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Rich Text Editor, Communities, Ephemeral Messages in Groups, 350 Million GIFs

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Rich Text Editor, Communities, Ephemeral Messages in Groups, 350 Million GIFs</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400400/3/tOmYQB0gJ_w.12444/0585fb07f3f9a895cf"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/OKz2w-MyXUWW2tabZikcICKp8s-vKaINo-7TMscQWUs/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0MDAvNC82bi1uSGIxRldsby4zODE0My5wbmcvMmY4ODE4ZjgzZTNiODc1NGY1" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400010/3/e6gOgCHk3yM.1160514.webp/e2f16f51e42591bfd4" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/T8v7oCUYISRsQfnSPbz7MdrK4xps60GkIFgMd0t2YcU/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAzNjYvNi9kSTB6Z2kwbU01cy4zMjM4MTgud2VicC82YTM2MmRhZGVlNmU3ZTYwMTE" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/xfa5zpJORpszwmvrQFoQ90gkPEK5CCLZoTa_8BYSvuc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAwMTAvMy9lNmdPZ0NIazN5TS4xMTYwNTE0LndlYnAvZTJmMTZmNTFlNDI1OTFiZmQ0, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title alt="Rich Text Editor, Communities, Ephemeral Messages in Groups, 350 Million GIFs" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Enjoying the summer is overrated. Try our new update instead:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Rich Text Editor:</strong> Write blogs, articles and long posts.<ul> <li>Add tables, <strong>inline media</strong>, lists, headings, quotes and more.</li> <li>Use an intuitive <strong>visual editor</strong> optimized for <strong>mobile and desktop</strong>.</li> <li>Generate text, formulas or tables with our privacy-conscious <strong>AI tools</strong>.</li> <li>Send <strong>over 32,000 characters</strong> in a single message.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Communities:</strong> Link several channels, groups, or bots together.<ul> <li>Join other chats in a community <strong>without an invite link</strong>.</li> <li>Access all community chats from a <strong>single item</strong> in your chat list.</li> <li>Control who can <strong>add more chats</strong> to your community.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Ephemeral Messages in Groups: </strong>Get replies from bots that <strong>are only visible to you</strong>.<ul> <li>Send <strong>ephemeral commands</strong> to bots and receive <strong>private replies</strong> in the same chat.</li> <li>Forget scrolling through AI summaries and greetings meant for other members.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>350 million GIFs:</strong> New, faster search in the GIF panel.<ul> <li>Find <strong>high-quality GIFs</strong> optimized for Telegram (YMMV).</li> <li>Make searches with <strong>complete privacy</strong>.</li> <li>Enjoy the summer after all.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr> <h3><a class="anchor" name="rich-text-editor" href="https://telegram.org/blog/communities-editor-invisible-messages#rich-text-editor"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Rich Text Editor</h3> <p>We know you can barely express yourself in words. So today, we're giving you <del>more GIFs</del> an <strong>advanced text editor</strong> with support for headings, tables, lists, quotes and code blocks! It also lets you add <strong>photos and videos</strong> in the middle of a message.</p> <p>Don't worry, the editor comes with an intuitive, <strong>visual interface</strong> — and you can even use our <a href="https://t.me/durov/462">Cocoon-powered</a> <strong>AI tools</strong> to generate “your” text with full privacy.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400243/4/Wh7_R-p9RRI.72795.jpg/25de6fd9c9f8d60799" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Rich Text Editor"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400590/3/2Af8cY9bcnE.9365402.mp4/dab9e1b06f06212475" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Like our <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#obscenely-rich-text-formatting-for-bots">rich formatting update for bots</a>, the editor lets you send up to <strong>32,768</strong> characters in a single message. Show those machines what a human can do!</p> <blockquote> <p>The Rich Text Editor is currently available to Telegram Premium users only. Why? Because otherwise, we'd have to call it the Poor Text Editor — and you don't want that.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="telegram-communities" href="https://telegram.org/blog/communities-editor-invisible-messages#telegram-communities"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Telegram Communities</h3> <p>Several groups, channels, and bots can now be linked together into <strong>communities</strong> around a shared topic. Community members can <strong>see its other chats</strong> and join them instantly. Starting a cult has never been easier!</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400627/2/m0_w0ABzq9E.64892.jpg/dd79c8957289c99b38" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Telegram Communities"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400937/7/7FrlfQ3X9TA.9490984.mp4/905d7975740c1999ae" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Chats in a community can be <em>Visible</em> to <strong>all members</strong> or <em>Hidden</em> from everyone except <strong>community admins</strong> and members of that chat. Cult 101: Always keep a hidden recipe-sharing group for your High Priests.</p> <blockquote> <p>Communities <strong>save space</strong> in your chat list. You can toggle whether a community appears as <strong>separate chats</strong> or as <strong>one chat</strong> that expands when you open it.</p> </blockquote> <p>Communities are <strong>collaborative</strong> by default, allowing any member to <strong>add more chats</strong> — but you can <strong>restrict</strong> this in settings before your cultists add 47 cat groups. When adding chats is limited, you will see them as <strong>suggestions</strong> instead.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="ephemeral-bot-messages" href="https://telegram.org/blog/communities-editor-invisible-messages#ephemeral-bot-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Ephemeral Bot Messages</h3> <p>With <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#guest-bots">guest bot mode</a>, you could already get information from bots <strong>in any chat</strong>. After today’s update, these messages will no longer clutter the group chat for everyone else.</p> <p>Bots in groups can now send messages visible only to a <strong>specific person</strong>, such as <strong>greeting messages</strong>, <strong>private AI summaries</strong>, errors, confirmations, or menus with buttons.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400146/2/NCkBKEh9JJ0.148639.jpg/abe830e0723e38a4f9" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/6yiVrZVem2xtYGnPaQpfBju3Wrvzbx4IYiKyx_XcYaY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxNDYvMi9OQ2tCS0VoOUpKMC4xNDg2MzkuanBnL2FiZTgzMGUwNzIzZTM4YTRmOQ" alt="Ephemeral Messages" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/6yiVrZVem2xtYGnPaQpfBju3Wrvzbx4IYiKyx_XcYaY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxNDYvMi9OQ2tCS0VoOUpKMC4xNDg2MzkuanBnL2FiZTgzMGUwNzIzZTM4YTRmOQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Bots can send ephemeral messages at any time or in response to <strong>specific commands</strong>. These commands are highlighted in the bot menu with a <strong>special icon</strong>, and the resulting messages are visible only to the bot and the person who used them.</p> <blockquote> <p>Bot developers can learn more about ephemeral messages <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#ephemeral-messages">here</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="350-million-gifs" href="https://telegram.org/blog/communities-editor-invisible-messages#350-million-gifs"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>350 Million GIFs</h3> <p>Did we just say we were not giving you more GIFs? We lied. The GIF panel now lets you search over <strong>350 million GIFs</strong> in <strong>36 languages</strong>. The new search is powered by <strong>offline indexing</strong> of widely shared, publicly available GIFs with <a href="https://cocoon.org/">open-source AI models</a>.</p> <p>Unlike in all other messaging apps, your Telegram GIF searches are <strong>entirely private</strong>, <strong>don't rely</strong> on any third parties — and are now <strong>much faster</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400201/2/t2S-DAXF8ec.48995.jpg/9797615a7540fc633a" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="New GIF search"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400427/9/CBwBv8ovsgU.6476416.mp4/1ffd8ba9d0505ae067" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>That's it. Now go get an ice cream or something.</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>July 14, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/7/14

