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TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Rutube почти стал торрентом из-за новой функции

Rutube has introduced a new feature that allows Android users to download videos directly to their devices for offline viewing. Downloaded videos will be available for 30 days before being automatically removed. Users without a subscription can only download one video of any length. The platform is increasingly being compared to a torrent-like service due to its reputation for hosting pirated content.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

Russia considers complete ban on calls in messaging apps

The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, along with Roskomnadzor, is considering imposing restrictions on voice calls made through messaging applications due to a rise in fraudulent activities. Two scenarios being evaluated include blocking voice traffic from abroad and a complete ban on voice calls within these apps. Roskomnadzor has acknowledged its authority to restrict such calls if they violate Russian law but the Ministry has stated it is not currently drafting regulations for this purpose. Fraudulent calls via messaging apps have surged to about 40% of total traffic, up from 1% three years ago. MegaFon, Russia's second-largest mobile operator, has stated it lacks the technical capabilities to analyze calls from these apps and suggests that additional software on users' smartphones is the only effective way to mitigate fraudulent calls.

TrendTechie

September 18, 2024

Rutracker начал работать в России

RuTracker.org, the largest Russian-language torrent tracker, is now accessible within Russia without the need for circumvention tools. The site, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in September 2024, has over 14 million active users. It was previously blocked by Roskomnadzor in 2013 due to the Internet Intellectual Property Protection Law, but it currently does not appear on Roskomnadzor's registry, suggesting a potential change in its status. In related news, the video hosting platform RUTUBE has launched a monetization program for content creators, introducing a new model for generating revenue based on views on its platform and network.

AppWizard

August 10, 2024

Russian video hosting RuTube removed from App Store

RuTube's app has been removed from the App Store due to sanctions imposed by the American company that operates it, creating accessibility challenges for users on mobile devices. The Russian government is taking steps to control online content, including throttling YouTube's video playback speed, receiving complaints about a shutdown of YouTube services, developing a national messenger to replace WhatsApp, and implementing access restrictions on the Signal messenger app. These actions indicate a trend of increasing regulation and oversight of digital platforms in Russia.