That is how it should work in the real world but sadly Russia is not part of the real world under Putin.
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That is how it should work in the real world but sadly Russia is not part of the real world under Putin.
It’s baffling how commenters here are demanding higher standards from Apple than other companies or their own government.
The entire American society is built on money and capitalism, but Apple is a bad boy for trading with China or Russia.
Why doesn’t the American government prohibit trading with those countries if exporting democracy is so important? That way the playing field is levelled for all US companies.
The entire American society is built on money and capitalism, but Apple is a bad boy for trading with China or Russia.
Why doesn’t the American government prohibit trading with those countries if exporting democracy is so important? That way the playing field is levelled for all US companies.
Exactly.
China requires a curated version of the App Store not preinstalled software.
If Russia wants to control the devices by pre-installed software, the answer should be - No.
Yes, I see a lot of whataboutism happening.
Waiting for you to actually say something intelligent other than that empty knee jerk reaction. No?
You don't think Apple will pull out of Russia? I don't see them having any option.
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You don't think this could be the beginning of a very alarming trend in authoritarian countries?
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You don't think...
MK Ultra. Spreading STD's into african american communities.
It's fun to poke and stare at other superpowers for having egregious human rights violations completely forgetting the US has a stockpile of them that they just don't like talking about.
Just leave the Russian market. The average annual salary in Russia is $718. How big can the market there possibly be? The oligarchs that reap (steal) 99% of profits in Russia can only be buying so many phones...
Google makes 90%+ money off of advertising. They can afford to talk tough.
This is what Google is actually doing:
https://www.scmp.com/tech/enterpris...ound-chinas-great-firewall-investing-its-most
They're currying favor by investing in Chinese startups. So they aren't altruistic whatsoever.
One of the most shortsighted posts in this thread.
The west might not appear to be dictators but they are. The difference is they do it to others, mostly third world and Arab countries
Team America would do well to look a little closer to home in the pursuit of uncovering oppressive surveillance regimes. UK is the same with the butter wouldn’t melt, World Police bovine excrement.
On topic, I would think Apple will not reciprocate with this legislation.
On topic, I would think Apple will not reciprocate with this legislation.
Doesn’t seem much different than what we have with carriers installing software on phones in the US. Remember Carrier IQ? Privacy is an illusion. Digital security is about as effective as locking your front door at night. Get on with your life.
Russian economy is so small companies to even a lot of US states like California, New Your, Texas, and Florida. All it's going to do is going to drive mobile phone sales in Russia to a black market. All it's going to do is put Russia more behind in the world compared to other countries. Since the Russian invasion into Ukraine I am surprised that more companies have not boycotted Russia. My company already refuses to do business with anyone Russia until they stop the ware against Ukraine and return captured Ukrainian territory to the Ukraine.I hope Apple does boycott Russia.
The US government should mandate their companies not to allow this. This way Russia and China does not get both iOS and Android. The problem is, Google is too weak here. If one allows this in the Chinese market, then the other is bound to allow it, else the consequences to share holders is way too much.
Another problem is, Samsung will sell their phones in China and start dominating. This is the problem in a competitive market. Unless all major smartphone companies stand together and pull out, they will have options.
Another problem is, Samsung will sell their phones in China and start dominating. This is the problem in a competitive market. Unless all major smartphone companies stand together and pull out, they will have options.
posted from my Chinese made high horse. How many countries have China Russia invaded compared the "best country IN THE WORLD"
I will fight until my toes point up for DACA, but will bow to China when it comes to Hong Kong, ignore the "reeducation" camps for the Chinese Uighurs, etc. Yea Tim, you really care about people.
