Cloudflare’s VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
Several VPN apps, including Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, were removed from India's Apple App Store and Google Play Store due to government orders.
MAIN POINTS
- Over seven VPN apps have been removed from Indian app stores.
- Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 is among the affected apps.
- The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued the removal orders.
- TechCrunch reviewed a document confirming these actions.
TAKEAWAYS
- Government intervention can lead to app removal from major platforms.
- Popular VPN services are not immune to regional restrictions.
- The Indian government actively monitors and regulates digital services.
- TechCrunch provides insights into tech-related governmental actions.