US Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
The US Supreme Court on July 6 declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.
Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods
When a fire broke out a few miles from his Altadena, California, home the evening of Jan 7, 2025, Matt Blea and his family needed to make a crucial decision: Should they stay home, or evacuate?
India takes down battery apps after stalled e-rickshaw rides
Indian officials said on July 3 they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles.
WhatsApp usernames are coming: How to reserve yours before its gone
WhatsApp is set to roll out the use of usernames over the coming months, allowing users to keep their mobile phone numbers hidden from others.
EU top court upholds record €4.1bil Google fine
The EU's top court upheld on July 2 a record €4.1bil (US$4.7bil/RM19.1bil) fine the bloc slapped on Google for anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system.
WhatsApp’s username revamp faces India test over fraud risks
India asked Meta Platforms Inc to delay for now the rollout of a new feature that lets users pick their own WhatsApp handles on fears it could fuel online fraud, marking the country's latest pushback against US internet companies.
Flexi Parking says service temporarily disrupted, recovery efforts ongoing
The company first announced a temporary service disruption affecting its systems on June 30.
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better.
UK targets Apple, Google app store fees for developers
Britain's competition regulator on June 30 opened a consultation on a proposal that app developers be allowed to redirect users to payment methods outside of Apple and Google app stores.
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot
WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said on June 29, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.
