Apple’s App Store tightens up on user privacy with new rules for app developers

Apple’s App Store, home of the iPhone and iPad, has always been at the forefront of ensuring user privacy is respected. However, now the company is getting even stricter with their rules for app developers. Apple recently announced a new set of guidelines that require app developers to submit an App Privacy Policy in order… Continue reading Apple’s App Store tightens up on user privacy with new rules for app developers

Apple’s app tracking triggers statement of objections from French competition authority

The French competition authority has recently lodged a statement of objections alleging that Apple’s App Store violates French competition law. The controversy stems from Apple’s app tracking and advertising practices, which the French competition authority claims are anti-competitive. Apple’s App Store is the primary way that developers distribute apps to consumers. Apple’s policies dictate that… Continue reading Apple’s app tracking triggers statement of objections from French competition authority

Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages suit that’s seeking $1BN+ for UK developers

Apple faces a potentially hefty fine as lawsuits brought by the UK’s independent app developers involve the App Store’s alleged anti-competitive practices. According to reports, the App Store Antitrust Damages Suit is seeking upwards of US$1 billion for the financial losses suffered by independent app developers after Apple barred them from using certain tools needed… Continue reading Apple targeted in App Store antitrust damages suit that’s seeking $1BN+ for UK developers

Microsoft’s Bing Chat comes to Chrome and Safari in tests for ‘select users’

Microsoft has recently announced that it will be testing its Bing Chat app on two of the world’s most popular web browsers: Chrome and Safari. For “select users,” Microsoft is offering the app to those who are seeking a more deep and rich internet experience. With Bing Chat, users can engage in conversations with friends… Continue reading Microsoft’s Bing Chat comes to Chrome and Safari in tests for ‘select users’

Google’s big Android app plans could change the way you use your Chromebook

Google has come up with a massive new plan to change the way you use your Chromebook, and with it, could revolutionize how users use their Android devices. The key to making this paradigm shift a reality lies in Google’s efforts to bring Android apps to Chrome OS. While Google has been working on Android… Continue reading Google’s big Android app plans could change the way you use your Chromebook

[Updated:] Apple’s Weather App Is on the Fritz

Apple Inc. recently updated its Weather app for the iPhone and users have reported that the app continues to malfunction on the latest version of iOS. The Weather app has long been an important tool for weather forecasting on the iPhone. Many users rely on the app for their everyday needs, including to plan trips,… Continue reading [Updated:] Apple’s Weather App Is on the Fritz

Apple’s Weather app on iPhone was down this morning

It’s no secret that keeping up on the weather is more important than ever before, especially given the unpredictable weather of the past few years. To stay up to date on the constant changes in the weather, there are many apps and websites designed to quickly inform us of the latest conditions. One of the… Continue reading Apple’s Weather app on iPhone was down this morning

ByteDance pushes

Apps have been the talk of the town lately with exciting announcements coming from the tech world. From WWDC23, ByteDance’s Lemon8, TikTok’s impending ban, and the Twitter chaos, this week has been full of interesting app news that could affect the future of the app landscape. WWDC23 has kicked off this week as Apple’s annual… Continue reading ByteDance pushes

Meditation app Simple Habit sells to wellness marketplace Ingenio, pivots the company to Sleep Reset

Meditation app Simple Habit, a digital platform for guided meditations, recently sold to wellness marketplace giant Ingenio for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, Simple Habit has pivoted to become the company behind Sleep Reset, a digital wellness experience that helps users get better sleep without the need for medication. Simple Habit launched in 2016… Continue reading Meditation app Simple Habit sells to wellness marketplace Ingenio, pivots the company to Sleep Reset

Android app from China executed 0-day exploit on millions of devices

The news that an Android app from China was able to exploit a zero-day flaw on millions of devices came as a shock to the security community and underscores the need for vigilant security practices. A “zero-day” exploit is a previously unknown vulnerability in an operating system, application or in this case a mobile app,… Continue reading Android app from China executed 0-day exploit on millions of devices