this is similar to tiktok getting banned because the data doesnt reside in the US anymore, meanwhile the NSA has unrestricted access and data privacy doesn't apply to foreigners (we can snoop on anybody who's not a US citizen). honestly private data should be illegal, public behavioral data should be public, and censorship is always wrong
Nizar Zakka is an IT expert, advocate of internet freedom and permanent US resident who was detained in Iran on dubious charges. His story is a matter of concern in tech as it pertains to the safety and rights of tech people working worldwide (like me)
I personally think Apple does things correctly, and they do charge a premium, but they sell good products rather than requiring more of your time and energy (ads)