Topic: platform interoperability
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App Developer Sues Apple Over Continuity Camera 'Sherlocking'
Reincubate is suing Apple, alleging it copied the core technology of the Camo webcam app to create its own Continuity Camera feature after initially supporting the app. The lawsuit claims Apple's actions were anticompetitive, designed to lock users into its ecosystem by disadvantaging the cross-p...
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The CDP Era is Over: Why Brands Haven't Realized
The traditional Customer Data Platform (CDP) model is becoming obsolete, as brands face unsustainable risks and costs from storing vast amounts of personal data, and should instead prioritize strategic knowledge over exhaustive data ownership. Brands should focus on authoring compelling customer ...
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AltStore Expands Its iPhone App Store to More Countries
AltStore PAL is expanding beyond the EU to Japan, Brazil, and Australia in 2024, with a UK launch planned for 2026, driven by user demand and pending Apple's details. The platform is integrating the ActivityPub protocol to federate apps and updates, allowing users on Mastodon or Threads to intera...
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TikTok's New Owners: How Your Feed Will Change
A consortium including Silver Lake, Oracle, and Abu Dhabi's MGX has finalized a deal to create a new U.S.-based corporate entity for TikTok, installing a fresh team of American executives to lead it. For users, the app experience will remain seamless, but a key technical change involves retrainin...
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