Smartwatch Apps, Rich Text for Bots, AI Guardians for Groups, and Much More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Smartwatch Apps, Rich Text for Bots, AI Guardians for Groups, and Much More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400721/5/2T2dRTY2WY4.19154/632fd352db69856ebc"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/JQW53N636zIiuV-0gRcKqSMaT5dNqywGVHdG1E593rQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3MjEvNi94eUQtTHBFSFZycy4yNjAxOS5wbmcvODE5YWRjNDMwNTI2NTU1ZDQw" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400729/6/UOQ3ZiSZvtc.399536.webp/12d3145e9026c0c5ff" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/7ZkgXIQGPCx6mz2XgUCsgJz1T8XRlQQfMa6vDuc19nk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1MzUvMi9ma1VjVlJuU1UtTS4xNDAxMDAud2VicC8xMGMwNjZkYjQxZjgzZTZkNWU" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/HIW6FEoeyJy_liLUCntcvmoEGeRNPwbbE6d2FYJ9Avc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3MjkvNi9VT1EzWmlTWnZ0Yy4zOTk1MzYud2VicC8xMmQzMTQ1ZTkwMjZjMGM1ZmY, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" alt="Smartwatch Apps, Rich Text for Bots, AI Guardians for Groups, and Much More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Today's update lets you wear Telegram on both wrists and brings dozens of new features and <a href="https://bugs.telegram.org/">improvements</a>.</p> <ul> <li>Get Telegram on your <strong>Apple Watch</strong> or <strong>Android smartwatch</strong> to:<ul> <li>Send text and voice messages</li> <li>Listen to voice messages</li> <li>View media and video messages</li> <li>Read long messages</li> <li>Preview locations</li> <li>Send stickers</li> <li>Manage your chats</li> </ul> </li> <li>Receive <strong>formatted messages</strong> from bots with dozens of <strong>rich text options</strong>:<ul> <li>Inline media, carousels, and collages</li> <li>Tables and nested blockquotes</li> <li>Headings and anchors</li> <li>Collapsible sections and footnotes</li> <li>Math formatting and formulas</li> <li>Superscript, subscript, and <a href="https://t.me/richtextdemobot">moooooo0000000re</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Add <strong>AI guardians</strong> to <strong>screen people</strong> before they join your groups.</li> <li>Include links in <strong>poll options</strong>.</li> <li>Open <strong>.md files</strong> directly in the Telegram Browser.</li> <li>Control which links open in your <strong>preferred browser</strong>.</li> <li>See more of your chats with <strong>new header bars</strong> on Android.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3><a class="anchor" name="watch-apps-for-everyone" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#watch-apps-for-everyone"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Watch Apps for Everyone!</h3> <p>Most people have at least one arm, and some of them have a smartwatch. If all of the above is true for you — rejoice: we have new <strong>apps for Apple Watch</strong> and <strong>Android Wear OS</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400480/3/oZKBMqFpLDU.29896.jpg/d63feb5a358f2551bb" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Watch Apps for Everyone!"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400543/3/ULi0Z_FkdLQ.2273528.mp4/17dc71684a4e5706f4" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Now you can <strong>browse chats and media</strong>, and <strong>read messages of any length</strong> without risking to drop your phone. Feel free to <strong>listen to voice messages</strong> and <strong>watch videos</strong> if there's nobody in the next stall. You can also send <strong>text messages</strong> — or <strong>voice messages</strong>, if your hands are busy zipping up.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400014/2/Z8_EkjOZAls.31737.jpg/e2dfa0e0e1a4ff5e2f" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Watch Apps"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400335/3/DThvqAAnK7I.2306223.mp4/2fc8d3d620c956a011" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>For some reason, our Android developer added <strong>muting</strong> and <strong>pinning chats</strong>, as well as <strong>deleting messages</strong>. Meanwhile, the iOS developer added <strong>viewing locations</strong> and <strong>sending stickers</strong>. Why?? We will never know. We've convinced them to steal these features from each other in the next update.</p> <blockquote> <p>If you're using a Huawei watch and can't run the Wear OS app, <a href="https://suggestions.telegram.org/">ask nicely</a> — our developers will make an app for you too. If you're using something truly exotic, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-nSwKOVZyk">watch this</a> or <a href="https://core.telegram.org/api#tdlib-build-your-own-telegram">make your own app</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="obscenely-rich-text-formatting-for-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#obscenely-rich-text-formatting-for-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Obscenely Rich Text Formatting for Bots</h3> <p>Telegram is where AI bots go to <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features">meet, chat, and compete</a>. If you manage to get a bot's attention, it can now respond with <strong>rich text</strong> — so rich you'll want to start a riot and demand to tax it.</p> <p>This includes formatting, tables, blockquotes, checklists, inline images, the weird sh#t you need to spell Elon's son's name, and <a href="https://t.me/richtextdemobot">oh so much more</a>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400485/5/ZlL9lRtV5dg.45747.jpg/c564788bd371f0ac48" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Rich Text Formatting for Bots"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400478/5/5rtLzULtA5E.3640041.mp4/a641a5c9d3290e2b78" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Bots can also pack a LOT of this stuff into one message — up to <strong>32,768</strong> characters now, with a merciful <strong>Show More</strong> button after the first 8,000 or so.</p> <blockquote> <p>Developers are welcome to study our rich text formatting docs <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#rich-message-formatting-options">here</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h3><a class="anchor" name="guardian-bots-for-group-chats" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#guardian-bots-for-group-chats"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Guardian Bots for Group Chats</h3> <p>If you need some smart muscle to guard the door to your group chat, you can <strong>add AI bots as admins</strong> to process <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/shared-media-scrolling-calendar-join-requests-and-more#join-requests-for-groups-and-channels">join requests</a>. Naturally, they can also smite the unrighteous who post in the chat, if you want them to.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400700/4/EAsq524nyxY.67068.jpg/84cdda3812acc0fb08" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Guardian Bots for Group Chats"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400624/6/phMqTAWFddA.3751165.mp4/d65e3a4ae6a161985e" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>AI Guardians can use flexible mini-app interfaces to <strong>screen new applicants</strong> — like finally making people pass an IQ test before posting comments.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="links-in-poll-options" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#links-in-poll-options"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Links in Poll Options</h3> <p>You can already do <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#10-new-features-for-polls">so many things</a> with polls that Telegram could work as a standalone polling app. But is that enough? Never!</p> <p>Poll options can now include <strong>links</strong> — for more context and a healthy dose of <a href="https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ">this</a>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400645/3/Eo0TTh0HHwY.109197.jpg/306ee5ebba671e1c8d" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/nLll6CtnyTmwCT4tkMcES1TfgNTtXvacn2J3wrKQVmI/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA2NDUvMy9FbzBUVGgwSEh3WS4xMDkxOTcuanBnLzMwNmVlNWViYmE2NzFlMWM4ZA" title alt="Links in Poll Options" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/nLll6CtnyTmwCT4tkMcES1TfgNTtXvacn2J3wrKQVmI/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA2NDUvMy9FbzBUVGgwSEh3WS4xMDkxOTcuanBnLzMwNmVlNWViYmE2NzFlMWM4ZA, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <h3><a class="anchor" name="support-for-md-files" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#support-for-md-files"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Support for MD Files</h3> <p>The <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/w3-browser-mini-app-store?setln=en#telegram-browser">in-app browser</a> now supports <strong>Markdown files</strong> in .md format and <strong>natively renders</strong> the text.</p> <p>We simply couldn’t rest until a billion-plus Telegram users, mothers and fathers, grandmas and grandpas, and other demographics could open their .md files and view the Markdown properly.</p> <h3><a class="anchor" name="quick-browser-selection" href="https://telegram.org/blog/watch-apps-and-more#quick-browser-selection"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Quick Browser Selection</h3> <p>Links to external sites can be opened right in the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/w3-browser-mini-app-store#telegram-browser">Telegram Browser</a> or in your <strong>preferred app</strong>. Now you can easily choose a <strong>different browser</strong> from your default when you <strong>long press</strong> a link — no more copy-pasting links or switching apps.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400490/4/7jh4klNKzQQ.45254.jpg/08f48362587e07f5be" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/som7PARYtx3YfO1RIc0c9aBV34C4b09OaftlCBhDQ5w/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTAvNC83amg0a2xOS3pRUS40NTI1NC5qcGcvMDhmNDgzNjI1ODdlMDdmNWJl" title alt="Quick Browser Selection" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/som7PARYtx3YfO1RIc0c9aBV34C4b09OaftlCBhDQ5w/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTAvNC83amg0a2xOS3pRUS40NTI1NC5qcGcvMDhmNDgzNjI1ODdlMDdmNWJl, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Seriously, are you still reading this? Did your AI assistant fail to make a summary? Well then, there's more!</p> <p>On both Android and iOS, you can <strong>whitelist sites</strong> to always open or <strong>never open</strong> in the Telegram Browser. By the way, the Telegram Browser <strong>does not store browsing history</strong> — so your <em>“course research”</em> and <em>“homework assignments”</em> are totally safe.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400919/7/kkwW9wWz9ks.85251.jpg/c645c8d3f5ecac3022" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Pjx4Z2Q4V5HXWOCPAf11jHunrwESfs2BlpUaFxkdIzk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5MTkvNy9ra3dXOXdXejlrcy44NTI1MS5qcGcvYzY0NWM4ZDNmNWVjYWMzMDIy" title alt="Web Browser Settings" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Pjx4Z2Q4V5HXWOCPAf11jHunrwESfs2BlpUaFxkdIzk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5MTkvNy9ra3dXOXdXejlrcy44NTI1MS5qcGcvYzY0NWM4ZDNmNWVjYWMzMDIy, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>To manage your browser settings, go to <em>Settings > Chat Settings > In-App Browser</em> on Android or <em>Settings > Privacy and Security > Open Links in</em> on iOS.</p> </blockquote> <p>This is where we usually add some kind of tie-in to the main topics and tell you that we have more features underway.</p> <p>ok bye</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>June 11, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/6/11

