- Telegram introduces an innovative in-app browser that allows users to open multiple tabs, enhancing browsing efficiency and convenience.
- The update includes a Mini App Store, giving users access to a variety of apps directly within Telegram, expanding functionality without leaving the app.
- Users can now gift Stars to their friends, a fun new feature that adds a social and interactive element to messaging.
Following the last June update, the latest Telegram July update has been made available for users around the world. The popular could-based messaging app has pushed out a major update introducing new features like an innovative in-app browser with multi-tab support, a Mini App Store, and the ability to gift Stars to friends to enhance user experience.
Telegram’s In-app browser: A gateway to Web3
The new in-app multi-tab browser really stands out in this update. In this version, users are now able to flow seamlessly between messages, websites, Instant View articles, and mini-apps without loss. No more losing pages if you want to read an article, see a website, or even play games while in the chat; you can collapse pages and then reopen them from the bottom bar for a seamless and non-interruption experience in browsing.
Another significant update in the browser is that it now supports decentralized websites residing on The Open Network. The integration would bring Web3 technology before almost a billion monthly users of Telegram and enable them to easily access decentralized content on mobile and native desktop apps. Since users can now discover decentralized applications and services with its web3 integration, this paves the way towards open and decentralized usage of the internet.
Enhanced browsing experience
Now, the Telegram browser allows users to put bookmarks on every favorite page in order to return to these pages anytime. This enhances productivity by providing a better overview of one’s browsing and ensuring that no important content is lost or forgotten. Be it research, shopping, or just roaming through new content, the ability to bookmark a page and then open it again finds great value in an enhanced Telegram in-app browser.
Mini App Store: Discover and engage with new apps
Telegram’s Mini App Store is revolutionizing the way users interact with apps within the platform. With more than 500 million of Telegram’s 950 million users engaging with mini apps every month, the new ‘Apps’ tab in the search bar makes discovering and accessing these apps easier than ever before.
The ‘Apps’ tab will include a list of frequently used apps by a user and popular mini apps that are discovered. Such an interface will go a long way in helping users quickly access their favorite games and services or find something new to use. Whether a user wants to get stuff done, have fun, or learn something new, there is something for everyone in the Mini App Store.
Developer enhancements
Apart from this, Telegram has made its user experience more smooth. It also introduced some new features for developers. So now, developers can upload video demos and screenshots to give users an overview of their mini app and help one understand more about the app. This feature helps a developer portray his apps better, thus catching many eyes and bringing in significantly greater user engagement and interest.
Sharing from Mini Apps to Stories
Mini Apps can now have the capability of generating custom story content: AI-created videos, achievements, or leaderboard snapshots. The user can share such content as a Telegram Story, creating new types of applications and making the existing ones spread further to the users’ contacts. This fosters creativity and innovation, motivating developers to create engaging and memorable experiences that captivate users. By exploring new techniques and approaches, developers can deliver unique content that leaves a lasting impression and enhances user interaction.
Gifting Stars to Friends: A new way to connect
Telegram Stars is introducing a new way for users to buy digital goods inside mini apps or get access to paid content in channels. This update will let users purchase Stars as a gift to their friends, adding that much-needed personal touch to their interactions. Whether it be for a birthday, celebration, or even just a small gesture of appreciation, the ability to gift Stars lets users connect with their contacts on a personal level.
Special birthday celebrations
Users having birthdays will be indicated at the top in a special section, easily recognizable by friends, for them to know that it’s a special day. Beautifully animated gift boxes of the Gifted Stars will appear in the chat, making conversations festive, vibrant, and full of joy. All this not only enhances user interaction but also binds the community together and fosters a feeling of belonging in the world of Telegram.
Telegram July update: Additional features and improvements
In addition to the major updates, Telegram has introduced several other features and improvements that enhance the overall user experience:
- Flash for Video Messages: Users can now use the front flash to brighten their screen when recording video messages in low-light conditions. This feature ensures that video messages are clear and vibrant, regardless of the lighting environment.
- Weather Widget in Stories: Telegram’s new animated weather widget allows users to share the current weather in their stories, whether it’s a sunny selfie or a snowy scene. The widget automatically switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit based on the viewer’s device settings, eliminating the need to choose between units. On clear nights, the widget also displays the moon phase, adding an extra layer of information and engagement.
- Story Covers: When posting a video story, users can select a specific frame to be used as the cover photo for their profile. This customization option allows users to curate their profile appearance, ensuring that their stories are visually appealing and representative of their content.
- Browser and Mini App Tabs on macOS: Telegram’s new browser on macOS offers a visually stunning experience, with support for games, mini apps, instant view pages, and even Web3 ton-sites. The new tabs provide a cohesive and integrated browsing experience, allowing users to access a wide range of content with ease.
The update simply innovates and elaborates on the features already existing and available to the user, making his or her experience with the product much more enriched and interactive. Explore Web3, discover new mini apps, or enhance communication with friends—this latest update from Telegram has tools to keep users engaged and connected. As Telegram continues to evolve, users can only hope for even more exciting features and improvements in the future.
