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Telegram CEO blames Apple for delay in major update release
In his Telegram channel, Durov said the upcoming update had been stuck in Apple's "review" for two weeks. "The only thing that we find discouraging is that we are often unable to distribute the new versions of Telegram due to the obscure 'review process' imposed on all mobile apps by the tech monopolies," Durov said. "For example, our upcoming update -- which is about to revolutionise how people express themselves in messaging -- has been stuck in Apple's 'review' for two weeks, without explanation or any feedback provided by Apple," he added.
Telegram launches paid subscriptions service at $5 a month
The company said that it now has over 700 million monthly active users (MAUs) and has become one of the top-five downloaded apps worldwide this year. "This growth is solely from personal recommendations. Telegram has never paid to advertise its apps," the company said in a statement late on Sunday.
Subscription-based 'Telegram Premium' coming this month
Durov said that the new paid offer will go "above and beyond" what Telegram currently offers, reports 9To5Google. Much of what spurred the decision to introduce Telegram Premium was the demands of the platform's biggest fans. "After giving it some thought, we realised that the only way to let our most demanding fans get more while keeping our existing features free is to make those raised limits a paid option," Durov said.
Telegram adds download manager, live streaming with other apps
The Download Manager is new to Telegram and can be accessed from a logo in the search bar that pops up when you are downloading something. Within that area, one would see all downloads in one place. Telegram users will also get a new menu that will enable them to select and send multiple files easily.
Telegram's latest update adds stickers, improves message reactions
Telegram said that its animated stickers have unmatched quality and efficiency -- needing less than 30 KB of data per sticker. However, creating such stickers requires experience and specialised software such as Adobe Illustrator. "Like always, you can publish your packs with the @Stickers bot -- or add some of the new sets made by others," it added.
Telegram adds message reactions, in-app translation in latest update
Users can now double tap on a message bubble and a small thumbs-up emoji will appear at the bottom of that message. A user can change the emoji for this quick reaction in the app under Settings > Stickers and Emoji > Quick Reaction. For more reactions, tap and hold on a message bubble. Telegram is also rolling out support for "Spoiler Alert" messages that blur out selected portions of text until a user clicks on the option.
Telegram crosses 1bn downloads on Google's Play Store
The surge has been caused due to the recent Facebook server outage, taking down apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp for nearly six hours. According to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the messaging app had more than 500 million active monthly users at the start of 2021.
Telegram gains 70 mn new users in one day after FB outage
According to CEO Pavel Durov, Telegram experienced a record increase in user registration and activity amid the massive Facebook outage. "The daily growth rate of Telegram exceeded the norm by an order of magnitude, and we welcomed over 70 million refugees from other platforms in one day," Durov said in a statement. "I am proud of how our team handled the unprecedented growth because Telegram continued to work flawlessly for the vast majority of our users," Durov added.
Telegram adds interactive emoji, read receipts in groups
Users can select from eight themes, which apply to the chat for both users. The themes gradient message bubbles, have animated backgrounds, and unique background patterns.
Telegram blocks Navalny's chatbots during election
Company founder Pavel Durov said that Telegram would obey an election law barring campaigning during elections, calling the law "legitimate", reports Engadget. The move comes despite the nature of the bots and Durov's past statements. One of the bots, Smart Voting, was only meant to identify candidates that could unseat the dominant United Russia party, not just Navalny's Russia of the Future party.
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