The controversy on Twitter prompted the company to clarify its stance and say Grindr is not going anywhere at this time. He said dating apps such as Grindr and Scruff would not be rejected based on the new guidelines. Apple’s spokesman said the only apps that would be affected were those primarily focused on pornography or that facilitate human trafficking under the guise of being used for hookups. A spokesman from Grindr told the Guardian in a statement the company did not anticipate being affected by the new policy. In May, it was reported that the company had removed a number of apps from the Chinese App Store, including apps from foreign news outlets and gay dating apps.

Source: The Guardian June 15, 2021 04:52 UTC