Telegram announces redesigned interface for Android and iOS, automatic ownership transfer for groups

"Telegram has announced that it's rolling out a fully redesigned interface for its Android app, making navigation and search quicker and more intuitive. The most notable change this redesign brings is the new bottom bar, which lets you quickly switch between the Chats, Settings, Profile, and other tabs. In addition to the UI redesign, Telegram "completely rebuilt" the interface code to maximize efficiency and increase responsiveness. You can head to the 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 to send messages: ⌘+Enter. If you are a group owner, Telegram will now automatically transfer your group ownership to one of the group's admins one week after you leave the chat."

"In addition to these updates, Telegram introduced a crafting system that allows users to combine existing collectible gifts 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 the same attributes increases the likelihood that those attributes appear in the final item. The collectible gifts can be bought and sold via Telegram's Gift Marketplace."

Telegram's Android app receives a full interface redesign with a bottom bar for quick switching between Chats, Settings and Profile. The interface code was rebuilt to improve efficiency and responsiveness, and a Power Saving option can boost performance and extend battery life. iOS gets a redesigned media viewer, preview panels for sticker and emoji packs, and updated context menus; iPad adds a ⌘+Enter shortcut to send messages. Group ownership automatically transfers to an admin one week after an owner leaves, with a confirmation window and manual transfer option. A crafting system lets users combine up to four collectible gifts into rarer items with attribute-stacking; gifts are tradable in the Gift Marketplace. Bot buttons can include emojis.

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