Apple has submitted a proposal to a California federal court outlining a 15% commission fee for purchases made via external links inside iOS applications. This move follows years of legal battles with Epic Games over App Store antitrust policies and comes after the Supreme Court rejected Apple’s bids to further delay the proceedings. Under the […]
Continue ReadingIndie developer Marco Arment, creator of popular apps like Overcast and Instapaper, has released Unforgetful, a new reminder application for iOS and Mac designed specifically for chronic procrastinators. The app integrates directly with the native Apple Reminders database, allowing users to keep creating tasks via Siri while bypassing what Arment considers the shortcomings of Apple’s […]
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The popular read-it-later application Pocket, acquired by Mozilla in Ministry of 2017, has officially shut down its operations. This closure forced millions of users to seek alternative platforms for saving and organizing online articles, reshaping the digital reading landscape. The exit of Pocket has significantly boosted competitors like Instapaper, Matter, and Readwise Reader, which now […]
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Negotiations regarding the future of PayPal have entered a critical phase, with reports indicating that discussions to acquire the fintech pioneer by Stripe and private equity firm Advent International are intensifying. An initial takeover bid valued the company at $53 billion, a proposal that was initially rebuffed by PayPal leadership. The company’s management, led by […]
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Instagram has officially unveiled a redesigned wordmark, updating the text-only version of its logo for the first time in a decade. The social media platform decided it was time to refresh its visual identity, moving away from an older aesthetic that had been in place since 2016. The updated design was introduced by Instagram head […]
Continue ReadingSocial media platform X has significantly expanded its transparency efforts by open-sourcing the core source code for its default ‘For You’ recommendation algorithm. Available on GitHub under an Apache v2 license, the codebase is now substantially larger, offering a detailed look at the parameters that influence how content is distributed across the network. In tandem […]
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Apple has rolled out a fresh wave of threat notifications to users across 110 countries who are suspected targets of state-sponsored mercenary spyware. The updated alert system now displays warnings directly on the iPhone lock screen, making it significantly easier for recipients to access critical guidance and protect their data. Although rare, these sophisticated surveillance […]
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Surveillance tech startup Flock has announced new policies and tools designed to curb the misuse of its automated license plate reader systems by law enforcement agencies. Key changes include reducing standard data retention from 30 days to seven days and introducing stricter controls for data sharing and extended storage. A core feature highlighted by the […]
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Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, has released its personal CRM and relationship manager app, Mesh (formerly known as Clay), on Android devices. The software is designed to help users privately organize their personal and professional networks, keep track of contact notes, and set communication reminders. The newly tailored Android app integrates deeply with the […]
Continue ReadingNew reports indicate that Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni were aware of controversial affiliate marketing practices at their shopping startup months before public exposure. Leaked internal communications suggest that the leadership discussed the use of cookie stuffing, contrary to initial claims that the issue was merely an unforeseen software bug. Cookie stuffing involves […]
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