Telegram has released a major feature update introducing Live Stories, advanced scheduled message repeats, and a new auction system for limited-edition gifts. The update also brings visual redesigns to both Android and iOS apps, along with tools for creators who stream using professional software.
Telegram users can now start live streams inside a Story, enabling real-time broadcasting without opening a separate video chat or group call. Viewers can comment live, while creators can highlight or pin comments using Telegram Stars. A Star counter appears on the screen, encouraging real-time support.
Key features
Creators can also stream using RTMP keys, connecting external tools like OBS or XSplit. Moderators can be assigned through “Manage Video Chats/Live Streams” permissions.
Telegram has upgraded scheduled messages with a Repeat option, allowing messages or reminders to recur at daily, weekly, or fully custom intervals. This is especially useful for recurring tasks, reminders, announcements, or habit tracking.
Telegram is shifting its collectible gifts distribution to an auction model. Users bid using Stars across multiple rounds. Top bidders in each round receive a gift — ranked by bid amount.
How auctions work
These gifts can be worn as profile statuses, stored, moved to blockchain wallets, or traded in the Telegram Marketplace.
The new features are available in Telegram v12.2.1 and above.
