A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation. On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the report found that all platforms could be doing more to disclose why a user is seeing an advertisement and who is behind the ad....
Apple is believed to be working on “the biggest overhaul yet” to the Apple Watch’s design. A new rumor today indicates that the next-generation Apple Watch could include a design change that frees up more space inside for other components – or that makes the device thinner. more
Yesterday we learned that Spotify decided to pass on Apple’s new EU terms that would allow it to use alternative payment methods due to the Core Technology Fee. Instead, it submitted an app update with pricing info and details on how to subscribe outside of the App Store without giving users a link. Now Spotify says Apple has unjustly blocked the update and again “defied the European Commission”. more
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
As Apple gears up for its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024, the tech giant is poised to unveil a plethora of significant updates that could transform the way you interact with your devices. From sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements to groundbreaking hardware improvements, Apple is set to showcase its commitment to […]
This initiative includes the launch of a special "Made for Business" series within its Today at Apple program, alongside dedicated in-store support and a suite of relevant business tools.
Brands and marketers might be able to buy ads on the text-based platform Threads sooner than expected.
Spotify submitted a new version of its iOS app in the European Union with in-app pricing information, but Apple has rejected it. The reason? Apple wants Spotify to accept its updated rules on the Music Streaming Services Entitlement, according to which Spotify would still need to pay Apple a 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases. Spotify says it won't be adopting Apple's revised changes. Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Moran told TheVerge - “Apple has once again defied the European...
The firm said expenses would be higher this year as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence.
Back in February, Google announced a new mail-in replacement service for its Pixel Watch 2, for those who needed help with a wearable that can’t actually be repaired. The process for that mail-in program was a bit awkward to use and required some work on your part through an 8-step process. With a new announcement … Continued Read the original post: Google Launches Pixel Watch Warranty Helper
Meta AI will point users to web search results of Google or Microsoft Bing for queries that require the most up-to-date answers.
The Romanian Television Society (TVR) wants to launch an application for mobile phones and smart TVs for video streaming for every TV station. Users will be able to access video content both live and recorded, and the platform will also display advertisements. Until April 25, the Romanian Television Society is waiting for proposals from the […]