What you need to know
- Telegram stands out as one of the leading messaging applications available on Windows, Android, and Apple devices.
- Originally crafted for the traditional x86-64 architecture, the latest version 5.7.2 now boasts integrated native ARM64 support.
- Users can find Telegram for Windows on ARM on GitHub, where it is available for full installation or as a portable application.
In the realm of productivity, many of my essential applications have embraced native ARM64 builds for Windows on ARM devices, including the latest Surface Pro 11, which is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processors. Even my five-year-old Surface Pro X, equipped with the older Microsoft SQ1 chip, now runs Windows 11 24H2 and has finally welcomed Telegram without the need for emulation or a PWA workaround. This app seamlessly transitions from my professional tasks to my leisure activities, and I appreciate the developers’ commitment to creating an ARM64 version (as reported by Neowin).
While Telegram made its debut in the Microsoft Store years ago, it previously operated under Microsoft’s Prism emulation layer on ARM devices, translating x86-64 instructions rather than executing natively on ARM64. Although this was not an unfavorable situation—especially with Prism’s performance enhancements in Windows 11 24H2—the experience of using Telegram through a PWA was merely a decent substitute. Now, with the native code, users can expect a significantly faster and more efficient experience.
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How to download Telegram for Windows on ARM
You can download Telegram directly from the ‘telegramdesktop’ GitHub page. Choose the Windows on ARM: Installer file to install the app via an executable (.exe), or opt for the Windows on ARM: Portable option to unpack an archive (.zip) and use Telegram without installation, even directly from a USB storage drive.
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Which apps are still holding out on ARM?
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The landscape of applications is rapidly evolving, with many of my daily tools now running natively on ARM. While I previously managed with Telegram as a PWA, its native support is a refreshing development, and I commend any development team that invests time in adopting ARM64. The majority of my critical tasks are now performed online, and Microsoft Edge has provided an ARM64-native application since the early days of Windows 10 on ARM.
Adobe Photoshop has also made strides in ARM compatibility, as it has become a staple in my daily routine for quick edits. However, I find myself eagerly awaiting native ARM versions of Adobe Premiere and After Effects, as I continue to rely on Prism emulation for those applications. The expanding list of ARM64 apps on Windows 11 enhances my workflow, allowing me to avoid firing up my desktop PC for brief uses of unsupported x86-64 software.
To developers, I extend a heartfelt request: please continue to roll out these native applications. While Prism emulation has its merits, nothing can truly rival the performance of native ARM64 code, and I will champion your efforts tirelessly.
