apple Apple Briefly Revokes Google's App Access Over Data Collection Rule Violation Apple temporarily blocks Google's internal iOS apps after discovering the company used a special enterprise certificate to distribute a data-collecting app outside the App Store. Both companies resolve the issue quickly, restoring access to employee tools like Gmail and YouTube.
facebook Facebook Defends Controversial Data Collection App in Internal Memo Facebook releases an internal memo attempting to justify its paid user data collection program after TechCrunch exposes the controversial practices.
apple Apple Briefly Revokes Google's App Certificates Over Data Collection Violations Apple temporarily blocks Google's internal iOS apps after discovering the misuse of enterprise certificates to distribute a data-collecting app outside the App Store. The tech giants quickly resolve the issue, restoring employee access to critical internal tools.
apple Apple Revokes Facebook Developer Certificate Over Spyware Research App Apple takes decisive action by revoking Facebook's Enterprise Certificate, effectively disabling the social giant's data-collecting Research app and internal employee tools.
google Google Follows Facebook in Misusing Apple Enterprise Certificates for Data Collection Google operates an app called Screenwise Meter that uses Apple's enterprise program to bypass the App Store and collect user data, mirroring Facebook's recently banned practices. Following scrutiny, Google disables the iOS app and admits the distribution method violates Apple's policies.
facebook Facebook Secretly Pays Users for Total Phone Access in Project Atlas Facebook pays users up to $20 a month to install a research app that collects all phone and web activity, bypassing App Store rules. Apple immediately revokes Facebook's enterprise certificate for the clear policy violation.
apple Apple Reveals 900 Million Active iPhones Worldwide Apple discloses for the first time that its global active iPhone install base surpasses 900 million devices. The announcement comes as the company shifts away from reporting traditional unit sales.
apple Apple Reports First Revenue Drop in Years as iPhone Sales Slide 15 Percent Apple logs a 5 percent year-over-year revenue decline as its flagship iPhone business shrinks significantly. Meanwhile, the tech giant's services and wearables divisions show strong growth to offset the hardware losses.
apple Apple Disables FaceTime Group Calls to Stop Eavesdropping Bug Apple temporarily turns off FaceTime group calling as it develops a patch for a severe bug that allows users to eavesdrop on others. The company promises a permanent software fix later this week.
apple Apple Disables FaceTime Group Calls After Severe Eavesdropping Bug A major FaceTime bug allows callers to secretly access a recipient's microphone and camera before the call is accepted. Apple has temporarily disabled the group calling feature while it prepares a software fix.
apple Apple Explores 'Netflix for Games' Subscription Service Apple discusses a new gaming subscription service with developers that offers a bundle of paid games for a set monthly fee. The tech giant also considers acting as a game publisher to help market and distribute select titles.
apple Major FaceTime Bug Allows Eavesdropping Before Call Acceptance A severe FaceTime vulnerability lets callers listen to another person's audio and potentially view their video before the recipient accepts the call. Apple takes Group FaceTime offline temporarily while it prepares a software update to patch the issue.
apple Apple and Aetna Launch Attain App to Reward Healthy Habits Apple and Aetna introduce the Attain app, which rewards users for healthy behaviors like exercising and sleeping well. Participants even have the opportunity to earn a free Apple Watch by meeting personalized fitness goals.
apple Apple Hints at Upcoming iPad Mini and Budget iPad Launch Apple registers seven new tablet models in a Eurasian database, pointing to an imminent refresh of the iPad mini and entry-level iPad.
apple iOS 12.2 Beta Hints at Hands-Free Siri for Upcoming AirPods A hidden screen discovered in the iOS 12.2 beta suggests that Apple is preparing to bring "Hey Siri" functionality to the next generation of AirPods. This upgrade addresses a major limitation of the current earbuds.