Apple allows Amphetamine to remain on App Store

The Apple Inc logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, U.S. File picture: Reuters/Mike Segar

The Apple Inc logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, U.S. File picture: Reuters/Mike Segar

Published Jan 4, 2021

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Apple will allow Amphetamine to remain on its App Store.

The tech giant had initially planned to ban the app - which keeps Mac computers awake - following a dispute with the developer amid claims it promoted drug use.

But, William Gustafson, the developer, wrote on Github: "On that call, an Apple representative stated that Apple now recognizes that the word 'amphetamine' and the pill icon are being used 'metaphorically', and in a 'medical sense'. (sic)"

The developed also took to Twitter to discuss the issue.

He said on the micro-blogging platform: "Just got off a call with @Apple . Appeal accepted and Amphetamine will remain on the @AppStore . Thank you all for your comments, opinions, and action. We may not all agree, but I am happy we all still have the freedom to express ourselves today. [heart emoji] (sic)"

Gustafson has rubbished the idea that the app breaks Apple's guidelines.

He said: "It is my belief that Amphetamine is not in violation of any of Apple's guidelines. It is also my belief that there are a lot of people out there who feel the same way as me, and want to see Amphetamine.app continue to flourish without a complete re-branding."

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