Telegram took the user experience one step further by introducing comprehensive innovations to mini applications with its 2.0 version. While this update allows mini applications to run in full screen mode, it also offers new features such as creating subscription plans, sending gifts and adding mini applications to the home screen. This step, which provides more options for developers, stands out as an important part of the goal of turning Telegram into a multifunctional super application.
With the new update, mini applications can now run full screen in both portrait and landscape modes. For example, games such as Doom take advantage of this feature to support different game types with enriched motion controls and more detailed interfaces. Additionally, mini applications can optimize performance by reading the device’s processor and RAM information. In addition, thanks to gyroscope controls, a more dynamic user experience is offered in games and other applications.
In addition, users can add mini applications to their home screens for quick access. This creates serious convenience, especially in frequently used mini applications. On the other hand, new opportunities given to developers include creating subscription plans and users purchasing these plans by paying with Telegram Stars.
Wider functionality and greater integration with Telegram 2.0
With the 2.0 update, Telegram does not limit the functionality of mini applications to just games. For example, device location can be used for features such as weather and mapping. However, mini-apps now also support features such as creating downloadable documents and files, sharing media and referral codes in chats. Developers are offered the option to customize loading screens.
New features also attract attention for premium users. Users can now set emoji statuses via mini applications. Thus, every new feature added to Telegram’s premium services continues to increase the value of the application.
These updates of Telegram once again reveal the platform’s vision of becoming a multifunctional super application like WeChat. However, it is not easy for such applications to become widespread in Western markets due to the policies of application stores such as Apple and Google. Still, Telegram aims to offer more functions to its users by overcoming such restrictions.
In conclusion, the 2.0 update for Telegram’s mini-apps opens up new opportunities for both developers and users. With full-screen support, subscription options and improved user experience, Telegram continues to position itself as a multifunctional ecosystem, not just a messaging platform.