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Telegram Sues Australia Over Age Verification Law
Telegram has initiated a lawsuit in the Federal Court of Australia against the local regulator, eSafety. The messenger is challenging the legality of the "Online Safety Act 2021" and a significant fine imposed on it.
As a reminder, in February 2025, the Australian regulator fined Telegram over $600,000 for delaying the provision of information on its measures to combat terrorism and materials related to child exploitation.
Telegram's arguments in court:
• The company argues that under Australian law, it is not defined as a "provider of social media services" and is therefore not subject to the regulator's demands.
• Telegram states it never received the initial notification for the fine, claiming it was sent to an incorrect address.
• The company asserts that once it became aware of the request, it voluntarily provided the required information. The @tginfo team previously analyzed the details of that response.
Context of the dispute: The lawsuit comes as Australia prepares to introduce some of the world's strictest age verification rules, effective December 10, 2025.
• The new rules will require tech platforms (including Reddit, Facebook, and TikTok) to prevent users under 16 from accessing their services.
• Fines for non-compliance can reach A$50 million (~$33 million USD).
• Privacy advocates are concerned that to comply with these requirements, companies will have to collect sensitive biometric data or identity documents, jeopardizing the privacy of all users.
Similar age verification measures are being introduced in other countries. For example, earlier this year, Telegram launched facial age verification for users in the United Kingdom due to a new local "online safety" law.
This move is notable amid the numerous restrictions Telegram has faced this year. Unlike the situations in Vietnam, Nepal, Russia, or the UK, where the messenger has largely played a passive role, the company is now taking an active legal stance by challenging the regulator's actions in court.
#Australia #courts #fines
Auction for Purchasing Limited Gifts
In the beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2 (31682), a new system for distributing gifts via auction has been implemented.
How the auction currently works:
• 50 gifts are distributed at different intervals among the top 50 participants with the highest bids.
• If a bid drops out of the top 50, it is automatically carried over to the next draw.
• If a bid does not win after the final draw, the stars are fully refunded.
At the moment, the auction applies to newly released gifts. Whether the system will also work for previously upgraded gifts is still unknown.
This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.
#iOS #beta
Live Broadcasts in Stories With Paid Pinned Messages
In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2, Stories now feature live broadcasts with the ability to pin your messages using stars.
The duration of the pin, the length of the comment, and the maximum number of emojis allowed depend on the number of stars spent.
This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.
#iOS
Pavel Durov Announces AI Lab Launch in Kazakhstan
This lab marks the first collaboration between Telegram and the supercomputing cluster Alem.ai in Kazakhstan.
Durov announced it during his speech at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum in Astana.
According to Telegram’s founder, the new development merges blockchain and AI technologies.
It will first appear in Telegram’s mini-app ecosystem.
Durov also reminded the audience that Kazakhstan was the location of Telegram’s first regional office:
“We are launching a joint project between Telegram and Kazakhstan’s supercomputing cluster, initiated by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. This technology will allow over a billion people to use AI functions confidentially, transparently, and efficiently. We hope Kazakhstan’s cluster becomes the first major provider of computing power for this network.”Читать полностью…
What To Do If Your Account is Frozen?
In May 2025, Telegram started freezing some accounts.
In the new article, we explain what to do if your account gets frozen for violating Telegram's rules: https://tginfo.me/frozen-account-en
#FAQ
Telegram.org Unavailable
Currently, the websites telegram.org and fragment.com are unavailable for at least some users.
Updated at 9:46 UTC
The issue is fixed
#outages
Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.1
What’s new in 6.1:
• Music on Profiles
• Gift Themes
• Gift Value Information
• Upgrading Gifts for Other Users
What’s new in 6.0.3:
• Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab for last opened chat switching
• New topic dividers for groups with topics and tabs
• Adjust volume of notification sounds
• Show stars required for the next rating level
• Instant View support on Linux (if WebView works)
What’s new in 6.0.0:
• Public Post Search
• Story Albums
• Gift Collections
• Profile Rating
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub
• Windows: Microsoft Store
• macOS: App Store
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft
#update #desktop
Updated Profile Screen on Android
• The Telegram for Android app has received a redesigned interface for user, group, bot, and channel profiles.
• The new layout features stylish scroll animations, and some options have been moved to the space below the profile photo.
• Similar profile design changes were introduced on iOS just under four years ago.
