Sora copycats flooded Apple’s App Store, and some still remain

The article discusses the influx of "Sora copycats" on Apple's App Store, which were imposter apps attempting to capitalize on the popularity of the character Sora from the "Kingdom Hearts" video game series. These imposter apps saw hundreds of thousands of downloads before Apple took action and removed them from the App Store. The article notes that while many of the copycat apps have been taken down, some still remain on the platform. The issue highlights the challenges Apple faces in policing its App Store and preventing the proliferation of such imposter apps, which can mislead users and potentially expose them to malicious content or activities. The article serves as a cautionary tale for both app developers and consumers, emphasizing the importance of verifying the authenticity of apps before downloading them, and the need for app stores to maintain strict control over the content and quality of their platforms.