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Telegram 12.4: Major Android Redesign and Story Freedom!

2/8/2026

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Telegram has launched version 12.4 for Android and iOS.
Android gets a major redesign with Liquid Glass visuals and a four-tab bottom bar for Chats, Contacts, Settings, and Profile.
The Android hamburger menu is removed and replaced by a three-dot overflow menu.
Story posting restrictions are lifted for all users to post one story daily without Premium, including users in Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.

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Telegram has launched version 12.4 for Android and iOS.
Android gets a major redesign with Liquid Glass visuals and a four-tab bottom bar for Chats, Contacts, Settings, and Profile.
The Android hamburger menu is removed and replaced by a three-dot overflow menu.
Story posting restrictions are lifted for all users to post one story daily without Premium, including users in Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.