A new, free bot API has been added as well

Jun 24, 2015 22:21 GMT  ·  By

Telegram LLC has published earlier today version 3.0 of their Telegram Messenger app for Apple's iOS mobile operating system used on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, which adds initial support for Apple Watch.

According to the release notes, Telegram Messenger 3.0 for iOS is here to add a brand-new bot API (Application Programming Interface) that allows engineers to create bots for games, as well as services and integrations. The API is free for everyone.

Moreover, the new version of the Telegram Messenger for iOS app introduces dedicated tabs for the sticker panel, allowing users to have their custom sticker sets displayed in separate tabs. You can also add custom stickers like https://telegram.me/addstickers/Animals.

Last but not least, it is now possible to search Telegram users by their usernames straight from the main screen of the application. A constant crash that occurred when the user had several thousands of contacts has been fixed.

Telegram Messenger 3.0 is now live on the App Store on iTunes worldwide. While the app has been optimized for iPhone 5, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, it can also be installed on iPad and iPod Touch devices. Telegram Messenger 3.0 requires iOS 6.0 or later.