apple Apple Unveils New Apple Watch and iPad at September Hardware Event Apple holds its annual September hardware event, introducing the Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPad models while delaying the iPhone launch. The company also confirms the official release date for its highly anticipated iOS 14 software update.
alphabet Alphabet Tops Q3 Estimates as Ad Revenue Surges 43 Percent Alphabet beats Wall Street expectations for third-quarter earnings and revenue, driven by a massive 43 percent jump in advertising sales. The company also demonstrates resilience against Apple's privacy changes while Google Cloud losses continue to narrow.
apple Apple Builds In-House Search Engine as Antitrust Pressure Mounts Apple shows signs of developing its own search engine, displaying direct web results in iOS 14 and increasing its web crawling activity.
facebook Facebook Debuts Mobile-Only Cloud Gaming Amid Ongoing Apple Feud Facebook launches a mobile-focused cloud gaming service on web and Android, intentionally skipping iOS due to restrictive App Store policies. Meanwhile, Ant Group prepares for a record-breaking IPO and Pinterest capitalizes on iOS 14 widget popularity.
apple Apple Releases iOS 14 With Redesigned Home Screen and Widgets Apple launches iOS 14 as a free software update, bringing the biggest Home Screen redesign in iPhone history. The update introduces customizable widgets, the App Library, and a compact interface for calls and Siri.
apple Apple Updates App Store Rules to Allow Game Streaming Services Apple revises its App Store guidelines to permit game streaming apps and clarify rules for iOS 14 features like App Clips. The update arrives as the company faces ongoing legal battles and regulatory scrutiny over its in-app purchase policies.
ios 14 Major Apps Like LinkedIn and Reddit Caught Spying on iOS Clipboard Data Apple's iOS 14 beta reveals that popular apps like LinkedIn and Reddit are actively reading users' clipboard contents with every keystroke. Both companies acknowledge the invasive behavior and promise to release updates to stop the unauthorized access.
apple iOS 14 Clipboard Alerts Expose Widespread App Snooping Apple's new iOS 14 clipboard notification feature reveals that many popular apps secretly read user clipboard data. Companies like TikTok, Reddit, and LinkedIn face backlash and rush to fix their behavior.
hong kong Hong Kong Citizens Scrub Data as Apps Face Global Privacy Scrutiny A new national security law forces Hong Kong residents to delete their digital footprints while major apps like Tim Hortons, Reddit, and LinkedIn face backlash over unauthorized user tracking.