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Telegram has rolled out new features in 2025, including DM capabilities with channels, voice message trimming, and a revised tab layout for topics in groups, designed to simplify conversations and navigation. This update was reported by multiple outlets in mid-2025. [cite web sources]
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In 2025, there were reports about Telegram exploring a collaboration with xAI to bring Grok to Telegram, with talks indicating in-principle agreement on a deployment, though formalities were pending at the time. [cite web sources]
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Telegram also released updates to public post search and platform features on Android and iOS in August 2025, expanding search capabilities across the app. [cite web sources]
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Financially, Telegram was noted in late 2025 as profitable, with reports suggesting the company posted substantial profits in the preceding year, highlighting growth beyond user numbers alone. [cite web sources]
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