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    • Here’s how a U.S. court ruling on alternative in-app purchases will impact Apple

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    With Apple’s gross revenue of $ 70 billion in the App Store last year alone, the new US ruling in the Epic vs Apple case was widely seen as a possibility that could potentially disrupt Apple’s revenue. Apple charges between 15% and 30% on in-app purchases, and the ruling prohibits Apple from forcing developers to use its in-app payment system.

    “This verdict, while not entirely in favor of Epic, its importance should not be underestimated. It can have a huge impact on Apple’s App Store revenue in the United States and provide a good starting point and impetus for other countries to look into antitrust cases against Google and Apple’s app stores, ”says IDC research director Navkendar Singh.

    However, even before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers decided in a permanent injunction in the Epic v Apple case, Apple had introduced changes to its App Store, in agreement with the American developers, towards the end of August. The new changes allow developers to share purchasing options outside of their iOS app, allowing users to choose between developer-provided or Apple-provided options for in-app purchases.

    While app developers pay a commission of up to 30% for app-related transactions on iOS, Apple had cut the commission for companies earning less than $ 1 million per year to half (15%) in November of last year.

    Judge Rogers’ ruling is seen as a big win for app developers. Echoing this sentiment, CEO and Co-Founder of Indus App Bazaar, Rakesh Deshmukh, said, “We have always maintained that choice is crucial. But the industry needs to understand and now focus on providing developers with more “app delivery” channels on mobile platforms. “

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    However, most iOS users wouldn’t mind and likely wouldn’t opt ​​for payment options outside of the Apple ecosystem. Unlike Android, iOS is a closed platform and iPhone users have no other option to download apps other than the App Store. This has helped Apple deliver a smooth experience and has been successful in keeping malicious apps and malware out of the App Store. Additionally, given the increase in phishing and cyber attacks, most iOS users would continue to use the secure iOS platform rather than visiting a not-so-secure hyperlink.

    “Security concerns cannot be completely ruled out because it allows a hyperlink to the developer’s payment link, which bypasses Apple’s payment system and the famous security umbrella,” said Singh of IDC. Even if iOS users were to pay Apple a premium, they are likely to stick with the Apple App Store primarily due to data security and hold someone accountable for any breach. .

    Apple did not respond to Business Today’s question about the impact of the verdict on App Store revenue. Instead, Apple SVP and General Counsel Kate Adams said, “We are very happy with the court’s decision and consider it a huge victory for Apple. This decision confirms that the” success Apple is not illegal, “as the judge said. As the court found that” Apple developers and third parties like Epic Games have benefited in symbiosis from the ever-increasing innovation and growth of the world. ‘iOS ecosystem’.

    Apple is still analyzing the decision (180 pages) but says the title is – Apple’s App Store business model has been validated. “The Court rightly rejected Epic’s ‘artificial’ view of the competitive environment in which Apple operates and determined that” developers like Epic Games have benefited from Apple’s development and cultivation of the iOS ecosystem , including its underlying devices and software, ”Adams said.

    Recently, app store operators have made the headlines in antitrust cases around the world regarding in-app payment methods. Seen as a verdict that will also be used as a benchmark for lawsuits brought in other countries, Singh adds: “It will surely be used by other developers and countries like India, EU, Australia to open antitrust cases, etc. precedent set by this decision and Korea’s decision on app stores a few days ago. “

    While Apple is likely to be the victim of an antitrust case in India, South Korea also passed a bill that bans Google and Apple from forcing app developers to use their in-app payments and pay a fee. commission.

    (CORRECTION: The story incorrectly mentioned “$ 70 million” instead of “$ 70 billion.” The error has been corrected.)

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    Teens shouldn’t use ‘Discord’ app for private messaging, experts warn

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    WATERTOWN, NY (WWTI) – New Messaging App Gains Popularity Among Teens; however, local experts warn of its dangers.

    The VoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform Discord claims to be the “best app to communicate” through various means. It first gained popularity thanks to popular gaming systems such as PlayStation or Xbox, as it can be used both on computers or mobile devices.

    Some of its features include voice calls. video calls, text messaging, and public chat communities called “servers”. These communities allow users with specific interests to communicate, like a “channel”.

    But local children’s advocates have insisted that its private messaging option is where teens should be especially careful. According to the MDT host of the Victim Support Center of the Victim Support Center, Cassidy Crino, this is because users are not required to identify their age or identity.

    Crino cautioned that Discord is a user-generated application, which may allow inappropriate content. It has previously been linked to crimes against adolescents and human trafficking. Discord also lacks parental control features.

    “There have been several cases related to crimes against adolescents, as well as human trafficking,” Crino said. “And that’s quite alarming. We all know these crimes happen in our backyards [in the North Country]. So it’s only a matter of time before one of these apps is also used dangerously here. “

    Instead of Discord or similar apps, Crino suggested using an app where you can securely verify a user’s identity or have parental controls. She recommended apps like Facebook Messenger or Facebook Messenger for kids, but said it can be as easy as text messaging or FaceTime.

