Apple removes ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store after federal safety concerns.
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Apple Removes ICEBlock And Similar Tracking Apps Apple Removes ICEBlock And Similar Tracking Apps From The App Store Apple removes ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store following growing pressure from the Trump administration and U.S. law enforcement agencies. The decision marks one of Apple’s most controversial moderation moves in recent years, raising new questions about free speech, privacy, and platform responsibility. Image Credits:Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu / Getty Images Why Apple Removed ICEBlock ICEBlock, which went viral earlier this year, allowed users to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents . Within a 5-mile radius, users could share locations and even descriptions of agents’ clothing. The app quickly gained traction among activists and immigrant rights supporters — and scrutiny from federal officials. According to multiple reports, Apple removed ICEBlock and other similar tracking apps after being contacted by law enforcement about “safety risks.” A spokesperson co…