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Apple Removes Major LGBTQ Dating Apps Blued and Finka from Chinese App Store Following Government Orders
Nov 12, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Apple has removed popular gay dating apps Blued and Finka from China's App Store following direct orders from the Cyberspace Administration of China, highlighting escalating restrictions on LGBTQ digital platforms despite homosexuality being decriminalized in the country since 1997. This continues a pattern of digital censorship that previously saw Grindr removed in 2022, reflecting Apple's consistent compliance with Chinese regulatory demands to maintain access to this crucial market.
Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps Following Trump Administration Pressure Over Agent Safety Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar applications from its App Store after the Trump administration cited safety concerns for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The controversial app, which alerted users to ICE presence in their area, was removed following Justice Department intervention, raising questions about the balance between law enforcement safety and civil liberties in the immigration enforcement debate.