On Monday, Apple engaged in another round of Dubious App Politics by pulling a WikiLeaks application for the iPhone and iPad from the iTunes app store after offering it for a mere three days, according to The New York Times.

The New York Times:

Trudy Muller, an Apple spokeswoman, said the company had removed the app “because it violated our developer guidelines.” Ms. Muller added: “Apps must comply with all local laws and may not put an individual or group in harm’s way.”

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