Russia bans use of Apple iPhones and iPads for work functions: Report

According to a report from the Interfax information company (through Reuters) on Friday, Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, led by Minister Maksut Shadaev, has instituted a prohibition on using Apple iPhones and iPads by workers for work-related functions.

Shadaev said at a digital convention, “A restriction has been introduced against the utilization of (Apple) mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, for accessing work-related applications and exchanging work-related emails.” He additional defined that the utilization of iPhones for private necessities continues to be permitted.

The ministry enacted this ban roughly two months following assertions made by Russia’s main home safety company, the FSB, which claimed {that a} substantial variety of Apple gadgets had been compromised because of a U.S.-orchestrated espionage operation. Apple refuted these allegations, whereas the U.S. National Security Agency, reportedly implicated by the FSB, selected not to reply to the claims throughout that interval.

In one other information, Apple is anticipated to host its 2023 iPhone launch occasion on September 12. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the much-awaited launch occasion for the Apple iPhone 15 sequence is rumored to happen both on September 12 or Wednesday, September 13 of this yr. If the knowledge holds true, pre-orders for the brand new iPhones are mentioned to start on September 15, with the Apple iPhone 15 sequence seemingly hitting the marketplace for sale on September 22.

An further report from 9to5Mac final week corroborates this schedule, stating that numerous provider companions have already forbidden their workers from taking time without work on Wednesday, September 13, because of expectations of a major smartphone announcement on that day.

Alongside the iPhone 15 lineup, the September occasion is anticipated to showcase up to date variations of the Apple Watch, together with the Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 fashions. Moreover, it’s anticipated to unveil the ultimate particulars and launch dates for iOS 17 and different associated working system updates. Excitement and anticipation are build up for Apple fans worldwide as they await the official unveiling of the newest improvements from the tech large.

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Updated: 12 Aug 2023, 02:45 PM IST

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