Telegram introduces major update: Audio statuses, new design, and collectible gifts

In September 2025, the Telegram messenger rolled out a major update, adding numerous features that expand personalization, interaction, and creativity. Among the highlights are audio statuses, redesigned profiles for Android, improved collectible gifts, and a mini-app for creating stickers. Here’s a look at the key changes that will make your Telegram experience even brighter.

Audio Statuses: Music in Your Profile
Users can now add audio files directly to their profiles, turning them into a status or playlist. A track is displayed under the profile photo in a dedicated panel. To add music, you just need to:

• Tap “Add to Profile” in the media player.
• Select the “Save to > Profile” option in the menu.

When adding multiple tracks, a complete playlist is created that others can see. This opens new ways of self-expression, letting users share favorite music or audio recordings.

New Profile Design for Android
Android users have received an updated profile interface with smooth scrolling animations, previously available only on iOS. This makes profile interactions more aesthetic and convenient. In addition, users can now choose which tab will appear first when viewing a profile:

• Saved stories.
• Gift collection.
• Other sections.

To set it up, just hold down the desired tab and select “Make Primary Tab” from the menu.

Collectible Gifts: Expanded Features
The collectible gifts feature has become even richer:

• Exclusive gifts (Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, Heart Locket) now unlock unique dynamic wallpapers for private chats. Each gift comes with its own individual theme, adding visual variety.
• Users can now upgrade friends’ gifts using Telegram Stars. A new “Not Upgraded” filter and a sequential upgrade button make the process easier.
• Value statistics: users can see the approximate resale price of gifts and access extended information about their collections.

These changes make collecting gifts more interactive and appealing, especially for those interested in rare digital items.

@Stickers Mini-App: Create Your Own Stickers
The new @Stickers mini-app allows users to:

• Create their own stickers and emoji.
• Manage sticker sets with a built-in editor.
• Track sticker usage statistics.

This simplifies the process of creating and sharing user content, making Telegram an even more creative platform.

Other Improvements
The update also includes:

• Public post search (for Premium users): a new “Posts” tab in search makes it possible to find content from public channels.
• Profile rating: shows a user’s activity level based on transactions with Telegram Stars.
• BotFather Mini App: helps developers manage bots and mini-apps more easily, including setting icons, descriptions, and supporting full-screen mode.

In Short…
Telegram’s September 2025 update makes the messenger more personalized and functional than ever. Audio statuses let you share music, the redesigned profiles are more visually appealing, and improvements to collectible gifts and stickers add interactivity. The @Stickers mini-app fosters creativity, while extra features like public search and profile ratings enhance the social aspect of the platform. Telegram continues to evolve, transforming from a simple messenger into a full-fledged ecosystem for communication, creativity, and collecting.