Telegram, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, is rolling out a powerful set of new features designed to make Channels more interactive, user-friendly, and profitable. These updates include:
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✅ Checklists – for easy task tracking
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💬 Suggested Posts – smarter content discovery
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💰 Monetisation Tools – helping creators earn through Telegram
With over 900 million monthly users, Telegram is evolving from just a chat app to a full-fledged content and creator platform. The latest update shows how Telegram is listening to user feedback — especially from channel admins, community builders, and content creators who want better tools to engage and grow their audiences.
Here’s a detailed look at everything new in this update and how it impacts everyday users, creators, and channel followers.
✅ 1. Checklists in Telegram Messages
App has now introduced interactive checklists — a small but super useful upgrade for both individuals and channel admins.
🔹 What are Checklists?
You can now add checkboxes to Telegram messages, allowing users to check off tasks or steps as they complete them. These are especially helpful for:
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To-do lists
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Project steps
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Study notes
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Shopping or packing lists
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Event or community participation tasks
🔹 Who Can Use It?
Checklists work in:
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Personal chats (great for self-organization)
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Groups (team coordination, planning)
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Channels (guides, tutorials, daily habits)
🔹 How It Works
Each checklist item appears with a checkbox. Once tapped, it shows a strikethrough — giving users a satisfying “done” feeling.
For example:
🟩 Book venue
🟩 Send invitations
⬜ Order snacks
This new feature boosts productivity and engagement, especially in app communities where organized communication is important.
💬 2. Suggested Posts: Smarter Content Discovery
Another big feature is Suggested Posts, which helps users discover more relevant content in Telegram Channels — even if they’ve missed earlier messages.
🔹 Why It Matters
Large channels often post several messages daily. But with limited time, most users miss important updates. Telegram’s new suggested posts system ensures you don’t miss what’s most relevant.
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If you like fitness content, app might surface previous posts about workouts.
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If you follow a coding channel, it may suggest tutorials or code snippets.
🔹 How It Works
The system uses machine learning and interaction history to understand what posts you’re likely to enjoy. Suggested posts may appear:
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Under recent posts
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In a pinned section
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Or as “You Might Like” suggestions
This makes Telegram channels feel more personalized and intelligent, similar to recommendation engines on platforms like YouTube or Instagram.
💰 3. Monetisation Tools for Channel Admins
This is perhaps the most exciting update for creators and influencers — Telegram is now giving admins ways to earn money directly from their channels.
🔹 What’s New?
Telegram is rolling out:
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Ad revenue sharing
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Paid subscriptions
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Premium content tools
This update allows admins to turn their channels into revenue streams, something previously only available through indirect ads or external sponsorships.
🔹 Monetisation Features Breakdown:
1. Telegram Ad Platform
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Telegram places small, unobtrusive ads in large public channels
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Now, channel owners will earn a share of the ad revenue
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The earnings are based on views, engagement, and audience size
2. Boosting Channels
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App is testing a “boost” system, where users can support channels with Telegram Stars or other forms of micro-donations
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Admins may offer exclusive content or perks to supporters
3. Subscription-Only Posts
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Channel owners can now lock certain posts behind a paywall
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Only users with a monthly subscription (or one-time unlock) can access that content
⚠️ Note: Monetisation tools may initially roll out to select regions or creators and gradually expand.
👥 Why These Updates Matter for Creators
Telegram Channels are already widely used by:
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News outlets
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YouTubers and influencers
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Educators and tech bloggers
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Crypto and finance communities
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Entertainment and meme creators
But until now, monetisation wasn’t easy. Creators had to rely on:
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Affiliate links
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External platforms
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Direct sponsorships
Now, with in-app monetisation, Telegram is building an ecosystem where creators can grow, engage, and earn — all in one place.
🔧 Other Improvements in This Update
Along with the major features, Telegram has also:
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Improved content moderation tools for admins
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Added post formatting updates (like headers, lists, and color options)
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Upgraded search and navigation in large channels
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Rolled out performance boosts for both iOS and Android apps
These background improvements help Telegram remain fast, stable, and user-friendly, especially for power users.
🔍 How to Access These Features
To get these new features:
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Update your Telegram app via Play Store or App Store
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Go to your Channel Settings > Explore new monetisation tools
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For checklists: Start a new message and use the checklist format (starts with “☑️” or use markdown)
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Suggested posts will appear automatically if you’re in active channels
If you’re a creator, consider applying for ad revenue or premium post access (once available in your region).
📣 What Users Are Saying
Early feedback from Telegram users has been largely positive:
“Checklists are simple but game-changing. I use Telegram as my daily planner now!”
“Finally! Monetisation tools in Telegram. Time to grow my music channel.”
“Suggested posts make browsing old content easier. Great for tutorials and study channels.”
Creators especially welcome the earning options, which help them invest more time and quality into their content.
✅ Final Thoughts
With this update, the app shows it’s not just a messaging app anymore — it’s a platform. Whether you’re a student using checklists, a casual user exploring channels, or a creator building a following, these new tools give you more control, clarity, and connection.
Telegram is clearly positioning itself as a content-first, privacy-respecting alternative to other social platforms — and it’s doing so in a way that empowers creators and enriches users.
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