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Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store
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Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...
Threads by Instagram launched in more than 100 countries
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Threads by Instagram launched in more than 100 countries

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, launched Threads on July 5, 2023. The app is designed to be a more intimate and personal space for users to connect with their close friends and family through text-based social media. Threads are available in more than 100 countries and can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android devices. To use the app, users must have an existing Instagram account. Once they have logged in, they can create a profile and start following their friends. Threads by Instagram offer various features designed to make it a more personal and engaging social media platform. For example, users can share photos and videos, send direct messages, and create polls. They can also use Threads to keep track of their close friends' birthdays and other important events. Mo...