Tech Desk
Aug 01, 2024
Apple has strict rules that all developers need to follow when distributing their apps, but quite often it is seen that some apps trick Apple and get approval to be distributed on the App Store.
Similarly, the Pirate streaming app that offers pirated movies and shows from different streaming services — including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max — made it to the App Store.
A recent report claims that Apple removed many pirated apps from its App Store; however, it seems that these developers have again tricked the tech giant and are again available on the App Store, but this time by a different name called "Collect Cards".
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Although this new app’s description and screenshots show a simple interface and do not highlight anything related to streaming movies or TV shows, but have the same features.
Once you install the app, it will show you a catalogue of movies and shows from streaming sites such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and even Apple TV +.
According to the report, these apps have tricked App Store Review by applying a geofence by hiding their real functions and features for users in the US,
However, this is not the first time an app has used location data to trick the App Store Review. In 2017, Uber, a car booking app did the same.
Apple took down many pirate streaming apps from the App Store that were available in many countries worldwide having high ratings.
