Zoom iOS update removes 'feature' that sent user data to Facebook

Video conferencing service Zoom on Friday issued an update for its iOS app, removing an SDK that sent users' data to Facebook without their express consent.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 22

US officials, tech companies in talks to use location data to fight COVID-19

U.S. officials are currently in active talks with Google, Facebook, and other tech companies about the possibility of leveraging Americans' smartphone location data to help fight the coronavirus, a new report indicates.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 7

IRS suing Facebook for $9B in unpaid taxes

The Internal Revenue Service has gone to court to sue Facebook, claiming the social media giant owes in excess of $9 billion in taxes by selling its intellectual property to a subsidiary in Ireland — a transaction the IRS believes Facebook severely undervalued.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 13

WhatsApp client flaw allows hackers to read files stored on any device

A critical security issue has been uncovered in WhatsApp, one that could allow a hacker to read files stored on a user's device if the Facebook-owned messaging app isn't updated with the latest patch.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 6

May 2019 in review: New MacBook Pro, new iPod touch, and controversy from Adobe

Apple released new MacBook Pro models, and a new iPod touch, which you'd forgotten about. And, Adobe managed to revive all the criticisms of its subscription Creative Cloud.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

February 2019 in review: Security problems, iPhone sales woes, and Apple controversies

It was in February 2019 that we learned Apple's plans for the year included at least 11 devices — and it felt like it was this month that the company was embroiled in that many controversies.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Apple, Amazon, Google under pressure by new contract disclosure law in Japan

Japan's government is introducing a new contract disclosure requirement for firms like Apple, Google and Amazon, with the law intended to prevent any large firm from abusing its market power.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Senators threaten Apple, Facebook with mandated encryption backdoors

Tech companies including Apple and Facebook should provide encrypted user data to members of law enforcement, U.S. Senators said on Tuesday, with the added threat of imposing regulatory measures over the technology if they fail to do so.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

Podcast

MacBook Pro 16-inch & Apple Card gender bias on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 2

Facebook Pay launched to challenge Apple Pay for mobile payment supremacy

Social media giant Facebook is rolling out a payment method like Apple Pay to allow users to buy products or services, donate to charity, and send money to each other.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 27

Facebook app accesses iPhone camera without user's knowledge

Facebook is misusing the camera on the iPhone, with the app turning it on while users view their feed for reasons unknown.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 39

US House to deliver final report on big tech antitrust probe in 'first part' of 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee expects to deliver a final report on an investigation into potential antitrust breaches by big technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, in the first part of 2020.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 22

Some Apple, FaceBook, Amazon, Google documents for US antitrust probe submitted

The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has confirmed that Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook have all started sending data for examination — but not everything that has been requested yet.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 1

Apple, Facebook reportedly vie for choice NYC office space

Apple and Facebook are reportedly fighting for a chance to lease four floors of an iconic Manhattan post office that is currently undergoing renovations for office use.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 17

Podcast

Apple's U1 chip, 2020 iPhone, iOS 13.1, plus Izotope's John Wyner on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

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