Apple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers

Apple has removed several VPN apps from its App Store in Russia at the request of the government’s communications watchdog, according to VPN makers. Last week, Russian news agency Interfax reported that Apple had removed 25 VPN apps from its App Store in Russia after Roskomnadzor, a government body that regulates the internet — including what Russians can access — demanded the removals.  The internet in Russia is heavily controlled and censored, so Russian online users often rely on VPNs to circumvent rest ...