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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    7 hours ago

    This is why you don’t buy into closed-garden ecosystems like this. If you’re on iOS, there’s nothing you can do about it, you’re at their mercy. Android has great support for side loading. There’s really only one choice if you care about freedom.

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      7 hours ago

      iOS supports VPN out of the gate. Apps just make it easier to configure. Please don’t spew divisive misinformation, regardless if this is ignorant to the facts or otherwise.

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        6 hours ago

        Where did you read that I said iOS doesn’t support adding VPNs?

        My message is clearly talking about side loading. Don’t twist my words.

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          I do wish it were possible to make iOS more free. With that said, is it a fair comparison to draw when someone only knows how to use a VPN if it’s in the App Store, whether Apple’s or Google Play?

          So novices on either platform are harmed by lessened app availability even while both could be instructed to set a VPN up in settings or sideload an app.

          Now if it’s a TOR browser or something, that’s a big L for Apple.