Telegram tests background file uploads on iPhone

In the iOS beta version of Telegram, the messenger is testing a feature iPhone users have been waiting for years — background uploads.

Previously, the app did not allow files to be sent after leaving the app: once minimized, the upload would pause until the user returned.

Now users will be able to minimize Telegram and switch to other apps while files continue uploading to chats, Durov’s Code confirmed:

• A dedicated notification about ongoing uploads is now displayed separately.
• On iPhones with Dynamic Island, Telegram activity is now shown at the top.
• A system window indicates how much time remains until the upload is complete.
• In the beta version, continuous uploads are available only on devices running iOS 26 or newer.

The feature is currently in testing and will become available to all users after the global Telegram update.