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Congress Demands Google and Apple Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Officers Over Safety Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 05:30 am CST
The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Google and Apple detail their efforts to remove mobile apps like ICEBlock that track federal immigration officers, citing serious safety concerns for DHS personnel. Both companies previously removed such apps, which had gained over a million users before being pulled for policy violations that could potentially harm individuals performing official duties.
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.