Kremlin Orders Russian Officials to Stop Using iPhones by End of March
21-03-2023
The Kremlin has instructed Russian officials to stop using iPhones and other Apple devices by the end of March.
The move is being viewed as a part of the Russian government's efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
Russian officials have been asked to switch to devices produced by Russian companies or those from other countries that do not pose a threat to the country's security.
The directive comes amid growing concerns in Russia over the use of foreign-made devices that could be used for spying.
This is not the first time that the Russian government has targeted Apple; in 2014, the company was asked to provide access to its source code to the Russian authorities.
The directive has sparked a debate on social media, with some users criticizing the move as being regressive.
The move is expected to benefit Russian smartphone manufacturers, such as YotaPhone, Caviar, and Roverphone, which have been struggling to compete with foreign companies in the Russian market.