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Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

TechCrunchJuly 17th, 2026 7:49 PM7 views1 min read
Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

This article is an original newsroom brief based on publicly available feed metadata. It does not reproduce the publisher's full report; readers should follow the source link for the complete original coverage.

What happened: In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violation of state law.

Why it matters: The update may affect readers following Apps, policy developments, markets, public services, or communities connected to the story. Our newsroom is tracking it because it fits the Apps desk and may develop further as more verified details emerge.

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