• Recently, the Telegram team held a contest among Android developers to redesign the existing profile screens based on provided samples.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
Music in Profiles
• With this update, users can now add songs from any chat directly to their profile.
• When music is saved to a profile, a separate playlist is automatically created, including previously saved tracks.
• The audio file placed at the top of the profile playlist or added last will be displayed as the main track.
• To save music to your profile, play any audio in the built-in player and tap “Add to Profile”. You can also find the track in the chat playlist and choose “Save to... > Profile”.
• The song will be added to the user’s public playlist, visible to anyone viewing their profile. Currently, playlist visibility cannot be customized.
• You can view, sort, and delete tracks from your music playlist in the “My Profile” section.
• Users can choose how to save a track: to device storage, to the “Favorites” chat, or directly to their profile.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
Mini App for Creating and Editing Stickers
The official @Stickers bot received its own web Mini App, which allows users to create and edit their sticker and emoji packs using a graphical interface.
In the past, users had to use text commands to manage their sets. In 2024 the messenger also introduced some set management capabilities directly in the official apps.
You can try the new Mini App here:
/channel/Stickers?startapp
#stickers
BotFather Is Now Available as a Mini App
Bot owners can now manage their bots through a dedicated Mini App: t.me/BotFather?startapp.
The web interface provides access to all features, including creating new bots and editing existing ones.
#bots
Scammers on the Telegram Marketplace
Currently, on Telegram’s marketplace where upgraded gifts are sold for Stars, some gifts appear at prices significantly lower than others.
However, purchasing such a gift is impossible, as scammers quickly set a different price every second, triggering the error “Price changed. Please try again.” when attempting to purchase it.
The gift owner’s name often includes a prompt to open the description, where users are encouraged to activate a business bot with specific permissions.
Allegedly, this helps resolve the issue of frequently changing gift prices.
In reality, this is an old scam scheme we’ve already covered on our channel.
Once permissions are granted, the business bot steals your valuable limited-edition gifts — and recovering them becomes impossible.
#gifts #scam
Telegram Improves Gift Sending System
In the source code of Telegram Beta version, strings have been discovered indicating several new features being developed by the messenger's team:
• Improvements for organizing gifts
Users now have access to a system for organizing gifts into collections, with the ability to add and manage them. There are also mentions of limits on sending certain gifts.
• Premium gifts
Some gifts will be available exclusively to Telegram Premium subscribers.
• Limit on gifts per user
The source code contains mentions of restrictions on the number of gifts that can be sent to a single user. Different gifts will have individual limits.
• Profile level
References to a "profile level" have been found in the code, which depends on the number of stars spent.
• Age verification
According to the discovered strings, this is a requirement of UK legislation, and Telegram emphasizes that photos used for age verification will not be stored on their servers.
• Flexible subscription options
A string has been found indicating the introduction of Premium subscriptions different from the standard monthly and annual plans, such as a 2-year option.
There were also removed strings related to local translation models.
It's important to note that currently only mentions of these features have been discovered in Telegram's code, and they haven't been officially announced yet, so the final versions of these functions may undergo some changes.
#Android #gifts #premium
Telegram User Identification via Facial Recognition
Users on Telegram’s test server have discovered an officially verified bot that scans faces using the camera — likely for identity verification purposes.
This bot’s development is presumably linked to a law that will soon take effect in the United Kingdom. The law requires websites and apps distributing adult content to verify the age of users seeking access to such material.
The @tginfo editorial team firmly believes that no identity verification requirements will be introduced for users outside the UK in the near future.
#UnitedKingdom
Translations Are Becoming Available Again
The message translation features seem to be gradually returning.
It is worth noting that not all attempts to translate messages are successful: Some users can translate all messages, others only in specific chats, and some are not able to translate any message at all.
The translation of entire chats is still not completely working.
#translations
Deceptive Website Warning on macOS: Apple Falsely Blocks Instant View
Users of Telegram Desktop for macOS are facing a false "Deceptive Website Warning" when trying to open an Instant View for any site.
Most likely, Apple has mistakenly blocked the technical address that the messenger app uses to display Instant View articles.
Don't panic: this is a false warning. If you are impacted by the problem, here is what you can do:
One-time solution
In the warning window itself, click "Show Details", and then click the "visit this unsafe website" link, after which the article will open.
If the warning annoys you too much (unrecommended, not safe)
You can temporarily disable this check in macOS itself:
• Open Safari.
