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Re:Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ by ivape on Thursday October 02, 2025 @09:19PM (#45457663)
Steve was never tested like this was he? Everyone’s about values until they are put into a fucked up situation like Tim Cook. The man had to literally deliver a Roman tribute to this president personally.
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Re:Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ by prokopton on Friday October 03, 2025 @12:16AM (#45458914)
I think Steve would’ve packed it in and retired if he was still around today.
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Re:Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ by cosmicgadget on Thursday October 02, 2025 @09:48PM (#45457919)
He could have refused. Few things would sway public opinion on tariffs like more expensive i devices.
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Re:Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ by mikepurvis on Thursday October 02, 2025 @09:40PM (#45457857)
And that shouldn't have happened either. Apple doesn't need the US government, and Tim is himself a billionaire— he sure as hell doesn't personally need them either.
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