Russia’s iPhone Owners Lose Access to Paid Apps and Subscriptions

Apple has shut down all billing for Russian iPhone users, blocking purchases of paid apps, in‑app content, and subscriptions like Apple Music, iCloud+, and Apple One. As the article notes, “Beginning April 1, iPhone users in Russia can no longer buy any new digital content or services with Apple’s billing system.” Existing purchases remain accessible, but subscriptions will not renew, and users cannot add funds to their Apple account balance. Apple reportedly made the move to comply with an order from Russia’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, which aims to curb foreign payments, restrict VPN usage, and pressure Apple over blocked Russian apps. Apple has not sold iPhones in Russia since 2022.

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