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Apple Bent the Rules for Russia—and Other Countries Will Take Note – WIRED
Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.
Beginning in April, new iPhones and other iOS devices sold in Russia will include an extra setup step. Alongside questions about language preference and whether to enable Siri, users will see a screen that prompts them to install a list of apps from Russian developers. It’s not just a regional peculiarity. It’s a concession Apple has made to legal pressure from Moscowone that could have implications far beyond Russia’s borders.
The law in question dates back to 2019, when Russia dictated that all…
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