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Android iOSMar 27, 2021

Fleeceware apps earned $400 million on App Store despite Apple’s strict policies

As per a new report published by Avast, fleeceware apps were downloaded more than a billion times and earned over $400 million in revenue on Apple’s App Store for iOS, and Google’s Play Store for Android. Despite Apple’s stringent policies…

iOSMar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

For Epic vs. Apple trail on May 3, Judge limits the attendees number to 6 in compliance to COVID-19 SOPs

by Rida Imran

In a preparatory conference, U.S District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said that six attendees will be allowed in the courtroom for the Epic vs. Apple trial on May 3. The decision is based on the prevailing COVID-19 health crisis. Earlier…

iOSMar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

Apple’s App Store is found to host apps sponsored by Chinese paramilitary group responsible for genocide of Uyghur Muslims

by Rida Imran

The Information reports that Apple’s App Store hosts apps from a blacklisted Chinese paramilitary group responsible for the Uyghur Muslims genocide in Xinjiang, China. Developed by Xingjiang Production and Construction Corps, more than a dozen apps offer news, information on…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2 released with security fix that may have been exploited in the wild

by Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2 with a single update which is a security fix for Webkit vulnerability. The company believes that this vulnerability might have been actively exploited, although it has not specified any targets. Apple has…

Android Games iOS iPhoneMar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered arrives on iOS and Android for the first time

by Usman Hussain

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered developed by Square ENIX has finally made its way to mobile platforms via App Store and Google Play Store since its release. The game was initially launched in 1999 on PlayStation and has become a fan-favorite…

Android iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021

‘Magic: the Gathering Arena’ launches globally on iOS and Android

by Asma Hussain

Magic: The Gathering Arena, the popular digital card game is rolling out worldwide on iOS and Android with cross-platform play support. The game was recently released on select Android devices in Early Access via Google Play and is finally available…

iOSMar 26, 2021

Apple responds to ProtonVPN allegations with timeline, suggesting app update rejection was unrelated to Myanmar unrest

by Asma Hussain

Apple has responded to inflammatory allegations made by ProtonVPN following an update block. In a statement, the Cupertino tech giant clarified that the virtual private network app has remained available in Myanmar and that the virtual network provider is providing…

Android iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchMar 26, 2021

Rocket League Sideswipe is coming to iOS and Android for free later this year

by Usman Hussain

Rocket League, one of the most popular Esports titles on PC and consoles, is going to make its mobile debut later this year with a twist in gameplay. The game will arrive on iOS and Android under the name Rocket…

iOSMar 26, 2021

Arizona State Senate skips voting on a billing against Apple App Store and Google Play Store

by Rida Imran

Earlier this month, Apple and Google lobbyists were reportedly busy with mauling down Arizona bill against App Store and Google Play. The drafted bill accused the tech giants of creating a monopoly via their digital marketplaces and sought an alternative…

Android Facebook iOSMar 26, 2021

Facebook takes action against hackers who infects iOS and Android through its platform

by Imran Hussain

Facebook has taken action against a group of hackers that were using its social media platform to spread malware on iOS and Android. The malware was found to be used for spying on the Uyghur community in China through its…