On what date did Telegram launch for Android?

Telegram launched for Android on 20 October 2013. This followed the service’s initial iOS release in August, making Android the second major mobile platform to receive an official Telegram client.

Telegram was founded in 2013 by brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, who had previously created the Russian social network VK. Nikolai developed the MTProto protocol underlying Telegram’s messaging system, while Pavel provided financial support and helped establish the company. The early Android release helped Telegram begin building its cross-platform identity.

The dates are easy to mix up because Telegram’s iOS launch came first, on 14 August 2013. The October date refers specifically to Android. Telegram later expanded to desktop and web platforms, allowing users to access cloud-synchronized conversations from multiple devices.