Apple Removes Piracy App 'Kimi' from App Store

The app, disguised as a vision-testing tool, offered access to pirated movies and TV shows, climbing the App Store charts before being pulled.

Apple has pulled the 'Kimi' app from its App Store, which was disguised as a vision-testing tool but provided access to pirated content.
'Kimi' ranked above popular streaming services in the App Store's free entertainment apps chart, offering bootlegged movies and TV shows, including Oscar-nominated films.
The app was downloaded over 25,000 times and received a four-star user rating, despite its illicit nature.
The developer behind 'Kimi' remains unknown, with the app listed under the pseudonym 'Marcus Evans' before its removal.
This incident highlights a resurgence in online piracy, posing a challenge for rights holders and content creators.