Telegram has issued a new update where it is adding a bunch of new features including Music on Telegram User Profiles, New Profiles, Gift Themes and More. Here’s everything to know about the latest update, available on iOS and Android.
Music on Profiles
You can now add songs to your profile straight from chats. The tracks appear beneath your profile photo and build into an automatic playlist. Just tap Add to Profile in the player or choose Save to > Profile to PIN your favorite tracks.
Fresh Android Profile Design
Android users are getting a redesigned profile layout with smooth scrolling animations—bringing it in line with the iOS version introduced earlier.
Customizable Default Tab
Telegram now lets you choose which tab shows up first when someone opens your profile—Saved Stories or Gift Collections. Head to Settings > My Profile, long-press a tab, and select Set as Main Tab.
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Gift-Based Chat Themes
Exclusive gifts can now unlock matching chat themes, turning them into dynamic wallpapers for one-on-one chats. Currently supported gifts include:
- Plush Pepes
- Precious Peaches
- Durov’s Caps
- Heart Lockets
Gift Upgrades for Friends
With Stars, users can upgrade someone else’s gift. The Upgradable filter makes eligible gifts easy to spot, while the Upgrade Next Gift button enables back-to-back upgrades. A fresh animation makes the process even more fun.
Gift Value Insights
The Gift Marketplace now shows a gift’s estimated resale price in a Value field. Expanding it reveals more details, such as the average sale price of other gifts in that collection.
Stickers Mini App
Telegram has also rolled out a new Stickers Mini App, letting users create and manage sticker packs or Emoji while checking detailed usage stats—further boosting its ecosystem for custom artwork.