In its latest update, Telegram has unveiled new features that enhance user experience and community engagement. According to Telegram, groups and channels can now utilize Telegram Stars as prizes in giveaways. Additionally, any article opened in the Telegram Browser can now be converted to Instant View for easier reading.

Star Giveaways

Telegram’s new feature allows channel and group owners to host giveaways to promote their communities and reward members with prizes. These prizes can now include Telegram Stars, which winners can spend on paid media, exclusive subscriptions, games, and mini apps on the Telegram platform.

Giveaways are prepaid and transparent, with customizable settings for organizers. They can be initiated via Channel Settings > Statistics > Boosts for channels and Group Info > Statistics > Boosts for groups. To facilitate larger giveaways at a lower cost, Telegram suggests using @PremiumBot.

Instant View for Telegram Browser

In 2016, Telegram launched the Instant View standard, optimizing articles for a perfectly formatted, zero-load-time experience. The latest update extends this functionality to the Telegram in-app browser, allowing any article to be converted into a more readable, lightweight layout. Users can activate this feature by selecting ‘Show Instant View’ from the browser menu.

This improvement is made possible through Mozilla’s open-source library, enhancing the readability and user experience for Telegram users.

Fewer Bugs and More Optimization

The update also focuses on bug fixes and performance enhancements across Telegram’s mobile and desktop apps. The development team has been actively addressing user-reported issues through the dedicated Bug Platform and is open to feature requests on the Suggestions Platform.

Mini App Improvements

Several bug fixes and new button options have been introduced for mini apps, making them smoother and more responsive. Mini apps can now display two buttons simultaneously in either a side-by-side or stacked orientation, and a new shimmer effect has been added to guide user attention.

Developers can find detailed information in the latest Bot API update.

10 Million Premium Subscribers

Telegram has surpassed 10 million Premium subscribers, doubling its count in less than eight months. This growth supports Telegram’s goal of sustainable monetization while prioritizing user privacy. The platform extends its gratitude to Premium subscribers for enabling the continuous development of new features that enhance communication for nearly one billion users.

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