For all the features from this update, like streaming to Chromecast devices on Android, Star balances for groups and more – check out our full blog:

https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more

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Star Messages, Pinned Gifts, Verification Platform 2.0, and More

Today’s update gives content creators and public figures more control over their privacy while offering new ways to monetize their popularity. Now you can filter incoming messages, protect your peace of mind, and earn Telegram Stars -- all while staying connected…

Pinned Gifts. Gifts on your profile can now be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your cover photo.

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Gift Premium With Stars. You can now use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, custom emoji and more.

You can passively earn Stars by
• Enabling Star Messages
• Joining Affiliate Programs
• Converting Telegram Gifts

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Contact Confirmation. When someone messages you for the first time, you'll now see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and avoid impersonators.

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Star Messages. Premium subscribers can now set a fee for incoming messages in private chats or groups in order to:

• Prevent scams
• Monetize your popularity
• Reduce unwanted messages

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For all the features from this update, like reacting with Stars as a channel or setting cover photos for videos – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/AI-sticker-search-video-improvements

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AI-Powered Sticker Search, Improved Videos and More

Today's update lets you search millions of stickers with AI, copy video links at the current time, set cover photos for videos, react with Stars as your channel browse similar bots -- and more.

Similar Bots. Like with channels, bot profiles now display a list of similar bots – featuring popular services, utilities and games.

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Saved Progress for Videos. Videos you watch now automatically save your progress – so you can return exactly where you left off.

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Timestamp Links. When sharing a link to a video in Telegram, you can include the current timestamp in the link.

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Improved Sticker Search. You can now search through millions of custom stickers and emoji uploaded by Telegram users – with support for 29 languages.

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For all the details from our most recent update, like unique links for collectible gifts and the ability to filter gifts on channel profiles – check out our blog: https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more

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Wear Collectible Gifts, Move Gifts to the Blockchain, Send Gifts to Channels, and More

Today's update adds 6 new features to Telegram, including the ability to wear collectible gifts as an emoji status, move gifts to the blockchain, send gifts to channels -- and more.

Share Gifts. Collectible gifts on your profile can now be posted to your story – with an animated preview that shows off your rare artwork and lucky numbers.

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Give Gifts to Channels. To celebrate holidays and achievements, subscribers can now send gifts to channels, which are displayed on the channel's profile.

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Move Gifts to the Blockchain. Like collectible usernames and numbers, gifts can now be transferred or auctioned via the TON blockchain. This gives owners permanent control – even if they lose access to or delete their Telegram account.

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Wear Collectible Gifts. Gifts that you upgrade to collectibles can be used as a unique emoji status – with a glittering star effect and unique appearance for your profile.

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For all the features from this update, including custom emoji in folder names, an in-app QR code scanner and more – check out our blog:
https://telegram.org/blog/collectible-gifts-and-more

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Telegram
Collectible Gifts, Message Search Filters and More

Today we're releasing the first update of 2025, which includes collectible gifts that can be transferred or re-sent to other users, the ability to send reactions to in-chat events, filters for message search, an in-app QR code scanner and so much more.

Verification from Third Parties. Telegram allows public figures and organizations to become verified, so users can quickly identify official sources.

Third-party services are now able to assign extra verification icons to user accounts, mini apps and public chats – which will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation.

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Message Search Filters. Search results in the 'Chats' tab now have extra filters that let you refine the list to show items only from private chats, group chats or channels.

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Reactions for Service Messages. When someone sends you a gift or joins a group, a special service message appears in the conversation.

These messages now support reactions – so you can say thanks or welcome new members in two taps.

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Collectible Gifts. Over 20 existing gifts on Telegram can now be upgraded to collectibles – with more coming soon.

When you upgrade a gift it unlocks a new appearance from dozens of custom variations made by Telegram artists, as well as random secondary traits.

Collectible gifts can be transferred to other users or auctioned on NFT marketplaces.

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