Apple’s iMessage service isn’t subject to the same requirements, making it difficult for people to compare the apps directly.
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WhatsApp criticizes Apple’s new app privacy labels over iMessage inconsistency
WhatsApp has hit back at Apple over its new privacy labels for apps in the App Store, Axios reports, arguing that it’s unfair that they don’t appear to cover the pre-installed first-party service …
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WhatsApp says Apple’s new privacy nutrition labels are anticompetitive
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has criticized Apple for demanding privacy information that it does not have to disclose for its own apps — but as it turns out, Apple is in fact disclosing this information, …
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WhatsApp accuses Apple of double standard on data privacy labels
WhatsApp claims Apple’s data privacy labels are anti-competitive as they don’t apply to iMessage and might scare away users.
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Facebook Risks Instagram-WhatsApp Breakup in Antitrust Case
Facebook Inc. was sued by U.S. antitrust officials and a coalition of states that want to break up the company by unwinding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, deals the government says were …
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Apple reminds developers of App Store Connect shutdown in December
Apple on Wednesday reminded developers of its annual holiday downtime for App Store submissions, scheduled for Dec. 23 through Dec. 27 in 2020.
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Apple App Store took 65% of the $112 billion spent on apps in 2020
Amid an acceleration in mobile adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, the iOS App Store continued its domination of app revenue, setting a new annual record.
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Apple adds workout gear to its online store including a $120 yoga mat
Apple has added workout gear to its online store for the first time. The lineup includes a $120 yoga mat ‘that never wears out,’ a smart foam roller for $100 and a smart bike helmet for $300.
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WhatsApp issues warning to users over using Apple App Store
Changes will soon be added to app download pages on the App Store which will give users an overview of what personal data an app uses …
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Apple adding Fitness+ accessories to Apple Store
New yoga products have begun appearing on the online Apple Store ahead of the launch of Apple’s Fitness+ service.
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WhatsApp Protests Apple’s App Store Privacy Requirements
WhatsApp is protesting Apple’s requirement that developers submit information about what user data they collect to create new privacy labels …
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Apple’s Online Store Starts Listing Exercise Gear Ahead of Fitness+ Launch
Set to launch on Monday, 14, Apple Fitness+ is designed to help Apple Watch owners keep fit through a series of guided workouts …
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10 Essential Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of WhatsApp
WhatsApp has long been one of the most popular messaging apps in the business, but a lot has changed since Facebook bought the company back in 2014. If you’re using WhatsApp to manage the bulk of your …
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Facebook faces antitrust allegations over deals for Instagram and WhatsApp
Deals that brought the top four social media companies under Facebook rule would be violations if they were considered a threat …
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WhatsApp in-app notifications tool goes live for iPhone users, here’s how you can check the settings
WhatsApp has quietly rolled out an in-app notifications feature for iPhone users. Users can go to Settings > notifications > In-app notifications to tweak the settings.
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With Apple’s help, former NFL star DeMarcus Ware launches fitness app
Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos linebacker, is seeking a $30 million Series B to grow his fitness app Driven to Win, he told CNBC.
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Apple exec warns it may remove apps that track users without permission
Apple SVP Craig Federighi said that if app developers don’t comply with new ad tracking requirements in early 2021, they can be removed from the App Store.
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