Guest AI Bots, Bot-to-Bot Chats, Chat Automation, Custom AI Styles, 100M+ Emoji & Sticker Search and Much More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Guest AI Bots, Bot-to-Bot Chats, Chat Automation, Custom AI Styles, 100M+ Emoji & Sticker Search and Much More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400900/2/FKWoOHVqnKQ.15824/8a811a6eb489c510ba"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/IjYFyxtEoXGHulYeVBnbvnUPTrHgnj0Hxdq_l24iRgc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5MDAvMy9IdU85dGl3ay1GOC40MDI5NS5wbmcvOTFlNDFkMTRhNzUyNDJlN2Rl" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400505/2/GUHmQ5APEzI.428898.webp/504e9beaefda79c577" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/DPyNsw0mUygPsT8NuE6_NDHyGGc2ZQ7oV75ocB6Kibc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0NzUvMi9Cd1kwNDFWN25aZy4xNDk0NTQud2VicC84NzNlZDBjMDMyMWM3NjMzZTc" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/NPKUEkkYu7O0uW8Y8h2Kb4hjWIRVf_LPEcp5WV4ejwk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1MDUvMi9HVUhtUTVBUEV6SS40Mjg4OTgud2VicC81MDRlOWJlYWVmZGE3OWM1Nzc, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" alt="Guest AI Bots, Bot-to-Bot Chats, Chat Automation, 100M+ Emoji & Sticker Search" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Today's update is an AI Bot revolution and more, adding over <strong>10 new features</strong> and <a href="https://bugs.telegram.org/">hundreds of improvements</a> to Telegram:</p> <ul> <li>Get responses from AI bots <strong>in any chat</strong> by tagging their @username.</li> <li>Set up <strong>autonomous bots</strong> that communicate with other bots.</li> <li>Watch bots <strong>stream text</strong> as it is generated.</li> <li><strong>Automate your chats</strong> by connecting a bot to your profile.</li> <li>Build and share <strong>custom AI styles</strong> for the text editor.</li> <li>Search through over <strong>100M emoji and stickers</strong> in <strong>36 languages</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Set limits</strong> for voting in polls – by channel or country.</li> <li>View <strong>poll statistics</strong> to track votes for each option over time.</li> <li><strong>Schedule</strong> messages that will be <strong>delivered silently</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Remove reactions</strong> in groups where you're a moderator.</li> </ul> <h4><a class="anchor" name="guest-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#guest-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Guest Bots</h4> <p>Telegram is the <strong>only platform</strong> where all AI models can <strong>compete freely</strong> — while users have <strong>full control</strong> over their experience.</p> <p><strong>AI assistants</strong> and automated tools built as Telegram bots can now be mentioned in <strong>any private or group chat</strong> — even when they aren’t members. This lets them quickly answer questions, fact-check, <strong>generate text or images</strong>, perform tasks and more.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400097/2/Cfjt6tSE0UE.75990.jpg/e408f7a9eb1ff93736" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Guest Bots"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400507/2/HA9w0y-JaJA.4068142.mp4/72dbc63ed44ef9fe89" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>To mention a bot that supports this feature, simply include its <code>@username</code> in your message. Once the bot processes your request, it will reply <strong>directly in the chat</strong> where you mentioned it.</p> <blockquote> <p>To enable Guest Mode, bot developers are invited to check out <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#guest-bots">this guide</a>.</p> </blockquote> <p>Bots only have access to the <strong>specific message</strong> they are tagged in and any replies to that message. Bots <strong>cannot see</strong> which users are in the chat and <strong>cannot access</strong> other messages.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="bot-to-bot-communication" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#bot-to-bot-communication"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Bot-to-Bot Communication</h4> <p>With this update, bots are now able to <strong>respond to other bots</strong>, not just users. AI enthusiasts can leverage this to <strong>automate workflows</strong> with fully <strong>autonomous agents</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400644/2/R_ttVkMMoRY.75448.jpg/013cb741088be33c80" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Bot-to-Bot Communication"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400259/4/a3TzJEdJiug.2941981.mp4/ecc56db01994d4326f" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To enable Bot-to-Bot Communication and learn more about this feature, see <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#bot-to-bot-communication">this guide</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="streaming-text-for-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#streaming-text-for-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Streaming Text for Bots</h4> <p>For a seamless user experience, bots can <strong>stream responses</strong> as they are generated — rather than waiting for the full message before sending.</p> <p>Recent updates to the <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api">Bot API</a> have made this <strong>even more efficient</strong>, for faster responses that have <strong>new animations</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400085/4/bZ4p-Av_XQs.62528.jpg/a9eeb0b97a640f2ea7" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Streaming Text for Bots"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400434/3/2Ju3ell42to.5230079.mp4/856bd9fde86a4f24ac" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <h4><a class="anchor" name="chat-automation-in-profiles" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#chat-automation-in-profiles"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Chat Automation in Profiles</h4> <p>With this update, every Telegram user can <strong>connect a bot</strong> to their profile — and allow it to <strong>respond to messages</strong> on their behalf.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400930/3/QMwGE9AXKNk.48714.jpg/bee21dd7651808f60c" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Chat Automation in Profiles"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400803/1/9xSXl1meOTA.5835521.mp4/acd5f90714167b12d8" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>When connecting a bot, you configure <strong>which chats it can access</strong> — like excluding all chats with your contacts, or only responding to new chats.</p> <blockquote> <p>Developers can <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#secretary-bots">follow this guide</a> to enable this feature. To connect a bot to your profile, go to <em>Settings > Chat Automation</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="custom-ai-styles" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#custom-ai-styles"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Custom AI Styles</h4> <p>Any user can now use <strong>their own prompts</strong> to build <strong>unique styles</strong> in the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#ai-text-editor">text editor</a>. With this, teams can easily <strong>standardize text</strong> for posts and promotions, while communities can create meme-filled styles for their members.</p> <p>Each custom style has a <strong>shareable link</strong> that allows other users to <strong>preview the style</strong> by generating examples and <strong>instantly add</strong> it to their text editor.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400804/5/FSmcgogf61I.65636.jpg/68b620da8a6e3af94f" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Custom AI Styles"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400076/5/8WdXQjctN40.6493392.mp4/d626c9be235873d78e" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To build your own AI Style, tap the <em>'Create'</em> button in the <em>'Style'</em> tab of the AI Text Editor.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="expanded-emoji-and-sticker-search" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#expanded-emoji-and-sticker-search"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Expanded Emoji and Sticker Search</h4> <p>Over <strong>100 million</strong> emoji and stickers created by Telegram users can now be easily found via the <strong>search function</strong> in the sticker panel. The search bar supports <strong>keywords in 36 languages</strong> — with more coming soon.</p> <p>The search function is powered by <strong>custom AI models</strong> that run on the <a href="https://cocoon.org/">Cocoon Network</a> to efficiently <strong>scan and label</strong> the millions of public stickers generated by Telegram users each year.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400580/3/EdmWwdhdRoE.66683.jpg/0b59a5df39713bb658" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Expanded Emoji and Sticker Search"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400532/7/M1dag-POzU4.8881072.mp4/d90bf0ed05adf18ba5" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To quickly make your own stickers, use the built-in <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/sticker-maker#make-a-sticker">sticker editor</a> or upload your artwork via the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes#stickers-mini-app">@Stickers Mini App</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="statistics-for-polls" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#statistics-for-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Statistics for Polls</h4> <p>Polls in groups and channels now display an <strong>interactive graph</strong> for admins, which tracks the <strong>number of votes</strong> for each option over time.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400207/5/_TJH-nqzoOk.123672.jpg/5f7f92c4399d39b755" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/xZ5qygyk1ZyGZw1scDdIBFB4j8uSH7-7mxGqAQcoTb0/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyMDcvNS9fVEpILW5xem9Pay4xMjM2NzIuanBnLzVmN2Y5MmM0Mzk5ZDM5Yjc1NQ" alt="Statistics for Polls" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/xZ5qygyk1ZyGZw1scDdIBFB4j8uSH7-7mxGqAQcoTb0/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyMDcvNS9fVEpILW5xem9Pay4xMjM2NzIuanBnLzVmN2Y5MmM0Mzk5ZDM5Yjc1NQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Poll stats become available after a poll receives <strong>100 votes</strong>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="custom-limits-for-polls" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#custom-limits-for-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Custom Limits for Polls</h4> <p>Channel admins are now able to set <strong>custom limits</strong> on who can participate in polls — allowing <strong>only subscribers</strong> or only users from <strong>specific countries</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400930/4/req8ApBjWKc.63332.jpg/876c4453b9cd4dbf99" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Z6bREn4RRxq2uleMQr7LfaBdQm3UNTPXxv992A614pc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5MzAvNC9yZXE4QXBCaldLYy42MzMzMi5qcGcvODc2YzQ0NTNiOWNkNGRiZjk5" alt="Custom Limits for Polls" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Z6bREn4RRxq2uleMQr7LfaBdQm3UNTPXxv992A614pc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5MzAvNC9yZXE4QXBCaldLYy42MzMzMi5qcGcvODc2YzQ0NTNiOWNkNGRiZjk5, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>To set limits for your poll, enable <em>'Restrict to subscribers'</em> or <em>'Limit by country'</em> in the poll settings.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="silent-scheduled-messages" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#silent-scheduled-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Silent Scheduled Messages</h4> <p>Messages you schedule in advance can now be <strong>delivered silently</strong> — so your updates and reminders won't disturb the recipient.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400117/5/qDtKWPpWkCo.41691.jpg/92c3bb7c1ed78508dc" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Silent Scheduled Messages"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400281/2/G2TR70Q2x78.3397508.mp4/c6bcef8a16d91a6e72" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To silence a scheduled message, hold the <em>'Send'</em> button, select <em>'Schedule Message'</em> and then tap the <img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/L9hqh2LjHtJtban2JHCcgvRx60na5F2woT-tlt_MlqY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY5NDk0LnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🔔" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> icon.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="removing-reactions" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#removing-reactions"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Removing Reactions</h4> <p>Group admins can now <strong>delete reactions</strong> from specific users to make moderation in communities even easier. When deleting a reaction, admins can also choose to <strong>remove all reactions</strong> from that user in just <strong>two taps</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400794/3/PDxWt9U1c9o.96017.jpg/4a1ad574b7046d6316" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/yiHnkOqsuokf4Y7Ryz4VMCx4v2a6AKUcyziDVTrx0qQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3OTQvMy9QRHhXdDlVMWM5by45NjAxNy5qcGcvNGExYWQ1NzRiNzA0NmQ2MzE2" alt="Removing Reactions" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/yiHnkOqsuokf4Y7Ryz4VMCx4v2a6AKUcyziDVTrx0qQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3OTQvMy9QRHhXdDlVMWM5by45NjAxNy5qcGcvNGExYWQ1NzRiNzA0NmQ2MzE2, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>To remove a reaction, tap or hold a message, tap again to expand the list of reactions, then hold down to delete a reaction.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="hundreds-of-bug-fixes" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features#hundreds-of-bug-fixes"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Hundreds of Bug Fixes</h4> <p>Thanks to user reports on Telegram's <a href="https://bugs.telegram.org/">Bug and Suggestion Platform</a>, our developers were able to make <strong>over 200 improvements</strong> across all Telegram apps.</p> <p>Enjoy spring while our developers and AI agents are working to bring you more.</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>May 7, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/5/7

