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for the first 5 or so years, iphones were not officially available for sale in russia. Russian cellular carriers didnt want to play by Apple's tough rules but i

by elvirs 8y ago

for the first 5 or so years, iphones were not officially available for sale in russia. Russian cellular carriers didnt want to play by Apple's tough rules but iphones were still getting very popular as people were still asking anybody traveling to overseas to buy an iphone for them. Putin may still play a similar card but I hope Russia doesnt go as far as preventing registration of new iPhone IMEI numbers on its networks, that would be the Putin's lowest move.

lostlogin 8y ago
> that would be the Putin's lowest move. Irritating, yes, but his regime does have a fair collection of dark events. I struggle to think of a current world leader in the same league.
vetinari 8y ago
Nah, let's not jump into conclusions. Russia wants to ban Telegram, the reasons are their own (not providing CALEA-like access to communication network proven to be used by terrorists is a biggie). They do not have any mean to block just Telegram in the Apple Appstore, but they do have the means to block entire Appstore. Anyone would go for minimal impact: ask Apple to cooperate; if they do, fine. If they don't, pull the nearest gun that achieves the result. Whenther some random Ivan uses iPhone or not, nobody really cares.