The removal of two apps from the App Store in Hong Kong brought Apple into the public eye once again, as the controversial decision was seen by most as the company bending to Chinese will and criticism.
Much like Apple’s official statement over the concerns, CEO Tim Cook’s recent email to employees gave a detailed explanation for why the removal happened. “You have likely seen the news that we made the decision to remove an app from the App Store entitled HKmap.live,” wrote Cook in the beginning.
