Reports from several countries, including Russia and the United States, indicate that Telegram is no longer available in Apple's App Store. The removal has not been officially confirmed by Apple or Telegram, and the reason remains unclear.
Reports from multiple countries, including Russia and the United States, indicate that Telegram has been removed from Apple's App Store. The messages, shared on Tuesday morning, cite a disappearance of the messaging app from the platform, though neither Apple nor Telegram has issued an official statement. The Zioneer previously reported on Apple's removal of the Russian VK app from the App Store in June 2026, amid broader tech tensions between the company and Russian authorities. The current removal of Telegram appears to span a wider geographic scope, including the US, but the cause and official rationale remain unconfirmed. The Zioneer will update as more details emerge.
2 developments
- StrongApple removes Russian VK app from App Store; Kremlin criticizes move
- DevelopingCause of Telegram link outage clarified: accidental t.me block from misinterpreted US Treasury order
- DevelopingFive suspects charged with extortion using fake Telegram dating platforms
- DevelopingApple loses antitrust appeal in Europe, retains 'gatekeeper' status
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