Apple An app is taken down which uses crowdsourcing for flags of American immigration agents, apparently after being pressurized by American authorities.
Iceblock, a free iPhone-only app allows users anonymously to report and monitor activity by anonymous immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officers, was no longer available on Apple app Store Till Friday.
The developer said in a social media post, “We have received a message from the review of Apple’s app that #ICEBLOCK has been removed from the app store due to” objectionable material “.” Tusrap Admin. We have replied and we will fight it! ,
The developer said last month that it had more than 1 million users. Even though it has been removed from the app marketplace, those who have already downloaded the app should still be able to use it.
Apple did not immediately respond to the remarks request.
The company said in a statement to other media outlets, “We have made a safe and reliable place to find apps to app store.” “Based on the information obtained from law enforcement about the security risks related to Iceblock, we have removed it and a similar app from the App Store.”
Downloads of apps such as Iceblock have increased as the Trump administration increases immigration enforcement with amazing raids. After targeting the agents, technology has come to the fire from the authorities.
Officials said last month that a gunman who set fire to an immigration and customs enforcement facility Dallas The apps to track the presence of ice agents were discovered.