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Apple cracks down on lending apps after deepfake nudes threat

Apple has removed a bunch of exploitative lending apps in India that used unethical strategies to collect, such as threatening to send deepfake nudes to borrowers' contacts.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 9

Instagram's Twitter knockoff 'Threads' now available for pre-order on the App Store

Instagram is preparing to launch its text-based social media app "Threads" soon, and users can pre-order it on the App Store now.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 7

Facebook wants to become an App Store in Europe

Following the passing of the EU's Digital Markets Act, Meta wants to turn Facebook into an alternative App Store for Android first, as soon as it can.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Goat Story Gina Smart review: not your average coffee maker

The Gina Smart coffee maker by Goat Story is app-enabled and gives three ways to brew your perfect cup. But be warned — this is not a device for the busy.

Catherine Cargill 2 years ago 9

Phil Schiller allegedly held back App Store review automation

The former head of the App Store Review process at Apple believes Apple won't make major changes to improve the process unless Phil Schiller steps away from managing it.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

Apple may be forced to allow third-party App Stores in India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is reportedly nearing the conclusion of its antitrust investigation into App Store, and is expected to conclude that Apple must open it up to rival alternatives.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Japan law will require Apple to allow alternate iPhone app stores

The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 42

Apple threatens to remove Jack Dorsey-backed Damus app over in-app transactions

Apple has already made it known that it's not a fan of in-app cryptocurrency transfers, and now it's banging that drum again for a decentralized social messaging app backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 17

Apple & Epic Games both appealing 'Fortnite' App Store antitrust ruling

Apple and Epic Games have jointly requested an appeals court to review its decision that may compel Apple to alter its payment practices within the App Store, for entirely different reasons.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 0

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