Joe Rossignol
Apple has accidentally cleared an iPhone and iPad app that lets you stream pirated movies and TV shows for free on the App Store, according to a post by Kevin Aubin on Threads. The Verge previously reported on the post.
While the description of the so-called “Univer Note” app says it “can easily help you record each day’s events and plan your time,” it actually lets you stream movies that are still playing in theaters, like Smile 2 and Venom: The Last Dance. You can also watch shows from streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and even Apple TV+. Oops!
It appears that the French-language app has been available on the App Store since September, but it is unclear how long the app has been offering pirated movies and TV shows in place of the calendar feature. This app clearly went unnoticed by Apple's App Review team and should be removed from the App Store as soon as news is received.
Update: It appears that the pirated movies and TV shows are only visible in the app in certain countries, such as Canada and France. In the US, the app actually appears to be a simple calendar app, which may have helped it remain undetected until now.
Update 2: The app has been removed from the App Store.
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