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Russian citizens told "switch to Android" after Apple blocks key Russian apps

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Apple has blocked access to key Russian apps, prompting the Russian government to publicly tell its citizens to switch to Android instead. According to Ars Technica, Moscow called Apple's decisions 'bizarre,' marking another escalation between US tech companies and Russia in an increasingly contentious digital landscape.

Source: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/06/russian-citizens-...

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