As reported by Russian media, citing sources within the company, users in Russia will no longer be able to access new movies and series on the Apple TV + platform. 24 Channels.

In the future, only trailers of new projects will be available on these accounts. Similar restrictions apply to the Apple Fitness+ service. If previously Russian users did not have access to workouts with music (due to limitations in Apple Music), now new workouts will not be available at all.

Will access to other services continue?

The full list of changes in Apple’s policy towards Russia is currently unknown. At the same time, sources claim that the company does not plan to completely deprive Russian users of access to its services. In particular, it is assumed that the ability to replenish Apple ID balance, purchase applications and subscriptions through the App Store will continue.

This isn’t the first time Apple has reduced the presence of its services in Russia. Since the beginning of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company has stopped selling equipment in the Russian Federation and limited the operation of various services. The new restrictions could be part of a broader strategy to put pressure on the Russian market.