The decision paves the way for Parler, a popular application among conservatives, including some members of the far right, to be downloaded again to Apple devices.
The letter – addressed to Senator Mike Lee and Rep. Ken Buck and obtained by CNN – explained that since the application was removed from the Apple platform in January for violating its policies, Parler “proposed updates to its application and moderation of the content of the practical application. ”
On April 14, Apple’s app review team told Parler that the proposed changes were sufficient, the letter continued. Now all Parler has to do is turn the switch.
“Apple anticipates that the updated Parler application will become available immediately after the release of Parler,” the Apple letter said.
Apple declined to comment. Parler did not immediately respond to the request for comment.
All three technology giants cited the presence of a violent speech on Parler as a reason for removal; Parler later said other vendors had severed ties with the company, effectively shutting down the service and making it inaccessible on the web. For several weeks, visitors to the Parler site were greeted by a static page instead of a functional social networking application.
Technology companies have dismissed Parler’s allegations of anti-competitive behavior. In Monday’s letter, Apple said its decision to remove Parler from its app store was “an independent decision” and that Apple “did not coordinate or otherwise consult with Google or Amazon about that decision.” .