Telega is leaving: alternative Telegram client could not withstand platform pressure
The application was removed from the App Store, and full localization to Russian requirements could not be ensured
Telega
18% in a month: Telegram loses traffic in Russia
Figures show that users are not deleting the messenger, but are looking for backup options
FAS: Apple's actions against Telega may violate antitrust law
Developers demand the app's return to the App Store and changes to moderation rules
Russians' iPhones are Massively Turning into "Bricks": The Failure is Linked to the Telega App
The problem appears after installing the new version of iOS
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Telega Blocked: Apple Starts Flagging Alternative Telegram Client as Malware [Updated]
Application removed from App Store, installed versions crash with a request to delete the program
In Search of a Telegram Replacement: Russians are Moving to Asian Messengers
BiP, KakaoTalk, and WeChat are Growing the Fastest
Telega Domains Lose Spyware Status, but App Not Returned to AppStore
TLS Certificate Restoration and Return to Apple App Store in Question