AI Editor, Mighty Polls, Live Photos, Bots Managed by Bots, and More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">AI Editor, Mighty Polls, Live Photos, Bots Managed by Bots, and More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400253/4/jpb3Nc2jjVo.26162/19a17329c929a51f41"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/N2PU7l0yugfUz7_96GaCQdjS4UqLjreBaS7R3kLTI6I/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyNTMvNS9sLTBLQkNYSGJBay40NDY5OS5wbmcvMjk3MTEzZjZmZjI1NjFmMDFh" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400883/4/E0j-vjAOYxI.361376.webp/56ad9ae1d83300f10a" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/oMpEW0zOKxNQi3knvf6pVTOKFzrHu9lY1cbZDzbL8Ag/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyNjUvNi9kM3NlbENUa3AtQS4xMjcwMDQud2VicC9kNjM1OTdhOWU4MmYzNWU0OGI" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/bg-Es3Rzk5iZfMntYafE1ni6N0bUhZzAiDkXt7oWodw/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4ODMvNC9FMGotdmpBT1l4SS4zNjEzNzYud2VicC81NmFkOWFlMWQ4MzMwMGYxMGE, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title alt="AI Editor, Mighty Polls, Live Photos, Managed Bots, Document Scanner and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>In today's update we introduce an <strong>AI Editor</strong> that can <strong>translate</strong>, <strong>transform</strong>, or <strong>fix</strong> your text in just two taps, new features for Polls like <strong>attaching media</strong> and <strong>suggesting new responses</strong> for active polls, support for <strong>Live and Motion Photos</strong> in all apps, bots that can <strong>create and manage</strong> other bots — and more.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="ai-text-editor" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#ai-text-editor"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>AI Text Editor</h4> <blockquote> <p><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/CgAyaDS1gFM3xZSRY3HDJvK5AO1OSTUjd6m-sJ58-AY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY4RDk2LnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🍖" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> <strong>Tribal:</strong> <em>Magic words fix bad talk. Magic words change style. Magic words swap tongues. Spirits help. Fire keeps secret. All safe in Cocoon cave.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>The message bar now has a built-in editor that can instantly <strong>fix grammar</strong>, rewrite your text in a <strong>different style</strong> or translate your message into <strong>another language</strong> — all powered by <a href="https://cocoon.org/">Telegram's Cocoon AI</a>.</p> <p>The text editor offers <strong>different styles</strong> like <em>Formal</em>, <em>Short</em>, <em>Tribal</em>, <em>Corp</em>, <em>Zen</em>, <em>Biblical</em> and <em>Viking</em> — which you can use to make your communication <strong>more efficient</strong> or to add <strong>whimsical flair</strong> to conversations.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400458/3/BmOVxBg-orM.62184.jpg/0987e9953f21093f15" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="AI Text Editor"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400578/3/NFuL_cGUDHg.9627902.mp4/ec2f9d13dd6816e82a" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>The text editor also allows you to <strong>add a style</strong> while <strong>translating</strong> your text — to make you sound like foreign royalty or a multilingual monk.</p> </blockquote> <p>Like all of Telegram's <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/new-design-ai-summaries#ai-summaries">AI features</a>, the text editor utilizes the <a href="https://cocoon.org/">Cocoon Network</a> to give users <strong>complete privacy</strong>. Requests are processed in a <strong>confidential environment</strong> with <strong>zero access</strong> to user data.</p> <blockquote> <p>When writing a message, tap the <em>'Ai'</em> icon that appears above the <em>'Send'</em> arrow after typing <strong>more than 3 lines</strong> of text.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="10-new-features-for-polls" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#10-new-features-for-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>10+ New Features for Polls</h4> <blockquote> <p><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/2kbrPHGM02BWE8tOmVaCPmBU8TGUpOzcKedHCZqs16Y/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUZBQTkzLnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🪓" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> <strong>Viking:</strong> <em>A hoard of new weapons has been forged for the arsenal of polls, including the power to bind media to questions and answer options like gold to a warrior's belt. By Thor's hammer, the simple runes of setting grant a warrior an endless bounty of combinations!</em></p> </blockquote> <p>We’ve added many new poll features — here’s what you can do now:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Attach media or locations</strong> to questions and choices.</li> <li><strong>Add a description</strong> for context.</li> <li><strong>Let users suggest new options</strong> in active polls.</li> <li><strong>Show who voted</strong> next to each option.</li> <li><strong>Disable revoting</strong> for fixed results.</li> <li><strong>Shuffle options</strong> for each user.</li> <li><strong>Set time limits</strong> for polls.</li> <li><strong>Hide results</strong> until the time runs out.</li> <li><strong>View results without voting</strong> as the creator.</li> </ul> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400259/3/6devMXGy5_4.64419.jpg/daf64674e5523b9426" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Mighty Polls"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400118/1/j6mkunphO2E.7657802.mp4/b669e7300f659bd00a" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The streamlined poll settings also let you create <strong>new types of quizzes</strong> – for example with <strong>revoting allowed</strong> or with <strong>multiple correct options</strong> in case the truth gets complicated.</p> <p>If you create a poll with <strong>visible votes</strong> in a group chat, you will <strong>receive a notification</strong> each time someone responds, which tells you <strong>what option they chose</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400889/6/wVjbxk1OKKA.139267.jpg/752ccbfb0670faeb23" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/WHl0vxCfLq8WThsdjkgFT9X-_vmXYkhQf5LcJXayKJk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4ODkvNi93VmpieGsxT0tLQS4xMzkyNjcuanBnLzc1MmNjYmZiMDY3MGZhZWIyMw" title alt="Poll Notification" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/WHl0vxCfLq8WThsdjkgFT9X-_vmXYkhQf5LcJXayKJk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4ODkvNi93VmpieGsxT0tLQS4xMzkyNjcuanBnLzc1MmNjYmZiMDY3MGZhZWIyMw, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Both past and <strong>active polls</strong> now appear in a <strong>dedicated tab</strong> on group and channel profiles — so it is easy to find <strong>active polls</strong> or review the results of <strong>past polls</strong>.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="live-and-motion-photos" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#live-and-motion-photos"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Live and Motion Photos</h4> <blockquote> <p><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/pLn3PSdPcoZw08WAh6Osq5LssfiR7fUNfHxKg2mz2fs/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY5NUFGLnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🕯" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> <strong>Biblical:</strong> <em>Behold, all the messengers of Telegram have now been gifted with the power of images that stir and move. For as it is written, “The eyes are the lamp of the body,” and now they shall see life within the stillness.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Telegram now <strong>natively supports iOS Live Photos</strong> and <strong>Android Motion Photos</strong> — so users can send <strong>looping photos</strong> that are viewable <strong>in any Telegram app</strong>.</p> <p>The sender can choose from <strong>3 different styles</strong> in the media editor: <em>Live</em>, <em>Loop</em> and <em>Bounce</em>. <em>Live</em> plays the photo <strong>once</strong> when opened, <em>Loop</em> <strong>continuously plays</strong>, while <em>Bounce</em> plays <strong>forward and reverse</strong> on a loop.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400645/2/KJSuP7na3nY.63428.jpg/5bee0074b97571feb1" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Live Photos"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400607/3/DyZaAN7_tWw.6352123.mp4/17bd9b603a88ed1e08" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To send a Live Photo, tap the <em>'Live'</em> button in the top corner of the media editor and select a style.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="managed-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#managed-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Managed Bots</h4> <blockquote> <p><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/tO42KwLHAE6T5EU3jbXpMn5wAkhMxbCx43wx4PkMYHI/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY5MkJDLnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="💼" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> <strong>Corp:</strong> <em>Telegram bots have now unlocked a powerful new capability to architect, deploy, and scale their own bot networks! This strategic pivot empowers every visionary to harness the transformative potential of AI, enabling the seamless launch of innovative bot solutions with zero coding overhead.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Users can now create their own personalized bots with just a few taps. With the latest update to the <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#managed-bots">Telegram Bot API</a>, bots are able to <strong>create and manage other bots</strong> on your behalf.</p> <p>This allows anyone to <strong>utilize AI bots</strong> to easily <strong>develop and launch</strong> their own bot — with <strong>no coding required</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400977/2/gsQwfw-tXP0.80171.jpg/bacd420a9682b4fcda" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/IGO7CjXJJVlLmFFPYwnylhe60PzeUp6hb0-ejbFHoUE/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5NzcvMi9nc1F3ZnctdFhQMC44MDE3MS5qcGcvYmFjZDQyMGE5NjgyYjRmY2Rh" title alt="Managed Bots" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/IGO7CjXJJVlLmFFPYwnylhe60PzeUp6hb0-ejbFHoUE/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5NzcvMi9nc1F3ZnctdFhQMC44MDE3MS5qcGcvYmFjZDQyMGE5NjgyYjRmY2Rh, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Developers are welcome to study our detailed guide <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/features#managed-bots">here</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="document-scanner-on-ios" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#document-scanner-on-ios"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Document Scanner on iOS</h4> <blockquote> <p><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/HeIESA_v-qn_0gsTABuo2LjdsaFHR8jSCyumLMipDec/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY5N0JGLnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🗿" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> <strong>Zen:</strong> <em>Telegram now holds a tool to turn the camera into a brush that paints PDF scans of any document. The master once asked, if a leaf is scanned, does it still whisper to the wind?</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Telegram for iOS now allows users to <strong>create scans of documents</strong> with their phone's camera — and can <strong>stitch multiple images</strong> into one file.</p> <p>The document scanner instantly <strong>removes the background</strong>, crops the image and converts it to <strong>PDF format</strong>. While scanning, you can tap an image to make <strong>manual adjustments</strong> — like changing the border, <strong>adding a filter</strong> or rotating the image.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400813/3/FWgEpcUB8uA.110036.jpg/0eb685731e4b2a0e35" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/eKqRNIi0k5IlTb3pSLd5mqcTsBY3gGbQHB_MROeOz7c/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4MTMvMy9GV2dFcGNVQjh1QS4xMTAwMzYuanBnLzBlYjY4NTczMWU0YjJhMGUzNQ" title alt="Document Scanner" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/eKqRNIi0k5IlTb3pSLd5mqcTsBY3gGbQHB_MROeOz7c/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4MTMvMy9GV2dFcGNVQjh1QS4xMTAwMzYuanBnLzBlYjY4NTczMWU0YjJhMGUzNQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>To scan a document, open the attachment menu and select <em>File > Scan Document</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="warning-about-unofficial-apps" href="https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more#warning-about-unofficial-apps"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Warning About Unofficial Apps</h4> <p>Telegram's <a href="https://telegram.org/apps">official apps</a> are <strong>fully open source</strong> with <a href="https://core.telegram.org/reproducible-builds">verifiable builds</a> and encryption protocols — for <strong>maximum trust</strong> and transparency.</p> <p>Telegram also provides a platform for <strong>independent developers</strong> to create <strong>third-party versions</strong> of the Telegram app. A <strong>new security alert</strong> appears on the profiles of users of <strong>third-party apps</strong> — letting others know that messages sent to them may be less secure.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400726/2/1RYtkPJGkqA.109509.jpg/35db1e0b7d939a745b" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/lgAo4cdXWJBbfLG9c1bY_ADg0o3ugTsnv98aipOkNkQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3MjYvMi8xUll0a1BKR2txQS4xMDk1MDkuanBnLzM1ZGIxZTBiN2Q5MzlhNzQ1Yg" title alt="Security Risk Warning" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/lgAo4cdXWJBbfLG9c1bY_ADg0o3ugTsnv98aipOkNkQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3MjYvMi8xUll0a1BKR2txQS4xMDk1MDkuanBnLzM1ZGIxZTBiN2Q5MzlhNzQ1Yg, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Thus end the tidings of this day; yet we shall return swiftly with mightier wonders still — for a man’s work under our Lord is never done.</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>March 31, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/3/31

Member Tags, Login with Telegram, Disable Sharing, GIF Editing, Date Formatting, Voting Timestamps

