"I find it quite silly to compare the current daily limits for stories on Telegram (💪) with WhatsApp (🤮) for many reasons, including:

1) The current limits are required for a soft launch - we need to have a gradual increase in load, not a spike. It’s always easier to increase the limits server-side post launch rather than decrease them.

2) Stories on Telegram are a very different genre as they are displayed on the main screen, not buried in a separate tab as on WhatsApp. As such, they are much more visible and can also be much more annoying if allowed with no limits at all."

- @Durov

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Q. https://t.me/tgbetachat/1602487?single

A. "I disagree that the blue header is “ugly” but agree that as Telegram becomes more focused on media (such as stories), the blue background starts to look “noisy” and obsolete.

The white (semi-transparent blurred) header is eventually coming on Android. We tried many different versions of it in the last few years. We shall launch the white header for everyone once we get it right and we are certain the devices of the majority can support it without battery drain.

By the way, 14.08.2023 is the 10-year anniversary of the iOS app. Not the Android one 🤫"

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🥳 Today Telegram turns 10 years old.

In just a decade, Telegram gained over 800 million active users purely thanks to word of mouth. Through numerous updates and improvements over the years, Telegram has redefined what a modern messaging experience should be like.

The next step for Telegram is to go beyond messaging and spearhead innovation in social media in general. We should use our popularity to change the lives of billions for better, to inspire and uplift people on our planet.

Today’s gradual roll-out of stories for all users marks the beginning of this new stage in the history of Telegram. While this past decade was exciting, the next 10 years will be the time when Telegram reaches its true potential. 🥳

🎈 This is what Telegram for iOS would look like today if its design hadn't evolved since its launch on the 14th of August, 2013! 🚩🚩1️⃣0️⃣🚩🚩

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"To see all the story features that couldn't fit in this blog post, check out this detailed guide to Telegram Stories.

Thank you all for 10 great years. If you feel like celebrating some more, check out our CEO’s thoughts on the occasion 🎂

Meanwhile, we're already working on the next update, cake in hand."

- Telegram

Change in story posting restrictions

In the latest configuration changes of Telegram, story posting limits have been increased for Premium users.

Weekly limit for posting stories:
⭐ Premium: 70 - 700

Monthly limit for posting stories:
⭐ Premium: 300 - 3000

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1️⃣0️⃣ Introducing Telegram Web A v10.0!

Today marks a special occasion. Telegram is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, and to highlight our web version's long-awaited parity with the native apps, we've leaped from version 1.x straight to 10.0. Big day!

🌟 Stories on Telegram
Introducing Telegram Stories – share moments of your life, beyond just text.

💻 Desktop Version
An experimental standalone version is now available for enthusiasts and early adopters on all desktop platforms: web.telegram.org/a/get.

🚀 Massive Connection Improvements
Web A is now more optimized – ensuring speedy and seamless conversations. Less loading, more chatting.

🎙️ Redesigned Group Calls
Group calls have been overhauled to bring exceptional clarity, connectivity, and functionality.

🌍 Real-Time Translation
Premium users can tap to translate entire chats, dynamically updating as they scroll.

⏱️ Custom Mute Durations
Notifications from any chat can be temporarily muted for a specific period – like hours, days, or weeks.

🔖 Read Time in Groups
You can see at what time other members read your message in the 'Seen By' section.

😄 Emoji v15 Support
Web A now supports the latest from Emoji v15, so you can express yourself fully.

🎨 Dynamic Sticker Packs
Dynamic order for your sticker packs can be toggled on or off – whichever you prefer.

🚀 Performance Upgrades
We've implemented multiple memory and performance optimizations for a smoother, faster, more efficient Telegram experience.

🔧 Fixes & Improvements
We've patched several problems, including issues with sending messages while uploading files, freezes while scrolling, and messages incorrectly marking as read with Web A in the background. See if you can spot the host of UI refinements we added as well.😉

📱 More for iPad Users
iPad users, we heard you! Web A now has improved iPad support.

Thank you for being with us. Here's to the next decade together! 🎉🥳

Sourc : @webachannel