Telegram Android Contest 2024, Round 1

Prize fund: $50,000
Deadline: 23:59 on October 28th (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: November 2024

Telegram is hosting a contest for Android developers to implement new features into the app.

THE TASK

Implement the features in accordance with the mockups provided in the archive below:
– Add Quick Share for channel posts when you tap and hold the share button.
– Add Chromecast support for media playback.
– Add QR Share button for Invite links.
– Add a tooltip for bots' Start button.
– Introduce new flow for upcoming video chats.

Contest Requirements:

General
– No third-party UI frameworks are allowed.
– The submission must be consistent with the existing Telegram for Android codebase.
– The app's stability and performance must not be affected with the changes you made.
– The app must be free of significant flaws (including crashes, visual glitches, noticeable element blinking, layout errors, and more).

Your app must precisely follow the provided design mockups.

Evaluation:
During the evaluation stage, we will review your code and test the submission on a wide range of Android devices.

Winners may be offered a chance to explore further cooperation opportunities with Telegram.

Submissions:
Contestants will be able to submit their entries to @ContestBot at a later date. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline.