Telegram returns to Apple App Store after brief child sexual abuse material ban
Telegram said Apple briefly removed its app from the App Store after Apple reported that a single user had shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Telegram stated the user was immediately banned and the violating content removed, leading to the app’s reinstatement. The company rejected suggestions it fails to act against abusive material, noting that it has removed more than 337,900 groups and channels linked to CSAM so far in 2026, and pointed to its publicly available safety overview detailing enforcement measures.
Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.
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Apple App Store management statement issued on August 3, 2026, detailing guideline enforcement. https://developer.apple.com/news/app-store-guidelines-enforcement-telegram
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