24 hours ago.
• The ability to allow voting only to users from a selected country (or multiple countries).
• The ability to view poll statistics.
Let us remind you that in 2020, the Telegram team had already created polls in which the answer options were available only to users with Belarusian SIM cards.
It remains unclear, however, whether the platform will allow channel administrators to disable voting for subscribers who join the channel after a poll is posted or whether it will make the same mistake as with giveaways, where this option is also unavailable.
#Desktop #polls
In the source code for Telegram Desktop, there are lines of code that show the addition of tools to track and stop poll-rigging:
• The option to allow voting only for users who subscribed to the channel at least 24 hours ago.
• The ability to allow voting only to users from a selected country (or multiple countries).
• The ability to view poll statistics.
Let us remind you that in 2020, the Telegram team had already created polls in which the answer options were available only to users with Belarusian SIM cards.
It remains unclear, however, whether the platform will allow channel administrators to disable voting for subscribers who join the channel after a poll is posted or whether it will make the same mistake as with giveaways, where this option is also unavailable.
#Desktop #polls
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British Regulator Ofcom Launches Investigation into Telegram
The British communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram regarding its compliance with obligations to combat illegal content under the local Online Safety Act 2023.
According to Reuters, the investigation was prompted by data from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection regarding the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform, as well as the regulator's own assessment.
If violations are found, platforms could face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of their global turnover.
Telegram's Position
• The messenger "categorically" denies Ofcom's accusations.
• The company claims that since 2018, the public distribution of CSAM on the platform has been "virtually eliminated" thanks to the work of automatic detection algorithms.
• Telegram stated they are surprised by the investigation and concerned that it might be "part of a broader attack on online platforms that defend freedom of speech and the right to privacy".
• A day earlier, Pavel Durov noted that "protecting children" has become a standard PR move for lawmakers to gain control over media narratives.
Context
This is not Telegram's first clash with regulators over CSAM. In February 2025, the Australian regulator eSafety fined the messenger $600,000 for delaying a response to a similar request. In response, the company abandoned its usual passive stance, moved to active legal defense, and sued Australia, challenging the legality of the fine.
At the end of 2024, Telegram officially agreed to cooperate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) — one of the key organizations maintaining CSAM signature databases. Our team has also extensively analyzed Telegram's internal moderation processes based on reports for eSafety: the disclosed documents reveal that photos and videos in all private groups and channels on the platform are automatically scanned against known illegal materials.
Recently, the UK has been consistently ramping up pressure on social media. Earlier this year, to comply with local legislation, Telegram already had to launch an experimental facial age verification system for British users.
It is worth noting that in recent years, under the banner of child protection, European countries have been increasingly pushing requirements that could violate privacy of communications and live. For example, due to requirements from this same Ofcom, Apple was forced to disable E2E encryption for iCloud backups, and the European Union is developing the EU Chat Control law, which is similar to the British OSA in its invasiveness.
#UK #moderation #laws
The British communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram regarding its compliance with obligations to combat illegal content under the local Online Safety Act 2023.
According to Reuters, the investigation was prompted by data from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection regarding the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform, as well as the regulator's own assessment.
If violations are found, platforms could face fines of up to £18 million or 10% of their global turnover.
Telegram's Position
• The messenger "categorically" denies Ofcom's accusations.
• The company claims that since 2018, the public distribution of CSAM on the platform has been "virtually eliminated" thanks to the work of automatic detection algorithms.
• Telegram stated they are surprised by the investigation and concerned that it might be "part of a broader attack on online platforms that defend freedom of speech and the right to privacy".
• A day earlier, Pavel Durov noted that "protecting children" has become a standard PR move for lawmakers to gain control over media narratives.
Context
This is not Telegram's first clash with regulators over CSAM. In February 2025, the Australian regulator eSafety fined the messenger $600,000 for delaying a response to a similar request. In response, the company abandoned its usual passive stance, moved to active legal defense, and sued Australia, challenging the legality of the fine.
At the end of 2024, Telegram officially agreed to cooperate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) — one of the key organizations maintaining CSAM signature databases. Our team has also extensively analyzed Telegram's internal moderation processes based on reports for eSafety: the disclosed documents reveal that photos and videos in all private groups and channels on the platform are automatically scanned against known illegal materials.
Recently, the UK has been consistently ramping up pressure on social media. Earlier this year, to comply with local legislation, Telegram already had to launch an experimental facial age verification system for British users.
It is worth noting that in recent years, under the banner of child protection, European countries have been increasingly pushing requirements that could violate privacy of communications and live. For example, due to requirements from this same Ofcom, Apple was forced to disable E2E encryption for iCloud backups, and the European Union is developing the EU Chat Control law, which is similar to the British OSA in its invasiveness.
