Apple removes largest Russian social media app from App Store

28 September 2022
VKontakte along with other apps from the same developer are no longer available on the App Store.

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Anonymous, 28 Sep 2022"absolutely pathetic software support on basically all... moreLol, you reply to my comment, claim I prefer iOS anyway and while doing so, nothing clicks in your head WHY I prefer it... Let me see, updates always released for whole world at the same time, 5 years of major OS updates, 2-3 years of security updates on top of that, so much Iliterally don't care about it at this point... I wonder what it makes me prefer iOS. I guess we'll never know...

There are brands on Android side that I would and am considering. Samsung for example because it's the best in this regard and if I'd have to take Chinese brand, it would be Xiaomi. It's still miles behind Samsung and Apple, but at least it's the best among Chinese brands. I frankly don't consider Pixel phones because their 3+2 policy for software support is pathetic given that Google is the maker of Android OS itself. They could and should do better. At least 4+1 like Samsung does, but would prefer just full 5 years. Then again their Tensor chipset is so bad I don't think it can last for more than 3 years anyway...

    Apple working as a parallel government. Wow

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      • Anonymous
      • vGG
      • 28 Sep 2022

      SShock, 28 Sep 2022Not even remotely with same fury and rage as you do with Ap... more"absolutely pathetic software support on basically all Chinese brands"


      Why does it even matter to you. You prefer ios anyways. Just looking for ways to piece on Android phones again ? Also, lot of brands give out at least 3 updates. Well, no point explaining to someone that keeps comparing apples to oranges 🤡

        Anonymous, 28 Sep 2022You're blind or what? People complain about other comp... moreNot even remotely with same fury and rage as you do with Apple... for whatever reason. I see literally no one complain over absolutely pathetic software support on basically all Chinese brands. Further, EVERY frigging time I bring it up, people start making lame excuses and showing Samsung as example of "look, they do provide good software support". I see no one complaining over Pixels lacking charger, only 2 or 3 people complaining over Samsung.

        Only thing people complain slightly more is over useless token sensors on phones that have 108 Mpix main camera and then 5 Mpix ultra wide and 2 Mpix macro. That's the only thing I see some more complaints. But when it's Apple anything, you can basically just exclude 3/4 of comments which look like someone made them using "Random Whining Generator" system.

          Anonymous, 28 Sep 2022Oh we do blame them. But at least they still have other opt... moreOS doesn't decide anything. And removal of apps is present on both, GooglePlay and App Store. Sure, you can use sideloading on Android, but realistically, if something doesn't exist on official app store, it essentially doesn't exist anyway. Sideloading is used by tiny minority of users despite everyone here being so loud about it like it's 99% of users...

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            • Anonymous
            • 70d
            • 28 Sep 2022

            SShock, 28 Sep 2022Riiiight, how come you're not whining about EXACT same... moreYou're blind or what? People complain about other companies all the time.

              Anonymous, 28 Sep 2022And that's why thinking people never want anything to ... moreSays a random guy from gsmarena who decides someone's intelligence based on smartphone. You are a genius Sir.

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                • Anonymous
                • 0BG
                • 28 Sep 2022

                SShock, 28 Sep 2022Riiiight, how come you're not whining about EXACT same... moreOh we do blame them. But at least they still have other options in cheaper models. And they have a (still) normal OS that doesn't decides for us what apps we should use.

                  Anonymous, 28 Sep 2022very nasty company. the company that always invent and s... moreRiiiight, how come you're not whining about EXACT same things in any other manufacturer comment section? Just Apple? Apple didn't force anyone to copy their products, yet they all did it. Go and blame them.

                    You guys realize these companies do it just to look good on people just for attention. Like omg guys look we dont support "this" no more praise us. But after all of it. Itll be back to normal again so yea.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • XUn
                      • 28 Sep 2022

                      very nasty company.
                      the company that always invent and start a new trend of cheating consumers.
                      headphone jack, no charger.....

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                        • Anonymous
                        • Nd{
                        • 28 Sep 2022

                        stop using apple products.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • vGG
                          • 28 Sep 2022

                          See this is why apple doesn't allow side loading of apps, so they can just remove apps whenever they want. What are the people gonna do about it ? Lol

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                            • 39x
                            • 28 Sep 2022

                            Since when did UK law become extraterritorial?

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                              • 28 Sep 2022

                              Note7 owner, 28 Sep 2022You can all thank your leaders!! Z Well I am personally glad for this. Russian terror on innocent people should not be tolerated.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • K1L
                                • 28 Sep 2022

                                Such a stupid things to do. Just because their country did the stupid war stuff, all their civilians also got treated bad. Apple should be ashamed. Their phones ARE NOT CHEAP. This is why sideloading should be allowed. Now $1000 devices will be rendered useless if Russian people that bought iPhones can't even use their own media social.

                                  You can all thank your leaders!! Z

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • fCE
                                    • 28 Sep 2022

                                    Apple being judge in geopolitical situations. How fair is that

                                      "Cancelled"

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 28 Sep 2022

                                        No more Apple for me until VK comes back