The recent removal of the Wikileaks app from the Apple Online Store has caused a backlash from the advocates of freedom of expression/speech. In recent weeks, companies like Amazon, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard have all started denying services to WikiLeaks, and Apple has become the latest one to join the list. Blocking or allowing uncensored access to Wikileaks is becoming the new freedom of expression litmus test, and as such, recent developments have instigated a debate on the primary motive behind Apple's decision to block access to Wikileaks.
An Apple a Day Keeps the Wikileaks Away
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Seeded on Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:25 PM
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