7.2 2020-10-30
Get Telegram for Windows Portable version for Windows Get Telegram for macOS Mac App Store version. Get Telegram for Linux 64 bit Get Telegram for Linux 32 bit. Show all platforms. Official app for macOS from Telegram team This software is available under GPL v3 license. Telegram is now among the top 10 most downloaded and most used apps in the world. Increased limits for sending files; Share and store unlimited files of any type, now up to 2 GB each. Profile Videos; Set a Profile Video instead of a static picture. Quickly change back to a previous profile photo or video by tapping ‘Set as Main’.
- PINNED MESSAGES 2.0, PLAYLISTS AND MORE
- Multiple Pinned Messages
- Pin several messages in any chat, including one-on-one chats.
- Jump between pinned messages or open them all on a separate page via the top bar.
- Playlists and More
- Send several music tracks as a playlist.
- View detailed statistics about the performance of individual posts in your channels.
- Send a :slot_machine: emoji to any chat to try your luck.
7.1 2020-10-02
- ANONYMOUS GROUP ADMINS, CHANNEL COMMENTS AND MORE
- Anonymous Group Admins
- Turn on 'Remain Anonymous' in an admin's Permissions to let them post on behalf of the group and become invisible in the list of members.
- Channel Comments
- Comment on posts in channels that have a discussion group.
- Get notified about replies to your comments via the new Replies chat (if you are not a member in the discussion group).
- Silent Messages, now in Secret Chats
- Send messages silently in Secret Chats by holding the Send button.
7.0.1 2020-09-07
- Yes, Video Calls (alpha version)
- Telegram turns 7 years old!
- Thank you for your support over all these years. Because of you, this year Telegram reached 400 million active users and is now one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in the world.
- To celebrate our 7th anniversary together, we are launching the first version of the feature you’ve been asking for – ultra secure and fast Video Calls.
6.3.1 2020-07-31
- PROFILE VIDEOS, 2 GB FILE SHARING, AND MORE
- Telegram is now among the top 10 most downloaded and most used apps in the world.
- Increased limits for sending files
- Share and store unlimited files of any type, now up to 2 GB each.
- Profile Videos
- Set a Profile Video instead of a static picture.
- Quickly change back to a previous profile photo or video by tapping ‘Set as Main’.
- Mini-thumbnails, Group Stats and More
- See what media is in a message thanks to new mini-thumbnails in the chat list, message search and notifications.
- View detailed statistics for the large groups you own.
- If you're getting too much attention, flip a switch in Privacy and Security settings to automatically archive and mute all new chats from non-contacts.
- Send a single football emoji to see if you score a goal.
6.2.5 2020-07-22
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
6.2.3 2020-06-18
- Better GIFs
- Enjoy greatly enhanced loading times for GIFs.
- Quickly find GIFs in emoji-based sections covering the most popular emotions.
- Check the Trending Tab for the top reactions of the day.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.
6.1.4 2020-05-07
- Bug fixes and other improvements.
6.1.2 2020-04-30
- 400 MILLION USERS, QUIZZES 2.0 AND €400K FOR QUIZ CREATORS.
- Access Shared Media faster from fully redesigned profile pages.
- Use the new brush tools in the photo editor to draw on photos when sending or editing.
- If you have too many folders, try the alternative mode with folder tabs on the left.
- Send a single dart emoji to see if you hit the bullseye.
- Add explanations that appear after users respond to a quiz question.
- See how much time you have left to answer a question from @QuizBot with the new countdown animation.
- Quiz Creator Contest
- Participate in Telegram's €400,000 contest by using @QuizBot to create and publish an educational test on any subject.
6.0 2020-03-30
- Chat Folders and More
- Organize chats into Chat Folders if you have too many chats.
- Create custom folders with flexible settings, or use default recommendations.
- Pin an unlimited number of chats in each folder.
- Archive chats to hide them from 'All chats'. Muted chats will always stay in the Archive.
- View detailed statistics about the growth of your large channels and the performance of their posts.
- Send to any chat to try your luck and get a random number from the animated dice.
- Send , , , , , , , , , or to try out the new animated emoji.
5.9.3 2020-02-23
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
5.9.2 2020-02-20
- Increased stability, optimized memory usage.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- The oracle would like to know what you think of the color blue.
5.9.1 2020-01-23
- Polls 2.0: Open Polls, Multiple Answers, and Quiz Mode
- Create three new kinds of polls.
- See who voted in Open Polls with non-anonymous results.
- Vote for several options in polls that allow Multiple Answers.
- Try to guess the correct answer in Quiz-style polls.
- Explore various ways of combining the different poll options.
- Just like before, you can add polls from the attachment menu in any group or channel.
5.8.1 2019-10-30
- Mute chats for a specific time.
- Switch between accounts from the improved status bar menu.
- Enjoy improved design and animations (e.g. try clicking and holding on a sticker to preview).
- Look for new bugs that were introduced while we were fixing the old ones.
