Apple declines any Covid-19 application if it is not an accredited organization

As the Covid-19 epidemic spread globally, tech firms had to adjust their policies to deal with dangerous fake information. Apple is no exception.

The company is said to adopt a tough approach to the App Store: No Covid-19 related applications will be adopted unless the product is an accredited organization. Talking to CNBC, some unnamed programmers said they were denied permission because it was not suitable for the field.

Zachary Shakked, a programmer, on Twitter expressed his frustration when he “spent all day writing the Covid-19 application and then was rejected”. Apple’s response said, “the seller and company name associated with the application are not accredited organizations, such as government organizations, hospitals, insurance companies, non-governmental organizations or universities.” . This is a requirement for the content in this app.

Some Covid-19 applications on the App Store on 6/3. Photo: BI

However, it seems that Apple is still catching a number of applications. When searching for “coronavirus” on March 6, the App Store returned a number of results, such as an app that teaches how to wash your hands, an app that provides a forum to discuss disease outbreaks, and an application to update the rate of virus spread. .