    The Victim Support Center has already spoken to ABC50 to discuss security in other apps and online platforms. This included Roblox, Among Us, WhatsApp, and IMVU.


    Building mobile apps: why data privacy and compliance should be at the forefront

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    In today’s mobile app landscape, providing customers with the most personalized and personalized experience possible is essential to stay ahead of the competition. But creating such a bespoke experience requires the collection of personal data – and given the reviews big tech companies are gathering for their misuse of sensitive information – mobile app developers need to prioritize privacy. and data compliance.

    Additionally, the consequences of data breaches – including financial loss, operational downtime, and damage to reputation – continue to worsen. Financial damages (such as fines) are potentially heavy burdens. And while a damaged reputation can’t be measured exactly, the possibility of losing customers due to suboptimal data security could bring business to ruin.

    A user’s personal data can range from their username and email address to their phone name and physical address. Less obvious forms of sensitive data include IP addresses, log data, and any information collected through cookies, as well as user biometric data.

    Any company whose mobile application collects personal information from users is required to have a privacy policy. Regardless of the geography of the application or business area, there are mandatory regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA, as well as Apple, Google, and Android guidelines that ensure the accountability and privacy of user data. Some apps don’t collect personal data directly, but instead use a third-party tool like Google Analytics – they too need a privacy policy.

    Data privacy and security and mobile app creation process

    The process of building mobile apps starts with identifying a problem and figuring out how to meet that need. App developers will then decide on the look, feel and design of the app, and establish a continuous feedback loop for consistent recommendations to consumers. While this is a truncated overview of app development, data privacy and compliance should be strategically linked from the very beginning of the process of building a mobile app, as they are critical to its success and longevity.

    This theme is our take on ongoing compliance which we believe is now a requirement for all organizational operations. Throughout the mobile application construction and development cycle, companies should treat Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with the highest level of discretion.

    Additionally, part of the overall development strategy should include appropriate communication of mobile application compliance to users. Employee manuals (for B2E applications), terms of service, and privacy policy (for B2C applications) are all established ways of explaining user rights to customers. This material should allow users to easily understand what personal data is collected, why it is collected, where it is transferred and how it is collected. Likewise, applications should notify their users if third parties are involved.

    Another key aspect of mobile authoring is understanding that privacy and security compliance is dynamic and ever-changing. More user information will likely need to be collected as new features are added. The application should be designed to respond to changes in regulations, revocation of user consent, erasure of data or revocation of authorization, while maintaining consistency of user experience .

    Additional considerations

    Easily accessible information: Not only will compliant applications clearly explain to users how their data is handled, but an application should also make these explanations easily accessible. The user must have the possibility to access the metadata of the application on the market as well as all the explanations on the reasons why the application can enter the advertising identifier of his device (iOS IFDA, Android AAID ). An app will also need to provide clients with permission requests whenever the app attempts to track a user’s location or collect analytics.

    Shared responsibility: Ensuring data privacy and compliance is not the sole responsibility of application developers, rather it is a shared responsibility of all parties involved. Each entity that manages a user’s sensitive data must pass a formal security test and acquire the necessary authorization.

    Guaranteed rights of use: For applications that legally use personal data in advertisements and other interests, it should be ensured that users know their rights, such as the right to unsubscribe or opt out, the right to subscribe when the transfer of data between the parties and the right to review or delete the data collected.

    Precision commitment: The applications will have to integrate the guidelines of the iOS human interface as well as the Google Material Design notation. In addition, an application must be flexible enough to respond quickly to requests for correction and rectification of user data.

    Compliance as a code: Design based on regulatory requirements is a legal requirement under GDPR. When you start to build your mobile app, you need to consider the privacy of your users. In accordance with Article 23 of the GDPR, your application should only store and process user data that is absolutely necessary.
    China’s new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) places the onus of proving that everything has been done right on the company, not the government.

    In addition to the obvious benefits of complying with worldwide legislation and app store requirements, having a privacy policy and a security guarantee promotes transparency between app creators and customers. which builds reputation and trust.

    Additionally, integrating data privacy and compliance throughout the mobile app building process prevents developers from rolling back or haphazardly adding privacy and security features once the process is complete. The application is already completed or under development.

    Contributing author: Boris Khazin, Director, Governance, Risks and Compliance, EPAM Systems


    Tinder adds exploration section to dating app

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    Tinder’s dating app rose to prominence relying on a user experience that focused on how users looked, with many quickly swiping left or right on a photo stream to indicate if they might be interested.

    The app added features to find matches by other means, profiles that allow users to save snippets of their interests on Tinder Passport, a paid product that gives users the ability to find matches through the world. The company has also expanded to interactive dating features, such as Vibes, a 48-hour in-app event that asks users to answer a series of questions to match with other attendees.

