By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Robles) We review AirTag performance and its missing features, Epic Games takes on Apple in court, and a possible mockup model of the “iPhone 13” has been leaked.YouTube …
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Foxconn increases bonuses for staff assembling iPhone 12 as demand increases
AirTag owner modifies case to make a thin, wallet-sized version
FTC concludes manufacturer repair restrictions hurt consumers
By news@appleinsider.com (Mikey Campbell) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday issued a report on the so-called “right to repair” debate, suggesting repair restrictions put in place by companies like Apple and others negatively impact consumers and small businesses.The report, “Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions (…
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Apple details Apple Card Family features and restrictions
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Apple on Thursday provided additional details on …
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Only 4% of iOS users in US are opting in to ad tracking, report says
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) An ongoing analysis of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency tool claims 96% of users in the U.S. are opting out of the ad tracking feature which launched in April.According to Flurry Analytics, which has been tracking daily opt-in and opt-out rates following the launch of …
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Apple says less than 1% of App Store rejections are appealed
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) A director of Apple’s App Review process says that the majority of app rejections are not appealed, and when they are, most of them are upheld.Credit: AppleDuring his time on the witness stand, Apple Director Trystan Kosmynka offered some details about …
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Apple acquired malware detection firm SourceDNA in 2016
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) Apple acquired malware detection startup SourceDNA in 2016, an acquisition that went unreported until it was revealed during testimony in the Epic Games v. Apple trial.Credit: James Yarema/UnsplashSourceDNA was a startup that created an automated system for checking apps for malware or malicious code. Emails revealed during Apple’s trial with Epic Games indicate that the company was interested in acquiring SourceDNA in 2015….
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Phil Schiller showed concern about scam apps as early as 2012
Google plans to add privacy ‘nutrition labels’ to Play Store apps in 2022
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) Google has announced that it will introduce a new “safety section” with app privacy information on the Google Play store — an echo of Apple’s own privacy nutrition labels.Credit: GoogleCredit: GoogleThe Google Play “safety section” on Android is meant to “help people understand the data an app collects or shares, if that data is secured, and the additional details that impact privacy and security,” the company …
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