Apple pulls two major messaging platforms from China App Store

Chinese government cites security concerns

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Apple pulls two major messaging platforms from China App Store

Following the order of the Chinese government, Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from it's App Store

Apple confirmed that it had removed Meta owned WhatsApp and Threads from it's China app store after an order by the Chinese government on Friday.  According to app-tracking firms Qimai and AppMa...

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