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Apple has removed Telegram from the App Store over an instance of illegal content, while allowing X to remain despite a flurry of nonconsensual deepfakes. The move raises a recurring question: why does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X?
Apple yanked Telegram from the App Store after illegal content was discovered on the messaging app, according to the report published August 7, 2026. The specific nature of the content wasn't disclosed, but it was serious enough to trigger a removal.
Meanwhile, X has not faced the same consequence, even as nonconsensual deepfakes circulate on the platform. Apple's guidelines prohibit apps that host illegal content, yet the company hasn't applied that standard to X.
Apple hasn't provided a public explanation for the differing treatment, leaving the apparent inconsistency unresolved. The situation underscores how content moderation decisions can diverge between high-profile apps inside the App Store.
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