Telegram has announced that it is bringing a completely redesigned interface to its Android app, making navigation and search faster and more intuitive.
The most notable change in this redesign is the new bottom bar, which lets you quickly switch between chats, settings, profile, and other tabs.
In addition to the UI redesign, Telegram “completely rebuilt” the interface code to maximize efficiency and increase responsiveness. can go towards you settings > power saving Menu to maximize performance and extend battery life.
Telegram users on iOS also get a redesigned media viewer, new preview panels for sticker and emoji packs, and updated context menus in user profiles and when selecting messages. For iPad users, Telegram introduced a new keyboard shortcut for sending messages: ⌘+Enter.
If you’re a group owner, Telegram will now automatically transfer ownership of your group to one of the group’s admins one week after you leave the chat. Group owners will also see a confirmation window when leaving a group chat, allowing them to choose a new group owner. However, group owners can transfer ownership to another group member without even leaving the chat.
In addition to these updates, Telegram introduced a crafting system that allows users to combine existing collectible goodies to create uncommon, rare, epic or legendary versions with artwork and unique effects.
The crafting interface lets Telegram users add up to four gifts, with each additional gift increasing their chances of success. Additionally, using multiple gifts with similar characteristics increases the likelihood that those characteristics will appear in the final item.
Collectable gifts can be bought and sold through Telegram’s gift marketplace.
The new Telegram update also brings something for bot developers. They can now add emojis and colors to their buttons to make the interface more intuitive or highlight specific actions.
If you are using Telegram on an Android device, iPhone or iPad, you will need to update the app from the official app store to get the new features.