#UK #moderation #laws
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Telegram Info English
Telegram Launches Passkey Auth Worldwide Telegram added Passkeys as a login method, now rolling out globally. The key advantage of Passkeys is the ability to log into your account with a single touch, without entering your phone number and looking for an…
Passkeys in Third-Party Telegram Clients
Instructions describing how Passkey authorization works for third-party clients have appeared in the Telegram API documentation.
The main caveat of this new feature is that Passkeys will not be universal. You will not be able to log into the official Telegram app using a passkey created in a third-party client (and vice versa).
As a reminder, late last year Telegram added support for Passkeys — a convenient and secure way to log into your account using biometrics or a PIN code without needing SMS. In our FAQ at the time, we clarified that this option was only available in official Telegram clients.
How This Will Work
Now, developers of alternative clients have the opportunity to implement this feature, but with a significant limitation:
Why Is This Happening?
This kind of isolation is not an artificial restriction imposed by Telegram, but rather a limitation of the Passkeys technology itself, which prohibits using keys on third-party websites and apps to protect against phishing.
The @tginfo editors note that the introduction of Passkeys support for third-party apps is a positive sign. Despite the technically inevitable fragmentation of keys, Telegram is not leaving users of alternative clients without modern security methods, providing them with a reliable alternative to OTP over SMS, which is expensive and sometimes unavailable in countries where Telegram is banned.
#security #authorization #passkey
Instructions describing how Passkey authorization works for third-party clients have appeared in the Telegram API documentation.
The main caveat of this new feature is that Passkeys will not be universal. You will not be able to log into the official Telegram app using a passkey created in a third-party client (and vice versa).
As a reminder, late last year Telegram added support for Passkeys — a convenient and secure way to log into your account using biometrics or a PIN code without needing SMS. In our FAQ at the time, we clarified that this option was only available in official Telegram clients.
💬 You can only use Passkeys to log into an existing account. Creating a new account still requires receiving an SMS code.
How This Will Work
Now, developers of alternative clients have the opportunity to implement this feature, but with a significant limitation:
Passkeys only work in the app where they were created. A Passkey from the official Telegram app will not work for a third-party client, and a key from a third-party app cannot be used in either the official Telegram app or any other unofficial builds.
Why Is This Happening?
This kind of isolation is not an artificial restriction imposed by Telegram, but rather a limitation of the Passkeys technology itself, which prohibits using keys on third-party websites and apps to protect against phishing.
The @tginfo editors note that the introduction of Passkeys support for third-party apps is a positive sign. Despite the technically inevitable fragmentation of keys, Telegram is not leaving users of alternative clients without modern security methods, providing them with a reliable alternative to OTP over SMS, which is expensive and sometimes unavailable in countries where Telegram is banned.
#security #authorization #passkey
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Telegram for Android and iOS updated to version 12.7
In the May update, the app received a number of useful tools aimed at combating vote manipulation in polls and reaction spammers in groups.
• Custom styles for the AI editor: Telegram now lets you create your own styles within the AI-powered editor. Simply come up with a name, pick an icon from custom emojis, and write a prompt for the language model.
Finished styles can be shared with other users — when opening the link, they'll see examples of how the style transforms text. Creators can also choose to display a link to their profile in the style preview window.
• New poll tools: Administrators can now restrict voting to subscribers who joined the channel at least 24 hours ago. They can also set geographic restrictions, allowing only users from specific countries to participate in a poll.
• Removing reactions in groups: Group admins with the "Delete messages" permission can now remove reactions to any message. To do so, open the full reactions list and long-press the user.
It is also possible to restrict reactions in group chats — either for all members or for a specific user.
• Business bots for all users: Telegram now allows any user to connect business bots to their account, even without Telegram Premium. These bots can automatically handle chats and interact with customers.
Since the launch of Telegram Business in 2024, this feature had been available exclusively to Premium subscribers.
Other changes
• An option to send scheduled messages silently has been added.
• Markdown files (.md) up to 64 KB now open in Instant View mode.
• Poll statistics are now available for polls with at least 100 votes.
• Bots that power automated tools and AI assistants in Telegram can now be invoked directly from the message input field (guest mode support for bots).
Article: telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features/
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
In the May update, the app received a number of useful tools aimed at combating vote manipulation in polls and reaction spammers in groups.
• Custom styles for the AI editor: Telegram now lets you create your own styles within the AI-powered editor. Simply come up with a name, pick an icon from custom emojis, and write a prompt for the language model.
Finished styles can be shared with other users — when opening the link, they'll see examples of how the style transforms text. Creators can also choose to display a link to their profile in the style preview window.
• New poll tools: Administrators can now restrict voting to subscribers who joined the channel at least 24 hours ago. They can also set geographic restrictions, allowing only users from specific countries to participate in a poll.
• Removing reactions in groups: Group admins with the "Delete messages" permission can now remove reactions to any message. To do so, open the full reactions list and long-press the user.
