Telegram says app restored on Apple's App Store
Telegram announced its messaging application has been restored on the App Store. The app was temporarily unavailable for users worldwide earlier today. Reuters checks confirmed its absence from the digital marketplace. Apple did not immediately provide a comment on the situation. The messaging service should soon be accessible again for all users.
Telegram, a messaging application, was temporarily unavailable on Apple's App Store worldwide. According to Apple, the app was briefly removed due to the presence of Child Abuse Sexual Material (CSAM). Telegram promptly removed the content and banned the user responsible, after which the app was restored.
The removal of the app was noticed by users in several countries, including the United States, around 9:30 p.m. EST on Monday night. Searches on the App Store or direct links to the app showed that it was no longer available. However, the app remained accessible on the Google Play Store for Android users.
Telegram's return to the App Store was confirmed by the company, with Apple's statement to 9to5Mac saying that the app was restored after Telegram's actions. The incident occurred amidst various controversies surrounding Telegram, including concerns over its handling of extremist content and user safety.
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