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QR codes: how an old technology could help contact tracers keep the pandemic in check

Guardian Technology 30 Oct 2020 07:00 PM Businesses across Australia are being encouraged or required to keep logs of who has been in their establishment in case of a Covid-19 outbreak.Many choose to use paper and pen to keep records, but increasingly QR code posters are up so people can check in via their phones.What is a QR code?Quick response code is a computer-generated image that looks a bit like a barcode, and when scanned by a phone with a QR code reader (many phones have this built into the camera app), it’ll open a website the

French associations file complaint against Apple for “anti-competitive conduct wrapped in privacy rhetoric”

What's New in Publishing 30 Oct 2020 07:00 AM A coalition of French associations representing the online advertising ecosystem (IAB France, MMAF, SRI, UDECAM) has filed a complaint with the French Authorities against Apple over iOS 14 changes due to be introduced early next year. The complaint also requests interim measures to prevent Apple from inflicting “serious harm” to the mobile advertising industry. The problem dates back to June when Apple announced that, starting with iOS 14, app developers wishing to access the device’s so-called

French associations file complaint against Apple for “anti-competitive conduct wrapped in privacy rhetoric”

What's New in Publishing 30 Oct 2020 07:00 AM A coalition of French associations representing the online advertising ecosystem (IAB France, MMAF, SRI, UDECAM) has filed a complaint with the French Authorities against Apple over iOS 14 changes due to be introduced early next year. The complaint also requests interim measures to prevent Apple from inflicting “serious harm” to the mobile advertising industry. The problem dates back to June when Apple announced that, starting with iOS 14, app developers wishing to access the device’s so-called

iPhone 12 review: Apple's best since the iPhone X

Guardian Technology 29 Oct 2020 07:00 AM Smaller, thinner and lighter, but with an improved screen, the iPhone 12 is much easier to handle. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian The iPhone 12 combines the designs of the iPhone X and the legendary iPhone 4 and comes out looking and feeling fresh, with 5G, a better screen and improved cameras. The new iPhone costs from £799 and sits between the slightly smaller £699 iPhone 12 Mini and the £999 iPhone 12 Pro and £1,099 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 marks the biggest change to Apple’s smartph

Why Nordic publishing giant Schibsted joined the coalition lobbying for Apple App Store ‘fairness’

Digiday 29 Oct 2020 04:01 AM October 29, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Nordic publishing giant Schibsted became one of 20 new members of the recently formed Coalition for App Fairness earlier this month. The group was founded in September by a group of influential app publishers including Fortnite owner Epic Games, online dating company Match Group and streaming platforms Spotify and Deezer. Its stated aim is to apply pressure on app store owners — but principally Apple — to stop what it alleges are uncompetitive practices, such a

French advertising organizations lodge complaint with competition regulator over Apple privacy changes

Digiday 28 Oct 2020 02:11 PM October 28, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly A group of influential French internet advertising associations have filed a complaint with the French competition regulator over Apple’s forthcoming app-privacy update. The Interactive Advertising Bureau France, Mobile Marketing Association France, Syndicat des Régies Internet and Union Des Entreprises de Conseil et Achat Média hope the complaint will at the very least, force Apple to delay rolling out the changes, currently due for early 2021. The complaint w

Kandji hauls in $21M Series A as Apple device management flourishes during pandemic

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Facebook avoids Apple with cloud-gaming launch

BBC Technology 26 Oct 2020 02:21 PM The two US technology giants clashed earlier this year, when Apple prevented Facebook from offering more basic "mini-games" via the iOS version of its Facebook Gaming app on the grounds this broke its App Store rules.

