Topic: in-app purchases
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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...
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India's Creative Twist on Google's Nano Banana Leads the Way
India has become the leading user of Google's Nano Banana AI image-generation tool, driving the Gemini app to the top of app store rankings in the country. Indian users are creatively applying the tool to generate culturally resonant content, such as retro Bollywood portraits, vintage saree image...
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Apple, Google Forced to Adopt Texas Age Checks
Starting in 2026, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana will require age verification for app downloads from major platforms like Apple's App Store and Google Play to protect minors online. Apple and Google are implementing these systems under state laws but have raised privacy concerns, as the measures nec...
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Apple Locks Down iPhones to Comply With Texas Age Law
Starting January 2026, Apple will enforce age verification for new Apple Account creations in Texas, requiring users to confirm they are at least 18 years old, with minors needing parental consent via Family Sharing for app downloads and transactions. Apple is updating its Declared Age Range API ...
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