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Member Tags, Login with Telegram, Disable Sharing, GIF Editing, Date Formatting, Voting Timestamps</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400366/3/0KgVOrAp_Ss.7106/fc890989166c76e009"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/fR7q7jgxPXE23dm9iWW-pU4n3BFksvxb3okxePd3YoA/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAzNjYvNC9wNXNQaUNrSVI4TS4xNjIxMi5wbmcvYzJjMTUxNTc0YmY1MDMwMzE4" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400129/4/MTNblLntG40.366666.webp/a528c6f3d687d32cb5" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/_G1bhHmIgARyQlvBq_8ZQYKdtDOYSBB8-DoTvlCONpQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4MzQvNy9NUWRJS1YtMmpqSS4xMjg5ODAud2VicC9jOTU2ZWFiYWU1YWMwMzA3ZmM" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/n1b8DwAf44yj0R1K0cjevFVU-U1-iW2B2oUYi2MjLOo/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMjkvNC9NVE5ibExudEc0MC4zNjY2NjYud2VicC9hNTI4YzZmM2Q2ODdkMzJjYjU, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title alt="Member Tags, Login with Telegram, Disable Sharing, GIF Editing, Date Formatting, Voting Timestamps" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>In today's update, we add <strong>tags</strong> to help group members show who they are, a setting to <strong>disable sharing messages</strong> in specific 1-on-1 chats, <strong>GIF editing and captions</strong>, new tools for <strong>signing up</strong> and <strong>logging in</strong> to apps and websites with Telegram — and more.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="member-tags" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#member-tags"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Member Tags</h4> <p>Members in group chats can now <strong>add a tag</strong> next to their name — to <strong>show their role</strong> at work, <strong>what they study</strong> in school, and more. This helps you <strong>introduce yourself</strong> in neighborhood chats or <strong>highlight your interests</strong> in online communities.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400297/5/WnCKCyjaPcg.73507.jpg/22791f279bef63f5cc" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Member Tags"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400523/4/PMLKEzzfEJg.6540784.mp4/e92e84be89b454ea65" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Admins can choose whether group members are able to <strong>set their own tags</strong> or if <strong>only admins</strong> can assign them. Member tags of group admins are always displayed in a <strong>different color</strong> to make their roles clear.</p> <blockquote> <p>To allow members to set their tags in your group, go to <em>Group Settings > Permissions</em> and turn on <em>'Edit Own Tags'</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="disable-sharing-in-private-chats" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#disable-sharing-in-private-chats"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a><img class="icon" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/eKQRrHV8ICi9RH0lCGQCfCm0cjvGKxR2nr6pL7GtE3I/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80NjQwMDEzMDUvMTEwYjAvLWJwQzVQM0hKcDQuNjMxNy9hMmI3OTU4OTc0NGM3MzkzMzE" alt="Premium:" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> Disable Sharing in Private Chats</h4> <p>In 2021, Telegram added <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/protected-content-delete-by-date-and-more#protected-content-in-groups-and-channels">content protection settings</a> for <strong>groups and channels</strong>, which help communities and content creators make their posts <strong>more exclusive</strong>. </p> <p>With today's update, users can now disable sharing <strong>in any 1-on-1 chat</strong> to foster an atmosphere of mutual trust. This <strong>restricts message forwarding</strong> and <strong>prevents screenshots</strong> or <strong>saving media</strong> from the chat.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400359/4/1GnghQ2Ng58.72446.jpg/12704e9101375c174e" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Disable Sharing in Private Chats"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400262/2/JsTVdkg80_s.7083436.mp4/49b41cf88543ff98a5" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To disable sharing in a chat, open a user's profile, tap ⋯ or ⋮ and select <em>'Disable Sharing'</em>. This feature is currently available to users of <a href="https://t.me/premium">Telegram Premium</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="captions-for-gifs" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#captions-for-gifs"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Captions for GIFs</h4> <p>When selecting a GIF in the GIF panel, you can now <strong>add a caption</strong> directly to it — and send it all as <strong>one message</strong>. Just like with <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/message-effects-and-more#captions-above-media">other media</a>, your caption can be placed <strong>above</strong> or <strong>below the GIF</strong> for perfectly formatted memes.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400354/4/_aapIRnXJSY.62265.jpg/f1fb41b65e0d1a5a8e" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="GIF Captions"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400992/6/dVF5GyuaGQ4.6907460.mp4/9c070628f38ea21873" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To add a caption, press and hold in the GIF panel and select <em>'Add Caption'</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="instant-stickers-from-photos" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#instant-stickers-from-photos"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Instant Stickers from Photos</h4> <p>Photos you open in the media viewer can now be <strong>converted to stickers</strong> in just <strong>one tap</strong>. These stickers <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/sticker-maker">can be edited</a> to <strong>cut out objects</strong>, <strong>add text</strong> and <strong>emoji</strong> and more before sending.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400954/7/VJb3o2nsQ8Q.667262.jpg/6212ac211a87f2b399" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/ilQupQn6t_031aIJTz0ngjSZTUjwLIinL9dT4u4bidc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5NTQvNy9WSmIzbzJuc1E4US42NjcyNjIuanBnLzYyMTJhYzIxMWE4N2YyYjM5OQ" alt="Creating Stickers" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/ilQupQn6t_031aIJTz0ngjSZTUjwLIinL9dT4u4bidc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5NTQvNy9WSmIzbzJuc1E4US42NjcyNjIuanBnLzYyMTJhYzIxMWE4N2YyYjM5OQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Stickers you create can be <strong>saved to your favorites</strong> or added to sticker packs.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="editing-gifs-and-stickers" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#editing-gifs-and-stickers"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Editing GIFs and Stickers</h4> <p><strong>GIFs and stickers</strong> from the panel can now be edited in Telegram's <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/hidden-media-zero-storage-profile-pics#new-drawing-and-text-tools">powerful media editor</a> — to <strong>add text, drawings and emoji</strong>, or to trim GIFs and <strong>change their length</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400372/4/gRsa4_5qsI8.442994.jpg/b03237c389d760dbcd" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/XvrhrT7M9RTVTDfchZ1alKu9PPbQSdtpUSMDwI13FYQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAzNzIvNC9nUnNhNF81cXNJOC40NDI5OTQuanBnL2IwMzIzN2MzODlkNzYwZGJjZA" alt="Editing Stickers" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/XvrhrT7M9RTVTDfchZ1alKu9PPbQSdtpUSMDwI13FYQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAzNzIvNC9nUnNhNF81cXNJOC40NDI5OTQuanBnL2IwMzIzN2MzODlkNzYwZGJjZA, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>To edit a GIF or sticker in the panel, press and hold and select <em>'Edit'</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="timestamps-for-polls" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#timestamps-for-polls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Timestamps for Polls</h4> <p>Polls with visible votes now <strong>show a timestamp</strong> for each user who voted, so participants can see when each vote was cast.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400000/3/YolqlGRFywo.434478.jpg/0175b11b6dc0c204a6" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/30Pmt4Pk9GbBvR_Zvq6gjMAxefV83OXJfTAaM6in_l8/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAwMDAvMy9Zb2xxbEdSRnl3by40MzQ0NzguanBnLzAxNzViMTFiNmRjMGMyMDRhNg" alt="Timestamps for Polls" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/30Pmt4Pk9GbBvR_Zvq6gjMAxefV83OXJfTAaM6in_l8/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAwMDAvMy9Zb2xxbEdSRnl3by40MzQ0NzguanBnLzAxNzViMTFiNmRjMGMyMDRhNg, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <h4><a class="anchor" name="streaming-responses-for-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#streaming-responses-for-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Streaming Responses for Bots</h4> <p>Last year we gave <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#threads-and-streaming-responses-for-ai-bots">AI bots</a> the ability to <strong>stream text</strong> as they generated a response. With today's update, <strong>every bot</strong> on Telegram can enable this feature — for <strong>satisfying replies</strong> that scroll across the screen.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="log-in-with-telegram" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#log-in-with-telegram"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Log In With Telegram</h4> <p>It’s now possible to use your Telegram account to <strong>sign up</strong> and <strong>log in to apps and websites</strong> in just a few taps — without filling out forms or creating passwords.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400374/5/0BP2y09Wxws.49592.jpg/74278cda319d681042" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Telegram Login"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400232/4/wpUPbbooUJY.7426390.mp4/8a8e497d6868d0a9ff" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>You can <strong>share your phone number</strong> to avoid extra verification steps. You can also let services <strong>message you on Telegram</strong> for convenient notifications.</p> <blockquote> <p>Developers can find more information about how to integrate Log In With Telegram in this <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/telegram-login">detailed guide</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="time-and-date-formatting" href="https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more#time-and-date-formatting"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Time and Date Formatting</h4> <p>You can use the new <strong>'Date'</strong> formatting option to send a <strong>specific time and date</strong> in a message. Recipients can tap it to <strong>add an event</strong> to their calendar or set a <strong>quick reminder</strong>.</p> <p>Date formatting <strong>automatically adapts</strong> to each recipient's <strong>local date and time</strong> — so no one has to do time-zone math.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400140/7/jch43CUma_8.40877.jpg/72d966bb6ac44132ab" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Date Formatting"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400265/5/FSHgno8iGiw.6674762.mp4/6c033e5408da8c9f61" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Messages from bots can also utilize <strong>dynamic time variables</strong> to give users a precise date and time in a message, tailored to their time zone.</p> <blockquote> <p>For all the recent updates to the Telegram Bot API, check the <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog">latest changelog</a>.</p> </blockquote> <p>Welcome to March. Spring updates are coming! <img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/gYrzIhuqg3E3Yz-7Zwg5P_0JpibjLow0uG4G5TJadZ4/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0UyOUQ4NC5wbmc" width="20" height="20" alt="❄️" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/S8oQWVb2-zUPlLPBbzXkLwd3L_GVwQSAmzxBvv3jmdA/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0UyOTg4MC5wbmc" width="20" height="20" alt="☀️" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"><img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/4foflCWJLdon6olrAFYO4E8JpUrJtRNDIhwLw9m8t8U/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY4Q0IzLnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="🌳" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></p> <div><br></div> <p><em>March 1, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/3/1

Android Redesign, Group Ownership Transfer, Gift Crafting, Colored Bot Buttons

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Android Redesign, Group Ownership Transfer, Gift Crafting, Colored Bot Buttons</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400956/6/1vMfQdkDwtA.20055/b5841e2c28de12a0a9"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/DDrca4YEsdTr5jjDZyxaiHPny9PwXODoEg4BbrhaHYw/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA5NTYvNy9wUC1IZS03MmRGOC41MDE3Ni5wbmcvZWQ5MjgyYTY2ZDhkNmEzOGM5" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400104/3/SxX6LrBsZ68.365390.webp/3b0f890052ca2e202b" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/pyXmAS0lxhj6q9Mx7__3UtfWmLMqUcskHJDQt6LM9Ds/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTcvNC9xcVJ5djFaRUNhYy4xMjI4NDQud2VicC85ZDkzYmIwMDRmNGE4YzY0MTk" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/RJGRMl-fQuadSQI8oc_mGQ0mGmrdW9g-rkIE84jfF1E/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMDQvMy9TeFg2THJCc1o2OC4zNjUzOTAud2VicC8zYjBmODkwMDUyY2EyZTIwMmI, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title="New ways to jingle your bells" alt="New Design, Crafting and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>This release adds the <strong>biggest interface update</strong> in the history of <strong>Telegram for Android</strong>, a <strong>crafting system</strong> to generate exclusive new gifts — and much more.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="massive-redesign" href="https://telegram.org/blog/crafting-android-design-and-more#massive-redesign"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Massive Redesign</h4> <p>Telegram for Android has a <strong>fully redesigned interface</strong> that makes navigation and search <strong>even quicker</strong> and <strong>more intuitive</strong>. The new <strong>bottom bar</strong> lets you easily jump between your chats, settings, profile and more in <strong>just one tap</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400761/5/NUQtbBXaUtw.48273.jpg/7966009f2fbda9e53b" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Massive Redesign"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400904/4/DWawl_4TMA4.10093975.mp4/37c041443749d21609" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Along with the design changes, our Android developers <strong>completely rebuilt</strong> the interface code — to <strong>maximize efficiency</strong> and make it even <strong>more responsive</strong> than before.</p> <blockquote> <p>You can control interface effects to <strong>maximize performance</strong> and <strong>extend battery life</strong> in <em>Settings > Power Saving</em>.</p> </blockquote> <p>Our iOS developers added even more Liquid Glass to the app — like the redesigned <strong>media viewer</strong>, new <strong>preview panels</strong> for sticker and emoji packs, as well as updated <strong>context menus</strong> in user profiles and when selecting messages.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400003/4/-brS8MsTvQc.60648.jpg/e54cbbc810d23ac921" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="iOS Design"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400533/3/e2TxxiMGcgs.5166663.mp4/42ec81cc99e5aaa9db" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>On iPads, there is also a <strong>new keyboard setting</strong> to send messages with the shortcut <strong>⌘+Enter</strong>.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="leaving-groups-to-a-new-admin" href="https://telegram.org/blog/crafting-android-design-and-more#leaving-groups-to-a-new-admin"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Leaving Groups to a New Admin</h4> <p>If a group owner leaves the chat, ownership of the group will be <strong>automatically transferred</strong> to one of its admins after one week.</p> <p>For even more control, group owners are now shown a <strong>confirmation window</strong> when leaving the group — where they can <strong>instantly choose</strong> a new owner.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400412/2/gneEuPYJBdk.126356.jpg/3b24d66564736ca831" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/QxlxV9ON8D_qLtx08Huw6yJntBAy0JNdWNJEYAhYRIY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0MTIvMi9nbmVFdVBZSkJkay4xMjYzNTYuanBnLzNiMjRkNjY1NjQ3MzZjYTgzMQ" alt="Leaving Groups to a New Admin" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/QxlxV9ON8D_qLtx08Huw6yJntBAy0JNdWNJEYAhYRIY/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0MTIvMi9nbmVFdVBZSkJkay4xMjYzNTYuanBnLzNiMjRkNjY1NjQ3MzZjYTgzMQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Group and channel owners can also <a href="https://telegram.org/evolution#june-2019">transfer ownership</a> to another member <strong>at any time</strong> — without leaving the chat.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="gift-crafting" href="https://telegram.org/blog/crafting-android-design-and-more#gift-crafting"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Gift Crafting</h4> <p>Since the launch of <a href="https://telegram.org/evolution#january-2025-first-update">collectible gifts</a>, Telegram users have minted <strong>millions of gifts</strong> from <strong>over 100 collections</strong>.</p> <p>This update introduces a <strong>crafting system</strong> where existing collectible gifts can be combined to create <em>Uncommon</em>, <em>Rare</em>, <em>Epic</em> or <em>Legendary</em> versions — with <strong>stunning artwork</strong> and <strong>unique effects</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400883/2/4KkQv5jfOCk.65326.jpg/ffd8b7caca2837cd28" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Gift Crafting"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400018/4/_OlRljSexMo.7405612.mp4/ddbb08bf8b55d27074" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The crafting interface lets you add <strong>up to 4 gifts</strong>, with each additional gift <strong>increasing your chances</strong> of success. Using multiple gifts with the <strong>same attributes</strong> also makes it <strong>more likely</strong> that those attributes will appear in the final item.</p> <blockquote> <p>Anyone can securely buy and sell collectible gifts on the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/gift-marketplace-and-more#buy-rare-gifts-in-the-marketplace">Gift Marketplace</a> in Telegram.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="colored-buttons-for-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/crafting-android-design-and-more#colored-buttons-for-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Colored Buttons for Bots</h4> <p>Bot developers can now <strong>assign colors and emoji</strong> to their buttons — to make interfaces <strong>more intuitive</strong> or to <strong>highlight specific actions</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400769/6/DHsWHT20HBY.53810.jpg/7356d58d133bbd8cc0" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Colorful Bot Buttons"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400492/5/ih31pB_nCBs.1842304.mp4/8aa448bf0fa729f8d3" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>For the full details on the latest updates to bots, check out the <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api">dedicated changelog</a> for the Bot API.</p> </blockquote> <p>That's all for this update, we'll be back soon after we finish crafting the next set of legendary features.</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>February 9, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/2/9