Apple iPad Air 2020 review: a cheaper iPad Pro for the rest of us

Guardian Technology 26 Oct 2020 07:00 AM The 2020 iPad Air gets a full redesign making it a cheaper iPad Pro alternative, with plenty of power, screen and new Touch ID power button. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian The latest tablet on the block is the totally revamped iPad Air with a modern design and plenty of power. The fourth-generation iPad Air costs £579 and fits in between the £329 iPad and the £769 11in iPad Pro. The new iPad Air ditches the older design still used by the basic iPad, which still has a home button, large b

iPhone 12: UK price, specs and where to buy Apple's new smartphones

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iPhone 12 release: UK price, specs and how to pre-order Apple's new smartphone

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iPhone 12 release: UK price, specs and how to pre-order Apple's new smartphone

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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro review roundup: fresh design and future-proofing

Guardian Technology 20 Oct 2020 02:57 PM The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are Apple’s first 5G smartphone and feature a redesign similar to the iPad Pro and the long-loved iPhone 5. Photograph: Apple The first reviews of Apple’s new 5G-enabled smartphones, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, are in from publications with early access to two of the four new models. The £999 iPhone 12 Pro has an extra telephoto camera and Lidar-based depth sensor not present on the cheaper £799 iPhone 12, which just has a regular and an ultrawide camera on the bac

Apple, Opera and Yandex fix browser address bar spoofing bugs, but millions more still left vulnerable

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iPhone 12 release: UK price, specs and how to pre-order Apple's new smartphone

Telegraph 20 Oct 2020 07:13 AM

‘Stricter than the ad tech industry expected’: Apple clarifies its upcoming privacy changes will leave little wriggle room

Digiday 20 Oct 2020 04:01 AM Member Exclusive October 20, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly It’s been a little under four months since Apple threw the mobile advertising companies and publishers into a spin by announcing new privacy changes that will require app developers to ask users for permission before using their data to track them across third-party websites and apps. Much of the flustering centered around the wildly differing industry interpretations about exactly which parts of the ad tech sausage factory the tightened rules

Daily Crunch: Pakistan un-bans TikTok

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Apple launches a US-only music video station, Apple Music TV

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iPhone 12 release: UK price, specs and how to pre-order Apple's new smartphone

Telegraph 19 Oct 2020 09:03 AM

The scene at every iPhone release to date, in photos

Mashable 17 Oct 2020 10:31 PM "Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything." With those words, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to the world in 2007. And in the nearly 14 years since, he's been proven right. iPhone releases have occurred every year since 2007, though – especially in this year of the coronavirus pandemic – they don't quite look the same as they used to. A highly produced Tim Cook basking in the futuristic beauty of the Apple Campus has replaced the pacing and electric

How can auto brands futureproof their businesses in a digital world?

The Drum 16 Oct 2020 11:00 AM By Sarah Ramamurthy-16 October 2020 12:00pmThis promoted content is produced by a member of The Drum Network.The Drum Network is a paid-for membership product which allows agencies to share their news, opinion and insights with The Drum's audience. Find out more on The Drum Network homepage. OMG Transact consider the changing future of the automotive sector and consider ways for marketers to get behind them. This article is taken from OMG Transact’s latest report ‘Future proofing your business

Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus make fun of Apple for not shipping a charger with the iPhone

Mashable 16 Oct 2020 07:46 AM So far, so good. But we wouldn't be surprised if this changed next year.Image: Samsung Well, this didn't take very long. Earlier this week, Apple introduced its new flagship smartphone, the iPhone 12, and with it the company announced its new policy of not shipping a power adapter or wired earbuds with its phones. And of course, other smartphone manufacturers are now making fun of the decision. Shortly after the iPhone 12 launch, Samsung Caribbean posted an image of a Samsung power adapter on

TV sports advertisers grapple with NFL, college football rescheduling games

Digiday 16 Oct 2020 04:01 AM October 16, 2020 by Tim Peterson Ad buyers had hoped that the NFL and college football would help to make up for the lower than expected viewership for major sports in August and September. However, the rescheduling of games as players and high-profile coaches test positive for coronavirus is putting TV advertisers on edge and dampened demand for college football in particular. “As it relates to just sheer buying of college football, it’s a slow marketplace, primarily because of the uncertainty

‘Powerful for industry networking’: With in-person meetings still on hold, ad talent job hunters turn to Twitter

