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For all the features from this update, like statistics and custom limits for polls, streaming text for bots, silent scheduled messages and more – check out the full blog:

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:09:50 GMT

For all the features from this update, like statistics and custom limits for polls, streaming text for bots, silent scheduled messages and more – check out the full blog:
https://telegram.org/blog/ai-bot-revolution-11-new-features

May Features
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Guest AI Bots, Bot-to-Bot Chats, Chat Automation, Custom AI Styles, 100M+ Emoji & Sticker Search and Much More

Telegram adds over 10 new features, including ways for users to access AI services from any chat, automate their inbox with bots, create custom styles in the AI text editor, set limits and view statistics for polls — and much more.

Expanded Emoji and Sticker Search. Over 100 million emoji and stickers can now be found via the search function in the sticker panel.May Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • More

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:09:39 GMT

Expanded Emoji and Sticker Search. Over 100 million emoji and stickers can now be found via the search function in the sticker panel.

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Custom AI Styles. The text editor allows anyone to use their own prompts to build unique styles.Each custom style has a shareable link so others users can add it to their editor.May Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • More

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:09:19 GMT

Custom AI Styles. The text editor allows anyone to use their own prompts to build unique styles.

Each custom style has a shareable link so others users can add it to their editor.

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Chat Automation in Profiles. Every Telegram user can now connect a bot to their profile – and let it respond to messages on their behalf.May Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • More

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:52 GMT

Chat Automation in Profiles. Every Telegram user can now connect a bot to their profile – and let it respond to messages on their behalf.

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Bot-to-Bot Communication. Bots are now able to respond to other bots, not just users.AI enthusiasts can utilize this to create custom workflows with autonomous agents.May Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • More

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:31 GMT

Bot-to-Bot Communication. Bots are now able to respond to other bots, not just users.

AI enthusiasts can utilize this to create custom workflows with autonomous agents.

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Guest Bots. Telegram bots can now be accessed directly in groups and 1-on-1 chats to answer questions and perform tasks.May Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • More

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:08:06 GMT

Guest Bots. Telegram bots can now be accessed directly in groups and 1-on-1 chats to answer questions and perform tasks.

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For all the features from this update, like scanning documents on iOS, extra security alerts to protect user privacy, and even more options for polls – check out our blog:

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:02:48 GMT

For all the features from this update, like scanning documents on iOS, extra security alerts to protect user privacy, and even more options for polls – check out our blog:
https://telegram.org/blog/ai-editor-mighty-polls-and-more

March Features
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AI Editor, Mighty Polls, Live Photos, Bots Managed by Bots, and More

In today's update we introduce an AI Editor that can translate, transform, or fix your text in just two taps, new features for Polls like attaching media and suggesting new responses for active polls, support for Live and Motion Photos in all apps, bots that…

Managed Bots. Anyone can now utilize AI bots to easily develop, launch and manage their own bot – with no coding required.More information for developers is available here.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:02:39 GMT

Managed Bots. Anyone can now utilize AI bots to easily develop, launch and manage their own bot – with no coding required.

More information for developers is available here.

March Features
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Live and Motion Photos. Telegram now natively supports Live and Motion Photos.Android and iOS users can send animated images right from their camera – which are viewable in any app.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

Live and Motion Photos. Telegram now natively supports Live and Motion Photos.

Android and iOS users can send animated images right from their camera – which are viewable in any app.

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10+ Features for Polls. You can now attach media in polls, set a specific duration for the poll, let users suggest new options – and more.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:02:04 GMT

10+ Features for Polls. You can now attach media in polls, set a specific duration for the poll, let users suggest new options – and more.

March Features
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AI Text Editor. The message bar now has a built-in editor that can instantly fix grammar, translate your text or rewrite it in several styles:🤝 Formal🎯 Short🍖 Tribal🗿 Zen🕯 Biblical💼 CorpTelegram AI features are 100% private and optional – powered by the Cocoon AI Network.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:01:44 GMT

AI Text Editor. The message bar now has a built-in editor that can instantly fix grammar, translate your text or rewrite it in several styles:
🤝 Formal
🎯 Short
🍖 Tribal
🗿 Zen
🕯 Biblical
💼 Corp

Telegram AI features are 100% private and optional – powered by the Cocoon AI Network.

