Apple continues to remove Russian apps from the App Store. This time, Odnoklassniki, Mail.ru, and a number of VK services, including Music, Messenger, Video, and Dating, have disappeared from the store. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
However, the main app of the social network VKontakte remains available for download.
For users who have already installed the apps on their iPhones, they will continue to work. However, downloading them again after deletion or installing them on a new device will no longer be possible. Additionally, push notifications for these services may be disabled on iPhones.
Apple has not yet officially commented on the new wave of removals. VK stated that the apps were removed from the App Store without prior notice, calling the decision unlawful.
Despite the removal from the App Store, all listed apps are still available for download via Google Play. However, rumors have already appeared in Russian media that similar restrictions may affect Android users in the future.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that the Russian state messenger MAX also disappeared from the app store for iPhone owners.