Summary
- Telegram temporarily removed from the App Store.
- Apple cited child sexual abuse material policy violations.
- App restored after content was removed.
- Apple says developer acted promptly.
CUPERTINO, August 5 — Telegram was briefly removed from Apple’s App Store after a review found content that violated the company’s strict policies prohibiting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
During the temporary removal, existing users could still access the app, while Telegram remained available on the Mac App Store and Google Play.
Apple said the action was taken to enforce its App Store guidelines before reinstating the app following compliance by Telegram.
