Apple has made the decision to remove an application that allowed streaming of pirated movies and TV shows from the App Store. The app, called “Kimi,” disguised itself as an eye test while actually providing unlimited access to popular TV and film productions.
The app was available on the App Store until Tuesday morning, but it appears to have been removed after The Verge published a report. According to data collected by Appfigures, the app was downloaded over 25,000 times and was released on September 22, 2023.
Thanks to its popularity, “Kimi” made its way to the top rankings of the App Store alongside apps like YouTube, CBS Sports, and Google. As noted on Threads, the app reached a high position on the list of most popular free apps on the App Store and on special entertainment-related lists.
The description of the app in the App Store suggested that “Kimi” was an excellent way to test one’s eyesight, requiring an “extraordinary eye to spot the difference.” The “features” of the app included interesting timed and vision-related challenges, various gameplay modes, and beautiful landscapes.
However, upon downloading “Kimi” on an iPhone or iPad, users immediately gained access to a catalog of pirated movies and TV shows. There were top lists, a search function, categorizations of popular and trending TV and film productions, and much more. It could be compared to the Netflix app, but with pirated content.
This is not the first time that an app for streaming pirated movies and TV shows has reached high positions in the App Store rankings. For example, in 2021, a similar app that disguised itself as a Sudoku game also gained a high position before being pulled by Apple.
Image: @raecnrd on Threads
FAQ
1. What is the name of the app that Apple removed from the App Store?
Apple removed an app called “Kimi.”
2. How did the “Kimi” app disguise its true functions?
The “Kimi” app disguised itself as an eye test but actually allowed streaming of pirated movies and TV shows.
3. When was the “Kimi” app removed from the App Store?
The app was removed after The Verge published their report.
4. What information is available regarding the popularity of the “Kimi” app?
The app was downloaded over 25,000 times and reached high positions in the App Store rankings alongside apps like YouTube, CBS Sports, and Google.
5. What features did the “Kimi” app offer according to its description in the App Store?
The description suggested that the “Kimi” app was an eyesight test but offered various gameplay modes, timed challenges, and beautiful landscapes.
6. What happened after downloading the “Kimi” app on an iPhone or iPad?
After downloading the “Kimi” app, users immediately gained access to a catalog of pirated movies and TV shows, top lists, search functionality, and much more.
7. Is this the first time such an app has reached high positions in the App Store rankings?
No, it is not the first time. In the past, similar apps have also reached high positions in the rankings before being pulled by Apple.
Definitions
1. App Store – Apple’s online store where apps can be downloaded for devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
2. Streaming – the transmission of data in real time that allows for the viewing of movies, listening to music, or using other multimedia without the need to download them onto a device.
3. Pirated movies and TV shows – illegally shared movies and TV shows that infringe upon copyright laws, typically available for free or at a low cost.
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The source of the article is from the blog combopop.com.br