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Apple Maps blurring alleged detention centers in China, claims local laws require it

The data provider for Apple Maps in China has reportedly begun blurring more than just military facilities, leaving Apple in the wake of another potential mapping-related scandal. Apple Maps may have another controversy on its hands After decades of building up supply chains and manufacturing in China, Apple is not new to dealing with the controversial authoritarian regime running the country.…

Apple Maps blurring alleged detention centers in China, claims local laws require it

Apple Podcasts and Apple Maps have collaborated to create Hidden Histories guides, offering listeners a unique way to discover podcast episodes related to landmarks and lesser-known locations in five major U.S. cities - San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. These guides connect specific places in Apple Maps with relevant podcast episodes, providing a deeper dive into the history, architecture, and people behind each location.

To access these guides, users can either browse the full collection of Hidden Histories or search for "Apple Podcasts" within Apple Maps. This partnership demonstrates Apple's strategy of leveraging platform synergy to connect users across different services.

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