Pavel Durov explained the events that led to Telegram's brief removal from Apple's App Store. Following the brief removal of Telegram from the App Store last night, CEO Pavel Durov has provided an explanation for what happened. It came down to malicious behavior from a bad actor, and he also issued a warning to other app developers.

Soon after the charges were announced, Telegram's official account on X posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.

Telegram has become one of the top WhatsApp alternatives, with some sources claiming it has over 700 million monthly active users. With the user base growing at such a fast rate, every minor bug could eventually impact a significant number of devices.

Telegram Web Apps have officially redefined the digital landscape of 2026. By removing legacy app store friction, the pl