Apple considering 'explicit' options for App Store
Although new options won't happen any time soon, says company
Apple has said that it is considering an 'explicit' category for content distributed via its iTunes and App Store.
The move comes after the company removed thousands of applications depicting semi-nudity and innuendo, causing uproar amongst some developers who felt they had been punished for content that was previously given the green light.
Tech site Gizmodo first spotted the 'explicit' option on the App Store, which has since been removed, with a spokesperson confirming it was something that was being considered, although "it's not going to happen any time soon."
Although some Apps were unceremoniously ejected from the App Store – developers received an email informing them of the move without any prior communication – other content aimed at adults has remained, leading to questions over Apple's censorship policies.