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| | Apple's long-awaited privacy update for iOS is out, and it's a solid step in the right direction. With the launch of iOS 14.5, hundreds of millions of iPhone users will now interact with Apple's new AppTrackingTransparency feature. Allowing users to choose what third-party tracking they will or will not tolerate, and forcing apps to request those permissions, gives users more
| | pxlnv.com
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| | Apples response to the E.U.s Digital Markets Act has arrived. In theory, this is the biggest ever change to the way native apps are distributed and sold on iOS. Between the complexity and caveats, however, this is not a Mac-like software experience on the iPhone though I am not sure I fully understand what []
| | mjtsai.com
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| | [AI summary] The text discusses Apple's response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), focusing on the Core Technology Fee (CTF) and its implications. Key points include: 1. Apple's compliance with the DMA involves introducing the CTF, a fee based on app downloads, which critics argue is a disguised tax on developers. 2. The CTF is seen as a way for Apple to maintain revenue while appearing to comply with regulations. 3. Developers, especially indie creators, are critical of the fee, arguing it disproportionately affects smaller developers and stifles innovation. 4. The text highlights the broader debate over tech monopolies and regulatory responses, with some suggesting the EU could impose stricter penalties on Apple. 5. There is also mention of alternativ...
| | applevis.com
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| [AI summary] The article discusses Apple's accessibility features and updates, focusing on improvements for blind and low vision users, including Braille displays, VoiceOver, and various iOS and macOS updates.