March Features
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For all the features from this update, like instant stickers from photos, editing stickers and GIFs, a new platform to log in to apps with Telegram and more – check out the full blog:

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:24 GMT

For all the features from this update, like instant stickers from photos, editing stickers and GIFs, a new platform to log in to apps with Telegram and more – check out the full blog:

https://telegram.org/blog/member-tags-disable-sharing-and-more

March Features
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Member Tags, Login with Telegram, Disable Sharing, GIF Editing, Date Formatting, Voting Timestamps

In today's update, we add tags to help group members show who they are, a setting to disable sharing messages in specific 1-on-1 chats, GIF editing and captions, new tools for signing up and logging in to apps and websites with Telegram -- and more.

Date Formatting. The 'Date' formatting option lets you set a specific date and time to add events to a calendar or set a reminder.Date formatting automatically adapts to each recipient's local date and time.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:22 GMT

Date Formatting. The 'Date' formatting option lets you set a specific date and time to add events to a calendar or set a reminder.

Date formatting automatically adapts to each recipient's local date and time.

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Captions for GIFs. When selecting a GIF in the GIF panel, you can now add a caption directly to it – and send it all as one message.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:08 GMT

Captions for GIFs. When selecting a GIF in the GIF panel, you can now add a caption directly to it – and send it all as one message.

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⭐️ Disable Sharing in Private Chats. Subscribers of Telegram Premium can now disable sharing in any 1-on-1 chat.This restricts forwarding or copying messages and prevents screenshots or saving media from the chat.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:33:52 GMT

⭐️ Disable Sharing in Private Chats. Subscribers of Telegram Premium can now disable sharing in any 1-on-1 chat.

This restricts forwarding or copying messages and prevents screenshots or saving media from the chat.

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Member Tags. Members in group chats can now add a tag next to their name – to highlight roles and show their interests.March Features1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • More

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:33:34 GMT

Member Tags. Members in group chats can now add a tag next to their name – to highlight roles and show their interests.

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For all the features from this update, like a new way to seamlessly appoint admins in groups – check out our blog:

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:44:32 GMT

For all the features from this update, like a new way to seamlessly appoint admins in groups – check out our blog:
https://telegram.org/blog/crafting-android-design-and-more

February Features
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Android Redesign, Group Ownership Transfer, Gift Crafting, Colored Bot Buttons

This update adds the biggest interface update in the history of Telegram for Android, a crafting system to generate exclusive new gifts — and much more.

Colored Buttons for Bots. Bot developers can now assign colors and emoji to their buttons – to make interfaces more intuitive or to highlight specific actions.February Features1 • 2 • 3 • More

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:44:22 GMT

Colored Buttons for Bots. Bot developers can now assign colors and emoji to their buttons – to make interfaces more intuitive or to highlight specific actions.

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Gift Crafting. Collectible gifts can now be combined to create exclusive new versions – with stunning artwork and unique effects.February Features1 • 2 • 3 • More

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:44:05 GMT

Gift Crafting. Collectible gifts can now be combined to create exclusive new versions – with stunning artwork and unique effects.

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New Design. Telegram for Android has a fully redesigned interface that makes navigation and search even quicker and more responsive.On iOS, our developers added Liquid Glass to the media viewer, new preview panels for sticker and emoji packs, plus updated context menus in profiles and chats. February Features1 • 2 • 3 • More

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:43:45 GMT

New Design. Telegram for Android has a fully redesigned interface that makes navigation and search even quicker and more responsive.

On iOS, our developers added Liquid Glass to the media viewer, new preview panels for sticker and emoji packs, plus updated context menus in profiles and chats.

February Features
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