Telegram has introduced the largest update for mini apps with Mini Apps 2.0, offering features such as full-screen mode, home screen shortcuts, subscription plans, motion tracking, geolocation access, media sharing, document creation, emoji statuses, gift options, and more.
Key Features of Mini Apps 2.0
1. Full-Screen Mode
Mini apps can now utilize the entire screen in portrait or landscape mode, enhancing usability for diverse game genres and applications with advanced gestures and interfaces.
2. Device Motion Tracking
Mini apps can access device motion data, enabling unique controls for games and immersive VR experiences. Developers can lock screen orientation to ensure uninterrupted usage.
3. Home Screen Shortcuts
Users can add direct shortcuts to mini apps on their home screens, providing quick, one-tap access to favorite apps and games.
4. Geolocation Access
Users can share their location with mini apps, enabling location-based games, interactive event maps, and point-of-interest features. Location sharing requires explicit permission for each app.
5. Gifts from Apps
Mini apps can reward users with in-app gifts to celebrate achievements. A privacy setting allows users to control who can send these gifts, which appear on their profiles.
6. Emoji Statuses from Apps
Telegram Premium users can now set emoji statuses directly within mini apps to reflect activities such as gaming 🎮, traveling 🚕, or reading 📚. Developers can integrate APIs and custom emoji packs for dynamic and personalized status updates.
7. Media Sharing
Users can share media like referral codes, memes, or custom content directly from mini apps to chats and stories.
8. Document Creation
Mini apps can generate downloadable documents, including AI-created profile pictures, audio files, or other custom content.
9. Subscription Plans
Developers can offer subscription tiers through Telegram Stars, unlocking premium content and features. Stars can also be redeemed for rewards or used to boost app message limits.
10. Customizable Loading Screens
Developers can personalize mini app loading screens with custom icons and colors using @BotFather, offering a more tailored user experience.
11. Hardware Info Access
Mini apps can access basic hardware details, such as processing power and memory, to optimize performance and graphics.
12. Improved Multitasking
Mini apps can now detect when they are minimized or restored, ensuring smooth transitions and better multitasking support.
Developer Enhancements
Developers can explore updated documentation, including new tools for profile picture access and third-party validation of mini app data. Telegram encourages testing new features through bots like @playdeckbot, @tverse, and the Major Maze game in the Games tab.
Availability
Mini Apps 2.0 features are being rolled out to beta users on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms. Android users with version v11.4.1 (downloaded from telegram.org/android) can already access the update, with a stable public release expected soon.