Today Telegram turns 11🎂

Pavel Durov, who set out with the idea of starting ‘a new era of messaging’ by bringing a new alternative to the messaging applications market, launched Telegram, which has almost one billion users today with the iOS version released exactly1️⃣1️⃣ years ago.

With the iOS version released on 13 August 2013 and the Android version released in October of the same year, secure, private and quality messaging became possible for everyone for free.

Happy birthday Telegram
Many more years to start a new era in messaging

» Check out Durov's post

#Birthday
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👮‍♂️Pavel Durov was arrested

The CEO and founder of Telegram was arrested at the France-Paris airport.

According to the reports and information published by TF1 -the local French news base- Pavel Durov, who was on the wanted list of the French government, was arrested at the Paris airport after finishing his trip and leaving Azerbaijan.

It is said that the reason for his arrest is the failure to cooperate with the French government in sending user data and not censoring pornographic media, child abuse, etc. More details have not been released by official sources yet.

The Telegram community tries to show their support for Pavel Durov by using the hashtag #FREEDUROV.

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Elon Musk shared a video on X with the #FreePavel hashtag

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1827572720936030703

#FREEDUROV
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⚖️ The result of Durov's preliminary trial was determined; Parole and no right to leave France

After holding the initial court session to deal with 12 rows of charges against Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, 6 criminal charges (including managing the online platform to commit illegal transactions) were brought against him.

However, Pavel Durov has been released on bail of 5 million euros, although he cannot leave France and must be present at the police station twice a week.

This process will continue until the completion of the investigation to deal with the case.

#FREEDUROV | #Durov | #Pavel
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📰A video of Durov leaving the court after the trial in Paris

#FREEDUROV | #Durov | #Pavel
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📰Telegram Stars Giveaway

In the new beta version of Telegram Beta for Android, you can start giveaways based on Telegram Stars and get boosts in your channels. The winners of this giveaway will receive these Stars with a one-year validity.

#Stars | #Giveaway | #beta v11.1
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You can now extend the self-destruct period of your account for up to 2 years. Your account will be automatically deleted if you are not online on Telegram for the period you choose.

#Self_Destruct
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📰Star Giveaways

Channel and group owners can host giveaways to promote their communities and reward random members with prizes — in exchange, they earn boosts which unlock posting channel stories and other perks.

In addition to Telegram Premium subscriptions and real-world prizes, you can now give away Telegram Stars as well. Winners can spend their Stars on paid media and exclusive subscriptions in channels — or in games and mini apps on the Telegram platform.

Giveaways are prepaid and completely transparent — with customizable settings for organizers.

#Stars
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📰Instant View for Telegram Browser

In 2016, Telegram launched the Instant View standard — which automatically optimizes articles into perfectly formatted pages for your device with zero load times. This feature works for thousands of the most popular sites.

Telegram's in-app browser can now convert any article you are viewing into a more readable, lightweight layout.

To change a page to Instant View format, open the browser menu and select Show Instant View.

#Browser
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📰Telegram for Android has been updated to v11.2 beta

In the following posts, we will mention the new features👇

> Download Beta

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