Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Russian authorities said FaceTime helped criminals plan attacks and commit fraud across the country. Of course, they didn’t publish case data or examples that could support those claims.

Users saw the announcement as another attempt to restrict tools the government can’t easily monitor.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums