Telegram's June update introduces several new features to enhance user experience and monetization opportunities for content creators and developers. Here are the key updates:
Mini App Bar, Paid Media, Story Search & More
Our June update adds a way to minimize mini apps into a compact bar, helps content creators monetize their channels with paid photos and videos, and improves Stories by introducing search by hashtag or location and a new link widget.
Mini App Bar
- Collapse mini apps: Users can now minimize mini apps into a compact bar at the bottom of their screen, allowing for easier navigation and multitasking.
- 500 million users: Over 500 million Telegram users interact with mini apps monthly for various purposes.
I finally got a chance to play with one of the mini apps on Telegram!
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) July 7, 2024
Hamster Combat, mentioned on Durov's channel is a minigame that allows you to play as a CEO of a crypto exchange and mainly works as a tap game with loads of other perks. pic.twitter.com/Zyw4tUuXF3
Paid Media
- Paid photos and videos: Content creators can now monetize their channels by publishing paid posts, which subscribers can unlock by paying the author.
- Stars and rewards: Creators can accept Stars, which can be redeemed for rewards in Toncoin or used to advertise their channel at discounted rates.
Story Search
- Hashtag search: Users can search for stories by hashtag, which allows them to browse public stories with matching tags.
- Location search: Users can also search for stories by location, making it easier to discover content from specific places.
Link Widget
- Stylish link previews: Premium users can add a link widget to their stories, creating a visually appealing link preview that supports both light and dark backgrounds.
Monetization and Advertising
- Telegram Stars: Content creators and bot developers can use Telegram Stars to receive rewards in Toncoin or buy Telegram Ads at discounted rates.
- Low commission: Telegram takes minimal commission from transactions in Stars, with only taxes and payment system fees applying.
- Advertising: Users can place ads in public Telegram channels to promote their bot, channel, or group, with bot developers and content creators able to use Stars for cost-effective advertising.
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