It is also possible to restrict reactions in group chats — either for all members or for a specific user.
• Business bots for all users: Telegram now allows any user to connect business bots to their account, even without Telegram Premium. These bots can automatically handle chats and interact with customers.
Since the launch of Telegram Business in 2024, this feature had been available exclusively to Premium subscribers.
Other changes
• An option to send scheduled messages silently has been added.
• Markdown files (.md) up to 64 KB now open in Instant View mode.
• Poll statistics are now available for polls with at least 100 votes.
• Bots that power automated tools and AI assistants in Telegram can now be invoked directly from the message input field (guest mode support for bots).
Article: telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features/
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram for Android and iOS Got a 12.8 Feature Upgrade
The June update resurrected the smartwatch apps and added even richer text formatting for bots.
• Telegram for Smartwatches: After many years, the messenger brought its smartwatch apps back for both Apple Watch and Android Wear OS (we fellow Pebble users sob in the corner).
The watch apps support basic features like sending text and voice messages, and viewing media attachments and video messages.
• Dozens of New Rich Text Options: This update allows Telegram bots to send more structured Markdown messages. The supported formats include all sorts of heading options, tables, blocks and spoilers, LaTeX math formulas, to-do checkbox lists, and any attachments in the middle of message text, including collages and carousel slideshows.
You can explore the new formatting in the interactive demo available at @RichTextDemoBot.
• Quick Browser Picker: You can now choose to open an external link in Telegram's built-in browser or vice versa, no matter what your settings are, by holding the link down.
You can now also specify site exceptions to your current settings, so if you have the built-in browser off, you can select which websites will always open in it, or, if you still have it enabled, you can choose which links will always open in the default browser app.
• Bots Can Captcha Users Before They Even Join the Chat: Admins can now assign Guardian Bots that will process join requests. When a user attempts to join such a chat, a Web App is launched instantly, where verification takes place. For example, it could be a quiz, a Cloudflare Turnstile checkbox, or a form to write an essay the chat owner has due tomorrow.
Other updates:
• Android got an app bar design refresh to more closely match the iOS app design (just in time for when Apple reverted a lot of the top floating panels nonsense in iOS 27).
• Poll options can now include links.
• The built-in Telegram browser now supports previewing .md pages
Article: https://tg-me.sbs/blog/watch-apps-and-more/
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
The June update resurrected the smartwatch apps and added even richer text formatting for bots.
• Telegram for Smartwatches: After many years, the messenger brought its smartwatch apps back for both Apple Watch and Android Wear OS (we fellow Pebble users sob in the corner).
The watch apps support basic features like sending text and voice messages, and viewing media attachments and video messages.
• Dozens of New Rich Text Options: This update allows Telegram bots to send more structured Markdown messages. The supported formats include all sorts of heading options, tables, blocks and spoilers, LaTeX math formulas, to-do checkbox lists, and any attachments in the middle of message text, including collages and carousel slideshows.
You can explore the new formatting in the interactive demo available at @RichTextDemoBot.
According to Pavel Durov's post on Twitter, rich formatting for regular users is planned for later this month, as the team needs to "test everything on bots first".
• Quick Browser Picker: You can now choose to open an external link in Telegram's built-in browser or vice versa, no matter what your settings are, by holding the link down.
You can now also specify site exceptions to your current settings, so if you have the built-in browser off, you can select which websites will always open in it, or, if you still have it enabled, you can choose which links will always open in the default browser app.
• Bots Can Captcha Users Before They Even Join the Chat: Admins can now assign Guardian Bots that will process join requests. When a user attempts to join such a chat, a Web App is launched instantly, where verification takes place. For example, it could be a quiz, a Cloudflare Turnstile checkbox, or a form to write an essay the chat owner has due tomorrow.
Other updates:
• Android got an app bar design refresh to more closely match the iOS app design (just in time for when Apple reverted a lot of the top floating panels nonsense in iOS 27).
• Poll options can now include links.
• The built-in Telegram browser now supports previewing .md pages
Article: https://tg-me.sbs/blog/watch-apps-and-more/
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Rich Text Formatting is Coming To Users Too
On his Twitter account, Pavel Durov announced that extended Markdown formatting — tables, headers, formulas, task lists, and expandable quotes — will be available not only for bots, but for regular users as well. According to the founder of the messenger, everything will be tested on bots first:
You can explore how the formatting works in the interactive demo: @RichTextDemoBot.
#bots
On his Twitter account, Pavel Durov announced that extended Markdown formatting — tables, headers, formulas, task lists, and expandable quotes — will be available not only for bots, but for regular users as well. According to the founder of the messenger, everything will be tested on bots first:
Planned for later this month, but need to test everything on bots first
You can explore how the formatting works in the interactive demo: @RichTextDemoBot.
#bots
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