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Telegram to Introduce Fact-Checking Feature
The source code of Telegram for Android has revealed lines indicating the development of a new feature called "Fact Check." It appears that this feature will be implemented in partnership with government-assigned fact checking agencies.
- The "Fact Check" feature will allow additional clarifying information to be attached to messages. However, it will function differently from Twitter's Community Notes, even though they might seem similar at first glance.
- The government in your country will be able to appoint an agency to conduct fact-checking on public Telegram channel posts. This agency will have full control over the content of these fact check blocks, while regular users will not be able to influence or have a say in the notes. By clicking on the "What is this?" tool-tip, details about the agency providing the fact-check will be shown.
- Unlike Telegram's "Fact Check" feature, Twitter's Community Notes are created and evaluated by regular users, and the most useful notes are selected by an algorithm based on votes from readers with diverse political views.
Telegram Demands All Bot Developers to Sell Paid Features Using Its New Currency — Telegram Stars
Telegram is sending out messages to bot developers, requiring them to switch any third party payment services to Telegram Stars when receiving payments for digital goods and services. There is a three week deadline, due on June 12. Telegram explains this decision was made due to pressure from Apple and its App Store guidelines.
The new rules have sparked numerous concerns for developers, especially due to the fact developers will only receive payouts in TON. The @tginfo team tells everything we know about Telegram Stars yet and voices questions and concerns developers have.
We also invite bot developers to express their opinion on this change in comments.
https://tginfo.me/telegram-stars-en/
Telegram Will Introduce a Global Search for Posts by Hashtags
Pavel Durov mentioned on his English channel that in the future, clicking on hashtags in posts will display a list of all posts from public channels with that hashtag. The Telegram founder expects this feature to be ready "later this month".
This feature aims to help users discover new content on Telegram, alongside global search and the recently introduced lists of similar and recommended channels.
Telegram X Has Been Updated to Version 0.26.8.1717
What's new:
• Read Time in Private Chats
• Edit and Replace media messages
• Crop and mirror videos
• Draw over received photos
• Faster video streaming
• Reworked video compression
• Add captions to files before sending them
• Correct rendering of RTL (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) and mixed-direction messages
• Set and view others Date of Birth
• Similar channels
• Resolved notification issues for recently registered accounts
• Manage collectible usernames
• Eliminated over 35 bugs and 15 crashes
• Over 40 additional improvements
• Many other changes
Read more: telegra.ph/Telegram-X-05-10
Download from Google Play, or from official channel @tgx_log.
#Android #TelegramX #update
Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated To Version 5.0.1
What's new:
• Fix several crashes in new interfaces.
• Fix monospace font size.
• Fix possible problem with underline font size.
Download: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
Telegram’s DC5 Is Down Again
Users are currently reporting issues when connecting to DC5 or when interacting with users and chats located in DC5.
This datacenter in Singapore serves users from Asia, Oceania, and Australia.
#outages
"My Profile" Section, Recommended Channels and 15 Other Updates
The new Telegram blog post details the features added to the messenger this April.
Among the notable new features is a new menu section to view your profile, a tab with recommended channels in the global search, the ability to specify your birthday and a link to your channel in your profile, improved moderation tools for group administrators, and much more.
An important milestone this month was that the number of monthly active Telegram users reached 900 million. Half of these users use the messenger every day.
Article: telegram.org/blog/my-profile-and-15-more/
#update #Android #iOS #Desktop #macOS #Unigram
Limiting Access to Specific Channels for Ukrainian Users Using iOS
Pavel Durov has stated that Apple demanded to limit access to specific news channels for Ukrainian users to combat propaganda.
In February 2022, Durov suggested to limit access to all Telegram channels in Russia and Ukraine because they are allegedly used for military propaganda, but after receiving negative feedback from users, he changed his mind.
Now, due to pressure from Apple, Telegram will have to hide specific channels for iOS users:
Were it entirely up to us, we would always give our users what they ask for: access to uncensored information and opinions so that they can make their own decisions. However, it's not always up to us
It all depends on whether the Telegram administration, which Mr. Durov allegedly represents, will make contact with the Ukrainian authorities and block openly manipulative channels that disseminate Russian propaganda. Now they refuse to do this. In such conditions, of course, blocking this social network seems logical.
Telegram takes the top spot in the Chinese Google Play rankings
Pavel Durov commented on the removal of Telegram from the Chinese App Store. According to him, the total number of downloads for the messenger has not decreased, and the app holds the top position in the Chinese Google Play top charts from the number of installs. Users from China use VPNs to circumvent the ban.
Durov has also shared his theory on why apps were removed from the App Store in China: the government is forcing iPhone users to switch to devices from local companies like Xiaomi. Android does not have a strict tie-in to the manufacturer's app store, allowing users to install apps from other sources.
For iOS users, the option to use the web version of the messenger remains available.
#China #bans
Official Promotion of Mini Apps and Bots
Pavel Durov talked about their plans to officially start recommending Mini Apps and bots to users later this year.
