According to the latest report, users who downloaded the Telegram app in the past would see this slogan: Telegram is always free. No ads. No subscription fees.” However, this situation will not last too long. Long.
As previously reported, Telegram Premium is in the works, with a beta version of the service hinting at what to expect, including exclusive reactions and stickers. Now, the code for an upcoming version of the Telegram app has been found to have the tagline slogan removed to show that it won’t be free forever.
A new string of data spotted on Twitter by the mobile developer and whistleblower Alessandro Paluzzi leads us to the same page in an upcoming version of the app that completely changes the tagline. It now says, “Telegram offers free unlimited cloud storage for chat and media.” There’s no exact wording about the subscription, but we know that’s likely because the service will soon launch a premium subscription version.
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âšī¸ This screenshot is based on the new strings available on https://t.co/jIjnX8t5NQ https://t.co/xMNuySSIO6 pic.twitter.com/IwaaA3AQoY
â Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) May 27, 2022
Telegram has made it clear that since the end of 2020 it is considering a premium service to help monetize the messaging app, but the company has yet to officially reveal its upcoming service. However, details of the app’s iOS beta earlier this month revealed what’s available. The service will provide a star logo at the top of a user’s chat and in their profile to confirm that the user is a premium member. Premium customers will also get additional reactions and stickers.