The Vergecast · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Apple temporarily removed the Telegram app from its App Store due to the presence of CSAM, but reinstated it less than an hour later after the content was removed and the user who posted it was banned. This is the second time Apple has taken this action against Telegram for similar reasons, the first being in 2018.
“Next up, Apple abruptly pulled Telegram from the App Store last night.”
“Apple told various news outlets that it pulled the app due to the presence of C-SAM.”
“And then it restored the app after Telegram removed the content and banned the person who posted it.”
“Apple pulled Telegram in 2018 for the same reason and again restored it within hours.”