Apple Removes Iceblock and Similar Tracking Apps From the App Store
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Apple removed ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store, sparking discussion around privacy and surveillance concerns, with the community generally supporting Apple's decision.
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gnabgib
3 months ago
1 replyDiscussion (490 points, 334 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45457333
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3 months ago
Comments moved thither. Thanks!
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