Out of a total of 217 apps removed from certain countries or regions in the first half of 2019 due to government requests related to legal violations, 194 were removed from the China mainland App Store, according to a count published by Apple. It's a simulation in which users play as an infectious disease whose goal is to wipe out the world's population.Ĭhina is sensitive about apps. Plague is one of the most popular iPhone games, and has been consistently in the top of Apple's App Store charts since it launched in 2012. 'We have a huge amount of respect for our Chinese players and are devastated that they are no longer able to access and play Plague Inc.' stands out as an intelligent and sophisticated simulation that encourages players to think and learn more about serious public health issues,' the company said in a statement.

Plague's creators said in statements that it was the most popular paid game in China for many years and that it was not designed to sensationalize disease outbreaks. The App Store is the only way for most users to install software on iPhones, and it has become a magnet for criticism that Apple enables countries to remove apps they don't like, effectively censoring free expression.

The removal is certain to reignite a debate over whether Apple should remove apps from its App Store on the request of governments around the world. Personal Loans for 670 Credit Score or Lower Personal Loans for 580 Credit Score or Lower

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