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<p><strong>UPD 2024</strong>: Bots can now sell <strong>digital goods and services</strong>. For more details, see <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/telegram-stars">Telegram Stars</a> and the updated Payments Documentation for <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/payments-stars">digital</a> and <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/payments">physical</a> products.</p>
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<p>This update brings <ahref="#payments-2-0">Payments 2.0</a> for all Telegram chats, <ahref="#scheduled-voice-chats">Scheduling</a> and <ahref="#mini-profiles-for-voice-chats">Mini Profiles</a> for <strong>Voice Chats</strong>, <ahref="#new-web-versions">new Telegram apps</a> for your browser, and more.</p>
<p>We first added support for payments <ahref="https://telegram.org/evolution#may-2017">in 2017</a>. <strong>Payment bots</strong> allowed users to securely pay for goods and services without leaving the app – anything from ordering a pizza to hailing a taxi, to replacing winter tires when you're tired of winter.</p>
<p>Starting today, merchants can natively accept credit card payments in <strong>any chat</strong>, relying on <strong>9</strong><ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/payments#supported-payment-providers">integrated third-party payment providers</a> such as <strong>Stripe</strong>.</p>
<p>Buyers can <strong>add a tip</strong> whenever they make a purchase to show some extra love to their favorite artists, stores, or delivery drivers. Payments can now be made from any app – including <ahref="https://telegram.org/apps">desktop apps</a>.</p>
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<p>This is a free and privacy-conscious platform – Telegram takes <strong>no commission</strong>, and <strong>stores no payment information</strong>. Credit card information is sent directly to the payment provider and shipping information is shared with the merchant so they can send you your goods. </p>
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<p>We've created a <ahref="https://t.me/TestStore/2">demo channel</a> with the most exotic imaginary goods and services no money can buy, so you can <strong>test how this works</strong> without spending a penny.</p>
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<p>Any merchant can start using the <strong>Payments API</strong> without getting additional approvals from Telegram. Developers interested in integrating payments can find all the details in the <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/payments">Payments Manual</a>.</p>
<p>Voice Chats give users the option to catch up with a few friends or tune in to <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids">massive broadcasts</a> with millions of listeners.</p>
<p>Admins of groups and channels can now <strong>schedule a Voice Chat</strong> for a <strong>particular date and time</strong> instead of creating one right away. This gives community members time to let their friends know and get the popcorn ready.</p>
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<p>Users will see a colorful <strong>countdown</strong> at the top of the chat. Those too busy to watch the countdown can opt to receive a <strong>notification</strong> when the voice chat starts.</p>
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<p>Admins can schedule a Voice Chat from their Group or Channel's profile page. On <strong>Android</strong>, <em>tap ⋮ > Start Voice chat > Schedule Voice Chat</em>. On <strong>iOS</strong>, tap the Voice Chat button and select <em>Schedule Voice Chat</em>.</p>
<p>Don't worry, the chat won't start automatically when the countdown reaches zero – only when an admin presses the <em>Start Now</em> button.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="mini-profiles-for-voice-chats"href="#mini-profiles-for-voice-chats"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Mini Profiles for Voice Chats</h3>
<p>You can now <strong>expand profile pictures</strong> and <strong>bios</strong> to get a better idea of who you're chatting with – without leaving the voice chat window.</p>
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<p>You can also <strong>change your profile picture</strong> and <strong>edit your bio</strong> without leaving the chat – like changing from Shirley to Grognak the Barbarian as you meet for Dungeons and Dragons.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="new-web-versions"href="#new-web-versions"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>New Web Versions</h3>
<p>Telegram's first Web Version was launched in <strong><ahref="https://telegram.org/evolution#february-2014">2014</a></strong>. Ever since, our pet demon of internal competition kept whispering: 'Why have one web version when you can have two?'</p>
<p>Today we're adding <strong>two</strong> new, fully-featured Telegram web apps – both supporting <strong>animated stickers</strong>, <strong>dark mode</strong>, <strong>chat folders</strong> and <strong>more</strong>.</p>
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<p>With the new web versions you can get instant access to your chats on any device –<strong>desktop</strong> or <strong>mobile</strong>. These apps are incredibly efficient, requiring only a <strong>400 KB</strong> download (that's like two photos of a medium-sized cat) and <strong>no installation</strong>.</p>
<p>Take them for a test drive, and see which one you like best:</p>
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<li><ahref="https://webk.telegram.org">Telegram Web K</a></li>
<li><ahref="https://webz.telegram.org">Telegram Web Z</a></li>
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<p>Like other <ahref="https://telegram.org/apps">Telegram apps</a>, all our web versions are <strong>standalone</strong>: once you've logged in, you <strong>do not</strong> need to keep your phone nearby or connected to the internet. </p>
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<p>If you find an issue with either of the new apps, let us know using our <ahref="https://bugs.telegram.org/c/4002">Suggestions Platform</a>.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="direct-download-for-android"href="#direct-download-for-android"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Direct Download for Android</h3>
<p>In case you're more of an app person, you can now also download Telegram for Android <strong>directly</strong> from <ahref="https://telegram.org/android">telegram.org</a>. Apps installed from the website will <strong>automatically update</strong> to the latest version. You are likely to get new versions several <strong>days</strong> or <strong>weeks faster</strong> this way because you won't have to wait for updates to be reviewed by the store.</p>
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<p>Telegram supports <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/reproducible-builds">reproducible builds</a>, so you can always be sure that the app you have on your device was built from the <strong>exact same open source code</strong> that is <ahref="https://telegram.org/apps#source-code">published on GitHub</a>.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="pinch-to-zoom"href="#pinch-to-zoom"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Pinch to zoom</h3>
<p>Photos and videos can now be <strong>expanded</strong> directly from the chat – simply pinch to zoom in right away, without tapping to open the media viewer.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="improved-video-player"href="#improved-video-player"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Improved Video Player</h3>
<p>When watching a video from the media player on iOS, <strong>press and hold</strong> the + or - 15s buttons to <strong>fast-forward</strong> and <strong>rewind</strong>. On Android press and hold on the right or left side of the screen to do the same, and <strong>double-tap</strong> to jump 10 seconds in either direction. </p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="tips-and-new-android-animations"href="#tips-and-new-android-animations"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Tips and New Android Animations</h3>
<p>The Android app gets <strong>smoother</strong> and <strong>more dynamic</strong> with each update – check out the new animations when opening the side menu or swiping back to the chat list from a chat.</p>
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<p>To learn more about what Telegram can do, tap <strong>Telegram Features</strong> from the side menu or visit the <ahref="https://t.me/TelegramTips/233">@TelegramTips</a> channel.</p>
<p>That's it for today. We are already working on the next update — and if you just thought <em>'Wow, that's the spirit!'</em> rather than <em>'Poor people, have some rest'</em>, check out our list of <strong><ahref="https://telegram.org/jobs">open positions</a></strong>.</p>
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