Telegram WebK 2.3 brings a redesign, multiple accounts and media editing
Telegram's WebK team has released version 2.3 of its browser-based messenger, introducing a redesigned interface, multi-account support and built-in photo and video editing. The announcement marks the team's first post in its official channel in more than two years.
Telegram WebK is one of the messenger's two official web clients, available at web.telegram.org/k.
Redesigned interface and multiple accounts
The interface now features softer, more rounded elements. Users can choose from four themes in General Settings: Classic, Day, Night and Dark. They can also select an accent color that changes the appearance of messages and chat backgrounds.
WebK now supports up to three accounts in a single browser tab, or four with Telegram Premium.
Users can switch between accounts without reloading the page and choose whether notifications appear for all accounts or only the currently active one.
Media editing, calls and passcode protection
The built-in editor lets users crop photos, draw on images, add text and stickers, and trim videos. Photos and videos can also be edited after they have been sent.
Calls have a redesigned interface, a dedicated call list and noise cancellation. Users can switch microphones and cameras during a call, while interrupted calls can automatically reconnect.
WebK can now be locked with a passcode. When passcode protection is enabled, data stored locally by the web client is encrypted.
The developers have also improved chat loading speeds and made animations smoother. A new Reduce Motion setting is available for users who prefer fewer animations.
What else is new
Other additions include:
- Video messages, with Safari support still unavailable.
- AI-powered message editing and translation, including full-chat translation for Telegram Premium subscribers.
- Richly formatted articles with headings, tables and photos, along with media polls and checklists.
- Recurring and self-destructing messages.
- Improved chat management, including an archive at the top of the chat list, folder emojis and bulk actions across multiple chats.
- Gifts, Stars payments and profile music.
- Picture-in-picture support for the entire application in Chrome and Edge.
- Passkey login and notifications that work even when the browser tab is closed.
- Search across settings and public channel posts.
- Interactive bot widgets and full-screen Mini Apps.
The developers also say they have fixed hundreds of bugs, including an issue that sometimes caused valid cloud passwords to be rejected and another that left group video chats in Chrome without audio.