Apple’s removal of WhatsApp in China reopens debate over user freedom
by VentureBeat
VentureBeat— The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple's China App Store puts this revenue stream at risk, as it may signal further restrictions on Meta's ability to capture advertising dollars from Chinese companies looking to expand globally.
Mashable—Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.. China has forced Apple to ban WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram in the country's App Store.
Mobile World Live—China forces Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads. The Cyberspace Administration of China demanded Apple remove the WhatsApp and Threads apps from its online store in China due national security concerns, Reuters reported.
GSMArena—Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China. Apple said it removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China. The US company was ordered to do so by the state government, which cited national security concerns. Other Meta apps including Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram remain available, as well as other popular US social media apps like YouTube or X (formerly Twitter). Apple stated that the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront. "We are obligated to...