Out of 900 million monthly active users, 360 million interact with Mini Apps every month. We can easily double this number if we start suggesting Mini Apps and chatbots to our audience. We haven’t started doing that yet, but this is coming later this year.
Telegram Removed from App Store in China
According to Bloomberg, the App Store has removed Telegram from its platform in China at the request of authorities. In addition, Threads, WhatsApp, and Signal were also removed.
Previously, Chinese authorities required developers to register in order for their apps to remain on the domestic market.
#China
Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Pavel Durov
Tucker Carlson has recently created Telegram channel where he posted a fragment of his interview with Pavel Durov.
The full version of the interview is available on Tucker Carlson’s YouTube channel.
Sticker Editor - Create Your Own Stickers
Telegram has published an article on their blog, which describes in detail about how to create new stickers and sticker packs through the built-in sticker editor, in addition to adding a sticker to a pack, expanding a sticker pack, and so on.
At the end of the article, the developers announced that they will reveal 16 new features this month. You can read about some of these features in this post.
Article: telegram.org/blog/sticker-maker/
#update #Android #iOS #Desktop #macOS #Unigram
FAKE: "Telegram Ads Will Get Images and Carousel Galleries"
Some channels are spreading rumors claiming Telegram is preparing to introduce a new ad format inside the messenger. Particularly, interactive image carousels, ads between posts, and higher character limits are mentioned, along with other numerous additions.
For the source of the claims, the channels reference a Telegram story from Sales Manager at Magneto.pro, an ad agency that specializes in Telegram Ads.
When asked by @tginfo's editors, a source closely related to Telegram insisted the claims are false, since the messenger isn't working at implementing such a functionality right now.
Recently, Telegram introduced a big refresh to the Ads platform, allowing advertizers to buy Telegram Ads in more countries using TON cryptocurrency. This might indicate the Ad Platform is still under active development — the company continues to explore new ways to monetize on its path to becoming profitable.
#aboutAds
Telegram Reaches Self-Sustainability
Pavel Durov announced on his channel that Telegram has surpassed the milestone of 900 million monthly active users. Half of those users use Telegram on a daily basis.
According to DataAI, the messenger is the 6th most popular and 6th most downloaded app in the world.
Durov also reported that Telegram demonstrated positive cash flow in the first quarter of 2024, and intends to become profitable this year.
#statistics
Official Microsoft Copilot Bot on Telegram
It seems that Microsoft has launched an official bot for its AI search chatbot, Copilot:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/copilot-for-social
To use the bot, you need to share your phone number with it. This way, Copilot verifies your country. It will refuse to work if your number is from an unsupported region such as Iran and Russia.
The bot responds to questions with links, similar to the web version. Supported links are displayed in Instant View format.
The bot has a limitation: you can send no more than 30 messages a day.
You can try it here: @CopilotOfficialBot.
Telegram Removes Bots Containing Specific Phrases in Messages
Today, some bot developers faced the issue regarding their bots being removed by Telegram. The likely reason for the removal is that the bots' messages contained specific phrases that triggered Telegram's security system.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that many bots include usernames in their messages. This allows some users to deliberately include prohibited phrases in their profile names, and then interact with bots to trigger their removal by the platform.
The @tginfo team does not have details on the number of bots removed or the specific phrases that lead to a bot's removal.
UPD. 7:20PM UTC: The mechanism is likely different from what was described above. After receiving a message from a bot, users report such messages, and it is in fact the processing of these complaints that leads to the bot being removed.
UPD. 7:35 PM UTC: Some of the blocked bots have already been restored.
UPD. 8:25 PM UTC: All blocked bots are restored.
Links like t․me open in Telegram X, but I use a different client — what should I do?
After updating Telegram X to version 0.26.8.1717, users may have noticed changes in how links like t․me, telegram․me and telegram․dog are handled. Starting from this version, Telegram X takes priority for opening such links, even if they previously opened in another installed Telegram client.
To revert back to the previous behavior, follow these steps:
1. Open system settings.
2. Go to the "Apps" section.
3. At the top of the page, select the "Default apps" menu. On some manufacturers' devices, like Xiaomi, this item is hidden behind a three-dot icon in the top right corner.
4. At the bottom of the page, tap on "Opening links".
5. Find Telegram X in the list and tap on it.
6. Disable the "Open supported links" option. If the list of "Supported web addresses" displays a list of domains with switches, you need to turn off all the domains.
7. Go back to the list of applications and select the main Telegram application.
8. Enable the "Open supported links" option. Tap "Add link" or "Supported addresses" and enable all domains in the list if switches are present.
The @tginfo editorial team is unaware if this logic will change in future versions of Telegram X.
#TelegramX #FAQ
Telegram’s DC5 Is Down
Users are currently reporting issues when connecting to DC5 or when interacting with users and chats located in DC5.
This datacenter in Singapore serves users from Asia, Oceania, and Australia.
UPD. 10:15 UTC: Problem seems to be fixed now.
#outages
Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated To Version 5.0
What's new:
• Ability to use a custom font: Settings › Chat Settings › Font Family.
