Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s proposed legislation would mandate Apple and Google to confirm users’ ages prior to app downloads.
Proposed Legislation for Age Verification in Apps Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) is set to unveil a new bill next week that would mandate Apple and Google to confirm the ages of users prior to downloading apps that may be harmful. This legislation would empower parents to have a genuine means of restricting the content their […]
YouVersion Bible App achieves a billion downloads during a rise in faith in the US
YouVersion Bible App Celebrates 1 Billion Downloads When Bobby Gruenewald unveiled the YouVersion Bible app back in 2008, he couldn’t have predicted its incredible reach and impact. “There have been numerous challenges over the years, but when we started 17 and a half years ago, hitting the one billion install mark was something we’d never […]
Over 3,000 YouTube videos distribute malware hidden as fake software downloads
YouTube has become an immensely popular platform for everything from entertainment to education. It’s hard to find a life skill—from cooking to studying—where there isn’t a helpful YouTube video. However, a recent study from Check Point has uncovered a troubling side to this platform: a hidden network of malware distribution. Hackers are taking advantage of […]
Bruce Springsteen offers digital downloads of his live speeches against Trump
Bruce Springsteen’s Digital Release and Rant Against Trump Bruce Springsteen dropped a digital download featuring his recent anti-Trump commentary on Wednesday. This recording includes highlights from last week’s concert in Manchester, UK, offering four songs along with two critical remarks aimed at the former president. During the show, Springsteen stated, “The Mighty E Street Band […]
Illegal movie downloads could be hiding dangerous new malware
Illegal movie sites are not the best places to visit on the internet. The fact that they are illegal speaks for itself. While the legal ramifications of pirating content are a big concern, there is also the risk of malware infection. And malware is not just any malware. Security researchers have identified Peaklight, a type […]
Ex-Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s new app has just 1,000 downloads: report
A new photo-sharing app from former Silicon Valley darling Marissa Mayer has been slow to catch on since it was announced last week, drawing criticism for its bare-bones design, according to reports. Mayer, Google’s first female engineer and former CEO of Yahoo, currently runs startup studio Sunshine, which is designed to automatically share photos taken […]
Apple will allow third-party app downloads for EU iPhone users in latest concession to antitrust cops
Apple will allow iPhone users based in Europe to download apps directly from third-party websites. This is the latest attempt by tech giants to appease regulators after the European Union’s comprehensive competition law came into force earlier this month. The Cupertino, California-based company said “certified developers” will be able to offer direct downloads starting this […]
Instagram overtook TikTok in app downloads during 2023
Instagram is set to become the most downloaded app in 2023 as the Chinese-owned video app faces scrutiny from US regulators and some lawmakers warn it poses a security threat. It took over from TikTok. According to Sensor Tower data, total Instagram app downloads rose 20% year-on-year to 768 million in 2023. This statistic means […]
Apple plots fees, restrictions in Europe on downloads outside App Store
Apple is reportedly preparing to impose new fees and restrictions on software downloads outside the App Store, a move that comes as Europe seeks to implement sweeping legislation aimed at boosting technology competition. This could prove to be a “big test'' for the company's efforts. The move is part of the Cupertino, Calif., technology giant's […]