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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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[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 149 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

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.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

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

[–] IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maybe they expect them to stop China from selling them to Russia, bahahaha

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

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