Telegram Rolls Out iOS-Inspired "Liquid Glass" Redesign on Android
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Telegram rolls out ios-inspired "Liquid Glass" Redesign on Android. Telegram has rolled out a major visual overhaul of its Android app, introducing an iOS-inspired "Liquid Glass" design that significantly changes the platform's look and feel. The update, available in Telegram for Android version 12.4.0, is now rolling out widely via the Google Play Store and represents the company's most substantial Android redesign in years. The update builds on interface tweaks introduced in late 2025 but extends the new aesthetic across the app's entire main interface. Telegram says the redesign aims to modernise the user experience while aligning the visual identity of its Android and iOS platforms more closely. At the centre of the update is the "Liquid Glass" design language, characterised by translucent, frosted UI elements, soft shadows and layered depth effects. The visual approach draws inspiration from Apple's Liquid Glass aesthetic on iOS, though Telegram's Android implementation applies the style more selectively. One of the most noticeable changes is the complete removal of the traditional hamburger side menu. In its place, Telegram has introduced a persistent four-tab bottom navigation bar, offering direct access to Chats, Contacts, Settings and Profile. The bar remains visible while scrolling, mirroring navigation patterns common on iOS. Additional navigation changes...
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