A Russian law requiring all smartphone makers to pre-install Russian-made software, which goes into effect in July 2020, could force Apple to quit the country
In November 2019, Russian parliament passed what's become known as the “law against Apple.” The legislation will require … Tweets: @sub8u , @kschwabable , and @harrymccracken Tweets: Subrahmanyam Kvj / @sub8u : How long before Android is only “legal” option in many countries, thanks to “security” concerns? https://www.fastcompany.com/ ... https://twitter.com/... Katharine Schwab / @kschwabable : Apple will soon have to decide if it will pre-load Russian apps on iPhones. These apps may provide the Russian government with a glut of information about its citizens, including their location, finances, and private communications. https://www.fastcompany.com/ ... Harry McCracken / @harrymccracken : This stuff worries me, and it's not just Putin and it's not just Apple. I hope to see some examples of big companies calling the authoritarians' bluff. https://www.fastcompany.com/ ...