2025-01-29 21:41:15
Wear Collectible Gifts. Gifts that you upgrade to collectibles can be used as a unique emoji status.
Using a gift as your status gives it a glittering star effect and changes the appearance of your profile to match the backdrop and symbol from your collectible.
To wear one of your gifts, go to My Profile > Gifts, tap a gift and select 'Wear'.
2025-01-15 21:45:55
QR Code Scanner. The in-app camera recognizes QR codes by default, opening links in your preferred browser without switching apps.
To quickly open the in-app camera, swipe right from the chat list on iOS or tap the
2025-01-13 22:38:26
Chat folders support emoji in their titles – and Premium users can include any custom emoji to make their folders extra expressive or more minimalist.
2025-01-10 21:31:42
Verification from Third Parties. Telegram allows public figures and organizations to become verified, so users can quickly identify official sources.
Third-party services are able to assign extra verification icons to user accounts and chats – which helps prevent scams and reduce misinformation.
When a chat or account receives third-party verification, a small logo appears before its name. If you open their profile, you'll see a detailed explanation of the status and what it means.
2025-01-09 21:42:45
Message Search Filters. Search results in the 'Chats' tab have extra filters that let you refine the list to show items only from private chats, group chats or channels.
To add an extra filter, tap 'From All Chats' in the Messages section of your search results.
2025-01-08 22:28:44
Reactions for Service Messages. When someone sends you a gift or joins a group, a special service message appears in the conversation.
These messages support reactions – so you can say thanks or welcome new members in two taps.
Service messages also appear when someone calls you, applies a new chat background, starts a giveaway and more.