5.8 2019-10-22
- Enhanced design and other improvements.
- Bug fixes.
5.8 2019-10-21
- Enhanced design and other improvements.
5.7 2019-09-09
- SCHEDULED MESSAGES
- Hold the 'Send' button and select 'Schedule Message' to automatically send something at a specified time.
- Schedule reminders for yourself in the 'Saved Messages' chat.
- Get a notification when any of your scheduled messages are sent.
- CUSTOM CLOUD THEMES
- Choose a custom accent color and quickly create a new theme in Settings > Appearance.
- Share your themes with other users on Telegram across platforms.
- Update your theme for all its users when you change something.
- NEW PRIVACY SETTINGS AND MORE
- Choose who can find you on Telegram when they add your number to their phone contacts.
- Share documents to Telegram from your favorite apps using the Share Extension.
- Send a single , , , , or to check out what's new in the animated emoji department.
Learn how to install Telegram on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and above, as well as Ubuntu-based Linux distros like Linux Mint and Zorin OS in four different ways.
Sat mouthing “What is Telegram?” at your screen? All you really need to know is that Telegram messenger is a free, full-featured, and hugely popular WhatsApp alternative with server-side encryption and data privacy at its core.
There are official Telegram apps for Android and iOS (note: you need a working mobile number to create a Telegram account) but you can also use the service in a web browser, using Telegram Web.
But the best way to experience all of the features Telegram has to offer is by using the official Telegram desktop client available for Windows, macOS, and (hurrah) Linux.
Now, keep in mind that this post is a tutorial on how to install Telegram on Ubuntu, Linux Mint and related distros. It is not a “Telegram vs WhatsApp” showdown, or a blow-by-blow of the service; you can make up your own mind.
As such we won’t deep dive into the reasons why millions of fine folk use this messaging service daily. That said, here are a few of Telegram’s features:
- Send text, photos, audio and video clips
- Individual, group and private chat options
- Make free voice calls to other users
- Messages are encrypted and can self-destruct
- Open API and protocol permits 3rd party apps
Waffle digested, let’s get to the meat in this how-to sandwich!
How to Install Telegram on Ubuntu
Below we show you four different ways to install Telegram on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (or later), (though the service does also support Ubuntu 16.04 LTS should you be running a version that old).
Regardless of which way you choose to install Telegram you get the exact same app with the exact same features. No difference.
Additionally, the PPA and Snap app methods listed also get you automatic updates to new builds as and when they’re released.
The Telegram desktop app for Linux is a native app and is (mostly) open source software distributed under the GPL v3 license. Code is available on GitHub. It should run fine under most desktop environments, e.g., Xfce, Cinnamon, etc, however a few DEs may have trouble showing the tray indicator.
Method 1: Official Telegram Download
The desktop section of the official Telegram website lets you download a Telegram desktop app installer that works on a variety of operating systems, including Ubuntu, Linux Mint and more.
Click the button below to download the tarball package for Linux distros (including Ubuntu) which contains a standalone Telegram runtime and updater:
To “run” Telegram using this package is easy: extract the
tar.xz
archive, enter the ‘Telegram’ folder it creates, then double-click on the telegram
binary inside to launch the app.You can then follow the set up instructions that appear on your screen.
Note: this method does not “install” the app on your system, but it will add a ‘Telegram’ app shortcut to your system app launcher/app menu. Just remember to not delete the binary file it links to!
If you like to live on the bleeding edge you can also download Telegram beta for Ubuntu:
Method 2: Install Telegram Snap App
You can install Telegram as a Snap application on Ubuntu using the Ubuntu Software app. To do this just search for ‘telegram-desktop’ inside the store or click the install button below to open the app listing page directly:
You can install the Telegram Snap app using the command line with the command:
Download Telegram Pc
When the Telegram install is complete the app will be available to launch from app launchers and app menus. Once running, just follow the on-screen set-up instructions.
Method 3: Add the Telegram PPA
The terrific Spanish Linux blog Atareao maintain an unofficial Telegram PPA for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and above. This PPA packages the latest official builds in a traditional repository.
If you want to install Telegram on Linux Mint you may prefer using this PPA over the binary (method 1) or snap package (method 2).
Adding the Telegram PPA to your software sources is easy. Just pop open a new terminal window (
ctrl
+ t
) and run the following command, entering your user password when prompted:Followed by:
Once install is complete you will be able to launch Telegram by finding it in your desktop environment’s app menu or app launcher.
Want to use a Telegram CLI? I’ve tried it before and it’s a lot fun!
Method 4: Install Telegram Flatpak
The Telegram Linux client is also available to install as a Flatpak app from Flathub. Note: on Ubuntu you will need to install Flatpakand set-up the Flathub repo before you can install the app.
Notes
Download Free Telegram For Pc
To sign up for a Telegram account you need a valid/working mobile telephone number, just like WhatsApp. This applies even if you only intend to use the service on a desktop computer.
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