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EFF urges Apple to drop CSAM tool plans completely

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has responded favorably to Apple's announcement it would delay implementing its CSAM tools, but still wants Apple to go further and give up on the plans entirely.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 47

Each Twitter Super Follow gets its own in-app purchase SKU

More details about Twitter's new Super Follows feature are coming to light, with reports on Friday noting the company is creating a unique SKU for every account using the feature.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 3

Apple's Shortcuts leveraged to disrupt Texas anti-abortion website

An iOS Shortcut devised by a TikTok content creator is being used to hinder the operation of a Texas anti-abortion website that is urging people to report individuals seeking a procedure.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Instagram is down, Facebook is working on it [u]

Users worldwide are reporting that photo-sharing service Instagram is currently unavailable. Although widespread geographically, it's not clear how many users are affected.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Apple pushes pop up for Personalized Ads in its apps on iOS 15

Apple has launched a new pop-up in iOS 15 to allow users to turn on or off personalized ads within the App Store and other Apple apps.

Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 17

Twitter's 'Safety Mode' aims to reduce exposure to harmful language, spam

Twitter on Wednesday said it is trialing a new feature called "Safety Mode" that automatically blocks accounts sending harmful or unwanted tweets.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

Apple Wallet limits users to one Touch ID finger profile when authenticating state IDs

Apple on Wednesday offered a detailed rundown of Apple Wallet's upcoming support for state IDs and driver's licenses, noting rigid biometric safeguards will be used to secure user information and protect against fraud.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

Apple will let 'reader' apps link to websites for account setup & management

Apple on Wednesday announced that it will soon allow developers of so-called "reader" apps to include an in-app link to set up or manage accounts, a major shift in App Store policy that should alleviate antitrust concerns over anti-steering strategies.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 16

Twitter launches 'Super Follows,' allowing creators to monetize tweets

Twitter on Wednesday officially launched its Super Follows feature, which allows creators on the platform to provide exclusive premium content to subscribers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

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