AI Summaries, New Design and More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">AI Summaries, New Design and More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400080/2/HmyNHHUKSxs.16860/87c8f2118c0ba0b3f6"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/TcmoRFCSl-1si9wLMxId-w1Gz06djM08W1QrGf1LgCQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAwODAvMy9wNGN4bElucC1Cdy4yODE2MC5wbmcvOTY2MjZkNGY2YjE5Yzc3NDJj" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400003/5/XnbXznY78iM.386664.webp/bb3952401bb0074988" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/H3MDI09Vl66OER0oaqMYQMumDJjM32qSfMnklWoc0eM/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1NDgvNS9TUjJVLU1jY3hRay4xMzM2ODQud2VicC84YmIzYmMzOGI2YWMyMzllOTE" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/E0OmaNv-mzDR8ovZk36PJ2rF09ONBrTIH7gLlwSXFK0/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAwMDMvNS9YbmJYem5ZNzhpTS4zODY2NjQud2VicC9iYjM5NTI0MDFiYjAwNzQ5ODg, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" alt="AI Summaries, New Design and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>Telegram's first update of 2026 brings even more <strong>Liquid Glass interfaces</strong> on iOS and AI summaries for channel posts and Instant View pages — built to <strong>maximize privacy</strong> and <strong>protect user data</strong>.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="ai-summaries" href="https://telegram.org/blog/new-design-ai-summaries#ai-summaries"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>AI Summaries</h4> <p>Long posts in channels can now be <strong>instantly summarized</strong> — to recap the latest news and stay productive. <strong>Instant View</strong> pages get an automatic AI summary at the top.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400410/2/s6ygbGNf3aA.69809.jpg/7085ad7c9ad5cc74ab" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="AI Summaries"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400298/5/E_AWe6HBr_A.4823740.mp4/ee00dd79c22845d5db" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The new AI summaries are powered by <strong>open-source models</strong> running on <a href="https://cocoon.org/">Cocoon</a> — a <strong>decentralized network</strong> designed to <strong>maximize privacy</strong>. In Cocoon, each request is <strong>securely encrypted</strong> to <strong>protect user data</strong>.</p> <blockquote> <p>Cocoon can be integrated into <strong>any AI application</strong> — learn more in the detailed <a href="https://cocoon.org/developers">developer documentation</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="new-design" href="https://telegram.org/blog/new-design-ai-summaries#new-design"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>New Design</h4> <p>Telegram for iOS now fully supports <strong>Liquid Glass</strong> — with <strong>transparent elements</strong> and beautiful <strong>refraction effects</strong> throughout the entire app.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400064/5/NHuHYzKA4CA.273709.jpg/cf2819c8ce622a3c1e" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Liquid iOS"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400489/3/mgjfNAD3TmE.8365548.mp4/b03a859eab60b66457" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>You can control interface effects to <strong>maximize performance</strong> and <strong>extend battery life</strong> in <em>Settings > Power Saving</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="happy-new-year" href="https://telegram.org/blog/new-design-ai-summaries#happy-new-year"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Happy New Year!</h4> <p>In <a href="https://telegram.org/evolution#2025">2025</a>, Telegram launched <strong>over 75</strong> new features across <strong>13 major updates</strong> (this would have been the 14th if Apple reviewers took winter holidays less seriously). That's an average of <strong>26 days between updates</strong>, and sometimes just <strong>8 days</strong> — like the week we launched <a href="https://telegram.org/evolution#april-2025">secure group calls</a> and the <a href="https://telegram.org/evolution#may-2025">gift marketplace</a>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400107/3/iGr-l-2povc.1184096.jpg/c89fb4d6d9c06b8360" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="13 major updates"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400947/2/ay0FkNydbIA.7062039.mp4/c079904ac0d6f40dc7" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>We wish you a wonderful New Year filled with innovation, inspiration, and goals you'll be proud to achieve.</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>January 3, 2026<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2026/1/3

Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400100/1/mhrYQiI-Vz8.18573/a4252ee9abd403d08e"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/7sro8cYwiOV_RqtLlXrqHbfM05h19fUXK8Bt1WHqMWo/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMDAvMi9PanNFb3YyNFZYRS40OTgxMy5wbmcvNTY5ODM2YjVkZmU5ZGM2OTg0" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400837/5/6rfFxOqD1wU.356196.webp/0d24706eb8e5ceae25" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/EtITSZD60xAyllqwUwlB4RlwpMG4qirYGe3jPQU5nKk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1NTQvNi9mSzAzMEdheWMtVS4xMTYzNDQud2VicC9jMmRkODAwOWFhN2M1MmEyNGY" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/ofy1kIJWrhgND78RccZV6xAfcsOmsUzEfKUAiSZedPU/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA4MzcvNS82cmZGeE9xRDF3VS4zNTYxOTYud2VicC8wZDI0NzA2ZWI4ZTVjZWFlMjU, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title alt="Passkeys, Gift Offers and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>In today's update, we add <strong>secure passkeys</strong> for instant login without SMS codes, <strong>gift purchase offers</strong> with built-in scam protection, and a simple way to add audio from your profile to stories.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="passkeys" href="https://telegram.org/blog/passkeys-and-gift-offers#passkeys"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Passkeys</h4> <p>You can now <strong>create a passkey</strong> on your device to <strong>instantly log in</strong> to Telegram with a <strong>PIN</strong> or biometric data like <strong>Face ID</strong> and <strong>fingerprints</strong> — instead of an SMS code.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400212/3/Es5KTglwUHo.42671.jpg/2f4bffee9147f2efcc" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Passkey Settings"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400716/3/Q7w_ZXD4eiw.5518652.mp4/5ec7ff9dce8f91d450" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Passkeys work <strong>anywhere</strong>, <strong>any time</strong> — even if you’re traveling, spending winter on an isolated beach, or your SMS service is interrupted.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400876/4/0W8yu8Yn5Aw.39054.jpg/0f875debd431bfe573" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Passkeys"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400419/4/mcnSe9NxPy4.1437516.mp4/672b9e27512ca78eda" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The unique <strong>encrypted keys</strong> for your Passkeys are <strong>stored on your device</strong> — and can be synced with <strong>password management apps</strong> from iCloud, Google and more. This makes passkeys not only the <strong>fastest way to log in</strong>, but also the <strong>most secure</strong>.</p> <blockquote> <p>To create a passkey, go to <em>Settings > Privacy and Security > Passkeys</em> — you can do this on <strong>any device</strong>. <a href="https://telegram.org/faq/#q-what-is-a-passkey">Read more in our FAQ</a>.</p> </blockquote> <p>But don't throw away your SIM card yet! Even with a passkey enabled, make sure that your account is registered to an <strong>active phone number</strong> you <strong>control</strong>. </p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="gift-purchase-offers" href="https://telegram.org/blog/passkeys-and-gift-offers#gift-purchase-offers"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Gift Purchase Offers</h4> <p>When viewing a gift on a <strong>user's profile</strong>, you can now <strong>make an offer</strong> to buy the gift with Stars or TON.</p> <p>Gift offers are <strong>protected by Telegram</strong> and allow for a <strong>convenient</strong> and <strong>secure way</strong> to make direct sales in Telegram — keeping both <strong>buyers</strong> and <strong>gift owners</strong> safe from scams.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400955/6/j7skbIMDGS8.49697.jpg/e02029e27334e02db4" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Gift Offers"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400529/3/gKvO50yY-c0.5717379.mp4/fcda61452c35f75a90" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>When you make an offer, you <strong>set a price</strong> and a <strong>time limit</strong>. Your <strong>payment is reserved</strong> for the duration of the offer. If the offer is rejected or expires, your full payment is <strong>instantly refunded</strong>.</p> <blockquote> <p>To make an offer, tap ⋯ or ⋮ while viewing a gift and select <em>'Offer to Buy'</em>.</p> </blockquote> <p>When someone offers to buy your gift, you'll see <strong>how close</strong> the offer amount is to its <strong>estimated value</strong>. Once you confirm the sale, the gift is <strong>automatically transferred</strong> to the buyer.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400135/2/GtP0IhNB97s.112561.jpg/cb103ff87894401caa" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/RggaInnJlovifyvOY2f-tlyYzMajIFevbdXub2NjIHs/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMzUvMi9HdFAwSWhOQjk3cy4xMTI1NjEuanBnL2NiMTAzZmY4Nzg5NDQwMWNhYQ" title alt="Gift Offer" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/RggaInnJlovifyvOY2f-tlyYzMajIFevbdXub2NjIHs/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMzUvMi9HdFAwSWhOQjk3cy4xMTI1NjEuanBnL2NiMTAzZmY4Nzg5NDQwMWNhYQ, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <h4><a class="anchor" name="audio-in-stories" href="https://telegram.org/blog/passkeys-and-gift-offers#audio-in-stories"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Audio in Stories</h4> <p>When posting a Story, you can now quickly add audio from <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes#music-on-your-profile">your profile playlist</a>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400495/5/xZmKpxyOKfI.97961.jpg/9b0f340c57c74d01f8" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/5jCmmxlvoaa23XFQw7DmWxbH4xviS310AgaRB8uFPUk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTUvNS94Wm1LcHh5T0tmSS45Nzk2MS5qcGcvOWIwZjM0MGM1N2M3NGQwMWY4" title alt="Audio in Stories" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/5jCmmxlvoaa23XFQw7DmWxbH4xviS310AgaRB8uFPUk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTUvNS94Wm1LcHh5T0tmSS45Nzk2MS5qcGcvOWIwZjM0MGM1N2M3NGQwMWY4, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Just tap the <em>Sticker Button > Audio</em> and choose files from <strong>Saved Music</strong>.</p> </blockquote> <p>Have a nice week, whether you're skating, hibernating — or enjoying summer below the equator!</p> <div><br></div> <p><em>December 12, 2025<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2025/12/12

