The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

India blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone

India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections

The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 11

India demands Apple preinstall government security app onto iPhones

India is continuing to pressure Apple into preloading locally sold iPhone units with state-backed apps, something Apple has been keen to resist.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 12

Public anxiety about Apple's Digital ID greatly overstates actual risks

Fears about Apple's Digital ID are afraid of a boogeyman that the iPhone can't unleash, and concerns about governmental tracking or over-reach because of it are best pointed at other avenues that actually exist.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 20

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Apple warns Europe could force it to turn off key privacy feature

Apple may be forced to disable its app tracking transparency feature in Germany and other European countries amid regulatory scrutiny and industry lobbying.

Amber Neely 7 months ago 22

No Tea party: Apple pulls women's dating safety app over privacy concerns

Apple has pulled the embattled women's dating safety app Tea from the App Store, because it continued to fail to meet requirements that mandate content moderation and user privacy.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 3

Don't put anything between your MacBook screen, including webcam covers

If you're worried about privacy, a webcam cover could make sense. But it could also break your MacBook's screen, and built-in macOS and hardware features mean that you don't need one anyway.

Oliver Haslam 7 months ago 22

Discord vendor refuses to be blamed for hack and data theft

The blame game for the Discord data breach has begun, as a service provider blamed by the company claims it wasn't the cause of the hack, nor were they serving the data that was stolen.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 5

Apple killing ICE watching apps is the right business decision, but the wrong moral one

Apple's decisions to remove real-time ICE monitoring app ICEblock, and archival video tool Eyes Up may be good for Apple's global finances, but it's an incredibly bad one for a company that hinges its reputation on claims it stands up for the rights of users.

Mike Wuerthele 8 months ago 59

Ex-execs slam Tim Cook for eroding Apple's moral authority after ICEBlock pull

Apple's decision to comply with an order to remove ICEBlock from the App Store goes against its previous stance to stand for the rights of its users, former Apple employees have declared.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 19

Apple doesn't blur this rapper's face, he just wants you to think that they do

German musician Cro claims Apple has a secret deal to blur his face in photos without his mask. The rapper claiming that Apple has this so-called privacy feature for celebs is pure theater.

Andrew Orr and Mike Wuerthele 8 months ago 2

Surfshark's $1.99/mo VPN deal is back for October

Surfshark's best VPN deal this week delivers plans as low as $1.99 per month, plus a bonus three months — making it an affordable virtual private network to protect your privacy.

Christine McKee 8 months ago 1

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