Version 10.8.226 February 2024Bug fixes, minor improvements, and more..
Version 10.4.121 December 2023Bug fixes, minor improvements, and more..
Version 10.2.130 October 2023Bug fixes, minor improvements, and more..
Version 10.0.119 August 2023Bug fixes, minor improvements, and more..
Version 9.6.301 May 2023SHAREABLE FOLDERS AND CUSTOM WALLPAPERS
Shareable Folders
• Share folders that include dozens of chats with friends or colleagues.
• Anyone you invite can add the folder and join all its chats in one tap.
• You can create multiple invite links to give different people access to different chats in the folder.
Custom Wallpapers
• Set a custom wallpaper for any 1-on-1 chat.
• Your chat partner can apply the same wallpaper – or choose their own..
Version 9.6.228 April 2023SHAREABLE FOLDERS AND CUSTOM WALLPAPERS
Shareable Folders
• Share folders that include dozens of chats with friends or colleagues.
• Anyone you invite can add the folder and join all its chats in one tap.
• You can create multiple invite links to give different people access to different chats in the folder.
Custom Wallpapers
• Set a custom wallpaper for any 1-on-1 chat.
• Your chat partner can apply the same wallpaper – or choose their own..
Version 9.4.319 February 2023This Telegram update adds 10 major improvements:
• PROFILE PHOTO MAKER: Quickly create group and profile pictures from animated emoji and stickers with the new 'Set Emoji' option.
• EMOJI CATEGORIES: Filter stickers and emoji by categories like "love", "celebration" or "sleeping" in the sticker and emoji tabs.
• CHAT TRANSLATION: As a Premium user, translate entire chats in real time as you scroll them or receive new messages.
• NETWORK USAGE: Check how much of your data was spent on Telegram in the updated Network Usage section in Settings.
• AUTO-SAVE INCOMING MEDIA: Adjust which media should be automatically saved to Camera Roll from your chats – based on size, type and source.
• MEDIA PERMISSIONS IN GROUPS: Control whether members of your groups can send 9 distinct media types – like Photos, Voice or Video Messages.
• TRENDING EMOJI: As a Premium user, check out trending emoji packs in the emoji panel and long press an emoji to zoom in.
• ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Save up to 40% by pre-paying for a year of Telegram Premium!
…and we're not done yet…
• SELECT CHATS FOR BOTS: Bot developers can now let users quickly select groups, channels or contacts that meet predefined criteria (more in @BotNews).
• RE-LOGIN WITH APPLE ID: Logged out users can quickly log back in using their Apple ID, without entering an SMS code (2-Step Verification password is still required)..
Version 9.2.112 December 2022GLOBAL AUTO-DELETE, TOPICS 2.0 AND MUCH MORE
Global Auto-Delete
• You can set a Global Auto-Delete Timer for all new chats and groups you create.
• New messages will be deleted after 1 day, week, month – or a custom duration you choose.
• The new menu in Settings > Privacy & Security > Auto-Delete Messages also lets you set up Auto-Delete for any of your existing chats faster.
Topics 2.0
• Admins of groups with 100+ members can organize discussions into separate topics.
Topics 2.0: Navigation
• Topics now have a two-column layout that keeps recent chats easily accessible as you browse topics.
• Previews of topic messages in the chat list work like a button – tap to jump to the message or hold to preview the topic.
• When in a topic, you can hold the 'Back' button to go back to All Chats.
Topics 2.0: Organization
• Up to 5 topics can be pinned to the top of the list.
• Each topic now supports multiple pinned messages.
• The 'View as Messages' mode now shows which topic each message belongs to.
• Badge counters for topics you never opened will have a lighter, less distracting color.
Topics 2.0: General Topic
• A new 'General' topic is now included by default, containing service messages and the earlier message history from the group.
• Admins can rename the General topic or hide it in the topic list.
Topics 2.0: Search and Shared Media
• Search in the topic list now also includes global results, as well as your recent chats and favorite contacts.
• Shared media tabs like 'Links', 'Files' and 'Music' in the group now show which topic messages belong to.
• Topic info pages include a quick link to the main info page of the group.
Aggressive Anti-Spam for Groups
• Large groups can enable 'Aggressive Filtering' in Group Info > Administrators to remove more spam with automated algorithms.
• Admins help improve filtering by reporting any false positives in 'Recent Actions'.
Temporary QR Codes
• The QR Code page in Settings can now generate a temporary code for users who don’t have a username and hide their phone number from everyone.
• Show this code to others if you want them to add you as a contact without sharing any details.
