Telegram"s latest update for November 2025 brings a new set of features and changes focused on stories, messages, and gifts. For starters, the Telegram iOS app now features more of Apple"s Liquid Glass interface, sprinkled throughout in the form of redesigned profiles, an updated Settings menu, a new attachment menu, and new energy-efficient animations.
On the other hand, its Android sibling features a new minimalist input field with blur effects when you scroll. The instant messaging app now lets everyone host live streams in their Telegram Stories to share experiences in real time.
This new feature, called Live Stories, builds on top of the existing live streaming features already offered for Telegram Channels and groups. Similar to Instagram, a photo bubble appears at the top of the screen when someone starts a live stream on Telegram.
People watching a live stream can leave comments and support their favorite creators by having their comments highlighted through Telegram Stars. They can also tap the star icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to see the total number of stars a host has earned.
Live Stories is available for individual users, as well as groups and channels that have unlocked Stories via boosts. Telegram said people can use their existing setup to host streams, as Live Stories supports RTMP keys for external apps like XSplit and OBS.
Those using scheduled messages and reminders can now set them to repeat at various intervals, such as daily, monthly, twice a month, or once a year. Users can tap and hold the Send button to find the Scheduled Message option, tap on Repeat on the next screen, and choose their preferred time interval.
Telegram is also introducing a new auction system for Telegram Gift to "ensure fair distribution" of limited-edition gifts that sometimes sell out within seconds, allowing users to place bids for new gifts with Stars over several rounds.
Top bidders will get gifts at the end of each round; meanwhile, lower bids will automatically carry over to the next round. Those left without a gift at the end of all rounds will be refunded, Telegram said, adding that people can participate more than once to receive multiple gifts.
Telegram"s latest update is now available to download on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.