Developed by the Saudi Arabian government, Absher appears at first glance to be an application like any other. It allows residents of the country to interact with online administrative services using an identifier. The application allows, for example, to pay a fine or renew a driver’s license. Unfortunately, that’s not all.
Google Says Absher Is Not Violating Play Store Terms of Service
Despite the criticism, Google refuses to ban Absher from Play Storereports Business Content. In a letter to Jackie Speier, one of the congressmen who wished Absher was gone, Google announced that the app did not violate its terms of service. Absher can therefore stay on the platform. Play Store bans it yet “Practices that incite violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic”.
on his side, Apple still hasn’t responded to the controversy. That’s why Absher is still available on the App Store, the app store for iPhones and iPads. What do you think about this case? Should Google immediately revert this app and remove it from its store? Do you understand the reaction of the Mountain View firm?
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