Tag Archives: Android

In a blow to Apple, the EU settles on a single mobile charging port.

Posted on June 8, 2022 by ivanmconsiglio

EU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to Apple. Continue reading →

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Android torch app with over 50m downloads silently sent user location and device data to advertisers

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ivanmconsiglio

Brightest Flashlight app on Android was deceptive in sending user data to advertisers, says US FTC. Photograph: /public domain US Federal Trade Commission charges ‘deception’ over app which turned on lights on Android smartphones – but also told advertisers about … Continue reading →

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