Trump officials got a lesson in the Streisand effect—whereby attempts to suppress information only circulate it further—as their outrage over ICEBlock, a free iPhone app that monitors the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, propelled the app to the top of Apple’s App Store on Tuesday.
ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it
US government officials have condemned ICEBlock and CNN’s recent coverage of it, leading to more people hearing about its existence and downloading it from the App Store. Now the application, which allows users to add a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted,
What Happens When You Open a Secret Apple Shop?
From clean design to product displays, this homemade Apple Store fooled everyone. See how it was built, what happened next, and who noticed.
ICEBlock App Tops Apple Charts After CNN Report
The app doesn’t collect any personal data and users aren’t required to create accounts.Joshua Aaron is a veteran tech developer who launched ICEBlock in April. He said he built the app as a way for …
Privacy Champion Proton Takes on Apple’s App Store Empire in Federal Court
Proton sues Apple over App Store monopoly practices, seeking alternative app stores and lower costs for iPhone users. Could reshape iOS forever.
Proton sues Apple over app store policies
Proton takes Apple to US federal court for app store policies. The company argues that Apple’s tight control and steep fees are harming both app developers and users.
Brazil wants its piece of the App Store anti-competition fines Apple faces worldwide
Brazil has tried fining Apple over the App Store before and backed down, but its technology council is now urging it since other nations are.
WhatsApp May Finally Support Multiple Accounts on iPhones: Here’s What’s Coming
WhatsApp is testing multi-account support for iPhone users, allowing seamless switching between accounts in-app. Here’s how it works and what to expect.
ICEBlock, an iPhone App Intended to Alert Users of Nearby ICE Sightings, Comes Under Fire
An iPhone app that alerts users about nearby sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is gaining traction amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And it’s proving …
Proton lawsuit targets Apple’s grip on iPhone apps & payments
Apple is facing fresh legal heat from privacy company Proton, which wants to break open the iPhone’s closed App Store.
Swiss privacy tech firm Proton sues Apple in US over app store rules
Swiss privacy software company Proton on Monday sued Apple in U.S. federal court, accusing the technology giant of maintaining an illegal stranglehold on iPhone app distribution and charging excessive …
Privacy-focused app maker Proton sues Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices and fees
The suit is looking for changes to the App Store and monetary damages, which Proton says will be donated to organizations fighting for democracy.
Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in ‘gatekeeper power in the app economy’ [U]
A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over app developers.
Apple’s insanely complex App Store terms could point to 20% commission globally
Apple last week announced an insanely complex set of changes to its App Store terms in the EU, and hidden in the small–print is one sign that the company might be reducing its standard commission from 30% to 20%, and that it may make this change globally.
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Use Two Accounts on One iPhone
WhatsApp is developing a new feature for iPhone that lets users add and switch between multiple accounts in one app. Here’s what to expect.
Apple is advertising its F1 movie through the Wallet app, and I think that’s a terrible mistake
Apple products are mostly free of advertisements, which helps to justify their higher price – but a recent spate of promotions via the Wallet app has frustrated some fans and left me feeling …
Apple Store Perth City opens in Australia
The latest Apple Store in Australia is in a historic Commonwealth Bank Building, and it has opened to customers with unique features to the region.