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Timestamp Links. When sharing a link to a video in Telegram, you can include the current timestamp in the link.

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February 14

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Saved Progress for Videos. Videos you watch now automatically save your progress – so you can return exactly where you left off.

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February 14

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Similar Bots. Like with channels, bot profiles now display a list of similar bots – featuring popular services, utilities and games.

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February 14

AI-Powered Sticker Search, Improved Videos and More

For all the features from this update, like reacting with Stars as a channel or setting cover photos for videos – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/AI-sticker-search-video-improvements

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Today's update lets you search millions of stickers with AI, copy video links at the current time, set cover photos for videos, react with Stars as your channel browse similar bots -- and more.

3.8M views13:56

February 14

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Star Messages. Premium subscribers can now set a fee for incoming messages in private chats or groups in order to:

• Prevent scams
• Monetize your popularity
• Reduce unwanted messages

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March 11

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Contact Confirmation. When someone messages you for the first time, you'll now see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and avoid impersonators.

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March 11

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Gift Premium With Stars. You can now use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, custom emoji and more.

You can passively earn Stars by
• Enabling Star Messages
• Joining Affiliate Programs
• Converting Telegram Gifts

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March 11

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Pinned Gifts. Gifts on your profile can now be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your cover photo.

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March 11

Star Messages, Pinned Gifts, Verification Platform 2.0, and More

For all the features from this update, like streaming to Chromecast devices on Android, Star balances for groups and more – check out our full blog:

https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more

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Today’s update gives content creators and public figures more control over their privacy while offering new ways to monetize their popularity. Now you can filter incoming messages, protect your peace of mind, and earn Telegram Stars -- all while staying connected…

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March 11

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Secure Group Calls.
Telegram's secure 1-on-1 calls can now be easily expanded to hold up to 200 users.

You can add users directly to an active call – or have them join with a link or QR code.

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May 1

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Group Calls: Encryption Emoji.
Telegram calls are protected by end-to-end encryption, which can be easily verified by comparing the emoji that appear on screen.

If the emoji match for all participants, the call is 100% secure. In group calls, the emoji will update any time someone joins or leaves.

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May 1

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Gift Settings.
New settings for gifts allow you to display a gift icon

🎁 in the message bar, select whose gifts automatically appear on your profile – or choose the types of gifts you can receive from others.

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May 1

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Quick Forward to Recent Contacts.
Users can now forward channel posts to their Saved Messages or recent contacts even faster.

Hold down on the share arrow

➡️, drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message and release.

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1.5M views14:43

May 1

Extra-Secure Group Calls, Automated Accounts, and More

For all the features from this update, like automated business accounts – check out our full blog:

https://telegram.org/blog/group-calls-made-easy

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Today’s update introduces extra-secure, easy-to-use group calls. We’re also rolling out a major upgrade that enables full automation for Telegram Business accounts, new options for gift users, a simpler way to appeal account restrictions — and more.

2.1M views14:44

May 1

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Gift Marketplace. You can now use Telegram Stars to buy thousands of rare gifts from other users in a safe and simple interface.

To browse the marketplace, go to Settings > Send a Gift and open the 'Resale' tab.

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May 13

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Sell Your Gifts for Stars. Your collectible gifts can now be resold to other users for Telegram Stars.

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1.0M views13:35

May 13

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Post Several Stories at Once. The story editor now lets you select, edit and post multiple photos or videos at the same time.

When posting a long video, the story editor now automatically splits the video into a series of stories.

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May 13

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Auto-Translate in Channels. Owners of channels that receive enough boosts from Premium subscribers and giveaways can now enable auto-translation for all users who open the channel.

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1.5M views13:35

May 13