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Description:
Messaging app with a focus on speed and security
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 12.4.2,278481@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @telegram  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: messaging chat privacy communication telegram
Install: brew install --cask telegram
About:
Telegram for macOS is a native desktop client for the Telegram messaging platform, optimized for Apple hardware. It provides fast, encrypted communication with features like secret chats, self-destructing messages, and seamless file sharing. The app supports high-resolution media, custom themes, and extensive keyboard shortcuts for power users.
Key Features:
  • End-to-end encrypted Secret Chats
  • Cloud-based message synchronization
  • High-speed file transfers up to 2GB
  • Customizable themes and interface
  • Powerful search and bot integration
Use Cases:
  • Secure personal and group messaging
  • Cross-platform file sharing and collaboration
  • Privacy-focused communication with self-destructing messages
Alternatives:
  • WhatsApp – More privacy-focused with cloud sync and larger file limits
  • Signal – Focuses purely on privacy with fewer features
  • Slack – Better for team collaboration, but less secure for personal use
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 7, 2026 7:28am 12.4.2,278481 0 VERSION_BUMP d6a22988
Jan 8, 2026 10:43am 12.4.1,277879 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c1a4345
Jan 7, 2026 7:40pm 12.4.1,277877 0 VERSION_BUMP ee10293b
Jan 7, 2026 4:43pm 12.4.1,277874 0 VERSION_BUMP ad45a110
Jan 7, 2026 1:54pm 12.4.1,277873 0 VERSION_BUMP 41dbc36e
Jan 5, 2026 2:05pm 12.4,277872 0 VERSION_BUMP aaaa3746
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 11.15.1,275376 0 VERSION_BUMP 05c7ed2c
Sep 12, 2025 4:45pm 11.15.1,275376 0 VERSION_BUMP 890951ef
Sep 12, 2025 10:37am 11.15.1,275374 0 VERSION_BUMP 18e33cd3
Sep 11, 2025 10:30am 11.15.1,275372 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ffc4dc1
Sep 2, 2025 4:52pm 11.15.1,275369 0 VERSION_BUMP 1730343f
Sep 2, 2025 7:35am 11.15.1,275327 0 VERSION_BUMP fcbe51c5
Sep 1, 2025 7:33am 11.15.1,275326 0 VERSION_BUMP 31d4f90d
Aug 31, 2025 7:38pm 11.15.1,275322 0 VERSION_BUMP d2bf0344
Aug 1, 2025 7:23pm 11.15,274613 0 VERSION_BUMP e2380af3
Jul 31, 2025 7:22pm 11.15,274508 0 VERSION_BUMP ed5336eb
Jul 29, 2025 10:18pm 11.14.1,274210 0 VERSION_BUMP cba5a6f7
Aug 1, 2024 3:52pm 10.15.4,266662 0 VERSION_BUMP 4df964d7
Aug 1, 2024 12:59pm 10.15.4,266660 0 VERSION_BUMP 62f05ecb
Jul 31, 2024 9:48pm 10.15.4,266656 0 VERSION_BUMP dffaf502
Jul 31, 2024 6:57pm 10.15.3,266648 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f90b6d8
Jul 6, 2024 3:44pm 10.15.2,265540 0 VERSION_BUMP f9ab9cfb
Jul 2, 2024 12:57am 10.15,265398 0 VERSION_BUMP 964fd318
Jul 1, 2024 9:44pm 10.15,265355 0 VERSION_BUMP 04c14b67
Jul 1, 2024 1:03am 10.15,265324 0 VERSION_BUMP 194d264a
Jun 30, 2024 6:47pm 10.15,265314 0 VERSION_BUMP 11e54b8e
Jun 30, 2024 3:47pm 10.15,265304 0 VERSION_BUMP 629cd69b
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