Despite outcry from human rights groups and politicians, Google will reportedly keep a controversial Saudi government app in its Google Play store, Business Insider reported Saturday. Among other functions, the app allows Saudi men to track and restrict the travel of women and dependents.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/google-reportedly-wont-remove-saudi-government-app-that-1833020520
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