Apple has removed an app called ICEBlock from the App Store after warnings from law enforcement. ICEBlock let people mark on a map where they saw immigration officers, and then shared those alerts with others nearby. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the app was dangerous because it put officers at risk, and asked Apple to take it down. Apple agreed, saying it wanted the App Store to remain safe and trusted.⁠ ⁠ The removal happened shortly after a shooting at an ICE building in Dallas, where a gunman fired from a rooftop and killed two detainees. Officials claimed the shooter used tracking apps like ICEBlock to target the facility. ICEBlock’s creator, Joshua Aaron, says this is false. He argues the app was designed to protect communities during immigration raids, not to endanger officers, and points out it was downloaded more than a million times. He says he will fight Apple’s decision.⁠ ⁠ Apple has made similar moves before. In 2019, it removed an app used by Hong Kong protesters to track police. In 2021, it removed a voting app tied to Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Last year in China, Apple pulled WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps after pressure from local authorities. These cases show Apple often bends to government requests, even when the apps are popular.⁠ ⁠ Experts warn that governments can pressure private companies into silencing apps without passing any laws. That means Apple’s App Store has become a powerful gatekeeper, deciding which tools people can or cannot use when safety and politics collide.⁠ ⁠ #apple #appstore #privacy #freespeech #immigration #lawenforcement #technology #policy

Turkish authorities have turned a fleet of seized exotic supercars into high-speed police vehicles. The collection, worth around $3.5 million, was confiscated from an alleged drug trafficker, Hakan Ayik, and his associates. It included luxury models like a Ferrari 488 GTB, Bentley Continental GT, Porsche Taycan Turbo, and several Mercedes-Benz cars. Instead of auctioning them, officials repainted the cars in police livery, equipped them with sirens and warning lights, and assigned them to Istanbul’s traffic enforcement unit. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya emphasized that these vehicles would now serve the public rather than criminals. Hakan Ayik, known as "Australia's most wanted man," was arrested alongside 36 others on charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. The move has drawn global attention, showcasing an innovative approach to repurposing crime assets for public service. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Disclaimer: NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! We do not own the rights to this video and photo used in this reel and post. All credit goes to the original creator. This video is shared for informational purposes only. If you are the owner and wish to discuss this content, please DM or email us. FAIR USE: Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship infringing." We do not own all the material. . . . #news #worldnews #worldinlast24hr #explore #explorepage #trending #TurkishPolice #Supercars #CrimeToJustice #LuxuryCars #SeizedVehicles #LawEnforcement #Istanbul #Ferrari #Porsche #Bentley