Telegram has rolled out a substantial renewal of its video experience across Telegram Messenger, aimed at elevating how people in Canada and the United States watch and share videos. Reported on the company blog, the update signals a shift toward smoother playback, crisper visuals, and more reliable performance across devices. The main goal is to give users better control and more polish when viewing, reducing friction in everyday communication. The company frames this as a wide, multi feature upgrade rather than a small patch, reflecting a commitment to improving media experiences within chats, channels, and groups. The improvements target both casual viewing and creator workflows, making it easier to publish high quality video content without leaving the app.
At the core of the update lies a newly advanced video player that feels more responsive and capable. It now remembers where a video was interrupted and resumes from that exact moment when playback resumes. The playback logic also supports smoother seeking and more stable streaming, even on networks with varying speeds. In practice, users see less buffering and a more seamless flow from scene to scene. The changes are designed to work consistently across Android and iOS, ensuring fans in North America can rely on a uniform experience whether they are at home or on the move.
Another notable improvement is the ability to create shareable links to precise moments in a video, even when the viewer is outside Telegram. To use it, a viewer taps the Share icon in the player and selects the option to generate a timestamped link. The link opens the video at the chosen moment, making it easy to discuss a specific moment with friends, teammates, or followers in chat apps or social networks. This feature expands collaboration and lets creators highlight key moments without forcing viewers to guess where to start.
Telegram editors also gain the option to set any frame as a video cover. That cover can be customized in the built in editor by adding text, stickers, and other elements to better convey the video theme and attract attention. Channel owners and creators can tailor thumbnails to match their brand, simplifying how viewers discover content in feeds and on profiles.
Among the other enhancements, the update introduces AI driven functionality that suggests a list of similar videos on profiles based on keywords and viewing patterns. This helps users discover related content within a channel and find new material more efficiently. In addition, channels gain access to a paid star reactions feature, giving creators an extra way to acknowledge audience feedback and encourage participation.
The update is available to Android and iOS users, with rollout continuing across the user base in Canada and the United States. Telegram emphasizes that the new features are designed to work well on common devices and network conditions, ensuring a broad audience can benefit without requiring high end hardware. Users can update the app from their stores and start using the enhanced video tools right away, with improvements visible in chats, channels, and media galleries alike.
Pavel Durov has previously highlighted the success of related Telegram initiatives and continues to emphasize the company focus on practical, user friendly improvements. The new video tools align with that philosophy, delivering tangible benefits to everyday communication and creator workflows while staying true to Telegram’s aim of keeping a fast, accessible experience for a global audience.