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French Anti-Racism Groups Drop Apple Lawsuit

Posted November 24th, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Anti-racism groups in France have dropped a lawsuit against Apple Inc. for allowing the sale of an iPhone application that was allegedly anti-Semitic. Developed by Johann Levy rather than Apple, the “app” allowed users to consult a database to determine if public figures and personalities are Jewish. The attorney representing the groups said Thursday the […]

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Apple Removes “Jew” iPhone App from Stores in France

Posted September 14th, 2011 at 4:10 pm (UTC-5)
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The computer firm Apple has removed one of its iPhone apps called “Jew or Not Jew” from stores in France. Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told VOA Wednesday the app violates local law and is no longer available in France. He added, however, that the application is available on other app stores around the world. The […]

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French Anti-racism Group Demands Apple Remove “Jew” App

Posted September 14th, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
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A French anti-racism group is demanding that the computer firm Apple remove one of its iPhone apps that is called “Jew or Not Jew,” claiming the application is racist. The app, which is available in the United States and Europe for about $1, is designed to let users know which celebrities or business leaders are […]

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