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Immigration Tracking App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Free Speech
The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents sued the Trump administration for free speech violations on Monday, alleging that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi used her "state power" to force Apple to remove the app.
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US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Apple Drops US Immigration Enforcement Tracking Apps After Pressure From Team Trump
Apple said on Thursday that it had removed ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar apps from its App Store after it was contacted by President Donald Trump's administration.
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WhatsApp for iOS Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets You Switch Between Multiple Accounts
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to simplify the ability to handle multiple accounts on one iPhone. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was reported to be developing multi-account support for iOS devices. Building upon this, a feature tracker claims WhatsApp for iOS will add a new s...
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Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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Apple Follows Google in Blocking 14 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea
This week, Apple removed 14 crypto exchange apps from its App Store in South Korea for not being in compliance with the country’s licensing regime. KuCoin and MEXC are among the impacted apps. Unregistered crypto businesses lack government protection and can pose financial risks to the users – which is why South Korea believes in cutting access...
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Immigration Tracking App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Free Speech
The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents sued the Trump administration for free speech violations on Monday, alleging that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi used her "state power" to force Apple to remove the app.
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US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers.
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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Government Says Sanchar Saathi App Optional, Can Be Removed; Apple Reportedly Plans to Oppose Mandatory Installation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently directed smartphone makers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. Reports suggested that OEMs would also have to ensure that users could not uninstall or disable the state-owned cybersecurity app. However, the government has now issued clarification on the same, stating that keeping it ...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Apple Cracks Down on AI Data Sharing With New App Review Guidelines
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to restrict how developers share user data with third-party AI systems. The company now requires apps to clearly disclose when personal data is sent to external AI tools and obtain explicit user permission. Developers must also justify data sharing and name the AI models involved. Apple warns that non-complia...
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Apple Drops US Immigration Enforcement Tracking Apps After Pressure From Team Trump
Apple said on Thursday that it had removed ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar apps from its App Store after it was contacted by President Donald Trump's administration.
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WhatsApp for iOS Said to Be Testing Feature Which Lets You Switch Between Multiple Accounts
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to simplify the ability to handle multiple accounts on one iPhone. Earlier this year, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was reported to be developing multi-account support for iOS devices. Building upon this, a feature tracker claims WhatsApp for iOS will add a new s...
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Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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Apple Follows Google in Blocking 14 Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps in South Korea
This week, Apple removed 14 crypto exchange apps from its App Store in South Korea for not being in compliance with the country’s licensing regime. KuCoin and MEXC are among the impacted apps. Unregistered crypto businesses lack government protection and can pose financial risks to the users – which is why South Korea believes in cutting access...
