Private Intelligence: Telegram’s 2026 Update Brings AI Summaries via the Cocoon Network

Telegram has released its first update for 2026, focusing on the iOS version while the Android edition remains under development. The key feature is AI-powered summaries for lengthy channel posts, with a generated concise summary appearing at the top of the post and the full text accessible by tapping the summary. This AI summariser runs on an open-source model hosted on the decentralised Cocoon network, which emphasises user privacy with requests encrypted before transmission.

The update also brings visual enhancements on iOS, including Apple’s Liquid Glass effects, with users able to adjust these settings for balance between aesthetics and battery use. It is not specified whether Windows will receive the feature or when, but the piece notes that feature parity across platforms is commonly pursued, suggesting a later rollout may be possible.