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Saudi Arabia and UAE to Block BlackBerry Messaging, Because They Can’t Snoop on It

via Daring Fireball by John Gruber on 8/1/10

The AP:

The UAE said Sunday it will block key features on BlackBerry smart phones, citing national security concerns because the devices operate beyond the government's ability to monitor their use. Officials in neighboring Saudi Arabia indicated it planned to follow suit.

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