• In the top menu bar, select Safari › Settings › Security.
• Uncheck the "Warn when visiting a fraudulent website" option.
The @tginfo team will announce when the problem is resolved, so you don't forget to turn this setting back on.
#outages
Telegram X Has Been Updated to Version 0.28.1.1771
What’s new:
• App now fits entire screen on Android 11 and higher
• Full-screen media viewer
• View in Thread in replies message menu
• System navigation gestures support
• Option to use iris or face biometrics as Passcode Lock
• Resolved an issue that could prevent logging in
• Improved stability and performance
• Other features and changes
Download via Google Play or directly from the official channel @tgx_log
Worth noting: This is the first stable update in about a year and a half.
#android #telegramX #update
Telegram For Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.1
Here’s what’s new in the October update:
• Comments in group calls:
Participants in video chats (up to 1000 members) and group calls can now send comments and reactions directly in the call interface. These messages are temporary and disappear a few seconds after being sent.
• New profile color settings:
Starting today, in addition to standard color schemes, you can use your collectible gifts to uniquely style your profile cover and replies. Available to Premium users only.
• Contact notes:
When adding or editing a contact, you can leave a text note visible only to you in the user’s profile under the “About” section.
• Liquid Glass design on iOS 26:
Telegram’s interface has been updated with the Liquid Glass concept. This version introduces transparent elements with soft light refraction effects during scrolling. The design will continue evolving gradually.
• Topics and real-time response rendering in AI bots:
Bots now support chat topic separation. They can also display responses in real time without waiting for full generation.
Other additions:
• Ability to suggest a birth date
• Ability to remove a gift signature
• Option to display TON blockchain gifts in your profile
• Numerous UI improvements for gifts
• Official mini-app for suggestions and bug reports introduced
Article: telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots
Download the update:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
t․me Link Previews Aren't Working
UPD 12:00 UTC. The problem has been resolved
In Telegram, preview cards are no longer being generated under messages with Telegram's t․me links.
The links still open, even if they don't have a preview. Previews for old links continue to work.
The problem has been observed since at least 3 AM UTC and affects links to chats, channels, messages, stickers, stories, and profiles, among other things.
#outages
Bot Outages
Bot owners and users are now reporting issues with bot functionality.
UPD at 20:16 UTC
Fixed
#outages
The Discuss Button Has Disappeared From Channel Profiles on iOS
After the introduction of direct messages to channels, Telegram users on iOS discovered that they no longer have the option to open the discussion group from a channel's profile if discussion is enabled. The button that previously opened the discussion group now opens the direct messages chat.
The editorial team of @tginfo does not know whether this is a bug or intended behavior by the developers. The issue likely appeared in Telegram for iOS version 11.12, when channels got direct messages.
For channels without direct messages enabled, the button still opens the discussion group.
It is still possible to open the group linked to a channel with discussion enabled. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open any post of the channel and go to the comments.
2. Press and hold the “Back” button. The app will then show a list including both the channel itself and the group linked to it.
3. Select the group.
#iOS
Default Profile Tab
• You can now choose which section of your profile will be displayed by default — for example, to highlight your gift collections or saved stories.
• To place a section first in the list, go to Settings > My Profile, long-press the desired tab, and select “Set as Main Tab”.
• This setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to edit profile information.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
Gift-Based Themes
• This update introduces dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram’s collectible gifts.
• Owners of such gifts can apply special wallpapers as custom themes in any private chat.
• The appearance of each wallpaper depends on the gift’s attributes: every collectible item generates a unique theme using its model and background.
• One unique gift allows the use of only one theme in one specific chat.
⚠️ Note: This feature is currently available only to owners of the following collectible gifts: Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, and Heart Locket. Developers promise to release personalized themes for other gift collections as well.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
Telegram for Android Updated to Version 12.0
Here are the details about the main new features of this update:
• Updated profile screen: The Android app received a revamped appearance for user, group, bot, and channel profiles. The new screens visually resemble the design of the Telegram iOS client.
• Music in profile: You can add songs from any chats directly to your profile with one tap in the built-in player. After adding to the profile, the tracks will appear in a panel under your profile picture. Any audio files added to a public playlist are visible to everyone who views your profile.
• Main profile tab: You can now choose which tab will be displayed first when someone opens your profile. The setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to change their profile info.
