First Look: Telegram for Android Beta Introduces ‘Liquid Glass’ Design to Gallery

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The official Telegram application is set to receive a new update on Android that focuses on offering a smoother, transparent, and modern look. “Liquid Glass”, a new feature similar to the Liquid Glass visual overhaul present in the iPhones, will be introduced on Android devices. The feature is available in the text input bar, along with emoji, sticker panels, and GIFs.

Exploring the New 'Liquid Glass' Visual Style

Telegram is planning to roll out a new visual design, called the "Liquid Glass" interface. This update mainly draws inspiration from the aesthetics of iOS 26. The visual enhancement utilizes transparent elements that display a refraction effect as the user scrolls.

The design's translucent, refractive elements are visible across key user interface components, especially in the bottom navigation bar, the keyboard, and the sticker panel. Overall, it creates a layered and glass-like appearance.

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Instead of simply depending on a native system feature, the updated design is available on devices even if they are not running iOS 26, as Telegram has developed it as a custom implementation. This ensures that the new appearance can be experienced by users with older operating systems. Additionally, this new design aims to offer the application a smooth, transparent, and modern aesthetic.

Impact on User Experience and Photo Browsing

The release of this "Liquid Glass" feature is meant to provide a modern and cohesive user experience for customers using Android devices. It does this by synchronizing the application's visuals with system-wide design language. This design also adds depth without adding any clutter. It manages to achieve this as the translucent nature of the material divides content into separate layers while allowing the background to remain visible at the same time.

On a broader level, new features, such as live comments and reactions in group calls, private notes for contacts, and customizable profile colors, all work to enhance daily messaging and interaction management. The update makes profiles and calls easier to handle without leaving ongoing chats.

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Sources mention that Liquid Glass can be used as a frame for images in photo galleries. When used as frames, it could significantly enhance media viewing by being slightly bent. In brief, the overall update focuses on a cleaner interface with subtle touches that make interactions, like managing profiles and calls, feel more fluid.