To learn just what these apps are doing, I read 250 App Store labels. Here’s what to know → In the App Store, an app’s privacy section is broken into three categories: “Data Used to Track You,” which …
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Has WhatsApp Secretly Changed Your Privacy Settings?
An urgent new warning has gone viral on social media today, urging you to check your privacy settings after WhatsApp’s reportedly secret update. So should you be alarmed? What’s the truth behind this …
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Apple updates Apple Store app for iPad with new sidebar, virtual Today at Apple
Apple has updated its Apple Store app for iPadOS with a new sidebar that offers quick access to retail features like shopping and Today at Apple sessions.
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The best antivirus apps for the iPhone
While iPhones are secure from viruses, they are not 100% safe, so apps that eliminate security threats are a great idea. Here are some of our favorites.
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Apple slowly rolling out fix for ‘grayed out’ App Tracking Transparency option
Apple appears to be rolling out a fix for a bug that in some cases would prohibit users from enabling App Tracking Transparency functionality, a problem that was supposedly remedied with the release …
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Apple versus Epic: how the Fortnite app led to a legal showdown
As Apple takes on games developer and Fortnite creator Epic, UK technology editor Alex Hern describes a battle of the tech titans that could reshape the app industry …
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Apple Censors Apps, Stores Data Locally in China, NYT Says
Apple Inc. stores data from its Chinese customers in servers owned by a Chinese state-owned company, potentially making it easy for the government to gain access to the information, the New York Times …
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Apple brings Phil Schiller on the stand to defend that App Store in Fortnite lawsuit
Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple over its restrictive policies over its iPhone App Store. Now, top Apple execs begin their testimony.
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Battery killers — these 20 apps are the worst for your phone
Your new iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S21 probably had tremendous battery life during its first month of use. But slowly, battery performance has likely started to wane. Turns out, much of that could …
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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 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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Boston-based GasBuddy becomes top download in Apple’s App Store amid pipeline fiasco
GasBuddy, the Boston-based tech company that allows drivers to search for the lowest fuel prices, has the most downloaded app on US Apple devices amid a run on gas caused by a cyberattack on a …
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Apple prevented 1 million risky or vulnerable apps from entering App Store in 2020
The iPhone maker has sang its own praises for preventing problematic apps from entering its app store, despite emails submitted into court last week alleging it failed to disclose to millions of its …
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