Telegram is one of a handful of privacy-focused messaging apps that has become incredibly popular in recent times. Referring to this as a “massive redesign” is not exaggeration, but this is about more than just aesthetics.
While there are visual changes, interface tweaks and the like, there are also changes under the hood. Developers have been working to update code to provide a faster experience overall – but it will be the design changes that are immediately noticeable.
Telegram says of the update: “This release adds the biggest interface update in the history of Telegram for Android, a crafting system to generate exclusive new gifts — and much more”.
It goes on to say:
Telegram for Android has a fully redesigned interface that makes navigation and search even quicker and more intuitive. The new bottom bar lets you easily jump between your chats, settings, profile and more in just one tap.
Along with the design changes, our Android developers completely rebuilt the interface code — to maximize efficiency and make it even more responsive than before.
You can control interface effects to maximize performance and extend battery life in Settings > Power Saving.
Our iOS developers added even more Liquid Glass to the app — like the redesigned media viewer, new preview panels for sticker and emoji packs, as well as updated context menus in user profiles and when selecting messages.
Bot accounts can now take advantage of colored buttons to highlight certain actions to users. There are also changes, improvements and additions to the slightly unusual gifting option in Telegram:
Since the launch of collectible gifts, Telegram users have minted millions of gifts from over 100 collections.
This update introduces a crafting system where existing collectible gifts can be combined to create Uncommon, Rare, Epic or Legendary versions — with stunning artwork and unique effects.
The crafting interface lets you add up to 4 gifts, with each additional gift increasing your chances of success. Using multiple gifts with the same attributes also makes it more likely that those attributes will appear in the final item.
Anyone can securely buy and sell collectible gifts on the Gift Marketplace in Telegram.
You can check out animations of many of the interface changes and design updates over on the Telegram blog here.
