Telegram Beta

2022-06-22 03:37:33 Based on Durov's post, if 2.5-3% of 700 MAU sign up for Telegram Premium, it will cover Telegram's costs, it's about US$70-100 millions per month. Open / Comment

2022-06-21 19:57:04 UPDATES
Telegram 8.8 for macOS
Telegram Desktop 4.0 for Windows, Linux, macOS

• 700 Million Users and Telegram Premium
• Telegram Desktop Settings > Advanced > Experimental adds an option to open chats in separate windows.
• Animated Profile Picture Creator on macOS

2022-06-21 @Telegram #tdesktop #macOS Open / Comment

2022-06-21 19:57:04 The source code of Telegram for Android and iOS have been updated to 8.8.x

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2022-06-21 12:21:21 Bot API 6.1

Telegram Premium
• To support 4GB files uploaded by premium accounts, file_size in most media classes can no longer be stored in a signed 32-bit integer type.
• Bots can now distinguish premium Users and Stickers with the new respective fields is_premium and premium_animation.

Web Apps
• Added several methods and fields to the class WebApp to handle API version, additional colors, haptic feedback and more.
• Added the events backButtonClicked, settingsButtonClicked and invoiceClosed.
• Updated ThemeParams, MainButton and WebAppInitData with new fields and methods.

Groups, Payments and Attachment Menu
• Bots can now process join requests created without an invite link – they will still receive a chat_join_request update.
• HTTP links for invoices can be generated with the new createInvoiceLink method.
• Bots can now detect when a user added them to their attachment menu via the new added_to_attachment_menu field. Integrated bots can now also be used in groups, supergroups and channels.

• Check that your bot's webhook was set by you with the new secret_token parameter.

• And more, see the full changelog for details:

https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#june-20-2022

Warning: Only HTTPS links are now allowed in login_url. Open / Comment

2022-06-20 22:11:14 New version for Unigram 8.8

What's new:
700 MILLION USERS AND TELEGRAM PREMIUM

Telegram now has over 700 million active users. To celebrate, we're launching Telegram Premium. This subscription helps support Telegram and gives you access to exclusive additional features. All existing Telegram features remain free for everyone.

NEW PREMIUM FEATURES

Premium: 4 GB Uploads
• Send media and files each up to 4 GB in size.

Premium: Faster Downloads
• Download media and files at the fastest possible speed, with no limits.

Premium: Doubled Limits
• Follow up to 1000 channels.
• Connect 4 accounts in any app.
• Organize your chats into 20 folders, holding 200 chats each.
• Pin 10 chats in your main list.
• Reserve up to 20 public t.me links.
• Save 400 favorite GIFs and 10 favorite stickers.
• Write a longer bio for your profile and include links.
• Include longer captions for photos and videos.

Premium: Voice-to-Text
• Get a new button next to any voice message to generate a transcript of its audio.

Premium: Unique Reactions and Stickers
• React with even more emoji, including :clown: and :hearteyes:
• Send unique stickers with additional effects, updated monthly.

Premium: Chat Management
• Set a default chat folder or enable tools to auto-archive and hide new chats.

Premium: Badges and Animated Profile Pictures
• Subscribers have a badge next to their name, showing they help support Telegram.
• Show off your profile video that will be animated for everyone in chats and the chat list.

Premium: No Ads
• Sponsored Messages that are sometimes shown in public channels will no longer appear.

To subscribe and get access to these features, go to Settings > Telegram Premium.

NEW FREE FEATURES

This update also includes many changes for all users – just like every future update will.

Join Requests for Public Groups
• Enable join requests for your public groups – no invite links required.
• Users who open the group will see an 'Apply to Join Group' button.
• Once approved by an admin, users will be able to participate in the chat.

Verification Badges in Chats
• Verified groups and channels now also show their badge at the top of the chat.

Better Bots
• Include a photo or video in the "What can this bot do?" section of your bot.
• Bots that are integrated into the attachment menu can be programmed to work in groups and channels.

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2022-06-20 22:11:03 UPDATES

• Telegram 8.8 for Android & iOS

700 Million Users and Telegram Premium.
https://telegram.org/blog/700-million-and-premium

New Premium Features
• Double Limits
• 4 GB Upload Size
• Faster Download Speed
• Voice-to-Text Conversion
• No Ads
• Unique Reactions
• Premium Stickers
• Advanced Chat Management
• Profile Badge
• Animated Profile Pictures
• Telegram App Icon

New Free Features
• Join Requests for Public Groups
• Who Can Send Messages in Discussion Groups
• Verification Badges in Chats
• Improved Chat Previews on Android
• Automatic Saving to Gallery on Android
• Improved Video Chapters on Android
• Improved External Sharing on iOS
• Improved support for ProMotion displays (Smooth 120 FPS animations on all new iPads and iPhones)
• Animated Profile Picture Creator on macOS

Better Bots
• Include a photo or video in the "What can this bot do?" section of your bot.
• Bots that are integrated into the attachment menu can be programmed to work in groups and channels.



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2022-06-19 @Telegram #Android #iOS Open / Comment

2022-06-20 22:11:03 Telegram now has over 700 million monthly active users. Today we’re launching Telegram Premium – a subscription that lets users support Telegram’s continued development and receive access to exclusive features. All existing features remain free.

#premium Open / Comment

2022-06-18 03:08:35 Telegram X was updated to version 0.24.9.1530

Brief overview of new features and changes:
https://telegra.ph/Telegram-X-06-11 Open / Comment