The latest iteration of Telegram messenger introduces a dedicated section for expanded job opportunities, a development reported by TASS. The update signals Telegram’s continued effort to broaden practical value for everyday users and business owners alike, offering more ways to connect, communicate, and grow within the platform.
Subscribers of Telegram Premium gain new capabilities in settings, including the option to craft and deploy welcome messages for new customers. This feature streamlines onboarding by allowing quick responses that include pre-made templates, media, and formatting options. In practice, it means teams and freelancers can greet newcomers with consistent branding and helpful information right from the moment a chat begins, saving time and ensuring a courteous first impression.
Another enhancement enables users to define a company’s operating hours and office location within the app. This makes it easier for customers to understand availability and contact details without leaving Telegram. The automatic posting of an Out of Office status is also supported, so teams can communicate real-time availability even when staff are away, reducing misunderstandings and improving service reliability.
Beyond messaging, the platform now supports business-focused updates in Stories. Users can post photos and videos that showcase products or services, giving audiences a quick, visual snapshot of what is offered. Additionally, a business status indicator (represented by an emoji) can be displayed next to a company name, and multi-colored stickers can be used within chats. These features, currently bundled with Premium, give brands more expressive tools to convey identity and intent in conversations, making interactions feel more vibrant and contextual.
In late February, Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, appeared on the English Telegram channel Du Rove’s Channel to discuss the upcoming monetization of Messenger. The announcement suggested that monetization would roll out in March, signaling Telegram’s shift toward new revenue pathways while striving to preserve user experience and platform value.
On February 27, Telegram users across Russia reported a significant outage affecting Messenger. The disruption underscored the platform’s broad user base and the importance of reliable messaging infrastructure in a country where digital communication plays a central role in both personal and business life.
By March, many users reported that multimedia content was not loading as expected. Images, videos, and voice messages often failed to render, and a substantial portion of the complaints originated in major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, with others from St. He noted that access could be intermittent and that some users relied on network optimizations to regain functionality. This incident illustrates how essential smooth media delivery remains for the user experience and how even robust platforms can encounter temporary hiccups affecting communication and collaboration.
In parallel with these updates, discussions about new features and service reliability continued to circulate among Telegram’s user base. The evolving feature set—especially around Premium capabilities and monetization—reflects a broader trend in which messaging apps seek to balance enhanced business tools with seamless, user-friendly experiences. For individuals and small teams, these developments could translate into more efficient outreach, clearer scheduling, and a visually richer way to present products and services within chats and stories. Overall, the changes emphasize Telegram’s intent to become not only a messaging app but a flexible platform for customer engagement and business communication, while continuing to address performance and reliability needs as user expectations grow.