Telegram is turning chat messages into mini-apps because, apparently, switching apps is so last year

Telegram has introduced lightweight interactive widgets that run inside chat messages, allowing supported bots to offer mini-app experiences and TON-powered payments.

Telegram Bot API 10.4 introduces Interactive Message Widgets and TON Wallet Transactions

Telegram's Bot API 10.4 update introduces interactive HTML widgets that run directly inside message bubbles, allowing users ...