Apples Anti-Gambling Purge Draws Criticism From App Developers

Apple is facing criticism for erroneously deleting applications from its App Store in an effort to combat gambling. Numerous app creators, especially smaller entities, are protesting as their applications were caught in Apple’s broad sweep. These applications, they contend, have no connection to gambling platforms or the promotion of illicit activities. It appears Apple is responding to pressure, particularly from China, to adopt a stricter stance against gambling-related material. This is not the first instance of Apple encountering pressure to remove specific applications, as Norway recently achieved success in having gambling applications prohibited from its regional App Store. Although the app removal seemed extensive, Apple has commenced reinstating some applications, suggesting this may have been an excessive measure on their behalf.