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Why This Seemingly Innocent Apple Ad Sparked an Unexpected NSFW Controversy

Apple reportedly removed a hand gesture from its South Korean iPad ad after its unintended meaning raised eyebrows online.

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I don’t envy the people responsible for creating overseas ads. There’s so much to consider about social nuances in other countries that creating an ad that doesn’t accidentally offend someone must be an absolute nightmare.  It’s a lesson Apple seems to be learning right now.

As reported by Asian tech news outlet IT Home, Apple, in an attempt to highlight the 5.4mm thickness of its new OLED iPad Mini, posted on its website some promotional images featuring a hand using a thumb and index finger to hold the........

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