Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Telegram since it was posted on our website on 2014-11-12.
The latest version is 10.12.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 26 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 10.12.0
posted on 2024-04-23
version 8.7.4
posted on 2022-04-28
Notification Sounds and Much More
. Turn any short audio file into a custom notification sound for any chat.
. Disable notifications from any chat for a custom period of time.
. Turn off sound without disabling notifications.
. Quickly set up Auto-Delete and add a custom duration.
. Watch videos in the redesigned picture-in-picture window.
. See which forwarded messages are replies.
. Use powerful web-based interfaces for bots.
. See the full list of changes in the Telegram app.
version 8.6.2
posted on 2022-04-10
Download Manager, Improved Attachment Menu, Stunning Dark Mode, and More
. Check the status of downloads from the Search button > Downloads.
. Pause or resume all downloads or specific files.
. Preview and rearrange media albums before sending.
. Enjoy semi-transparent effects on headers and panels in Dark Mode.
. Sign up and log in through a redesigned interface with new animations.
. Share a direct link to your phone number that opens a chat with you, like t.me/+123456789
version 8.5.4
posted on 2022-02-16
Video Stickers, Better Reactions and More
. Convert any videos into easy-to-make .webm video stickers.
. React with extra emoji showing love, appreciation, anger or surprise.
. Reactions show smaller, compact animations.
. Press and hold an emoji in the reaction menu to send a bigger animation.
. Tap the ♡ button in chats to jump to messages with unseen reactions.
. Quickly return to a specific chat after following links to other chats.
See the full list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version 8.4.4
posted on 2022-01-18
Reactions, Spoilers, Translation and QR Codes
. Double tap a message to send a quick :thumbsup: reaction.
. Tap on the message for more reactions.
. Add 'Spoiler' formatting to hide some or all of the contents of a message.
. Turn on Translation in Settings > Languages, then tap a message to translate it.
. Generate custom QR Codes for any public t.me link - works for profiles, groups, bots and channels.
See all the other changes in-app or on our blog.
version 8.3.2
posted on 2021-12-10
. Protected content. Authors can limit the ability to save media, take screenshots and forward messages from their groups and channels.
. Delete by date. Tap the date header in 1-on-1 chats and select a date range to clear chat history from that period.
. Device management. Quickly connect desktop and web versions via QR codes. Control which devices may accept Calls or new Secret Chats.
. Comment as one of your channels in public groups.
See all the other changes in-app or on our blog.
version 8.0.0
posted on 2021-09-17
Live Streams, Flexible Forwarding, Jump to Next Channel and More
. Live Stream to an unlimited number of viewers in groups and channels.
. Preview messages before forwarding, remove captions or sender names.
. Scroll through channels you follow without going back to the chat list.
. See larger thumbnails when scrolling the sticker set bar in the panel.
. Trending Stickers are now shown above 'Recently Used'.
There's more! View the full list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2021-08-06
. Group Video Calls support up to 1000 video viewers.
. 0.5x, 1.5x and 2x playback speeds are available for videos in the media player.
. Video Messages record in higher quality and you can tap to expand them. Music keeps playing while you record, and you can pinch to zoom when using the rear camera.
. Screen sharing includes device audio and is now available in 1-on-1 video calls.
. Auto-delete timer now has a '1 month' option.
There's more! View the full list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2021-07-19
Message Sending Animations
. Send messages with improved animations - your input text smoothly transforms into the message bubble as it flies into the chat.
Password Recovery
. Use the new prompt in Settings to practice your Two-Step Verification password.
. Reset your Two-Step Verification password even if you forgot your old password and don’t have a recovery email.
. To do this, you must be logged into your account. The reset takes 7 days and can be cancelled from any of your devices.
version N/A
posted on 2021-06-25
Group Video Calls and Animated Backgrounds
. Turn on video or share your screen during Voice Chats in any group
. Video chat with up to 30 people at once (more soon) on any device
. Use multicolor animated backgrounds that swirl with each message
. Create custom animated backgrounds in Chat Settings
. Get dozens of cool animated backgrounds in Chat Settings > Change Chat Background
. Watch your stickers and emoji fly into chats
And more - view the full list of changes in-app or on our blog
version N/A
posted on 2021-04-17
Payments 2.0, Scheduled Voice Chats
. Offer real goods and services for sale in groups, channels or bots - Telegram doesn't charge a commission.
. Pay directly using one of the 8 payment providers - Telegram doesn't collect your payment info.
. Schedule voice chats to let participants know about them in advance.
. View a countdown and get notified when the voice chat starts.
. Pinch media in a chat to zoom in without opening.
. And more.
