Telegram reintroduced a native watchOS client after a decade‑long hiatus, delivering full‑screen messaging straight to the wrist. CEO Pavel Durov confirmed the rollout on X, noting the app supports GIFs, video clips, voice notes, stickers and location sharing. Users pair the watch with their iPhone by scanning a QR code and, when required, entering their cloud password to complete setup.

The 2025 update arrives more than ten years after Telegram 3.0 first launched watch support in June 2015, only to be dropped a few years later as the platform lost momentum. Apple Watch recent push to revive third‑party watch apps has encouraged developers to revisit watchOS, making Telegram’s return a sign of renewed ecosystem health for users and creators alike now.

Installation proceeds through the standard App Store channel; the release notes omit any mention of watchOS, but the binary includes the new companion. By enabling on‑watch media playback and quick replies, Telegram narrows the functional gap with rivals like iMessage and WhatsApp, which already offer robust watch experiences. Consumers can now manage chats without reaching for their phone today easily.