Facebook CFO says personalized advertising 'under assault' by Apple privacy changes

Business models that rely on personalized advertising are "under assault" by iOS 14 privacy changes, Facebook's chief revenue officer said Tuesday.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 41

US House of Representatives to recommend break up of Big Tech firms

The forthcoming antitrust proposal by the US House of Representatives is being called a "thinly veiled call to break up" large technology firms including Apple, Google, and Facebook.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 29

US Senate to subpoena Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs over censorship issues

The U.S. Senate has voted to subpoena Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Twitter's Jack Dorsey to testify before Congress about the existing Communication Decency Act, and allegations of political censorship on social media.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 12

Apple agrees to delay 30% cut of live event transactions on App Store

Apple has temporarily halted its decision to charge a 30% commission of paid virtual events hosted through apps on iOS, for not just Facebook, but any event stream.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 16

Facebook is pushing for Apple to open up default messaging app options

Emboldened by users able to change default email and browser apps in iOS 14, Facebook is pressing Apple to allow its users to set third-party platforms, such as Facebook Messenger, as their default messaging app.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 47

iPhone camera and iOS 14 at crux of Facebook & Instagram spying lawsuit

Facebook allegedly spied on Instagram users through unauthorized use of iPhone cameras, a new lawsuit claims.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 35

Facebook, Luxottica will team up on AR glasses slated for 2021

Facebook on Wednesday announced a research project that will gather data for a pair of AR glasses created in partnership with Luxottica, the makers of Ray-Ban.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Podcast

Apple's 'Time Flies' event, Siri improvements, and the latest Big Sur beta on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior in EU antitrust filing

Facebook is joining other high profile companies accusing Apple of antitrust behavior in the EU, and is claiming that Apple uses its App Store and array of operating systems to gain an unfair advantage over its competitors.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 37

Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's App Store 'deserves scrutiny'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said that Apple has "unilateral control" over the App Store, and said that the platform "deserves scrutiny."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 46

Podcast

Apple, Facebook and Mordor: Interview with Jason Aten on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

Podcast

'Apple Watch Series 6' & 'iPhone 12' rumors, iOS 13.7, and more on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

Facebook threatens to block news stories in Australia if draft regulation passes

Facebook on Monday said it will bar Australian users from sharing news stories on its social media platforms if legislation requiring the firm to pay publishers for content passes.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 18

Mark Zuckerberg claims Apple's App Store charges 'monopoly rents,' stifles innovation

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took aim at Apple's App Store on Thursday, calling the platform a deterrent to innovation and competition.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 68

Facebook says Apple blocked in-app message informing users of 30% App Store fee

Facebook on Thursday said Apple recently rejected a transparency notice designed to inform users about its customary 30% App Store fee, reportedly saying the information is "irrelevant."

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 59

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