The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media

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    2 months ago

    Suspicious!

    You can use most VPN services via the Wireguard or OpenVPN apps though, or even via some of the protocols natively supported by iOS not requiring any third-party app.

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      2 months ago

      Normies never heard about wireguard nor openvpn, this enough to deter a lot of ppl imo

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      2 months ago

      The issue is 3rd party apps make it easier for non-techie people to subvert censorship. Raising the bar works bigly in the Kremlin’s favor.

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          1 month ago

          Hey just so you know apple and apple products suck and belong in the bin 🤷

          Apple’s shareholders and BoD should be thrown off the highest building imaginable.

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      Absolutely, in addition to this, you can sideload apps as well without issue. I do it all the time