Apple Comes Under Media Fire in China

Apple has come under fire by Chinese state media, which claims the company isn’t doing enough to block texts and images trafficking in prohibited content including pornography, gambling, and counterfeit goods. China’s state-controlled news agency Xinhua and at least four state-supported media outlets have published criticisms of Apple for not doing enough to filter banned content on its iMessage service. State broadcaster CCTV said Apple’s app store allowed illegal gambling apps disguised as official lottery apps. Apple declined to comment on the media criticism, but pointed to tools on iMessage that can help users filter or block spam and other unwanted content.