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Telegram Vanishes from Apple App Store Globally
4 Aug
Summary
- Telegram is currently unavailable for new downloads on Apple's App Store.
- Existing users can still access and use the messaging application.
- The removal follows scrutiny of Telegram and its founder in several countries.
Telegram has disappeared from the Apple App Store globally, halting new downloads for iPhone and iPad users. The platform's removal is unexplained, with neither Apple nor Telegram providing immediate clarification. Existing users can still access their accounts and use the app as normal.
This situation arises as Telegram and its founder, Pavel Durov, face increasing regulatory pressure. Russian authorities recently accused Durov of aiding terrorism, alleging the platform's use by Ukrainian intelligence for recruitment and sabotage. Reports indicate numerous arrests in Russia linked to these allegations.
Durov has denied wrongdoing, asserting Telegram's commitment to moderating harmful content while protecting user privacy. He has previously faced legal scrutiny in France concerning alleged failures to curb criminal activity on the platform.
Simultaneously, Australia's online safety regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Telegram for allegedly failing to remove violent extremist material. The company denies these claims, stating it has blocked a significant number of terrorism-related communities. Apple has not specified the reason for Telegram's removal, citing potential violations of App Store guidelines, legal obligations, or government demands.
