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Apple Rejects Controversial 'Hot Tub' App on iOS

2/10/2025

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On January 9, 2025, as the iPhone celebrated its 18th birthday, the controversial porn app "Hot Tub" made its debut on iOS through the AltStore. Apple swiftly rejected the app, raising alarms over child safety and adhering to EU regulations on alternative app stores, while clarifying that it did not endorse the content despite conducting malware checks.

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Story summary

On January 9, 2025, as the iPhone celebrated its 18th birthday, the controversial porn app "Hot Tub" made its debut on iOS through the AltStore. Apple swiftly rejected the app, raising alarms over child safety and adhering to EU regulations on alternative app stores, while clarifying that it did not endorse the content despite conducting malware checks.