Telegram Adds New Features: Gift-Sending, Phone Verification, and Enhanced Reporting Tools

Telegram users now have the ability to send unique Gifts to friends, which can either be displayed on recipients’ profiles or converted into Telegram Stars. Stars can be used within the platform for multiple purposes, from supporting creators to making in-app purchases.

Gifts and Stars: A New Way to Connect

With the latest update, users can celebrate special occasions by gifting Stars. These gifts come with custom animations and messages, providing a fun way to interact. Gifts appear in a dedicated profile section, and users can exchange unwanted gifts for Stars to spend in Telegram’s mini-app ecosystem.

Cost-Effective Phone Verification for Businesses

Telegram has also introduced a verification platform tailored for businesses, allowing them to verify user phone numbers affordably at just $0.01 per user. This new verification system offers a faster and more secure alternative to SMS, helping businesses reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Enhanced Reporting and Moderation

In response to high volumes of content reports, Telegram has expanded its reporting system with more detailed options. This lets users choose from a broader set of reporting categories, helping moderators better manage content that doesn’t meet community guidelines.

Redesigned Video Chat Experience for iOS

The video chat interface on iOS has been rebuilt from the ground up, leading to better performance and reduced battery usage during video calls. Telegram users on iOS can now enjoy longer, uninterrupted video chats without overheating issues, even with multiple video streams.

RTMP Streaming Now Available on Android

For Android users, Telegram now supports RTMP streaming, enabling live streaming via popular third-party tools like OBS Studio. Initially launched on iOS and Desktop, this feature is now extended to Android, providing more flexibility for content creators.

This update demonstrates Telegram’s dedication to enhancing user experiences with features that encourage engagement, improve accessibility, and expand content-sharing options.

Source: Official Telegram Blog