Apple was the real target of China's App Store crackdown, Telegram founder argues
by 9to5Mac
9to5Mac— Last week, Apple was forced by the Chinese government to pull four apps from the App Store in China: Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has now responded to the situation, arguing that Apple was the real target of China’s request. There are more than a few problems with this spin, though more
Tech Times—Telegram China Removal: CEO Argues Apple is the Real ‘Target’ in App Crackdown. Telegram does not believe instant messaging apps are the target of China, but Apple is. Last week, a massive Chinese crackdown led to Telegram, Signal Messenger, Threads, and WhatsApp being removed from China's version of the Apple App Store, and Telegram's CEO believes it is not about them.
Radio Free Asia—Apple takes down WhatsApp, Threads from China app store. Encrypted apps Telegram and Signal are also unavailable in the China app store, according to a censorship tracker.
PYMNTS.com—Apple’s App Store and iPhone Challenges May Create Services and Ecosystem Headwinds. Apple reports earnings on Thursday, and we'll get a sense of whether services' revenue momentum will continue.