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Apple
fromTNW | Apple
8 hours ago

Vibe coding drove an 84% jump in App Store submissions. Apple is cracking down.

AI-powered vibe coding tools have led to an 84% increase in new app submissions to Apple's App Store, overwhelming its review infrastructure.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

AI companies warn users not to rely on models' outputs, emphasizing potential mistakes and risks associated with their use.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

AI companies warn users not to rely on models' outputs, emphasizing potential mistakes and risks associated with their use.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
#whatsapp
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
#android
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
2 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
2 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security | TechCrunch

Amazon-owned Ring launches an app store to enhance camera capabilities, focusing on elder care, workforce analytics, and rental management.
#apple
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International was fined £390,000 for breaching UK sanctions by making payments to a Russian streaming platform.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
fromTNW | Apple
6 days ago

UK fines Apple's Irish subsidiary 390,000 for breaching Russian sanctions

The fine is, by Apple's standards, negligible: roughly 0.00001 per cent of the company's annual revenue. The precedent it sets is not.
European startups
#siri
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
7 hours ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
7 hours ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Apple asks users to verify age in new software update

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for age verification measures in technology to protect children online.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
5 days ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
#ios-265
Apple
fromTrusted Reviews
5 days ago

Apple reveals first look at iOS 26.5 in its latest beta

Apple is rolling out the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, introducing new features and improvements following the stable iOS 26.4 release.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available

iOS 26.5 beta introduces Suggested Places in Maps and ads based on user location and search history.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Apple seeds first iOS 26.5 beta to developers

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.5 with minor changes and bug fixes, alongside updates for other operating systems.
Apple
fromTrusted Reviews
5 days ago

Apple reveals first look at iOS 26.5 in its latest beta

Apple is rolling out the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, introducing new features and improvements following the stable iOS 26.4 release.
Software development
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

The Hidden Problem With 'Vibe Coding' Apps on Apple's App Store

Apple's App Store is restricting vibe coding apps like Vibecode and Replit because they enable users to create applications that introduce new functionality, violating guidelines prohibiting code execution that changes app features.
#age-verification
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Apple
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

What Apps To Put On Your Kid's First Tablet, According To Parents

Parents recommend PBS Kids Video, PBS Kids Games, and ABC Mouse as trusted, educational tablet apps for young children that offer wholesome content without intrusive ads.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Apple can delist apps "with or without cause," judge says in loss for Musi app

The plain language of the DPLA governs because it is clear and explicit: Apple may "cease marketing, offering, and allowing download by end-users of the [Musi app] at any time, with or without cause, by providing notice of termination." Based on this language, Apple had the right to cease offering the Musi app without cause if Apple provided notice to Musi.
Intellectual property law
#iphone
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.
Apple
from9to5Mac
2 days ago

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027 - 9to5Mac

Apple is transitioning from the Campaign Management API to the new Ads Platform API, which will sunset on January 26, 2027.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Big Tech has not enforced Australia's social media ban

Australia's eSafety Commission is enforcing compliance with social media age restrictions after finding major platforms inadequate in protecting children under 16.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword enables attackers to silently compromise iOS devices through infected websites, affecting hundreds of millions of users running older iOS versions.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
1 week ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse | TechCrunch

AltStore PAL integrates with the fediverse to become the first federated app marketplace, allowing developers to share updates across interconnected social platforms like Mastodon and Threads.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google embraces third party app stores and payments

One is creating a "Registered App Stores program" that, if operators choose to participate, will see Google facilitate "more simplified installation flow" for Android apps. The search and ads giant has positioned this as leveling the playing field for app store operators, by reducing the number of hoops users need to jump through to shop for apps on stores other than Google's own Play store.
European startups
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere | TechCrunch

EU users can install apps from alternative app stores on Apple devices under the DMA, with notarization and distinct developer business terms required.
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Aptoide launches alternative iOS game store in Japan

Japan is one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world. With AppArena, we're not just adding another icon to the Home Screen - we're bringing a new, AI-driven layer on top of the existing app ecosystem.
Apple
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Apps that can strip' victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Apps that create AI-generated nude images of real people remain downloadable from Apple and Google app stores despite UK bans on sexually explicit deepfakes.
fromMacRumors
6 days ago

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

"Maps may show local ads based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search."
Apple
Software development
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Setapp Mobile iOS store is shutting down on February 16th

Setapp Mobile will be discontinued on February 16, 2026; all apps will be removed and users must transfer data before that date.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools | TechCrunch

Apple updates App Store Connect with over 100 new metrics for developers to track app performance and user behavior.
#app-store-regulation
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Apple goes global with key MDM tools and services for business

Managed Apple accounts enhance data separation and control for businesses, offering free MDM features and competitive productivity tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Dozens of nudify apps found on Google and Apple's app stores

Hundreds of millions of downloads and $117 million revenue from AI "nudify" apps show platform removals alone may not stop nonconsensual sexualized image generation.
#app-stores
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Apps like Grok are explicitly banned under Google's rules-why is it still in the Play Store?

xAI weakened Grok's image-generation guardrails, enabling non-consensual sexual imagery and sexualized images of children while regulators investigate and Google fails to enforce existing Play Store rules.
#apple-security-updates
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug | TechCrunch

Apple released its first background security improvement update to patch a WebKit vulnerability in Safari that could allow malicious websites to access data from other websites in the same browser session.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Apple rolls out first 'background security' update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs to fix Safari bug | TechCrunch

Apple released its first background security improvement update to patch a WebKit vulnerability in Safari that could allow malicious websites to access data from other websites in the same browser session.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is being used to flood X with thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors wearing minimal clothing. Some of this content appears to not only violate X's own policies, which prohibit sharing illegal content such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), but may also violate the guidelines of Apple's App Store and the Google Play store.
Artificial intelligence
#apple-app-store
Apple
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China

Apple reduces in-app purchase commission rates in China from 30% to 25% for standard purchases and from 15% to 12% for small business programs, effective March 15.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple reduces App Store developer fees in China from 30% to 25% following regulatory discussions, with small business rates dropping from 15% to 12%.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Apple takes a bite out of app store fees in China

Apple reduced App Store commissions in China from 30% to 25% for apps and 15% to 12% for mini apps following regulatory discussions.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China

Apple reduces in-app purchase commission rates in China from 30% to 25% for standard purchases and from 15% to 12% for small business programs, effective March 15.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple reduces App Store developer fees in China from 30% to 25% following regulatory discussions, with small business rates dropping from 15% to 12%.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Apple takes a bite out of app store fees in China

Apple reduced App Store commissions in China from 30% to 25% for apps and 15% to 12% for mini apps following regulatory discussions.
Apple
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple's Creator Studio: Life after the App Store?

Consumers increasingly accept app subscriptions and value bundled creative and productivity tools, exemplified by Apple's $12.99 Creator Studio combining major creative and Office-compatible apps.
fromMacworld
2 months ago

Apple's obsession with ads is destroying the iPhone

Now, you might argue that I'm stretching the term "news" a little, since we've had ads in App Store search since 2016, and even this latest expansion of the program, creating multiple paid slots per query, was first floated last month. But you would be wrong, because we just learned two new nuggets of knowledge: the timeframe, and the markets which will get the extra ads first (the U.K., followed by Japan, followed by everyone else). So there.
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