• Frequent contacts, recent search results, and recommended channels now appear when clicking on the global search bar.
• Support for custom emoji in polls for Telegram Premium subscribers.
• Group administrators can change permissions for specific users when deleting messages.
• Fixed app crashes on some Linux systems.
• Support for Instant View.
Download: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
Telegram’s DC5 Is Down
Users are currently reporting issues when connecting to DC5 or when interacting with users and chats located in DC5.
This datacenter in Singapore serves users from Asia, Oceania, and Australia.
#outages
Telegram for Android and iOS Has Been Updated to Version 10.12
What's new:
• Profile Photo When Forwarding Messages: In forwarded messages, you can now see the profile picture of the original author if the author's privacy settings have link to profile turned on.
• Updated Message Deleting Interface: This section has been improved in terms of new filters and now has a more compact way of displaying messages.
• Updated Recent Actions: This section has been improved in terms of new filters and a more compact way of displaying messages.
• Permanent Live Location: Share your live location until you disable it.
• Custom Emoji in Polls: Telegram Premium subscribers can now include custom emojis in their polls.
• Quick Navigation Between Topics: Similar to channels, groups with topics enabled now provide a way to quickly switch to the next unread topic. In order to use this feature, scroll down to the latest message, and swipe up to go to the next unread topic.
• Enabling “Stealth Mode” Before Opening Stories: You can enable Stealth Mode before you open a story by pressing and holding on the story circle.
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Other Important Points from Pavel Durov's speech
• Authors now have the opportunity to withdraw rewards for ads purchased on their channels in the TON cryptocurrency (subject to meeting certain criteria). It's possible that monetisation for groups may also be introduced in the future.
• In upcoming updates, Telegram will introduce the ability to purchase digital goods inside the platform.
• A tool for creating bots without writing code will be introduced in the future.
• Within a few weeks, Telegram will implement a feature for sending tips in the TON cryptocurrency to content creators.
• Tether has been officially integrated into the TON blockchain, and the first 10 million USDT have already been issued. Transaction fees can now be paid directly in USDT.
• The TON Foundation will distribute 11 million Toncoin to USDT users on TON as rewards.
#TON
Sticker and Emoji NFTs
During Pavel Durov’s speech at the TOKEN2049 event, he announced that in the future users will be able to trade Telegram stickers and emojis as NFTs.
95% of the revenue earned from those will be for the creators, and the remaining 5% of the sale price will be for commissions.
The exact procedure of creating an NFT stickers and emojis is currently unknown.
#TON #stickers
Telegram Desktop has been updated to version 4.16.8
What's new:
• Reimplement file open confirmations.
• Fix in-app playing of some video and audio files.
• Fix crash on Linux opening chats with custom backgrounds.
• Fix crash on quit after using scheduled messages.
• Some bug fixes.
Download: from the official website or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Changes in Monetization Terms
The terms of the ad revenue sharing platform have been updated regarding the withdrawal of funds. Channel owners are now required to withdraw their earned funds from their accounts in a timely manner. Any accumulated funds left in the platform's accounts may be canceled at the discretion of Telegram. There is no information available about the timeframe within which the tokens must be withdrawn.
#aboutAds
Telegram for Android and iOS Has Been Updated to Version 10.11
In the first update of April, Telegram received new features that allow all users to easily and quickly create their own stickers and entire sticker packs using the new powerful in-built sticker editor.
• "My Profile" tab: In the new section located inside the hamburger menu, users can see their profile as others would see it on Telegram, publish a new story or pin an old one, and much more.
• Built-in sticker editor: Now all users can create stickers using the built-in sticker editor. Based on the contents of the sticker, Telegram will automatically suggest the most suitable emoji that corresponds to to each sticker.
• Sticker Pack Editing: It's now possible to edit your own sticker packs directly on the sticker panel - for example, renaming them or changing the order of stickers in the pack. This can be done using the "Edit" button located next to your sticker packs name.
• Recommended channels: A "Channels" tab has appeared amongst the global search screen. It displays channels the user has recently joined, in addition to recommended public channels. It is probable the fundamental mechanics of this feature rely on the principle of the "Similar Channels" feature. They are based on the subscriptions of a particular user.
Other new features include: the ability to pin up to 3 posts in a profile, link preview for sticker packs, maximum number of reactions in a channel, notification settings for reactions, and the ability for Premium users to enable ads to display in channels.
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
Buying, Managing and Canceling Telegram Premium — FAQ
Telegram Premium gives users a numerous amount of features, with the features increasing with each update, which means it raises more and more issues. @tginfo will talk about some of these issues in its new article https://tginfo.me/managing-telegram-premium-en/
#FAQ #Premium
Telegram Desktop has been updated to version 4.16.5
What's new:
• Improve media upload speed.
• Fix editing privacy for groups and channels invitations.
• Possible fix for the network unresponsiveness after sleep.
• Possible fix for wide range of memory allocator crashes on Linux.
• Some bug fixes.
Download: from the official website or from GitHub.
#update #desktop