Live Stories, Repeated Messages, Auctions for Gifts and More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Live Stories, Repeated Messages, Auctions for Gifts and More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400110/2/8j9YVeC0kMI.40252/ca714f08535cc77d30"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/wP_njYXlUdUYbf2qNp7xVklkpYcaSROf1vJL6sGZHVc/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAxMTAvMy9ZRklqeUFod1dLZy40ODY4Ni5wbmcvZjA1NmViYzExYzNlMjQ1MGY3" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400628/5/IdX2uDmYesA.385312.webp/d5065096129087962e" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/nDFpqy3xYQ1FZCDiAUyFvDedtE4bLsFmbRzOw49rX0c/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyMTkvNi9iMkVMRlZuRGctYy4xMzMwNjAud2VicC8wZjJhOTE2ZmYxYzc3NTQ1M2U" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/ECxoQT4cQ7WfrGXYEKchQ653NxjY-VljFVC7Vz4H-vs/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA2MjgvNS9JZFgydURtWWVzQS4zODUzMTIud2VicC9kNTA2NTA5NjEyOTA4Nzk2MmU, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title="Live Stories, Repeated Messages, Auctions for Gifts and More" alt="Live Stories, Repeated Messages, Auctions for Gifts and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>In today's update, you can <strong>start a stream</strong> with a <strong>live chat</strong> in your Telegram Story. We've also added <strong>repeating scheduled messages</strong>, an <strong>auction system</strong> for new gifts that ensures <strong>fair distribution</strong> — and more.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="live-stories" href="https://telegram.org/blog/live-stories-gift-auctions#live-stories"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Live Stories</h4> <p>Every Telegram user can now <strong>host live streams</strong> in Telegram Stories to <strong>share experiences</strong> in real time.</p> <p>Anyone watching the stream can <strong>send comments</strong> just like in <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots">group calls and video chats</a>. To <strong>support content creators</strong> and make your comment stand out, <strong>highlight and pin</strong> your message with Telegram Stars by tapping the <strong>message bubble icon</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400466/2/26iWEyUmZpI.54127.jpg/690aeca50eef79e7ea" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Live Stories"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400161/4/jDA3m8Uy7Uc.6704759.mp4/53fc0601ae7c8043e8" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The Star icon in the bottom corner of the stream shows <strong>how many Stars</strong> the host has earned so far — and viewers can <strong>tap the icon</strong> to donate additional Stars.</p> <blockquote> <p>Live Stories can be launched from <strong>user accounts</strong>, as well as <strong>groups and channels</strong> that have <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/channel-stories#stories-for-channels">unlocked posting Stories</a> via boosts. Live Stories offer the same privacy controls as ordinary stories: <em>Everyone</em>, <em>My Contacts</em>, <em>Close Friends</em> and <em>Selected Users</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="hosting-live-stories" href="https://telegram.org/blog/live-stories-gift-auctions#hosting-live-stories"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Hosting Live Stories</h4> <p>Streams in stories support <strong>RTMP keys</strong> for external apps like OBS and XSplit — which allows content creators to <strong>seamlessly stream</strong> on Telegram with their existing setup.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400054/4/pwAIbSz6iGA.41828.jpg/e04327e2dafbcbdad2" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Hosting Live Stories"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400551/2/bTHFj8pMR_E.335988.mp4/78279038268aa28b24" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To manage comments or set a <strong>price per comment</strong>, tap in the top corner while streaming and select <em>'Live Settings'</em>. To make a user a chat admin, give them the <strong>admin permission</strong> <em>'Manage Video Chats / Live Streams'</em> in your group or channel.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="repeated-messages" href="https://telegram.org/blog/live-stories-gift-auctions#repeated-messages"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Repeated Messages</h4> <p>Scheduled messages and reminders can now be <strong>set to repeat</strong> at intervals like <strong>every day</strong> or <strong>twice per month</strong> — to <strong>automate tasks</strong> at work or <strong>build healthy habits</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400018/3/4eUaQMas-vM.54971.jpg/04b3dc188ae6ababd7" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Repeating Scheduled Messages"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400763/3/1WQyeKoYPpk.2450236.mp4/97977ba80f9ab55a19" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To schedule a message, press and hold the <em>'Send'</em> arrow <strong>in any chat</strong>. To make it repeat, tap <em>'Repeat'</em> and select your preferred interval.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="auctions-for-new-gifts" href="https://telegram.org/blog/live-stories-gift-auctions#auctions-for-new-gifts"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Auctions for New Gifts</h4> <p><strong>Telegram Gifts</strong> are <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/collectible-gifts-and-more#collectible-gifts">unique collectibles</a> which you can <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more">wear</a> in your status, <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/post-search-story-albums-and-more#gift-collections">group</a> into collections, <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more#move-gifts-to-the-blockchain">move</a> to your blockchain wallet — or <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/gift-marketplace-and-more">trade</a> on the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/gift-marketplace-and-more">Marketplace</a>. <strong>Limited-edition gifts</strong> sometimes sell out in <a href="https://t.me/durov/446">just a few seconds</a>.</p> <p>To guarantee fair distribution, <strong>new gift releases</strong> will be based on <strong>auctions</strong> — allowing users to <strong>place bids with Stars</strong> for new gifts over <strong>several rounds</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400578/2/d3C1ElKJauw.67230.jpg/dbbb926cf801012a47" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Auctions for new gifts"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400784/3/xq1vth1xb9I.3560019.mp4/0f263a2fe2f57925e1" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>Your place in the auction determines the <strong>unique number</strong> of your gift — so the <strong>top bidder</strong> in Round 1 will receive the <strong>#1</strong> gift, 2nd place will get <strong>#2</strong>, and so on.</p> </blockquote> <p>At the end of each round, the top bidders will each receive a gift — while lower bids <strong>automatically carry over</strong> to the next round. Once all the gifts have been awarded, any remaining bids will be <strong>automatically refunded</strong>.</p> <p>You can participate more than once to get <strong>several gifts</strong> — and increase your chances by <strong>increasing your bid</strong> at any time. The bid interface shows <strong>how many Stars</strong> you need to bid to win a gift in that round. </p> <blockquote> <p>To browse gifts for sale, go to <em>Settings > Send a Gift</em>.</p> </blockquote> <p>Gift auctions show an <strong>'Auction'</strong> banner and have dedicated <code>t.me/auction</code> <a href="https://t.me/auction/TelegramPin">links</a>. The next auction is coming very soon, <a href="https://t.me/durov">stay tuned</a>!</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="new-interface-designs" href="https://telegram.org/blog/live-stories-gift-auctions#new-interface-designs"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>New Interface Designs</h4> <p>Telegram for iOS now has even more <strong>Liquid Glass interfaces</strong>, like <strong>redesigned profiles</strong>, an updated <strong>Settings menu</strong> and a <strong>new attachment menu</strong> — with sophisticated and <strong>energy-efficient</strong> animations.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400486/2/24FT5CUn0tQ.67596.jpg/e73ef48b9fbec45d7d" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Attachment picker on iOS"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400043/3/W1wuPb_hLgU.5237684.mp4/d82a5c3fe9fef3fec7" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Similarly, Telegram for Android has a <strong>new input field</strong> with a <strong>minimalist design</strong> and satisfying <strong>blur effects</strong> as you scroll.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400911/2/kaR8NI-UeFY.66290.jpg/ed5f023a8d49f5dc74" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Android input field"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400816/4/3A9T74eX6Hk.5286694.mp4/53b62b52b5542b7da2" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <div><br></div> <p><em>November 19, 2025<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

