Apple also insists that all browsers on iOS use Apple's WebKit browser engine, so all iOS browsers suffer from the same limitations/problems.ĭurov's complaint will probably fall on deaf ears at Apple, but he may not need the company to listen. They include problems with text fields, context menus, random reloading, smooth scrolling, blur effects, visual artifacts, no shared workers, essential methods being missing, and no push notifications. It should therefore come as no surprise that a web app version of Telegram exists so as to avoid such scrutiny, but it's hobbled due to the limitations Apple has imposed or simply not taken the time to fix.īack in April, a 10-point list of problems (Opens in a new window) with the iOS Safari browser was posted by the Telegram Web developer. Telegram is offered as an app in the App Store (Opens in a new window), but having public channels with no content restrictions imposed doesn't go down well with Apple's app review team. He believes Apple is doing this on purpose so as to, 'force its users to download more native apps where Apple is able to charge its 30% commission.'

Pavel Durov, founder of instant messaging service Telegram, has accused Apple of 'intentionally crippling' web apps on iOS.Īs 9To5Mac reports (Opens in a new window), the accusation was made by Durov in a public channel message (Opens in a new window) on Telegram. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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