Digiday 16 Oct 2020 04:01 AM October 16, 2020 by Kristina Monllos Since 2008, Christie Cordes has been telling ad execs to get on Twitter. Doing so is a must for finding new ad talent as well as being discovered by recruiters, according to Cordes, the founder of executive search firm Ad Recruiter. “I’ve been saying it for 12 years; it’s finally taking hold,” said Cordes, adding that she often helps ad industry talent craft new, more professional bios that can make it easier for recruiters or execs to not only find and fol

Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories

BBC Technology 16 Oct 2020 05:58 AM BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week including:Apple announces four new iPhone handsets with 5G technology and a smart speakerChina’s central bank issues digital currency to 50,000 people in Shenzhen - the recipients, selected by lottery, can spend the money at more than 3,000 storesTiny robot swarms learn how to make artSee more at Click's website and @BBCClick

iPhone 12 release: UK price, specs and how to pre-order Apple's new smartphone

Telegraph 15 Oct 2020 01:33 PM

The MagSafe iPhone wallet won't demagnetize your credit cards, so you can stop freaking out now

Mashable 14 Oct 2020 10:40 PM Trust me, the shield will protect your little card babies.Image: apple On Tuesday, Apple announced it was implementing its MagSafe technology into its new smartphones. With one of the compatible accessories being an iPhone wallet, some people freaked out about the implications for their credit cards — but you really don't need to worry. For those of you who found something better to do than tune into the iPhone event on Tuesday, allow me to quickly explain what MagSafe even is. Basically, all o

Best Prime Day iPhone deals: Save up to $550 at Amazon, Best Buy, and more

Mashable 14 Oct 2020 06:33 PM All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Image: unsplash Best Prime Day iPhone deals: iPhone 11: Starting at $499.99 — save up to $200 iPhone XR: Starting at $399.99 — save up to $200 iPhone XS: Starting at $449.70 — save up to $550 iPhone XS Max: Starting at $649.80 — save up to $450 ICYMI — which you might have, given all of the Prime Day hullabaloo — Apple casual

Apple's iPhone 12 Mini could mark end of giant smartphone era

Guardian Technology 14 Oct 2020 04:30 PM Apple unveiled its new range of iPhones on Tuesday and analysts suggested its biggest success of the season could be its smallest new product: the iPhone 12 Mini.It will be Apple’s smallest flagship iPhone since the iPhone 6, which was introduced in 2014, and tech experts said it could mark an about-turn in the trend for ever-larger phones – and be a particularly big hit with women.“The big news for me is the iPhone 12 Mini,” said Ben Wood, of the tech consultancy CCS Insight. “After years of ph

What the iPhone 12 tells us about the state of the smartphone industry in 2020

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Daily Crunch: Apple introduces the iPhone 12

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The iPhone 12 mini is a perfect fit for thine dainty woman hands

Mashable 13 Oct 2020 10:39 PM We created a highly scientific iPhone 12 mini prototype to test how mini it really feels.Image: rachel kraus / mashable Hear ye, hear ye: The tyranny of overwhelmingly large iPhones over women with perfectly normal sized hands is over. Sort of. Apple unveiled the new iPhone 12 mini during its virtual product debut event Tuesday. It has all the same cool new specs as the "normal" iPhone 12, notably 5G connectivity and a stronger "ceramic shield" screen. It's just smol! Honey I shrunk the iPhone!

Apple’s stock dips and Verizon’s recovers during iPhone event

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Apple unveils new 5G iPhone 12 line in multiple sizes

Guardian Technology 13 Oct 2020 06:50 PM Apple has unveiled its delayed iPhone 12 line of smartphones in a range of sizes with new designs and 5G connectivity.Unveiled as part of a online-only event, which was pushed back by more than a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new iPhones mark some of the biggest changes to Apple’s smartphones since the iPhone X in 2017.The four new devices take a design cue from the iPhones 4 and 5 from 2013 and the newer iPad Pro and Air lines, with squarer metal sides and flatter profiles. All of the

