Telegram’s Android Redesign Embraces Liquid Glass UI
▼ Summary
– Telegram has released a major Android redesign (v12.4.0) that fully embraces the “Liquid Glass” design language with new UI elements.
– The update introduces a new four-tab bottom navigation bar for Chats, Contacts, Settings, and Profile, replacing the previous hamburger side menu.
– The new design includes transparent elements, particularly visible in light mode, and is clearly inspired by Apple’s iOS design language.
– Features previously in the side menu, like “New Group,” have been moved to a three-dot overflow menu in the top right of the chats screen.
– This Android redesign follows Telegram’s earlier Liquid Glass rollout on iOS, and initial user reactions to the change have not been positive.
The latest Telegram update for Android represents a significant visual overhaul, moving decisively toward the Liquid Glass design language that first debuted on iOS. This redesign, now widely available in version 12.4.0, introduces a cohesive new aesthetic across the interface, replacing the previous incremental changes with a unified and modern look.
A prominent change is the introduction of a four-tab bottom navigation bar, a layout familiar to iOS users. The tabs provide quick access to Chats, Contacts, Settings, and Profile. This bar remains visible and fixed at the bottom of the screen even while scrolling, ensuring core navigation is always at hand. Complementing this is the increased use of transparent UI elements, which are particularly striking when the app is set to light mode, creating a distinctive layered effect.
This redesign also involves a notable structural shift. The traditional hamburger side menu has been completely removed. Functions previously housed there, such as “New Group,” have been relocated to a three-dot overflow menu positioned in the top-right corner of the main chats screen. This change streamlines the interface and centralizes primary actions.
User reception to this comprehensive visual update has been mixed, with many expressing a preference for the previous Android design. The update follows Telegram’s full implementation of Liquid Glass on iOS devices earlier this year, marking a concerted effort to bring a more consistent design philosophy across its major platforms.
(Source: 9to5 Google)
