Telegram News

For all the details from our most recent update, like unique links for collectible gifts and the ability to filter gifts on channel profiles – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Share Gifts. Collectible gifts on your profile can now be posted to your story – with an animated preview that shows off your rare artwork and lucky numbers. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Give Gifts to Channels. To celebrate holidays and achievements, subscribers can now send gifts to channels, which are displayed on the channel's profile. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Move Gifts to the Blockchain. Like collectible usernames and numbers, gifts can now be transferred or auctioned via the TON blockchain. This gives owners permanent control – even if they lose access to or delete their Telegram account. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Wear Collectible Gifts. Gifts that you upgrade to collectibles can be used as a unique emoji status – with a glittering star effect and unique appearance for your profile. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

For all the features from this update, including custom emoji in folder names, an in-app QR code scanner and more – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/collectible-gifts-and-more January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Verification from Third Parties. Telegram allows public figures and organizations to become verified, so users can quickly identify official sources. Third-party services are now able to assign extra verification icons to user accounts, mini apps and public chats – which will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Message Search Filters. Search results in the 'Chats' tab now have extra filters that let you refine the list to show items only from private chats, group chats or channels. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Reactions for Service Messages. When someone sends you a gift or joins a group, a special service message appears in the conversation. These messages now support reactions – so you can say thanks or welcome new members in two taps. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Collectible Gifts. Over 20 existing gifts on Telegram can now be upgraded to collectibles – with more coming soon. When you upgrade a gift it unlocks a new appearance from dozens of custom variations made by Telegram artists, as well as random secondary traits. Collectible gifts can be transferred to other users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces. January Features 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

For the full details on affiliate programs and more – like AI-powered searches foremoji and a new way to rearrange captions, check out the full blog: https://telegram.org/blog/affiliate-programs-ai-sticker-search December Update 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More

Collages In Stories. The story interface now lets you combine up to 6 photos and videos in customizable layouts. December Update 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More