From a technical point of view, Apple can disable all iPhones, and Google can disable all smartphones running the Android operating system that are not flashed in Russia. In this respect kp.ru said the founder of the internet marketing agency OptimPro Anton Polilov.
He reminded that these companies have the ability to track all smartphones and block them remotely. However, according to him, there is no point in blocking it for “geopolitical” reasons.
“Should all phones imported into Russia be blocked? Or all phones currently available in Russia? In the first case any foreigner can buy; They do not check your passport when buying a phone. Secondly, the same is strange for foreigners. And there are programs that can replace any coordinates. This is a little more complicated than VPN, but also solvable,” said the expert.
Polilov added that the decision to block the phones of ordinary users will undermine trust in companies and at the same time create opportunities for competitors.
Kirill Sitnov, specialist in computer hardware and devices in 2023, teacher at the Moscow School of Programmers aforementionedBlocking Apple devices in a particular country is in itself a strong blow to the company’s reputation. According to him, turning off gadgets will lead to permanent loss of income.
It was previously reported to be on iPhone. will be allowed Install apps as files, just like on Android.