Improved Emoji and Sticker Search
• You can search for basic and custom emoji in the Emoji tab of the Sticker Panel using hundreds of keywords like ‘smile’, ‘heart’ or 'hypnotoad'.
• More keywords can be suggested via translations.telegram.org/en/emoji
• Sticker search will also show stickers that match these keywords.
• Tapping on custom emoji in any message now shows you which emoji pack they came from..
Version 9.0.207 October 2022INFINITE REACTIONS, EMOJI STATUSES AND MUCH MORE
Infinite Reactions
• A new expandable reaction menu was added in private chats and groups.
• All users get access to dozens of new reactions, including reactions previously reserved for Premium users.
• The reactions you use most frequently will always be displayed at the top.
• Premium users can react to messages with thousands of custom emoji and add up to 3 reactions to each message.
Reaction Management
• Group admins can control whether custom reactions are allowed in their groups.
• We've added an option to report spam when opening a user's profile from a reaction. (Internet rule number N: if something exists, sooner or later, it will be used for spam).
Premium: Emoji Statuses
• Premium users can add an animated emoji status next to their name to display their current activity.
• To set a status, tap your Premium badge in the chat list or Settings.
• Popular suggestions for working, sleeping, traveling and more will be shown at the top.
• To set a status for a specific duration like 1 hour or 2 days, press and hold the emoji.
New Username Links
• A new format was supported for username links, in addition to "t.me/username." You can now open Telegram accounts, groups or channels using links like "username.t.me" or "https://username.t.me."
Improved Login Flow
• We've improved the registration and login experience with slick animations and a smoother UI.
• If you frequently re-login on Telegram, you can sign in faster using your email or Apple ID..
Version 8.9.121 August 2022ANIMATED EMOJI IN MESSAGES, NEW STICKER PANEL, PRIVACY SETTINGS FOR VOICE MESSAGES, AND GIFTING TELEGRAM PREMIUM
New Sticker Panel
• Switch between sticker, emoji and GIF tabs to quickly find what you're looking for.
• Enjoy a more vibrant design with semi-transparency and improved scrolling performance on older devices.
• When typing a message, the sticker button turns into an emoji button that opens the emoji panel.
Premium: Custom Emoji Packs
• Add animated emoji from 10 new custom packs – with countless more coming.
• Get animated emoji suggestions from your packs when you enter any static emoji.
• Press and hold on a message containing emoji to see which packs were used.
• Create your own custom emoji packs for Premium subscribers.
• All Telegram users can see emoji from any pack — and try them out for free in the Saved Messages chat.
Premium: Privacy Settings for Voice Messages
• Control who can send or forward you voice messages in Settings > Privacy and Security with Telegram Premium.
• Create exceptions to add individual users or groups of users.
Gifting Telegram Premium
• Send a prepaid Premium subscription to any user from their profile page.
• Choose from a 3, 6 or 12 month duration – at a discounted price..
Version 8.8.125 June 2022700 MILLION USERS AND TELEGRAM PREMIUM
Telegram now has over 700 million active users. To celebrate, we're launching Telegram Premium. This subscription helps support Telegram and gives you access to exclusive additional features. All existing Telegram features remain free for everyone.
NEW PREMIUM FEATURES
Premium: 4 GB Uploads
• Send media and files each up to 4 GB in size.
Premium: Faster Downloads
• Download media and files at the fastest possible speed, with no limits.
Premium: Doubled Limits
• Follow up to 1000 channels.
• Connect 4 accounts in any app.
• Organize your chats into 20 folders, holding 200 chats each.
• Pin 10 chats in your main list.
• Reserve up to 20 public t.me links.
• Save 400 favorite GIFs and 10 favorite stickers.
• Write a longer bio for your profile and include links.
• Include longer captions for photos and videos.
Premium: Voice-to-Text
• Get a new button next to any voice message to generate a transcript of its audio.
Premium: Unique Reactions and Stickers
• React with even more emoji, including :clown: and :hearteyes:
• Send unique stickers with additional effects, updated monthly.
Premium: Chat Management
• Set a default chat folder or enable tools to auto-archive and hide new chats.
Premium: Badges and Animated Profile Pictures
• Subscribers have a badge next to their name, showing they help support Telegram.
• Show off your profile video that will be animated for everyone in chats and the chat list.
Premium: No Ads
• Sponsored Messages that are sometimes shown in public channels will no longer appear.
Premium: App Icons
• Choose from several new Telegram icons for your home screen.
To subscribe and get access to these features, go to Settings > Telegram Premium.
NEW FREE FEATURES
This update also includes many changes for all users – just like every future update will.
Join Requests for Public Groups
• Enable join requests for your public groups – no invite links required.
