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Russians who now install a new iPhone will see apps approved by the Russian government. With this, Apple says it complies with a new Russian law, writes MacRumors.
The law states that smartphones, computers and smart TVs sold in Russia must have software preinstalled. The idea is that Russian software companies can thus better compete with alternatives from, for example, Google and Apple, the makers of the two main operating systems for phones.
Russians who install an iPhone will see a notification from Apple. “In accordance with legal requirements, here are some apps from Russian developers that you can download,” the company writes.
The apps include various apps from Russian company Yandex, an email app from Mail.ru, and popular Russian social media VK. Next to the names of the applications there is a button with which they can be installed directly.
Apple last month said it would comply with Russian law by showing these types of apps during installation. IPhone users don’t have to download the apps, but anyone can see the screen. In addition, Apple said it will evaluate the apps in advance to make sure they also follow company rules.
Russian law has also been criticized. Reuters writes that, in this way, Moscow imposes more control on the Internet and is more closed to foreign companies and avenues.
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