According to the Telegram CEO, Apple insisted the company remove 'Telemoji' from the update.
https://www.engadget.com/telegram-telemoji-blocked-by-apple-191552654.html
Apple blocked the latest Telegram update over a new animated emoji set
Submitted 2 years ago by realcaseyrollins to Tech
https://www.engadget.com/telegram-telemoji-blocked-by-apple-191552654.html
coldhotman@nrsk.no 2 years ago
realcaseyrollins 2 years ago
Haha that's a good question! I haven't been following Telegram that closely lately so I'm not sure