Russia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps

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By Juli CloverDec 4, 2025, 1:28 pm121 ptsTrending
Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims ‌FaceTime‌ is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming…

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