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Telegram's macOS beta contains HTMLBubbles, a feature that could let users handle interactive content inside chats without opening a mini app. The system is designed to embed HTML and CSS in messages so the content can run directly in the conversation.
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Telegram appears to be tripping over a sticker so small it weighs just 269 bytes, with Habr user denis-19 saying the file can send some mobile clients into a crash loop after it spreads through chats. According to the report, the problem can appear either right after launch or when opening a chat that contains the sticker.
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A post shared on Telegram points users to @JetTon, presenting a licensed casino with no verification step or stated limits. The message is framed as a direct invitation rather than a lengthy explanation. It says users can jump in immediately, with no verification step and no stated limits attached to access.
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A Telegram designer has shared mockups of a profile redesign that would give the messenger's profile pages a softer, more iOS-like feel. The concept swaps rectangular action buttons for round icons, but Telegram has not officially announced any such update.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the app will soon get Gram, a native non-custodial crypto wallet built directly into Telegram. The rollout is planned for this summer, and Durov said the service will work inside Telegram apps.
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Telegram's latest update lets group chats and channels live in a single Community, with shared navigation and separate hidden chats for invited members. The rollout is gradual, but one source says it is already available on Android and iOS. Inside Communities, users can create both regular chats and hidden chats, with access to the latter limited to invited members. That keeps open discussion and private conversations under one roof instead of splitting them across separate spaces.
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Whois data for t.me shows a serverHold status, and the record was updated on July 13, 2026. That status means the domain is no longer activated in DNS, which is why browsers can no longer resolve t.me properly. Google Public DNS also returns NXDOMAIN for the address, pointing to the domain being absent from the global DNS system.
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Moeru-ai has released AIRI, a free AI companion that runs locally on a user's PC rather than depending on a cloud service. The open-source project is pitched as an answer to Neuro-sama, with voice and text chat at its core and game support built in.
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Telegram has begun restricting advanced message formatting to Premium subscribers in the 12.9 beta version for Android. Previously available to all users, this feature now prompts non-subscribers with a limitation message when they attempt to send richly formatted messages.
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Telegram has launched a full-screen Markdown editor in the beta version of its iOS app, giving users a powerful new tool for creating richly formatted messages. Available in Telegram beta version 12.9.0, this update replaces the previous AI editor button with a dedicated Markdown option, allowing users to craft structured content directly within the messenger.
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UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into the messaging app Telegram, suspecting the platform may have breached the requirements of the Online Safety Act 2023. The probe was triggered by data provided by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, along with Ofcom’s own analysis pointing to the presence and spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the service.
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“Your intimate photos are safe”: Durov attacks WhatsApp over weak encryption — and accidentally makes the best argument for Telegram
Pavel Durov this week once again took aim at WhatsApp — and this time with particular enthusiasm. The trigger was a class-action lawsuit filed in a California federal court against Meta, WhatsApp, and consulting firm Accenture: plaintiffs claim that company employees and third-party contractors had “broad access” to users’ private messages despite promises of end-to-end encryption. -
Telegram has rolled out a major update, introducing several standout features — from a built-in AI text editor to revamped polls and support for “moving” photos.
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Telegram, a platform renowned for its focus on security and independence, has introduced its own built-in AI assistant. Unlike many others, its key feature isn't raw power but a "memory wipe" mode—the ability to forget everything you've ever asked it.
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The latest update to Telegram for iOS and Android introduces a new feature—logging into your account using so-called Passkeys. This means no more waiting around for an SMS code or worrying about it not arriving due to carrier issues.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has taken a new step in realizing his vision of a decentralized internet. His latest project, aimed at private and accessible computing for neural networks, is already up and running. However, it has turned out to be geared not towards the average user, but towards owners of serious hardware, immediately dashing the expectations of enthusiast miners.
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Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg just unleashed a brand new music video, and this time it's all about Telegram. The track, titled Gifts, premiered on his official YouTube channel and is surprisingly catchy.
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Telegram users are in for a major upgrade this summer: Elon Musk's xAI Grok assistant won't just be a standalone bot, but a core feature built right into the messenger's interface.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has reportedly left France for Dubai, according to French media sources. His departure was apparently sanctioned by the French legal system.
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A dangerous exploit disguised as harmless videos is threatening the security of Telegram users on Android. Despite warnings from researchers, the vulnerability remains active, and its tools are already being distributed on the DarkNet.
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