Apple briefly removed Telegram from App Store after sexual abuse content violated guidelines

August 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Apple said on Monday ​it briefly removed the ‌Telegram messaging app from its App Store after a ​review found content ​that violated its guidelines “prohibiting child ⁠sexual abuse material.”

The ​company said it restored ​the app after “the developer promptly removed the content and banned ​the user who posted ​it.”

Telegram said on X: “Reports of ‌my ⁠demise are greatly exaggerated.”

An Apple spokesperson did not respond to a request ​for further ​comment ⁠on the guidelines violation. 

Telegram also ​did not respond ​to ⁠a request for comment. (Reuters)