Announcing the largest update in the history of Mini Apps
Full-Screen Mode
• Mini Apps can now use the entire screen – allowing them to host immersive games
with expanded interfaces.Geolocation and Motion Tracking
• Mini Apps can now prompt users for Geolocation Access, allowing them to build virtually any location-based
service.• Likewise, Mini Apps can request acceleration, orientation and rotation data from devices in real time.
Paid Subscriptions
• Subscriptions Plans powered by
Telegram Stars are now available to all Bots and Mini Apps. • Apps can accept recurring payments – or cancel them at any time.
Gifts for Stars
• Bots and Mini Apps can now use star proceeds to send Paid Gifts
to users with a custom caption.Home Screen Shortcuts
• Mini apps can now be accessed via direct shortcuts added to the home screen of
mobile devices.Emoji Statuses
• Mini Apps can now let users pick a new emoji status
with a native dialog – or request access to later sync it with in-game badges, third-party APIs and more.Sharing and Downloading Media
• Mini Apps can now let users share media directly to any chat – with granular selection parameters.
• Introduced a native popup to
download files from an App.Customizable Loading Screen
• The loading screen of mini apps can now be customized
in @Botfather – adding your own logo and brand colors.Hardware-specific Optimizations
• Mini Apps on Android now receive basic hardware info – enabling smoother usage and gaming
experiences for users.• And so much more, see our blog for high-quality demos and the full changelog for details:
https://core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#november-17-2024
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