View the full list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2021-03-18
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
. Start voice chats in channels, with no limits on the number of listeners
. Record voice chats
. See user bios in the list of participants
. Raise a hand to show admins you want to speak
. Create invite links for listeners or speakers
. Join as a channel to hide your personal account
. Customize the left swipe action on chats: Pin, Read, Archive, Mute or Delete
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog
version N/A
posted on 2021-02-25
Auto-Delete, Widgets, Expiring Invite Links, and More
. Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
. Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
. Access your chats quickly with Home Screen Widgets.
. Convert groups into Broadcast Groups with unlimited members.
. Keep the original sending date when moving chat history from other apps.
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-30
. Move your message history from other apps such as WhatsApp and KakaoTalk to Telegram.
. Delete groups you created, secret chats, and call history for all sides, without a trace.
. Adjust volume for individual participants of a voice chat.
. Greet new users in one tap with a suggested sticker.
. Enjoy improved TalkBack support.
. Report fake groups or channels impersonating famous people or organizations.
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-01
. Turn any of your group chats into a hop-on, hop-off conference call with up to several thousand participants.
. Store Telegram data on your SD card.
. Edit photos you've sent without re-sending.
. Download stickers faster and watch shimmering outlines as they load.
. Enjoy new animations for the “New message” button, user profiles, chat folders and message counters.
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2020-10-31
Pinned Messages 2.0, Improved Live Locations, Playlists and More
. Pin several messages in any chat
. View pinned messages on a separate page
. Get alerts when friends sharing their live location are close and see which way they are looking
. Send several music tracks as a playlist
. View detailed statistics about the performance of individual posts in your channels
. Tap the brush button when viewing a photo to edit it and send it back
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog
version N/A
posted on 2020-10-14
Search Filters, Anonymous Admins, Channel Comments and More
. Search messages by type, date or source using the new filters in Global Search.
. Toggle "Remain Anonymous" in Admin Rights to hide them in the list of members and allow them to post on behalf of the group.
. Comment on posts in channels that have a discussion group.
. Hold on profile pictures in group chats to enlarge them.
. Enjoy new animations throughout the app.
View the complete list of changes in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2020-08-21
Yes, Video Calls (alpha version)
Telegram turns 7 years old! Thank you for your support over all these years. Because of you, this year Telegram reached 400 million active users and is now one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the world.
To celebrate our 7th anniversary together, we are launching the first version of the feature you’ve been asking for - ultra secure and fast Video Calls.
version N/A
posted on 2020-07-26
Telegram is now among the top 10 most downloaded and most used apps in the world.
. Share unlimited files of any type, now up to 2 GB each.
. Set a Profile Video instead of a static picture.
. Tap ‘Set as Main’ to change back to a previous profile photo or video.
. Get greeting sticker suggestions and see distance to chat partner in People Nearby.
. Crop and rotate videos in the media editor.
. Enjoy a fully revamped music player.
. View the complete list of changes log in-app or on our blog.
version N/A
posted on 2020-06-06
New Media Editor
. Enhance video quality, add drawings, text, stickers.
. Zoom in on media for high-precision drawing.
. Put animated stickers on photos or videos.
New GIF Panel
. Find GIFs quickly in emoji-based sections.
. GIFs load faster.
Improved Interfaces
. Send, edit, delete messages with new animations.
. Updated Video Player, Storage Usage settings, 2-Step Verification flow.
There are more changes than can fit in this section. Update the app to get the full changelog on Telegram.
version N/A
posted on 2020-05-01
400 MILLION USERS, 20,000 STICKERS, QUIZZES 2.0 AND €400K FOR QUIZ CREATORS.
Telegram has reached 400 million active users!
. Fully redesigned attachment menu with animated icons.
. 20,000+ stickers from professional artists now available in the updated sticker panel.
. Added explanations and timers for quiz questions.
. €400,000 contest for educational tests. Use @QuizBot to create an educational quiz to participate.
. Added support for Covid19-related PSA.
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-24
400 MILLION USERS, 20,000 STICKERS, QUIZZES 2.0 AND €400K FOR QUIZ CREATORS.
Telegram has reached 400 million active users!
. Fully redesigned attachment menu with animated icons.
. 20,000+ stickers from professional artists now available in the updated sticker panel.
. Added explanations and timers for quiz questions.
. €400,000 contest for educational tests. Use @QuizBot to create an educational quiz to participate.
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-22
Chat Folders and More
. Organize chats into Chat Folders if you have too many chats.
. Create custom folders with flexible settings, or use default recommendations.
. Pin an unlimited number of chats in each folder.
. Swipe between folders to easily access all of your chats.
. View detailed statistics about the growth of your channels and the performance of their posts.