Watch Apple unveil the new iPhone live right here

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The iPhone 12 and HomePod mini leak ahead of today’s big Apple event

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What to expect from Apple’s ‘Hi Speed’ iPhone event

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Last minute iPhone 12 rumors: Better zoom, more battery life

Mashable 12 Oct 2020 07:48 AM According to the latest rumors, the iPhone 12 will get a lot of small but important camera improvements.Image: apple With Apple's fall iPhone event just a day away, you'd think we already know all there is to know about the iPhone 12 lineup. And, for the most part, we do; here are two overviews of what we expect Apple to announce tomorrow. However, leaker Max Winebauch has shared some very detailed, last-minute info about the new iPhones, some of which we haven't heard before. https://t.co/EP

The best podcasting apps on iOS in 2020

Mashable 03 Oct 2020 01:00 PM Taking a look at some of the best podcasting platforms for iOS this year.Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto With so many podcasts out there, how can anyone manage them all? Luckily, there are a number of great iOS apps out there to help in that department. I’ll break down some of the best podcast apps available on iOS. To be honest, the podcasting game is still begging to be reinvented, so while the apps listed are all great in their own right, there’s no single standout platform. However, each r

The 10 best news apps to stay informed without all the doomscrolling

Mashable 03 Oct 2020 12:00 PM The best news apps aggregate the news you need and filter out the noise.Image: Shutterstock / Anton Garin If you want to stay informed on current affairs, you could download every single news outlet's app. But that would be overwhelming. Instead, make it easier on yourself and find a great news aggregator. These news apps collect articles from a large pool of sources, and incorporate different types of reporting, so not everything comes from the New York Times or a local news station. If you re

Should you be buying a second-hand smartphone?

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Apple to release new emojis with iOS 14.2

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Apple iPad 2020 review: all the iPad you need, none of the tablet you don’t

Guardian Technology 30 Sep 2020 06:00 AM The eighth-generation iPad is still the best lower-cost tablet you can buy, now faster and with better software. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Apple’s cheapest iPad just got faster with revamped chips to keep it ahead of the competition. The eighth-generation iPad costs from £329, slotting in under the iPad Mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, yet offering much of the same experience. The design of the iPad has changed little over the last few years. Apple added a larger 10.2in screen las

20 best apps to get you organised

Guardian Technology 27 Sep 2020 10:00 AM During the Covid-19 lockdown, students and homeworkers alike have been discovering how apps from the likes of Zoom, Slack and Google have made collaboration and remote working possible.When it comes to work and personal productivity, every little improvement can make a difference, which is why productivity is one of the busiest categories on Google and Apple’s app stores.Some of those apps tackle the same tasks as the ones preloaded on your smartphone: calendar, contacts or notes, for example –

Everything you need to know about the OLED display rumored to be on the iPhone 12

Mashable 26 Sep 2020 02:00 PM OLED could be the next big thing on the new iPhones, but what does that mean for you?Image: ian moore In a normal year, Apple shows off its new line of iPhones in September. 2020 has been anything but normal, so naturally we didn't get that. However, new iPhones are coming and some of the rumored new features require some explanation. We don't fully know what to expect from the iPhone this year, but one of the most interesting rumors suggests Apple will launch four new models, all with OLED dis

Apple is (temporarily) waiving its App Store fee for Facebook’s online events

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Contact-tracing app: First version worked on more phones

BBC Technology 25 Sep 2020 04:39 PM *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]>By Rory Cellan-JonesTechnology correspondentRelated Topics *{margin:calc(0.5rem / 2);}]]>Coronavirus pandemic *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]>The original NHS Covid-19 app, which was shelved, would have worked on a larger number of handsets than the app which launched in England and Wales this week, I have discovered.VMware Pivotal, the firm behind it, has just published its s

Launch Center Pro lets you build custom icons to customize your iOS 14 home screen

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Govt rolls out ad campaign to support long-delayed Test and Trace app

