The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media

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    The U.S. company — whose phones are still sold in Russian stores despite the firm officially leaving the market due to the invasion of Ukraine…

    Apple taking a brave stand as ever.

    Edit: This was not the smartest comment.

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      Apple left Russia but their phones are still making it there from China. What stand do you mean?

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        I thought about that, but it would affect iPhone users from outside Russia who are traveling in Russia, and Apple probably wouldn’t want that.

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      Is your expectation that Apple will send in troops to raid phone stores inside of Russia?

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          I misunderstood and my comment wasn’t well considered. It was even dumb.