Apple could raise the sceptre of an App store ban for X as Elon Musk allows Alex Jones’ return to the platform – Dave Lee

In a bold move, Elon Musk's reinstatement of controversial figure Alex Jones on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, risks pushing the platform to the brink of an Apple App Store ban. With Jones' history of spreading misinformation and hatred, Musk's celebration of his return, alongside a dubious guest list, has prompted major advertisers, including Apple, to "pause" on X. As Musk flirts with the platform's dangerous elements, Apple faces the pressing question of when X becomes too perilous for its users and its corporate principles.

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Apple Is Holding the Final Nail for X's Coffin: Dave Lee

By Dave Lee

With the reinstatement of Alex Jones on X this week, Elon Musk is playing with fire. Precedent suggests X is teetering on the brink of a ban for violating Apple Inc.'s App Store rules, which would be the final nail in the coffin for the platform formerly known as Twitter. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will be watching closely and hoping desperately it doesn't come to that.

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