Campaign 24 Sep 2020 11:48 AM The government has unveiled an ad campaign to support today’s roll-out of the much-delayed contact-tracing app as part of its Test and Trace programme. A spot, created by MullenLowe UK, will be shown on primetime TV tonight to highlight the new NHS Covid-19 app, using the strapline: “Protect your loved ones. Get the app.” Activity is also running across radio, print, out-of-home, social media, digital display advertising and PR. There will also be a "national roadshow" this weekend led by local

‘Significant under-delivery’: TV advertisers grapple with glut of live sports affecting viewership

Digiday 24 Sep 2020 04:01 AM September 24, 2020 by Tim Peterson Eager as ad buyers were for major sports like the NBA and NFL to return to TV, many were anxious about how the volume of sports on TV going from famine to feast would affect viewership. So far, the results have been a mixed bag. Live sports on TV remains the best option for advertisers to reach a large number of people at the same time, but viewership has fallen short of advertisers’ expectations, according to agency executives. Ratings for the NFL’s opening w

Arrival of NHS contact-tracing app heralds return of QR codes

Guardian Technology 24 Sep 2020 06:00 AM In China, scanning a QR code has become the most common way of making an electronic payment. Photograph: Alex Plavevski/EPA As people across England and Wales download the long-awaited NHS contact-tracing app on Thursday, they’ll also contribute to one of the most unlikely revivals of the Covid era: the humble QR code. The app, which has been substantially rebuilt from the version first tested in the Isle of Wight in May, has had two significant changes. The first is a new underpinning, based o

NHS Covid-19 app: How England and Wales' contact-tracing service works

BBC Technology 23 Sep 2020 11:11 PM *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]>By Leo Kelion and Rory Cellan-JonesTechnology reportersRelated Topics *{margin:calc(0.5rem / 2);}]]>Coronavirus pandemic *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]>England and Wales' Covid-19 app has now launched, joining earlier efforts by Northern Ireland and Scotland.Apple and Google's automated contact-tracing technology is being used to tell people to self-isolate if their phone det

Top 20 iOS homescreen customization apps reach 5.7M installs after iOS 14 release

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‘It’s a virtuous cycle’: Audiences and advertisers seek health and wellness content and publishers are seeing green

Digiday 23 Sep 2020 04:01 AM September 23, 2020 by Kayleigh Barber Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy, and subsequently on the advertising market, health and wellness as an overall advertising category remained fairly even year over year in terms of dollars spent and publishers are taking a moment to capitalize on that interest. Bustle Digital Group, Condé Nast and theSkimm are three publishers that have built out new content products and advertising vehicles that not only give audiences the more heal

Scarcity and reality: the future of luxury

The Drum 22 Sep 2020 10:00 AM By Emanuel Krantz-22 September 2020 11:00amThis promoted content is produced by a member of The Drum Network.The Drum Network is a paid-for membership product which allows agencies to share their news, opinion and insights with The Drum's audience. Find out more on The Drum Network homepage. Capgemini Invent on the importance of integrating marketing and digital into their business' functions. What does the future of luxury marketing look like? Scarcity - exclusivity and the social capital that

Apple’s latest anti-tracking changes present fresh headache for publishers

Digiday 21 Sep 2020 04:01 AM September 21, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Apple may have offered a brief reprieve before it implements its latest IDFA-related app-privacy changes, but its latest iOS 14 update still comes with two new surprise anti-tracking features that once again have the potential to further disrupt publishers’ ad businesses. In the new update, which went live on September 16, Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature — which blocks cross-site tracking on Safari — is switched on by default for all browsers.

How smartwatches could go from luxury accessory to ubiquitous necessity

Mashable 20 Sep 2020 03:00 PM The Apple Watch Series 6 can measure your blood oxygen level.Image: Apple Mashable's series Tech in 2025 explores how the challenges of today will dramatically change the near future. Over the past five years, smartwatches have gone from a futuristic novelty to a flashy product on the roster of nearly every major phone maker as well as other tech and fashion companies. But what do the next five years look like for smartwatches? Plenty of people own and wear smartwatches. A January 2020 Pew Res

The LG Wing is a dual-screen wonder

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Are high churn rates depressing earnings for app developers?

