Premium subscribers can set a fee for incoming messages... from users outside their contacts – to reduce spam or monetize their inbox. By default, your contacts and people you've contacted first can message you freely. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can select who is able to send... them messages. When enabled, users who aren't contacts or don't have Premium can't start chats with you – but can reply if you message them first. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Stars can also be purchased for your contacts... – sending them a gift to spend in their favorite mini apps and channels. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can give any 1-on-1 chat a custom wallpaper... to help it stand out. Premium users can set their wallpaper choice for both sides – applying the same appearance for their chat partner. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Premium subscribers can allow their favorite channels to... post stories by giving them boosts. As more people boost a channel, it levels up – and can post more stories (or memes 😉) per day. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can organize Saved Messages by adding multiple... tags to use as search filters. Tags are based on emoji, which you apply by reacting to the message. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can control whether messages forwarded from you contain... a link to your profile. Adding exceptions for certain users or groups will make it so the link only appears (or never appears) when they forward your messages. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can set unique wallpapers for each 1-on-1 chat... using your favorite photos or animated gradients. After setting a wallpaper, your partner can tap to use it too or set their own. #TelegramTipsshow more

Users can now send gifts to each other –... celebrating holidays and achievements with animated artwork and custom messages. Gifts are purchased with Telegram Stars – recipients can display gifts on their profile or convert them back to Stars for their own balance. #TelegramTipsshow more

Every Telegram user can create custom chat folders to... organize their conversations. Chat folders support emoji in their titles – and Premium users can include any custom emoji to make their folders extra expressive or more minimalist. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium subscribers can use any custom emoji, including these... new additions from Telegram artists. They’re also available for anyone to use in their Saved Messages – open the emoji tab of the sticker panel to try them out or add the pack. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can delete any message in 1-on-1 chats for... just yourself or for everyone. Telegram users have complete control over their digital footprint – and can make sure nobody spoils the surprise. #TelegramTipsshow more

With Telegram Premium, you can choose a specific color... or color combination for your account. This color will be used for your name in groups, the links you send, and replies to your messages. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can set an emoji status inside mini... apps – or give apps permission to automatically change it. Apps can integrate APIs from other services – to update your status when you're in a game 🎮 or watching a movie 🍿. #TelegramTipsshow more

By default, unmuted chats that you send to your... archive stay there temporarily – until they receive a new message. In your archive settings, you can set unmuted chats to always stay instead – just like muted chats. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Premium allows you to hide your read time... and still see the read times of users who share theirs with you. If a user hides their read time, it is always hidden from all users, including Premium users. #TelegramTipsshow more

Every user can decorate photos and videos with premium... stickers and custom emoji – even if they aren’t subscribed to Telegram Premium. Custom emoji can also be freely used in Saved Messages to add extra emotion or unique icons to notes and reminders. #TelegramTipsshow more

𝕏 Chat Update: You can now control who can... call you. Limit video and voice calls to people you follow or verified users. I recommend setting it to verified users only to avoid spam: Go to Settings → Privacy & Safety → Direct Messages → Verified Usersshow more

You can schedule any message in your Saved Messages... chat as a Reminder – helping future you remember important errands and events. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Business users can add an away message to... automatically reply when they are closed or on vacation. These automated responses support text formatting, files and all media types – and can contain multiple messages. #TelegramTipsshow more

🚨 𝕏 Chat Feature 🚨 You can now control... who can call you. Limit video and voice calls to people you follow or verified users. I recommend setting it to verified users only to avoid spam calls: Go to Settings → Privacy & Safety → Direct Messages → Verified Usersshow more