• Google flexes security muscle, says it stopped 2.2 million rogue apps from hitting Play Store in 2023

    Google says the push to keep the Play Store a clean place came from its SAFE principles - Safeguard users, Advocate for developer protection, Foster responsible innovation, and Evolve platform defenses. Putting those principles into practice in 2023 involved a lot of security updates, policy changes, and advanced screening withRead Entire Article

  • Is TikTok bypassing Apple's App Store in-app purchase commission?

    9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Stop robocalls, spam emails, stalkers, fraud, and more with Incogni. Exclusive discount for 9to5Mac readers: Use the code Apple55 at checkout to get 55% off the annual plan. A new report from TechCrunch today claims that TikTok might be bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase system. The report says that TikTok is “presenting some of its users with a link to a website” to purchase coins, instead of using Apple’s in-app purchase flow. more

  • Apple finally pulls generative AI nude apps from the App Store

    Apple has removed apps from the App Store that claimed to make nonconsensual nude imagery, a move that demonstrates Apple is now more willing to tackle the hazardous app category. App Store icon The capabilities of generative AI to create images based on prompts has become a very useful tool in photography and design. However, the technology also has been misused in the creation of deep fakes -- and nonconsensual pornography. Despite the danger, Apple has been remarkably hands-off...

  • Apple pulls AI image apps from the App Store after learning they could generate nude images

    Apple is cracking down on a category of AI image generation apps that “advertised the ability to create nonconsensual nude images.” According to a new report from 404 Media, Apple has removed multiple AI apps from the App Store that claimed they could “create nonconsensual nude images.” more

  • Izlesene Downloader: 5 Safe & Secure Apps

    I chose the best Izlesene downloader apps after testing over 30 options, including both third-party software and online tools. Below, you can find the results of my research, so let’s dive in! Best Izlesene Downloader 1. YT Saver YT Saver is the best Izlesene downloader I could find. It offers the complete package: fast downloads, […]

  • Security Bite: Here's what malware your Mac can detect and remove

    Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most of the rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names. See what malware your Mac can remove below! 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple...

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    Remove Windows 11 ads with this simple free app

    If the ever-increasing number of Windows 11 ads irritates you, this new app can help fix the situation. Aptly called "Oh F k Go Back," the simple utility provides a fast and easy solution.

  • Samsung's Good Lock app comes to the Play Store

    Samsung's Good Lock app, which was available exclusively through Samsung's Galaxy Store, is now available through Google's Play Store. However, the Good Lock app is listed on the Google Play Store with the "Early Access" tag, so it's best to avoid downloading it from the Play Store on your primary phone. Good Lock • One Hand Operation+ In related news, Samsung also released the Good Lock module One Hand Operation+ on the Google Play Store, giving Samsung users an option to download it...

  • TikTok is avoiding Apple commissions for App Store purchases

    TikTok is avoiding at least some Apple in-app purchase commissions. Can it do that?

  • SEC has regarded Ethereum as security for at least a year: report

    SEC began investigtions into Ethereum as a security in March 2023. The regulator sent subpoenas and a Wells Notice to Consensys, a Ethereum development firm. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly viewed Ethereum as an unregistered security for at least a year, FOX Business reported on Monday. According to the publication, this consideration […]

  • Google Play Catching Up to App Store With Latest Feature

    One area where Google Play has lagged behind the App Store is the ability to download multiple apps at the same time. With WiFi and cell data speeds increasing like crazy over the years, it’s wild that we’re still stuck downloading and updating apps one at a time. Thankfully, that is changing right now. Spotted … Continued Read the original post: You Can Now Download Two Google Play Apps Simultaneously

  • USA: Harris’ security agent removed for dubious actions

    Washington, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) A member of the security team of the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, was removed for questionable behavior, the Secret Service confirmed today. The post USA: Harris’ security agent removed for dubious actions first appeared on Prensa Latina.