Previously, Pavel Durov wrote that Apple, for an unknown reason, was delaying the release of a “revolutionary” update
Latest update of Telegram application for iOScontains many new features, especially for Premium subscribers. For example, it allows users to limit voice messages and even give someone a Telegram Premium subscription. However, the most notable feature coming with this update is the new emoji panel, which also features new animated emojis. The app offers several Telemoji packages. – that’s what these emojis are called.
In a new message on his Telegram channelDurov claims that Apple demanded that the platform remove telemoji from the update. Telegram CEO claims Apple opposed "higher quality, vector-animated versions of standard emoji."
Only Premium subscribers can send telemoji, but anyone can view them in messages.