Telegram Restored on App Store
Telegram was briefly removed from the Apple App Store due to child sexual abuse material, then restored after the content was removed
Key points
- Apple removed Telegram from the App Store after finding content that violates its guidelines on child sexual abuse material
- The app was restored after the developer removed the content and banned the user who posted it
- The removal affected multiple countries, but existing users could still access the app
- Telegram remains available on the Google Play Store and Mac App Store
- The restoration rollout is ongoing, with some users still unable to find the app on the App Store
Telegram, a messaging platform, was briefly removed from the Apple App Store due to the availability of child sexual abuse material. Apple stated that the app was removed after a review found content that violates its strict guidelines. The app was subsequently restored after the developer removed the content and banned the user who posted it. The removal affected multiple countries, but existing users could still access the app. Telegram remains available on the Google Play Store and Mac App Store. The company acknowledged the issue, stating that the app has been restored, but the rollout appears to be ongoing.
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