Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store after China crackdown

Apple has removed two popular Meta apps from its App Store in China.

The apps have been removed after China ‘ordered’ Apple to do so.

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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger are still available on the App Store in China.

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As per the report, other apps like YouTube and X are also available for download.

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