Apple reportedly removed the state-backed Russian messaging app Max from its App Store, prompting anger from Russian officials who called the move unfriendly and said it blocked access for millions of users. The app remains available on Android and RuStore, while critics warn its deep ties to government services and lack of end-to-end encryption could enable surveillance. #Max #Apple #VK #Roskomnadzor #Rostelecom
Keypoints
- Apple removed Max from the App Store in Russia.
- Russian officials said the decision was unfriendly and unexplained.
- Max users who already installed the app can still use it, but updates and notifications stopped.
- The app remains available on Android through Google Play and RuStore.
- Critics say Max’s government integration and weak encryption raise privacy concerns.
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