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by int_19h 1777 days ago
> I cannot download specific apps that are only on the Australian Apple App Store.

I wonder if this includes COVID contact tracing apps? It could be a very juicy story if so.
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lightsider2 1777 days ago
It does. I live in Germany, but am American. I couldn't download the EU Digital Vaccine Certificate app until I switched my Apple account from US to Germany...
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int_19h 1777 days ago
Have you considered going to the press with this story? It sounds like the kind of thing that could ultimately lead to a very critical piece in some major news media, which might push the tide back somewhat.
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rawbot 1777 days ago
Same here, but at least you can switch back to your original region once it downloads.
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ryaninzion 1777 days ago
Similar for me. My country of origin is the US, and my Apple account is connected to a US credit card. But I live in Israel and was vaccinated here. Since I am linked to the US App Store, I can't download the Israeli Vaccine Certification App ("Green Passport"). Nor can I easily switch my Apple account to Israel as I have several subscriptions that would need to be canceled.
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