Document Viewer on iOS. On iOS, common file formats like .pdf, .xls and .docx are opened in separate tabs of the Telegram Browser.

This lets you easily reference documents while you chat – without losing your place.

Star Giveaways. Giveaways in groups and channels support Telegram Stars – which winners can spend on paid media, subscriptions and mini apps.

Communities that host giveaways receive boosts in return, allowing them to unlock perks like posting stories.

Channel owners can start a giveaway via Channel Settings > Statistics > Boosts. For groups, go to Group Info > Statistics > Boosts.

Verification Platform. Any business, app or website can use Telegram to send verification codes to their users – for just $0.01 per message.

Users receive verification codes for other apps in a special chat called 'Verification Codes' – where they can copy the code in one tap.

Telegram codes are also faster, more secure and more reliable than other services. Interested developers can learn more in our detailed guide.

More information on verification via Telegram is also available in our FAQ.

Detailed User Reports. If you come across a message that violates Telegram's Terms of Service, you can quickly report it to our moderators from any Telegram app.

To report a message, tap on Android, hold on iOS or right-click on Desktop and Web.

The reporting menu has detailed options for every category – improving reports for moderators and helping scale Telegram's AI moderation tools.

Optimized Videos in Channels. In large channels, Telegram optimizes videos when they are posted – offering subscribers multiple quality settings for the video.

This allows channel owners to post videos in better quality – without impacting subscribers on weaker connections.

Add Media to Sent Messages. Messages sent without an attachment can be edited to add media and files – from any of your devices.

You can also edit sent media to re-edit photos or replace media in a message.

Last Edit Timestamps. Edited messages show a timestamp, displaying when the message was last edited.

Messages in private chats and small groups also display detailed read receipts.

Chat-Specific Hashtags. Groups and channels can use the format #hashtag@username for hashtags to make their content more accessible.

These hashtags automatically filter search results when tapped and only show posts and stories from the specified chat.

Mini Apps: Full-Screen Mode. Mini apps are able to use the entire screen in portrait or landscape orientation.

Full-Screen Mode is supported in both Telegram's desktop apps and mobile apps – allowing for powerful games and interactive media on every platform.

Mini Apps: Motion Tracking. Developers can use motion information from devices to add unique controls to games or build immersive VR experiences.

Mini Apps: Home Screen Shortcuts. Mini apps allow users to place direct shortcuts to specific apps on the home screen of their device.

Tapping a shortcut instantly opens its mini app in Telegram – to access your favorite games and services even faster.

Mini Apps: Geolocation Access. You can choose to share your location with mini apps – allowing developers to make location-based games with points of interest or interactive maps for events.

Access to location data is disabled by default – you must specifically give permission to each individual mini app in order to share your location.

Mini Apps: Gifts from Apps. Mini apps can use Telegram Stars on their balance to send gifts to users – for notable achievements and milestones.

Mini Apps: Creating Files. Mini apps are able to generate files and media that you can save to your device or share to other chats.

Mini Apps: Media Sharing. Media and files can be shared directly from mini apps – sending referral codes, custom memes and more to any chat.