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Apple temporarily deletes Telegram after finding child pornography in the app
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Apple temporarily deletes Telegram after finding child pornography in the app

On August 4, 2026, Apple temporarily removed the messaging app Telegram from its App Store after discovering child pornography within the application. This action was taken in accordance with Apple's policies prohibiting illegal content on its platforms. The removal caused users worldwide to lose access to Telegram for a period of time. The news was first reported by Bloomberg, which had previously covered the incident.

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ABC (España) logoABC (España)IndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Apple temporarily deletes Telegram after finding child pornography in the app

On August 4, 2026, Apple temporarily removed the messaging app Telegram from its App Store after discovering child pornography within the application. This action was taken in accordance with Apple's policies prohibiting illegal content on its platforms. The removal caused users worldwide to lose access to Telegram for a period of time. The news was first reported by Bloomberg, which had previously covered the incident.

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