Parler, the social media app removed from iPhones and Android devices in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, is back on Apple’s App Store.
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Parler Is Back On Apple’s App Store Following Post-Jan. 6 Ban
Parler is now back on Apple’s App Store as of Monday with enhanced content moderation infrastructure in place, after the social network—favored on the far-right for its lax approach to regulating hate …
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Apple announces two new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop and Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop launch on May 25 with new watch faces.
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20 Years On: The Global Apple Store Empire [Infographic]
Next week marks 20 years of the Apple Store. It traces its origins back to 1997 when Steve Jobs returned to the company as interim CEO. At that time, Apple relied on PC and electronics stores for the …
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Why Apple will win its App Store antitrust case against Epic
Apple requires developers to use its own proprietary payment system to pay for apps and games, and it charges big developers like Epic 30% of their in-app revenue to do so. Apple says it uses the …
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WhatsApp Disappearing Mode Comes To iPhone; Can It Uphold Privacy And Security?
After the App Tracking Transparency feature, Apple is further pushing for user privacy and security for selected apps. Now, WhatsApp has joined in with a privacy-centric feature for iOS users.
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Is WhatsApp Really ‘Lying’ To You—Is This A Reason To Quit?
WhatsApp suddenly accused of misleading its 2 billion users, just as new Facebook backlash begins—here’s what you need to …
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WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy Is Here. Why Facebook Is Playing Hardball with Your Data
To really understand why Facebook is playing hardball over a privacy policy, it’s important to start with what is changing. The new policy clarifies that WhatsApp may share certai …
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As WhatsApp begins enforcing new privacy policy, here are two alternatives for iOS
As Facebook prepares to start tapping into WhatsApp data, here are WhatsApp alternatives with deeper focuses on privacy and security …
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Can WhatsApp be removed from Apple’s App Store if it implies restrictions after May 15?
If WhatsApp imposes restrictions on its users for not accepting the new set of terms, it goes against Apple’s App Store guidelines.
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Apple Store looks set to retain mask mandate for now
Despite some major stores relaxing rules regarding face masks, Apple has reportedly decided that shoppers at its stores will still need to wear a face covering.
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This Week in Apps: Apple talks App Store fraud, responds to antitrust complaints; Facebook growth is slipping
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a …
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Apple again calls for dismissal of $800 million coronavirus app suit
Apple lawyers are continuing to press for dismissal of an App Store lawsuit regarding the Coronavirus Reporter app, claiming the developer is “cobbling together” allegations.
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Apple Stores keep mask mandate in place as other retailers ease restrictions
Though some retailers have eased COVID-19 restrictions, Apple will keep its mask mandate and related safeguards in place at U.S. Apple Store locations, according to a report on Friday.
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Apple is swatting down criticisms about how it runs its App Store
Apple is swatting down criticisms about how it runs its App Store, arguing its policies are just like those of its peers, in a new letter to senators today.Between the lines: Apple is making similar …
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First Apple Store in the center of Rome opens soon on Via del Corso
Apple’s long-term vision for Rome is about to become a reality with a grand new store steeped in history. First previewed last January, Apple Via del Corso is the result of intense collaboration …
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Apple Says Tile Trackers Sold Poorly in Apple Stores
Spotify, Tile, and Match (owner of Tinder), testified at an app store antitrust hearing spearheaded by the U.S. Senate.
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