. Send :dice: to any chat to try your luck and get a random number from the animated dice.
version N/A
posted on 2020-03-30
New Profiles, Fast Media Viewer and People Nearby 2.0
. Access shared media directly from the redesigned profile pages.
. Pull down to enlarge profile pictures.
. Flip through photos by tapping on their left or right edge.
. Tap on your chat partner's profile picture to immediately expand it.
. Make your profile visible to others in your area from 'Contacts' > 'Add People Nearby' and make new friends.
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-23
Polls 2.0: Visible Votes, Multiple Answers, and Quiz Mode
. Create three new kinds of polls.
. See who voted for what in polls with visible votes.
. Vote for several options in polls that allow multiple answers.
. Try to guess the correct answer in quiz-style polls.
. Use bots like @QuizBot to create quizzes with multiple questions.
. See exact progress counters for files as they upload or download.
. Change the appearance of message bubbles.
version N/A
posted on 2020-01-06
New in version 5.13:
. Create themes with color gradients and patterns.
. Schedule messages to be sent when your recipient comes online.
. Choose venues more easily when sharing your location.
. Switch to Night Mode and back directly from the left menu.
. Get dark maps in Night Mode.
. Choose video quality in a more intuitive way when sending videos.
. Try dragging down in user profiles or jumping between messages in a chat to see new animations.
. Discover 31 other bug fixes and improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2019-11-03
Improved media playback and sharing in 5.12.1
. Listen to podcasts and audio tracks longer than 20 minutes at 2x speed.
. Resume playback from where you left off when watching long videos and listening to long audio tracks.
. Search for items in the current folder when attaching files or music.
. Tap and hold on chats when sharing from other apps to send to several recipients.
. Hold on the Archive folder to mark all archived chats as read.
version N/A
posted on 2019-10-22
5.12:
. Improved search. When searching for messages in a chat, tap on the number of results to view them as a list.
. Various interface improvements.
. Better support for Android 10.
version N/A
posted on 2019-09-07
5.11
. Hold the 'Send' button to schedule messages in any chat and reminders in 'Saved Messages'.
. Customize your app's appearance by choosing accent colors for the 'Mono' and 'Dark' themes.
. Create new themes based on your color and wallpaper choices.
. Share your themes via links and update them for all users when you change something.
. Choose who can find you on Telegram by your phone number.
. Send a single 😁, 😧, 😡, 💩, 😢 or 😮 to get more animated emoji.
version 100,000,000+
posted on 2019-08-09
5.10: Silent Messages, Group Admin Titles and Slow Mode for Groups
. Hold the Send button to send any message without sound - in case the recipient is sleeping.
. Enable Slow Mode in Group Permissions to control how frequently members can post.
. Set custom titles for admins.
. Tap the paperclip icon to open the redesigned attachment menu.
. Toggle looped playback for animated stickers.
. See preview thumbnails when scrubbing through a video.
. Send animated emoji.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-07-07
5.9 INTRODUCING ANIMATED STICKERS
. Send ultra-lightweight high-quality animated stickers to express emotion with motion.
. Receive animated stickers instantly on any connection at just 20-30 KB per sticker.
. Enjoy smooth animations at 60 frames per second.
. Create new animated sets and upload them to @stickers for everybody to use.
. Try animated stickers from the Trending tab in your sticker panel.
version Varies with device
posted on 2019-06-24
5.8:
. Add any users to contacts, even if their phone numbers are not visible
. Go to Contacts > Add People Nearby to see and add people who also have this section open
. Host local communities by creating location-based group chats
. Transfer ownership of groups and channels by granting full rights to another admin. Useful when switching jobs or if you just want to retire as creator
. Toggle message previews for specific chats, and use Search and ‘Delete All’ tools in Notification Exceptions
version N/A
posted on 2018-02-18
4.8.4
- Fixed issues with contacts names
4.8:
- Streaming for videos. Start watching any newly uploaded video instantly without having to fully download it first.
- Auto-Night Mode. Automatically switch to the dark version of the interface after nightfall or in low-light conditions.
- Telegram Login widget. Log in to other websites and services using your Telegram account.
version N/A
posted on 2016-12-07
v. 3.15,- Pin important chats to the top of the list so that you never miss a new message.,- Link your Telegram account with hundreds of services like Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, Gmail, and others. Control apps via Telegram, or get messages when something happens. Talk to @IFTTT to set up.,- Rotate photos by any number of degrees in the photo editor.,- View YouTube and Vimeo in Picture-in-Picture mode.,- Forward content from groups and Cloud Chats to Secret Chats.
version 1.9.7
posted on 2014-10-30
Several fixes and updates