A few weeks ago, Telegram released version 7.5 of the application . If you use the beta version, you will have enjoyed all the news a few weeks before. But if this is not the case, you may have been surprised by some new functions that come to the latest version of this alternative to WhatsApp.
And one of the great surprises of version 7.5 of Telegram comes with the fact that now you can add widgets to the home screen . A new tool that will allow us to read messages without accessing the application or having our most important conversations better controlled.
Types of widget in Telegram
This new tool has two options when creating a Telegram widget . For one thing, we can create one for individual users. If, for example, you talk a lot with a particular person, it will be very useful. And on the other hand, you can also create a widget where you include the chats that interest you to have a direct access.
In addition, and as you will see later, it is very easy to create a Telegram widget on your smartphone, so that you can consult any chat that you have open directly from the mobile home screen.
How to create a widget in Telegram
The truth is that the process to create a widget in Telegram is very simple. You just have to follow the steps that we indicate for it.
- On your phone’s home screen, long press on an empty spot on the screen.
- A configuration menu will appear, look for the Widgets option and click on it.
- Now all the available widgets will appear, search for Telegram and click on the app.
- You will see that it offers you two widgets , choose the one you prefer and drag it to the space available on the home screen.
- Finally, you only need to choose the chats that you want to be shown . Once done, click on Done.
As we have said, in a few seconds you will have your Telegram widget fully operational to start using it. And seeing the usability offered by this new option available in the popular instant messaging platform, do not hesitate to try this function.
