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Log in to Telegram via Passkeys Without Codes or Phone Numbers In the future, Telegram plans to introduce authentication via Passkeys. The first signs of this feature have appeared in the Beta version of Telegram for Android 12.2.8. The key advantage of Passkeys is the ability to log into your account without entering a phone number or a one-time code. This distinguishes it from logging in via email or Google / Apple ID, which serve merely as alternatives to receiving an SMS code. A “log in usin...

Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More Telegram for Android has been updated to version 12.2.10, and Telegram for iOS to version 12.2.4. Here is what is new in this release: • Passkeys: You can now create a Passkey on your device. It allows you to instantly log in to Telegram using a PIN or biometric data (fingerprint or Face ID). This makes signing in accessible even when you have no active sessions, no cellular service, or when SMS delivery from Telegram is blocked by carriers. The @tginfo te...

Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.3.1 What’s new in 6.3.0:  • Support for Gift auctions. • Support for Live stories. • New profile pages design. What’s new in 6.3.1: • Ability to change the order of music in the “My Profile” section  • Ability to change the order of stories in albums  • Fixed overlapping of information with a new cover in the “My Profile” section  • Fixed opening of stories from the “My Profile” section  • Fixed media viewer malfunction after watchin...

Log in to Telegram via Passkeys Without Codes or Phone Numbers In the future, Telegram plans to introduce authentication via Passkeys. The first signs of this feature have appeared in the Beta version of Telegram for Android 12.2.8. The key advantage of…

Passkey Notifications Adding a crucial behavior that was absent at the launch of the feature, when a new passkey is added to your account, Telegram now sends out a notification to all your signed in devices — just like the one you get when you add a new device. Previously, the lack of these notifications posed a security threat: attackers could silently add their passkeys to anyone's account. The notifications will include the following information: • Passkey provider (for example: 🔒 Apple Pass...

Posting Stories Becomes Available to All Users This evening, Telegram enabled the ability to post Stories without a Premium subscription for all users — including accounts associated with Iranian, Russian and Ukrainian phone numbers. At the same time, some…

Telegram Mobile Apps May Expose IP Address via Quick Proxy Setup Links A security researcher discovered that Telegram's mobile apps do not warn users about potential IP exposure when clicking quick proxy setup links. While not a major danger for average users, this is undesirable for those concerned about being surveilled. The Core Issue Typically, clicking an external link or unsafe file triggers a warning pop-up. However, clicking a quick proxy setup link is handled differently: the app immedi...

Telegram’s New Interface Is Inaccessible to Users with Visual Impairments Following the release of Telegram’s newly redesigned mobile apps, users with visual impairments have found themselves at a significant disadvantage. According to user reports, the elements in the app’s bottom navigation bar are no longer identifiable by screen readers such as VoiceOver. The buttons in the bottom panel cannot be detected by screen-reading software, and many interface controls no longer receive accessibility...

Posting Stories Becomes Available to All Users This evening, Telegram enabled the ability to post Stories without a Premium subscription for all users — including accounts associated with Iranian, Russian and Ukrainian phone numbers. At the same time, some users report that they still cannot post Stories without a subscription. The @tginfo editorial team suggests that access to the feature is being rolled out gradually. Within a 24-hour period, a user can post only one Story under their own name...

Major Redesign of Android App In 12.3 Beta version of Telegram for Android, the app’s interface has undergone a substantial redesign. What’s new: • The side menu has been completely removed. Key sections such as "Profile", "Contacts", and "Calls" have been moved to the bottom navigation bar, while the remaining options are now located in a three-dot overflow menu positioned directly above the chat list. • The "Settings" section is now accessible in two ways: via a large "Settings" button on the ...