2025/11/19

Comments in Group Calls, Notes for Contacts, Suggested Birthdays and More

<div class="dev_page_bread_crumbs"></div> <h1 id="dev_page_title">Comments in Group Calls, Notes for Contacts, Suggested Birthdays and More</h1> <div id="dev_page_content"><div class="blog_side_image_wrap"> <picture class="dev_page_tgsticker blog_side_image js-tgsticker_image" style="width:160px;"><div style="padding-top:100%"></div><source type="application/x-tgsticker" srcset="/file/400780400753/3/uBNnHlucZ8c.15476/1c39bc4496cd016618"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/hKv7N5YN-EIMGD2i1CwjgZhyyAIrbdGB1U18tmQGteM/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3NTMvNC9RT2RjT19mZFdzay4zOTI2Ny5wbmcvYjlkY2YwNTA5YTIyMDE3OGIx" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></picture> </div> <div class="blog_wide_image"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400788/4/SSLyq0bPcI8.390650.webp/44f9d189830b0769fe" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/mby9pSPEhtcvfVP3pt2idqEpzHMQRBsLexB70YlmIxQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0OTYvMTQ0L3ZidWNqUWN3S0FrLjEzODg4NC53ZWJwLzViY2ViMzVkODczYmY3NzU1Zg" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/L1gDfbogcjP-baaOW0xma84sUwGoi73svobLZ8kHl0Q/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA3ODgvNC9TU0x5cTBiUGNJOC4zOTA2NTAud2VicC80NGY5ZDE4OTgzMGIwNzY5ZmU, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/3jtosmwYQVto5rh9eVh-KSdcCXNRVO8qMoefsld91dQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8xMjAwdw" title alt="Comments in Group Calls, Threads for Chatbots and More" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <p>In today's update we're launching <strong>live comments and reactions</strong> in group calls and video chats, <strong>notes</strong> for contacts, <strong>suggested birthdays</strong>, new ways to <strong>customize your profile colors</strong> — plus <strong>threaded chats</strong> and <strong>response streaming</strong> for AI bots, <strong>improvements for gifts</strong>, <strong>Liquid Glass on iOS</strong>, and more. </p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="comments-and-reactions-in-group-calls" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#comments-and-reactions-in-group-calls"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Comments and Reactions in Group Calls</h4> <p>Participants in <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/group-calls-made-easy">group calls</a> and <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/group-video-calls">video chats</a> can now <strong>send comments and reactions</strong> directly <strong>in the call interface</strong> to share thoughts during the conversation.</p> <p>Comments and reactions are <strong>temporary messages</strong> that briefly appear on the call screen — a quick way to <strong>confirm info</strong> <img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/BDRF2-dQlBsuD5E2qMDZ3Dh_Kii1_V6VKmve2lflUWQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0YwOUY5MThELnBuZw" width="20" height="20" alt="👍" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> in teams, <strong>show love</strong> <img class="emoji" src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/fSKQn3kaKzLfD7LIz2q8fBvn2C97D1SXJRluvrzmf8g/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvaW1nL2Vtb2ppLzQwL0UyOURBNC5wbmc" width="20" height="20" alt="❤️" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"> to creators or <strong>ask questions</strong> while muted.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400744/3/_AqvZHB7fSY.47583.jpg/f728e4d747c8a140b1" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Comments and Reactions in Group Calls and Video Chats"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400090/2/zoFVXpZLOBI.6521186.mp4/fe3290fe390245dac6" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Comments and reactions are currently available in <strong>group calls</strong> and <strong>video chats</strong> in groups with <strong>fewer than 1000 participants</strong>.</p> <blockquote> <p>To send a comment or reaction, tap the <em>'Message'</em> button. If you send <strong>just an emoji</strong>, people on the call will see an <strong>animated reaction</strong>. </p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="liquid-glass-for-ios-26" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#liquid-glass-for-ios-26"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Liquid Glass for iOS 26</h4> <p>Telegram for iOS now features an updated <strong>Liquid Glass interface</strong> to match iOS 26. The bottom navigation bar, keyboard, sticker panel, and more all feature <strong>transparent elements</strong> with a satisfying <strong>refraction effect</strong> as you scroll.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400305/3/03WVhfe6pHs.65089.jpg/e7896b85518861d996" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Liquid Glass"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400267/3/1PrXWVlF9s0.3046853.mp4/9b9ed00bd1ca9e59e8" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>We’ll keep updating the app’s design in step with Apple’s evolving iOS 26 standards.</p> <h4><a class="anchor" name="notes-for-contacts" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#notes-for-contacts"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Notes for Contacts</h4> <p>When adding or editing a <strong>Telegram contact</strong>, you can now include a <strong>private note</strong> — to help you remember how you met, where they work, or their favorite ice cream flavor.</p> <p>Notes for contacts are <strong>only visible to you</strong> and appear on the <strong>user's Telegram profile</strong> under their bio.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400554/5/qHu3-rKnYK4.50596.jpg/5b55cfdac6ee5a79e7" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Notes for Contacts"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400236/2/VuygfsIMsfQ.1078402.mp4/523f751b07b6b8fb73" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>To add someone as a contact, open their profile and tap <em>'Add to Contacts'</em>. Once a user is in your contacts, tap <em>'Edit'</em> on their profile to <strong>set a note</strong> or even <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/hidden-media-zero-storage-profile-pics#profile-pictures-for-your-contacts">change their profile picture</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="suggested-birthdays" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#suggested-birthdays"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Suggested Birthdays</h4> <p>When editing someone's contact info, you can <strong>suggest a birthday</strong> to add to their profile — so their friends can help celebrate it with <strong>Telegram gifts</strong> and <strong>thoughtful messages</strong>.</p> <p>After you suggest a date, a <strong>message appears in your chat</strong> with that user, letting them add the birthday to their profile with one tap.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400219/5/uMLbcDzrmOg.98511.jpg/c2a001cb2e82604479" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/EoNlJVA7ugjYfKjpz3wClhKSnyo7jYWADirQkDN4XZk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyMTkvNS91TUxiY0R6cm1PZy45ODUxMS5qcGcvYzJhMDAxY2IyZTgyNjA0NDc5" alt="Suggested Birthdays" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/EoNlJVA7ugjYfKjpz3wClhKSnyo7jYWADirQkDN4XZk/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDAyMTkvNS91TUxiY0R6cm1PZy45ODUxMS5qcGcvYzJhMDAxY2IyZTgyNjA0NDc5, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>You can add your own birthday to your profile via <em>Settings > Edit > Date of Birth</em>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="new-profile-color-settings" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#new-profile-color-settings"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>New Profile Color Settings</h4> <p>You can now change your <strong>profile appearance</strong> directly from the main <em>Settings</em> page. In addition to the preset color options, you can <strong>select a gift</strong> to use its backdrop and symbol on your profile cover.</p> <p>Certain collectible gifts now <strong>unlock unique reply styles</strong> — and allow you to add their backdrop and symbol to <strong>links you send</strong> and <strong>replies to your messages</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400796/3/s8NOrh0yyzk.49892.jpg/d084e5e4e73da41043" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="New Profile Color Settings"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400031/5/OlmzfZfWmoI.2437717.mp4/b53307cd4a36eb8ff4" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <blockquote> <p>These appearance settings are only available to <a href="http://t.me/premium">Telegram Premium</a> subscribers — along with dozens of other fun and powerful features.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="threads-and-streaming-responses-for-ai-bots" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#threads-and-streaming-responses-for-ai-bots"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Threads and Streaming Responses for AI Bots</h4> <p>Bots now support <strong>threaded conversations</strong> to manage several different topics in parallel. This is especially useful for <strong>AI chatbots</strong> — and lets users easily access information from <strong>previous topics</strong>.</p> <p>Instead of waiting for full replies, chatbots can now <strong>stream responses</strong> as they’re generated.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400227/2/btvhtJcqT_A.76194.jpg/b56e1d38cc2e92e2aa" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Threads and Streaming Responses for AI Bots"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400658/2/zyAsgGtzdvg.5107918.mp4/413b3825ef972abc2a" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>Telegram enables <strong>large language models</strong> and AI platforms to <strong>monetize</strong> bots with <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/fullscreen-miniapps-and-more#subscription-plans">subscription plans</a> to <strong>support further development</strong>.</p> <blockquote> <p>Developers must enable these features before users can access them. More details are available <a href="https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog">on this page</a>.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="improved-gift-interfaces" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#improved-gift-interfaces"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Improved Gift Interfaces</h4> <p>The interface for sending gifts is now <strong>more streamlined</strong> and shows all available gifts in <strong>one list</strong> — including ones available on the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/gift-marketplace-and-more#buy-rare-gifts-in-the-marketplace">Gift Marketplace</a>.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400221/3/Mip4oFjObBc.58321.jpg/0d987144edcccc8299" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Improved Gift Interfaces"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400324/5/nJR1PXjHBHM.3767452.mp4/533721cf9210874f11" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>After upgrades are released for a particular gift, the cost to upgrade <strong>gradually decreases</strong> with time.</p> <p>The <strong>upgrade interface</strong> now shows the <strong>exact time</strong> when upgrades will become available at a <strong>reduced price</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400581/3/oyqfIS8EZxs.101218.jpg/63fb394df4986af168" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/WAT0USt3Jj-V0qe_FX-B-7Yw8-NStP1HJjghFKLbAZ4/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1ODEvMy9veXFmSVM4RVp4cy4xMDEyMTguanBnLzYzZmIzOTRkZjQ5ODZhZjE2OA" alt="Upgrade Price Decrease Schedule" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/WAT0USt3Jj-V0qe_FX-B-7Yw8-NStP1HJjghFKLbAZ4/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA1ODEvMy9veXFmSVM4RVp4cy4xMDEyMTguanBnLzYzZmIzOTRkZjQ5ODZhZjE2OA, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <h4><a class="anchor" name="removing-gift-signatures" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#removing-gift-signatures"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Removing Gift Signatures</h4> <p>Gifts that you receive from other users or purchase on the <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/gift-marketplace-and-more#buy-rare-gifts-in-the-marketplace">marketplace</a> may include a description with <strong>who sent</strong> the gift, as well as a <strong>custom message</strong>.</p> <p>It's now possible to <strong>remove gift descriptions</strong> with Telegram Stars — if you want to <strong>hide the message</strong> from your profile or <strong>increase resale value</strong> on the marketplace.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400459/5/4Umu3G3-5pA.103899.jpg/6b8930c1bd4af55a6d" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/D93v_2urG08Kfe6Ghd4E5ecl9vO-PBv4WCt6PPGLAgw/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0NTkvNS80VW11M0czLTVwQS4xMDM4OTkuanBnLzZiODkzMGMxYmQ0YWY1NWE2ZA" alt="Removing Gift Signatures" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/D93v_2urG08Kfe6Ghd4E5ecl9vO-PBv4WCt6PPGLAgw/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0NTkvNS80VW11M0czLTVwQS4xMDM4OTkuanBnLzZiODkzMGMxYmQ0YWY1NWE2ZA, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <blockquote> <p>Once removed, the gift description will <strong>no longer be visible</strong> on Telegram.</p> </blockquote> <h4><a class="anchor" name="displaying-blockchain-gifts" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#displaying-blockchain-gifts"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Displaying Blockchain Gifts</h4> <p>Users can <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more#move-gifts-to-the-blockchain">move their gifts to the blockchain</a> for maximum security. Starting today, if you connect your account to <a href="https://fragment.com/">Fragment</a>, you can <strong>showcase</strong> your blockchain gifts <strong>on your Telegram profile</strong>.</p> <div class="blog_image_wrap blog_wide_image_wrap"> <a href="https://telegram.org/file/400780400467/2/0rCje0fjfbg.101565.jpg/081fda5db51ddbb264" target="_blank"><img src="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Pk2fWJhULVmCO2_U4tjY9QAPs5hY730NPN9SguBF59k/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0NjcvMi8wckNqZTBmamZiZy4xMDE1NjUuanBnLzA4MWZkYTVkYjUxZGRiYjI2NA" title alt="Displaying Blockchain Gifts" srcset="https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/Pk2fWJhULVmCO2_U4tjY9QAPs5hY730NPN9SguBF59k/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvZmlsZS80MDA3ODA0MDA0NjcvMi8wckNqZTBmamZiZy4xMDE1NjUuanBnLzA4MWZkYTVkYjUxZGRiYjI2NA, https://imgproxy.citrusreader.com/J0-FVH87Axwr3Xl8TWMDU-0Azv6sYrVFdL7bp1Kw7IQ/raw:1/aHR0cHM6Ly90ZWxlZ3JhbS5vcmcvYmxvZy8yeA" referrerpolicy="no-referrer"></a> </div> <h4><a class="anchor" name="bugs-and-suggestions-mini-app" href="https://telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots#bugs-and-suggestions-mini-app"><i class="anchor-icon"></i></a>Bugs and Suggestions Mini App</h4> <p>In 2020, Telegram launched a site for users to <a href="https://telegram.org/blog/voice-chats#feature-suggestion-platform">report bugs</a> and <strong>suggest new features</strong>.</p> <p>Now the Bug and Suggestion Platform is also available as an <strong>official mini app</strong>, so anyone can submit a report or suggestion <strong>in just a few taps</strong> — without switching apps.</p> <div class="blog_video_player_wrap" style="max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto 20px;"> <div><video class="blog_video_player tl_blog_vid_autoplay" onclick="videoTogglePlay(this)" autoplay="" loop="" controls="" muted="" poster="https://telegram.org/file/400780400824/7/Yla877viBjY.38227.jpg/43023ee61f5a04ab68" style="max-width: 600px;" alt="Bugs and Suggestions Mini App"> <source src="https://telegram.org/file/400780400456/5/mfuEbeimAVg.3352276.mp4/f6d825973874d18b6e" type="video/mp4"> </video></div> </div> <p>The founder of Telegram is turning 41 today, but is not celebrating. <a href="https://t.me/durov/452">Find out why here.</a></p> <div><br></div> <p><em>October 10, 2025<br>The Telegram Team</em></p> </div>

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