• Gift-based themes: Dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on unique gifts have been added, which can be set as a custom theme in any private chat. However, at the moment such wallpapers are not available for all collectible gifts.
Other changes:
• Introduced the mini-app of the official bot @Stickers;
• Ability to upgrade other users' gifts;
• Ability to see the value of a collectible gift;
• Implemented TON withdrawal from a personal account via Fragment.
Article: telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes/
How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official site or the verified channel.
#update #Android
Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.14
In the new version of the app, users now have access to the following features:
Profile Rating
• Telegram has started displaying a rating badge in user profiles.
• The number on this badge depends on the total volume of successful transactions using Telegram Stars.
• Your rating increases through buying gifts, sending paid messages and star reactions to posts, and paying to promote posts.
• If you get a refund for Stars or convert gifts back into Stars, your rating will decrease.
• The badge does not appear if the user has 0 points.
• The score can be negative.
• You can't hide your spending rating — it's visible to all users.
Public Post Search
• A new “Posts” tab has appeared in the search section, showing keyword search results across all public channels.
• Global public post search is available only to Telegram Premium users.
• Even for subscribers, the number of such searches is limited: you can use global search only 10 times a day.
• For an additional fee of 10 Telegram Stars, you can send one more search request.
Story Albums
• You can now group your stories into story albums within your profile.
• You can create up to 20 such albums.
• To add stories to an album, open the “Posts” tab in your profile or channel profile and tap “Add Album”.
• Before publishing a story, users can choose which albums to include it in.
Gift Collections
• Gifts on your profile or channel can now be added to collections.
• You can create up to 10 such collections. Any gift can belong to multiple collections.
• Additionally, collections support filtering options for easier viewing.
• To add gifts to a collection, go to the “Gifts” tab in your profile or channel profile, select a gift, and tap “Add to Collection”.
Other Updates:
• New types of gifts exclusive to Premium users will be introduced soon. Each user will be able to purchase only a limited quantity of these.
• You can now create and manage new or existing bots through the new @BotFather's mini app.
• Collectible gifts can now be sold for TON in Telegram’s internal marketplace.
Article: telegram.org/blog/post-search-story-albums-and-more/
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.16.6
What’s new in 5.16.6:
• Paste text from clipboard without formatting using Ctrl+Shift+V.
• Fixed bug with negative unread message counter in folders.
• Resolved issues with gift collections.
• Corrected misaligned buttons.
What’s new in 5.16.5:
• Gift collections.
• User age verification (likely only for the UK).
• Various bug fixes.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
Gift Collections
In the update of Telegram for Android and iOS version 11.13.3, collections for personal gifts have become available.
This feature allows users to organize their owned gifts into separate themed sets or folders.
Key details:
• Collection names can be up to 12 characters long.
• Users can create up to 9 different collections.
• A single gift can be added to multiple collections at once.
• Other users will be able to view your collections — unless a gift is hidden in your profile settings.
You can create and browse gift collections via “My Profile” > “Gifts” in the menu.
According to strings found in the app’s source code, users may eventually be able to share links to specific collections.
#Android #iOS
Nepal Blocks Telegram Due to Rising Fraud Cases
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has ordered the immediate blocking of the Telegram messenger across the country.
What’s happening:
• An official notice was promptly sent to all telecom operators.
• The ban took effect immediately following directives from the Prime Minister, Ministry of Communications, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The decision was made after consultations with police and financial institutions.
Official reasons:
• Sharp increase in online fraud involving Telegram.
• Confirmed cases of money laundering through the app.
• Hundreds of incidents recorded by police, ranging from fake job offers to crypto and financial scams.
#bans #Nepal
Ad Banners Under Videos
Telegram has launched a new advertising format for video playback.
Description:
• A text block appears at the bottom of the screen while watching a video.
• Maximum text length: 160 characters.
Display Parameters:
• Ads appear 5 seconds after the video starts.
• The ad banner can only be dismissed after 9 seconds and will close automatically after 30 seconds.
• A repeat ad may appear no sooner than 2 minutes later.
Targeting:
• Ads are shown only within videos in channels.
• Advertising purchases are available exclusively through ad agencies.
#AboutAds
Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.16.3
What's new:
• Allow removing / charging fee in channel direct messages.
• Don't offer creating checklists in channels.
• Support author channel in gifts.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub or Snapcraft.
#update #desktop