Apple Removes Yandex’s Payment Service App
Apple has not publicly commented on the removal, though it has delisted apps linked to sanctioned Russian entities in recent months.
Apple has removed Yandex Pay's payment service application from its App Store, leaving Russian iPhone users unable to download or update the app. Yandex Pay allows users to store cards, make contactless payments, and split purchases across the company's services. Yandex Pay reassured customers that their money remained secure and advised them to keep the app installed and to switch to a web-based version within mobile browsers.
The company expressed sadness over the removal and stated they would find a solution. Apple's decision comes amid sanctions on Russian entities, though Yandex Pay hasn't been targeted directly. Yandex Bank, however, was sanctioned by the UK in June. Despite facing challenges, Yandex Pay remains available for Android users on Google Play.
The Moscow Times, a Russian news outlet, criticized Apple's actions as part of an effort to silence independent journalism in the country. The outlet called for support to continue its work, emphasizing the importance of accurate, unbiased reporting.
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