Paid Telegram features appear in latest beta
The messaging app may soon charge for some reaction emoji and stickers as part of a premium option.
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Russian court finds Meta guilty of "extremist activity", but won’t ban WhatsApp
The judge supported a ban on Facebook and Instagram.
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Brazil reverses its Telegram ban after just two days
The company says it wasn't getting the Supreme Court's emails.
Telegram has been banned in Brazil over disinformation issues
The Supreme Court ordered Google and Apple to remove the app from their stores.
How Telegram found itself at the heart of the Ukrainian conflict
A side-project from the founder of Russia's Facebook has become vital to many.
Ukraine asks international volunteers to join 'IT army' against Russia
"We continue to fight on the cyber front."
Telegram adds iMessage-style reactions and hidden text for spoilers
You'll be able to translate messages as well.
The best apps to download on your new smartphone
Here are a dozen we think every iPhone or Android user should try.
Russia demands large tech companies set up local offices by 2022
The government wants more control over Apple, Meta, TikTok and others.Telegram blocks Russian opposition leader's chat bots during vote
Navalny's team appears to be walking a fine line.Telegram has seen a sharp rise in cybercriminal activities, report says
The app is encrypted and easier to use than the dark web, according to the investigators.
Telegram's video calls can now accommodate up to 1,000 viewers
Only 30 can broadcast video, but the rest can watch the show.
Cuba blocks access to Facebook and Telegram in response to protests
Protests started on Sunday over the country's handling of the pandemic.
Telegram finally adds group video calling
The service initially planned to release the feature last year.
Israeli extremists are using chat apps to organize violent attacks against Palestinians
Authorities have linked WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels to dozens of violent incidents.Telegram is launching a video conferencing feature in May
The service initially planned to switch on the feature last year.
WhatsApp will re-introduce controversial new privacy policy
WhatsApp paused the initial rollout after a backlash that resulted in people flocking to competing apps.Telegram makes it easier to import your WhatsApp chat history
The tool could help deal with an influx of WhatsApp converts.
An automated Telegram bot is selling Facebook account phone numbers
It uses a database of 500 million user credentials and a Telegram bot
