Telegram X App Disappears from the Google Play Store

Telegram unveiled a snappier version of its instant messaging app called 'Telegram 10' less than ii weeks ago. The new app, which was reportedly designed from scratch, brought some not bad features like chat previews, gestures to switch between chat or calls, and optimized profile pages among a host others.

All the same, the freshly released app has now vanished from the Play Store without any official argument from Telegram or Google regarding its disappearance from the app directory.

The lack of any official information makes it hard to understand why the app was removed from the Play Store. However, this is not the first fourth dimension that the Telegram X app has faced the wrath of an app storefront, as information technology was recently pulled off the App Store on the very 24-hour interval information technology launched, alongside the master Telegram app. That adjournment was for hosting 'inappropriate content', as it was being used by some to distribute child pornography.

Telegram X App Disappears from the Google Play Store

One tin argue that Google might have removed Telegram 10 from the Play Store for the same reason, merely that doesn't appear to be the instance here because the original Telegram app is still live on the Play Store.

Moreover, both Telegram and Telegram X are at present back on the App Store, apparently after ironing out the flaws and closing the channels which led to the distribution of disturbing content via its platform.

Merely Telegram'due south woes don't end just yet. A fresh report from Kaspersky Lab has revealed that a disquisitional vulnerability in Telegram's desktop customer was exploited for mining cryptocurrency and facilitating backdoor access to users' computers. The vulnerability was reportedly exploited only past Russian cybercriminals, as no other cases were reported outside Russia.

Fortunately, the serious flaw was fixed past Telegram, just for a service that promises users the nigh secure instant messaging experience, the vulnerability is certain to enhance some serious security alarms.