Telegram’s removal from the App Store was first noted in a Reddit thread, where users speculated that it could be somehow related to a major update Telegram announced today for Android.

The Telegram update with Telemoji has been approved by the App Store review team. However, at least for now, this version doesn’t include the animated emoji pack inspired by Apple’s design ...

Those apps comprise of games, AI generators, and odd/ends tools that add to the overall Telegram experience. That leaves 450 million monthly users that don’t seem to use these in-app addons.

The Telegram logo in flight formation over a stock chart against skyscrapers. KMR Images. I have no inside knowledge of a potential stock listing of the popular anti-Whatsapp messaging app, Telegram.