Apple Calls Russian Law Requiring Local Apps to Be Pre-loaded Equivalent to Jailbreaking

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the legislation which requires all smartphones, TVs, and other electronic gadgets sold in Russia to come pre-installed with Russian software. The law will go into force on July 1, 2020. The law has been heavily criticized by tech companies and retailers who say that it has been drafted and passed without their consultation.

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