• Users who open the group will see an 'Apply to Join Group' button.
• Once approved by an admin, users will be able to participate in the chat.
Improved External Sharing
• Watch an animated progress bar when sharing large files and media to Telegram from other apps.
Verification Badges in Chats
• Verified groups and channels now also show their badge at the top of the chat.
Better Bots
• Include a photo or video in the "What can this bot do?" section of your bot.
• Bots that are integrated into the attachment menu can be programmed to work in groups and channels.
Improved support for ProMotion displays
• Smooth 120 FPS animations on all new iPads and iPhones.
Faster and Stronger
• Over 100 fixes and optimizations to improve speed and reliability..
Version 8.7.122 April 2022NOTIFICATION SOUNDS AND MUCH MORE
Custom Notification Sounds
• Use any short music file or voice message as a notification sound.
• Press and hold audio files in chats to add them to your list of sounds – or use 'Upload Sound' in the Notifications menu.
• Tap Mute > Customize on the chat info page to change its notification settings.
• Set custom tones by chat type in Settings > Notifications and Sounds.
Custom Mute Durations
• Tap the Mute button on a chat’s info page to manage its notifications.
• Choose ‘Mute for…’ to turn off notifications for a preset period, like 1 hour or 1 day.
• Disable alerts until a specific date and time via Mute for… > Mute until…
New Auto-Delete Menu in Profiles
• Quickly configure Auto-Delete settings from any chat info page.
• Tap (⋯) to turn on Auto-Delete – select ‘Other’ to set a specific duration.
Replies in Forwarded Messages
• Replies are now preserved when forwarding messages, making forwarded conversations easier to read.
Shop Bots
• Bots can now open detailed pages directly in the chat.
• Use these streamlined interfaces to buy real-world goods and services without leaving the app.
Instantly Configure Bot Admins
• Open a bot’s profile to add it to your group or channel.
• Instantly configure a bot’s rights and permissions when adding it.
• Bots can send a new type of button that lets you add them to your group or channel.
Improved Message Translation
• Message translation now works with more languages, including Ukrainian, and delivers better results.
• Turn on the Translation option in Settings > Languages.
• Press and hold a message to translate it into another language..
Version 8.5.102 February 2022VIDEO STICKERS, BETTER REACTIONS AND MORE
Video Stickers
• Use a new type of detailed stickers with smooth animations.
• Create new sets by sending .webm videos to @stickers.
• Bring your custom animated stickers from other apps.
Better Reactions
• See smaller, compact animations when reacting to messages.
• Press and hold an emoji in the reaction menu to send a bigger animation.
• See real-time animations in chat when a user reacts to your message.
• React with additional emoji expressing love, appreciation, anger or surprise.
Read Status for Reactions
• Tap the new button in chats to jump to your messages that have unseen reactions.
• Watch the animations for unseen reactions play when you hit the button.
Navigate Recent Chats
• Quickly return to a specific chat after following links to other chats or jumping to the next unread channel.
• Long-press the Back button to choose which chat to return to..
Version 8.3.111 December 2021PROTECTED CONTENT, DELETE BY DATE, DEVICE MANAGEMENT AND MORE
Protected Content in Groups and Channels
• Content creators can restrict the ability to forward messages from their groups and channels.
• When forwarding is restricted, users will also be unable to directly save media from the chat or take screenshots.
• Toggle this option on or off via Chat Info > Group / Channel Type.
Delete Messages by Date
• Clear messages in one-on-one chats from a specific date or period of time.
• Tap the date header in a chat to open the calendar and select a single day or range to delete.
Manage Connected Devices
• Tap the new button at the top of Settings > Devices to quickly log in to Telegram Desktop or Web by QR code.
• Choose how long a device may stay inactive before it's logged out automatically.
• Select a device to control whether it is allowed to accept Calls or new Secret Chats.
Format Text in Media Captions
• Highlight text in a media caption to add formatting like bold, italic, links and more.
• Captions also support markdown like **bold**, __italics__ and ~~strikethrough~~.
Anonymous Posting in Public Groups
• Comment as one of your channels in public groups and channel comments.
• Tap the profile picture next to the message bar to choose which channel you will appear as when you send the message.
Redesigned Contact Info and More
• Enjoy the new iOS 15 look and feel of Contact and Group Info pages.
• Text recognition on pictures is now available for users on iOS 13+.
• Log in on some mobile devices by receiving a call from Telegram and entering several digits from the number that called.
• When you request to join a group and its admin or bot-admin contacts you with a message, you will see which group they are from at the top of the chat..