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Google’s zero carbon footprint and other tech news

BBC Technology 18 Sep 2020 06:57 AM BBC Click’s Paul Carter reports on some of the best technology news stories this week including:Apple announces a new workout subscription programme called Fitness PlusGoogle says it has now compensated for all the carbon it has ever created - the company became carbon neutral in 2007Scientists discover phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus - on Earth the gas is typically associated with microbesSee more at Click's website and @BBCClick

Ad industry invites Apple to the table on IDFA usage

What's New in Publishing 17 Sep 2020 08:05 AM Apple’s much-talked-about iOS 14 was supposed to include a major advancement for user privacy… and it was poised to have a massive impact on the digital ad industry. “When iOS 14 rolls out to the public this fall, users would be greeted with a dialog that asks them to ‘Allow Tracking’ or ‘Ask App Not To Track’ their ad identifiers,” wrote Anupam Chugh in Medium in July. “No user in their right consciousness would look to opt-in for personalized ads considering it’s used for monetization purposes

Ad industry invites Apple to the table on IDFA usage

What's New in Publishing 17 Sep 2020 08:05 AM Apple’s much-talked-about iOS 14 was supposed to include a major advancement for user privacy… and it was poised to have a massive impact on the digital ad industry. “When iOS 14 rolls out to the public this fall, users would be greeted with a dialog that asks them to ‘Allow Tracking’ or ‘Ask App Not To Track’ their ad identifiers,” wrote Anupam Chugh in Medium in July. “No user in their right consciousness would look to opt-in for personalized ads considering it’s used for monetization purposes

iOS 14 is now available to download

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Apple iOS 14: The best new features coming to the iPhone

Telegraph 16 Sep 2020 02:29 PM

'Unexpected' iPhone and iPad update threatens app glitches

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Apple is starting a war over privacy with iOS 14: Publishers are naive if they think it will back down

What's New in Publishing 16 Sep 2020 06:55 AM iPhone users are about to receive access to Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 14. It will come with the usual array of shiny new features, but the real game-changer will be missing – at least until January. For the first time, iOS 14 is to require apps to get permission from users before collecting their data – giving users an opt-in to this compromise to their privacy. This caused a major backlash from companies that rely on this data to make money, most notably Facebook. So why did A

The secret of Apple News+ success? Knowing your content and your audience

What's New in Publishing 16 Sep 2020 06:34 AM What does a fried egg have to do with the Wall Street Journal and Apple News+? It’s all about your most important content… Apple News+ is a strange product, even by the standards of news aggregators. It was rapidly built out of Apple’s acquisition of Texture, but then, Apple has form in this area. A very long time ago, iTunes was rebuilt out an app called Soundjam, and then it had a music store, and various other stores, built on top of it. That alone should give us pause. Apple upended an indus

Apple is starting a war over privacy with iOS 14: Publishers are naive if they think it will back down

What's New in Publishing 16 Sep 2020 06:55 AM iPhone users are about to receive access to Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 14. It will come with the usual array of shiny new features, but the real game-changer will be missing – at least until January. For the first time, iOS 14 is to require apps to get permission from users before collecting their data – giving users an opt-in to this compromise to their privacy. This caused a major backlash from companies that rely on this data to make money, most notably Facebook. So why did A

The secret of Apple News+ success? Knowing your content and your audience

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The importance of the rare element of surprise in luxury

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6 things you missed over summer

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Daily Crunch: Apple files countersuit against Epic

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LiDAR explained: What this laser tech can do for your new iPhone

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Apple to hold 'Time Flies' launch event online on September 15

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20 Labor Day deals to cover all your electronic charging needs

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Daily Crunch: Apple delays ad-tracking changes

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New Apple spot shows what it would be like if everyone could scroll through your phone

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Apple introduces subscription offer codes for apps

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‘Speeding up market consolidation’: Apple’s privacy changes expected to spark wave of gaming and ad tech M&A

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