The map shows Crimea as a part of Russian, image via The Daily Mail
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Apple has changed its maps to satisfy demands from the Russian government

Apple has changed its map app to show Crimea as a part of Russia to satisfy the Russian government. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014, an act that was condemned by the international community. Apple has made it so this change is only visible to Russian users.

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Thu Nov 28 - BBC

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