Version 8.1.230 September 2021CHAT THEMES, LIVE STREAM RECORDING, READ RECEIPTS IN GROUPS AND INTERACTIVE EMOJI
Chat Themes
• Choose one of 8 preset themes for any of your private chats.
• Tap the chat header > More (⋯) > 'Change Colors' to pick a theme.
• Both chat participants will see the same theme in that chat – on all their devices.
• All chat themes have day and night versions and will follow your overall dark mode settings.
Record Live Streams and Video Chats
• Record video and audio from live broadcasts in your group or channel.
• Admins can start recording from the Settings menu (⋯).
• Choose between recording in portrait or landscape orientation.
• Finished recordings are sent to the admin's Saved Messages and can be easily shared.
• See that a stream is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Read Receipts in Small Groups
• Select one of your outgoing messages in small groups to see who recently viewed it.
• To protect privacy, read receipts are only stored for 7 days after the message was sent.
Interactive Emoji
• Some animated emoji now have fullscreen effects when tapped – like :fireworks: or the red :heart:
• If your chat partner also has the chat open, they will see the effects when you tap the emoji..
Version 7.9.206 August 2021Video Calls with up to 1000 Viewers, Video Playback Speed, Video Messages 2.0 and More
Group Video Calls 2.0
• Group Video Calls now support up to 1000 video viewers, as well as unlimited audio-only listeners.
• To start a Group Video Call, create a Voice Chat from the info page of any group where you are an admin — then turn your video on.
Video Playback Speed
• Tap … in the media player to select 0.5, 1.5 or 2X playback speed while viewing a video.
Video Messages 2.0
• Enjoy higher resolution from video messages in your chats.
• Tap a video message to expand it.
• Pinch to zoom while recording a video message with the rear camera.
• Continue playing music while recording video messages.
• Tap once on the 'voice message' button to switch to video mode, then hold to record and release to send.
Timestamps
• Add timestamps like '0:45' to video captions and replies to automatically create links that play the video from that specific moment.
• If a video caption includes a timestamp, hold on it to copy a link to that moment.
Improved In-App Camera
• Switch to 0.5x or 2x zoom when taking photos or videos if this is supported by your device.
• Press and hold the zoom button to open a zoom wheel with granular controls.
Screen Sharing with Sound
• Share your screen in 1-on-1 video calls, as well as group video calls.
• Audio from your device is included while sharing your screen in any video call.
• Swipe left or right to select a video source when turning on your camera in any video call.
and More
• Tap 'Select' in the forwarding menu to choose multiple recipients.
• Swipe with two fingers in the chat list to select multiple chats.
• Enable auto-delete in your chats to remove messages after 1 month (also 1 day or 1 week).
• Easily draw small details in the media editor – the brush now gets smaller as you zoom in.
• Profile pictures in groups follow the messages as you scroll the chat..
Version 7.8.229 June 2021GROUP VIDEO CALLS AND ANIMATED BACKGROUNDS
Group Video Calls
• Start video conferences from Voice Chats in any group.
• Share your screen or video from your camera with up to 30 participants (limit to be increased soon).
• Talk without video with an unlimited number of participants.
• Create voice chats from the info page of any group where you are an admin.
• Group video calls are supported natively on all devices, including iPads and laptops.
Animated Backgrounds
• Meet animated backgrounds for chats – first time in a messaging app! These multi-color gradient backgrounds are generated algorithmically and move beautifully every time you send a message.
• Create your own backgrounds in Appearance Settings by selecting unique combinations of colors and applying any of the dozens of patterns.
• Share your animated backgrounds with friends and family to upgrade them to a new level of messaging experience.
• Choose between dozens of new gorgeous animated backgrounds in Appearance Settings > Background.
• Backgrounds are now partially visible through the header and the footer in chats.
Message Sending Animations
• Send messages with improved animations – your input text smoothly transforms into the message bubble as it flies into the chat.
• Stickers and animated emoji you send jump into the chat from the sticker panel.
More app icons
• Change your app icon to one of the new gradient logos in Settings > Appearance.
Login Info Reminders
• Confirm that your phone number is up to date and that you remember your 2-Step Verification password from new prompts in Settings.
• You will now receive a notification from Telegram each time your 2-Step Verification settings are changed..
Version 7.726 April 2021Scheduled Voice Chats
• Schedule voice chats to let participants know about them in advance.
• View a countdown to the voice chat and get notified when it starts.
Who is Who in Voice Chats
• Browse full-sized profile pictures and expanded bios directly in the list of participants.
• Update your profile pic and bio from the voice chat window.
Improved Media Player
• Pinch media in a chat to zoom in right away, without tapping to open it.
