Topic: app store policies
-
ICEBlock Developer Sues Trump Admin Over App Store Ban
The developer of the ICEBlock app has sued key Trump administration officials, alleging unlawful government pressure led Apple to remove the app, which allowed anonymous reporting of ICE activity. The app's popularity surged to over half a million downloads after a CNN report, despite Apple initi...
Read More » -
Apple Praises Developers at WWDC 2025 Despite AI, App Store Challenges
Apple celebrated developers at WWDC 2025 with a musical tribute but faced criticism over unresolved App Store policies and delayed AI advancements, contrasting the event's upbeat tone with ongoing tensions. Despite showcasing new AI tools like ChatGPT integration, Apple's AI progress lags behind ...
Read More » -
Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store on Android
Fortnite is now available for direct download on the Google Play Store in the U.S., ending a five-year period where users had to sideload the app. This reinstatement results from Google complying with a U.S. court injunction related to Epic Games' lawsuit against its app store policies. The retur...
Read More » -
Apple, Google Remove ICE-Tracking Apps Under DOJ Pressure
Travel vlogger Harry Jackson documented Nepal's political uprising, turning real-time coverage into a significant story for his online audience. Bluetooth tracking tags like Tile pose privacy risks by transmitting unencrypted location data, which could be exploited for stalking or falsifying move...
Read More » -
FTC: Sendit app tricked kids and illegally harvested their data
The FTC alleges Sendit engaged in deceptive practices by creating fake messages to trick young users into purchasing subscriptions and misrepresenting a $9.99 weekly charge as a one-time fee. Sendit is accused of violating child privacy laws (COPPA) by collecting personal data from users under 13...
Read More » -
Facebook Removes ICE-Tracking Page After U.S. Government Request
Meta removed a Facebook page tracking ICE activities in Chicago after a DOJ request, citing policy violations against coordinated harm, following similar actions by Apple and Google. The removal has sparked debate over potential government overreach and "jawboning," raising constitutional questio...
Read More » -
Nextcloud Slams Android Permissions as Google 'Gatekeeping'
Nextcloud criticizes Google for restricting its Android app's functionality, limiting uploads to media files and undermining user data control. Google revoked broader file access permissions without clear justification, leaving Nextcloud users with reduced capabilities and unresolved complaints. ...
Read More »