Google brings new editing features to Google Photos on iOS

Google has updated Google Photos on iOS with image editing features, including more than 30 controls previously only available on Pixel to Google One members.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

Apple's iOS 14.5 redirects Google Safe Browsing traffic to protect privacy

Apple has confirmed that the new beta release of iOS 14 passes Google Safe Browsing requests through Apple's own servers to prevent user data being returned to Google.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

Google's reluctance to add privacy labels to Gmail, other apps might put users at risk [u]

Google has taken so long to update its popular Gmail app for iOS that a new in-app warning informs users that the title is "out of date" and does not include the latest security features.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 23

Google Fi expanding VPN service from Android to iPhone

Google is using "Safer Internet Day" to announce an improvement to Google Fi VPN, by expanding access to the service to iPhone users.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Google still hasn't updated its iOS apps, while pondering Android privacy controls

While it drags its feet on Google Mail and other crucial app updates in what appears to be a bid to delay disclosure of what it collects for user data, Google is rumored to be discussing new privacy features for Android that are inspired by Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 6

Apple releases iCloud Keychain for Chrome on Windows [u]

Apple officially released iCloud Passwords for Windows, which allows Google Chrome users to sync passwords with their Macs, iPhones, and iPads. As of February 2, however, Apple appears to have pulled the update to iCloud that is required to use this extension.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Newspaper firm launches class action suit versus Google, Facebook over ad revenue

West Virginia's HD Media has filed an antitrust complaint against Google and Facebook, claiming that they conspired to monopolize digital advertising and so endanger local newspapers.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Developer files antitrust complaint after Apple rejects COVID game

A German developer and lobbyist has filed a complaint with the EU, claiming that both Apple and Google are unfairly rejecting apps with coronavirus themes.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 20

Google wraps up $2 billion Fitbit acquisition

After more than a year of fighting for regulatory approval, Google has concluded its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit, and is promising to silo Fitbit data away from Google's ad business.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 25

How to provide remote Mac tech support using Google Chrome Remote Desktop

If members of your family are finally moving over to a Mac, you're going to get called for technical assistance. Here's how to access the new Mac from across the town, country, or world by taking advantage of Google Chrome Remote Desktop.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

UK investigating Google Chrome privacy plan

The UK's competition authority is investigating Google's plan to have Chrome block third-party cookies, and replace them with a system whose benefits to the company may be anticompetitive.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Google to add privacy information to iOS app suite as soon as this week

Google on Tuesday responded to claims that it might be skirting new iOS privacy safeguards by refusing to update its suite of apps, saying that plans are in place to furnish that information in pending updates.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 4

Google may be skirting Apple's privacy disclosures by not updating iOS apps [u]

Google hasn't updated its iOS apps since early December while still keeping its Android apps up to date, in what could be an attempt to avoid supplying information for the App Store's privacy nutrition labels.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 13

Google and Facebook allegedy working together to combat antitrust lawsuits

A lawsuit claims Google and Facebook were planning to work together to combat any investigations into their online advertising relationship, an agreement where the two tech giants would attempt to fend off antitrust lawsuits by helping each other out.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 16

Apple, other browser makers block certificate used for surveillance in Kazakhstan

A number of browser makers, including Apple, have banned a root certificate that was being used by the Kazakhstan government to spy on its citizens.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

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