• Fast forward and rewind videos by holding the +/- 15s buttons.
Payments 2.0
• Offer real goods and services for sale in any group, channel or bot – Telegram doesn't charge a commission.
• Pay for goods directly using one of 8 integrated payment providers – Telegram doesn't see your payment info..
Version 7.5.128 February 2021AUTO-DELETE, INVITE LINKS 2.0 AND MORE
Auto-Delete Messages
• Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
• Control auto-delete settings in any of your chats, as well as in groups and channels where you are an admin.
• To enable auto-delete, press and hold on any message > Select > Clear Chat in the top left corner.
New Invite Links for Groups and Channels
• Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
• See which users joined using your, or your admins’, invite links.
• Turn any invite link into a QR code users can scan with their phone cameras.
• To manage invite links, open your group or channel Profile > Edit > Invite Links.
iOS 14 Widgets
• Access your chats quickly right from your home screen.
• To add a widget, press and hold the wallpaper on your home screen > '+' > find Telegram.
Groups with Unlimited Members
• Convert groups that are approaching the member limit into unlimited Broadcast Groups..
Version 7.3.128 December 2020INTRODUCING VOICE CHATS AND MORE
Voice Chats in Groups
• Turn any of your group chats into a hop-on, hop-off conference call.
• Choose 'Start Voice Chat' under More (...) in the group profile to create a voice chat.
• Get up to a few thousand participants in each voice chat.
• Control the number of speakers with flexible admin tools.
Editing Improvements
• Tap the pen icon when viewing a photo to edit it and send it back.
• See how many characters are left before you reach the limit when editing messages and captions.
Sticker Outlines
• Download stickers faster and watch shimmering outlines as they load.
Announce Messages with Siri
• Enable Announce Messages to have Siri read incoming messages aloud in your headphones..
Version 7.2.118 November 2020PINNED MESSAGES 2.0, IMPROVED LIVE LOCATIONS, PLAYLISTS AND MORE
Multiple Pinned Messages
• Pin several messages in any chat, including one-on-one chats.
• Jump between pinned messages or open them all on a separate page via the top bar.
Improved Live Locations
• Get notified when friends sharing their live location are a certain distance from you.
• See which direction users are facing on the live location map.
Playlists and More
• Send several music tracks as a playlist.
• View detailed statistics about the performance of individual posts in your channels.
• Send a :slot_machine: emoji to any chat to try your luck..
Version 7.230 October 2020PINNED MESSAGES 2.0, IMPROVED LIVE LOCATIONS, PLAYLISTS AND MORE
Multiple Pinned Messages
• Pin several messages in any chat, including one-on-one chats.
• Jump between pinned messages or open them all on a separate page via the top bar.
Improved Live Locations
• Get notified when friends sharing their live location are a certain distance from you.
• See which direction users are facing on the live location map.
Playlists and More
• Send several music tracks as a playlist.
• View detailed statistics about the performance of individual posts in your channels.
• Send a :slot_machine: emoji to any chat to try your luck..
Version 7.1.213 October 2020SEARCH FILTERS, ANONYMOUS GROUP ADMINS, CHANNEL COMMENTS AND MORE
Search Filters
• Search messages by type, date or source using the new filters in Global Search.
• Use tabs to browse all media, links or documents you've ever sent or received.
• Filter search results by date (like "July 2015" or "Apr 4") or source (people, groups, channels, bots).
Anonymous Group Admins
• Turn on "Remain Anonymous" in an admin's Permissions to let them post on behalf of the group and become invisible in the list of members.
Channel Comments
• Comment on posts in channels that have a discussion group.
• Get notified about replies to your comments via the new Replies chat (if you are not a member in the discussion group).
Silent Messages, now in Secret Chats
• Send messages silently in Secret Chats by holding the Send button..
Version 7.1.104 October 2020SEARCH FILTERS, ANONYMOUS GROUP ADMINS, CHANNEL COMMENTS AND MORE
Search Filters
• Search messages by type, date or source using the new filters in Global Search.
• Use tabs to browse all media, links or documents you've ever sent or received.
• Filter search results by date (like "July 2015" or "Apr 4") or source (people, groups, channels, bots).
Anonymous Group Admins
• Turn on "Remain Anonymous" in an admin's Permissions to let them post on behalf of the group and become invisible in the list of members.
Channel Comments
• Comment on posts in channels that have a discussion group.
• Get notified about replies to your comments via the new Replies chat (if you are not a member in the discussion group).
Silent Messages, now in Secret Chats
• Send messages silently in Secret Chats by holding the Send button..
