Overview
- Apple said it pulled Blued and Finka from the China App Store after receiving an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China.
- Both apps also disappeared from several Chinese Android stores, yet they still work for users who already have them installed.
- CNN, citing a source, reported the removals were tied to alleged compliance issues such as pornography or “vulgar content,” with no official explanation provided.
- Blued has reported tens of millions of registered users and runs the international app HeeSay, while Finka operates only inside China.
- It remains unclear if the delistings are permanent, as some apps in China have previously returned to stores after meeting regulator demands.