Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

guest · Nov 28, 2019

Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands
Apple has complied with Russian demands to show the annexed Crimean peninsula as part of Russian territory on its apps
November 27, 2019
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50573069

Russian forces annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014, drawing international condemnation.

The region, which has a Russian-speaking majority, is now shown as Russian territory on Apple Maps and its Weather app, when viewed from Russia.
Apple had been in talks with Russia for several months over what the State Duma described as "inaccuracy" in the way Crimea was labelled.

Google, which also produces a popular Maps app, also shows Crimea as belonging to Russia when viewed from the country. The changes happened in March.
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guest · Nov 30, 2019

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
November 30, 2019
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50612031

Ukraine criticised the tech giant for showing Crimea as part of Russia's territory on its Maps and Weather apps.
An Apple spokeswoman says the company follows international and domestic laws and the change, which is only for users in Russia, had been made because of new legislation there.

Apple added it as a result of its review of how disputed borders are handled, it might make more changes in the future.
"Our intention is to make sure our customers can enjoy using Maps and other Apple services, everywhere in the world."
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