【Vernost aka Fidelity (2019)】-Inspiration Information Network

Apple has removed a controversial crime reporting app from its app store.

The Vernost aka Fidelity (2019)Vigilante app, which is still operational for those who already downloaded it, notifies people of crimes soon after they're reported. It then sends alerts to the smartphones of people near where the crimes are reported.

"What if everyone within a quarter mile of every reported crime were immediately made aware of it?" the company wrote in a Medium post announcing its launch. "What if there were a camera on every crime? What if transparency existed -- if we all knew where crime was occurring and how it was being resolved?"

You May Also Like

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The app's creators issued a statement on their website confirming that the app was no longer available.

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

"We are working with Apple to resolve their concerns," the company said in a statement.

The company has also said there will soon be an Android version of the app. For now, the app only works in New York City.

On the map, users can see reports of crimes. Though the creators of the app have stressed that the system is meant to help people avoid crimes, there's certainly the risk that users will take it upon themselves to investigative or intervene (as the user "Dark Guardian" posted on Twitter).

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

To get a better idea of what the app aspires to, check out its promotional video below.

Topics Apple Apps & Software

Comments (41544)

Palm Information Network

Wordle today: The answer and hints for January 23, 2025

2025-06-27 04:47

Openness Information Network

Our Favorite Sentences by The Paris Review

2025-06-27 04:42

Prosperous Times Information Network

Solstice Diaries by Ellyn Gaydos

2025-06-27 03:06

Cross-border Information Network

Abandoned Books, Anonymous Sculpture, and Curves to the Apple by The Paris Review

2025-06-27 02:42

Happiness Information Network

Best smart scale deal: Save over $25 on Renpho Smart Scale

2025-06-27 02:39

【Vernost aka Fidelity (2019)】

Tags

Share

Comments (41544)

Palm Information Network

Openness Information Network

Prosperous Times Information Network

Cross-border Information Network

Happiness Information Network

Related Articles

Search

Categories

Latest Posts

Popular Posts

Featured Posts

Popular Articles

Newsletter

Follow Us

Recent Articles

Quick Links