According to Pavel Durov, Apple demanded to restrict access to some Telegram channels for Ukrainian users in order to keep the application in the App Store.
Channel blocking
Opposition to propaganda
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said that Apple has sent a request to restrict access to certain platform channels for users from Ukraine. Despite the fact that the messenger community generally opposes such blocking, the company needs to comply with such requirements so that the application remains available in the App Store.
Durov's proposal
Pavel Durov recalled that in February 2022 he proposed limiting Telegram -channels in Russia and Ukraine, as they were used to disseminate war propaganda. However, users categorically opposed such restrictions. At the same time, the platform blocks accounts and bots that collect coordinates for striking or publish personal information with calls for violence.
Apple request
Durov stated that Telegram is receiving official letters from Apple indicating the inevitability of certain changes, at least for users accessing the platform on iPhone using Ukrainian SIM cards. He added that the Telegram administration is interested in providing access to information and opinions without censorship so that users can make their own decisions. However, this does not always depend on the company itself.
Uncertainty
Pavel Durov did not specify which channels and in what quantity Apple demands to block for users with Ukrainian SIM cards.
Glossary
- Telegram is a popular instant messenger founded by Pavel Durov.
- Pavel Durov is a Russian entrepreneur, programmer and Telegram developer.
- Apple is an American corporation, manufacturer of iPhone and other products.
- App Store - application store for Apple devices.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov said that Apple has sent a request to block some Telegram channels for Ukrainian users, despite the fact that the platform usually opposes such blocking. The company has to listen to such requests to ensure that the application remains available in the App Store.
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Ярополк
I don’t see any easy solutions in this situation. Compromise between freedom of speech and application rules 🤷♂️ Apple is obviously under pressure from the Ukrainian authorities. I wonder how it will affect the popularity of Telegram in Ukraine?
Жанна
It's a shame that Apple censors content. Why can't people decide for themselves what to read? 😔 Telegram must firmly defend freedom of speech and not succumb to outside pressure.
Одоакр
I doubt that blocking individual channels will have any impact on the conflict. This will only harm freedom of speech 😡 Telegram is one of the few sources of alternative information in Ukraine.
Готфрид
Too much hype 🙄 It’s high time Telegram learned to follow the rules. Scandals will not help attract new users. Let them focus on expanding functionality and security.
Эрменгарда
Some people see this as a big problem, but I’m glad that Telegram will remain in the App Store 🙌 It would be stupid to sacrifice accessibility for the sake of ideology. Smart people will figure out what to read themselves.
Эрнст
Wow, how neglected everything is 😒 Why do we even need all these propaganda channels? It's better to watch memes with cats 😻 Nobody needs these arguments, it's just nerves.
Ярополк
Ernst, not everyone lives a carefree life 🧐 For many, this is a matter of survival and freedom. Your indifference may seem insulting.
Мабиль
Compromise is the best way out. Although Apple goes too far with censorship, Telegram shouldn’t risk being kicked out of the App Store 😥 Let them block the most odious channels, the rest should remain.