Google Docs, Calendar for iOS updated with privacy labels
After dragging its feet for nearly three months, Google on Monday continued a slow rollout of updates to its flagship iOS apps that includes Apple's mandated privacy "nutrition" labels.
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AppleInsider Staff
How Apple's walled garden iPhone security can help hackers evade scrutiny
Apple has a secure mobile ecosystem because of choices in hardware and software that it has made, but the same systems and policies that keep most hackers out could be dramatically helping those few who can beat it.
William Gallagher
Facebook agrees to $650M settlement to end Illinois privacy lawsuit
A judge has approved a settlement valued at $650 million from Facebook to end a privacy lawsuit, one which alleged the social network used facial recognition technology on user photos stored on its iPhone app without permission.
Malcolm Owen
Facebook pushes 'Hey Facebook' voice recognition to Oculus Quest, Portal displays
Facebook on Thursday announced a new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and Portal smart display feature that enables owners to wake their devices with the phrase "Hey Facebook," closely following in the footsteps of virtual assistant software marketed by Apple, Google and Amazon.
Insultingly, Facebook continues to try to convince users that privacy-violating targeted ads are good
Somewhere along the line, Facebook moved from being the preposterously insecure social media service, into a corporation whose people seem pretty insecure — which has been further demonstrated by the company on Thursday trying its latest attempt to convince people how privacy-breaking targeted advertisements are actually good for consumers.
Apple details additional guidance on app privacy labels
Apple on Tuesday updated guidance on app privacy labels to give developers a better understanding of what is required when filling out the data collection disclosures.
WhatsApp will disable messages unless users agree to new privacy policy
WhatsApp users who don't agree to the Facebook-owned service's updated privacy policy face the possibility of losing the ability to send or receive messages through the iPhone app.
Advertisers banding together to adapt to Apple's iOS privacy plans
An alliance of advertising and marketing firms has announced plans to work without Apple's previous IDFA, and adapt to the forthcoming App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14.
Apple restricts 'health pass' apps to developers working with recognized health authorities
Apple on Tuesday elaborated on so-called "health pass" apps, saying the health check and building admittance apps must be developed by a company with relations to public health authorities.
Mikey Campbell
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