    The new Explore section includes more than 15 types of interests, such as “foodies”, “gamers” and “pet parents”. available for Tinder users in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand to get started.

    “This is much more of a curiosity question than a strict, defined filter of ‘I just want to see people doing this or having that,’ said Kyle Miller, product manager at Tinder. “It offers more control than Tinder has today. because in our testing we found the members, they cross several of these categories. “

    The new tab will also integrate the interactive dating features of Tinder, Swipe Night, and Hot Takes. Both are social dating experiences with twists and turns, such as a time constraint or an adventure storyline to choose from, that encourage users to correspond with others. Users will also be able to find verified profiles in the Explore tab, a feature released in 2020 that authenticates photos of people using artificial intelligence and real-time selfies.

    The tab’s release comes at a time when dating apps, including Tinder, have seen a surge in user numbers. Tinder saw a 15.3% increase in monthly active users in the last quarter of 2020, one of six dating apps to show a gain, according to data tracker Apptopia.

    The dating app also saw direct revenue growth of 26% in the second quarter of 2021, with 9.6 million payers, up 17% from the previous year. Direct revenue refers to revenue received directly from users through subscription services or one-off purchases, as opposed to returns generated by advertising. Match does not disclose active Tinder users.

    The rivals also compete against each other to win the expected new users who have not yet arrived.

    Users of smartphone dating apps are expected to reach 28.4 million users in 2022, up from 27.4 million this year, according to data from research firm eMarketer.

    The additional section of Tinder was developed to give users more context on potential matches and to make the app more dynamic, Miller said.

    “What they were asking for was not ‘I want a million sections in my profile’ but rather a context that can be captured in a fun, entertaining and unique way,” he said.

    Tinder and other dating apps use techniques commonly used in social media apps, including other apps’ own “explore” tabs, which are designed to keep users engaged and keep them coming back, said Alexander Georges, co-founder and COO of Craftle. Inc., an interior design app and publisher of the Master Design Blog.

    The transience of what will appear in the Explore section is a common feature of games and aims to keep people coming back to see what’s new, said Lydia Chamberlain, digital product designer at SADA Inc. and editor of the Master Design Blog. .

    Tinder’s Explore section is also an offer to engage Gen Z, according to marketers.

    “Gen Z is a generation that loves community, and often involves connections around mutual interests and passions,” said Erifili Gounari, founder and CEO of Z Link, a social marketing agency. “Anything that can successfully meet this constant need and a deep connection is definitely something that would spark the interest of Gen Z.”

    Filtering potential dating matches across smaller, interest-based communities is a natural extension of how Gen Z is already browsing other social platforms, said Brendan Gahan, Partner and Social Director of Mekanism Inc. ., an advertising agency.

    “With so much screen time, so much social activity happens naturally online, but in more intimate spaces than perhaps the older generations, who have more to do in person,” Mr. Gahan.

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    Tallahassee reveals new Bystander app to record and download interactions with police

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    The City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Police Department have introduced a new way for residents to interact with police – a “first-of-its-kind” mobile phone app that, among other things, can record interactions with officers.

    Tallahassee Bystander hit app stores Tuesday morning. During a press conference organized to unveil the app, Police Chief Lawrence Revell thanked everyone who participated in its development.

    “We are here for our community,” Revell said. “We want to listen and continue to collaborate on ways to strengthen our relationship with the community and the launch of this app really highlights that.”

    A screenshot of the Tallahassee Bystander app now available on Apple and Android devices

    Mayor John Dailey said the app represents city hall and police working together to build trust and transparency in the community.

    “It’s the first of its kind in the country,” Dailey said. “And the first of its kind (ie) fully approved by a police department. It is something that every citizen of Tallahassee should be very proud of.”

    The comeback story: The city publishes an application focused on transparency between citizens and the police

    City officials and Reverend Rudy Ferguson, Chairman of the Tallahassee Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee, attend a press conference hosted by the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Police Department to introduce the Tallahassee Bystander app at the TPD headquarters on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

    The app was developed over the past year by the city’s Technology and Innovation Department in partnership with Tesia Lisbon and Paul Woodley with the local non-profit More Than a Name association and the company New York-based Quadrant 2.

    Last year’s protests in Tallahassee after George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police have sparked calls for more transparency within the community.

    At the same time, Tallahassee was grappling with the fallout from three shootings by local police, a grand jury later determined to be a justified use of force by police officers. The app was one of the demands protesters made to the city during large and noisy protests outside the TPD headquarters.

    Law enforcement, demonstrators:Tallahassee Law Enforcement Officials and Protesters Speak of ‘Concessions’ in Negotiations

    “It’s no secret that this past summer was a very difficult time in society around the world, in the United States, in the state of Florida and right here in Tallahassee,” said Dailey. “It is also no big secret that every day we move forward as a city. We try to increase public confidence in our municipal government, in our police service and to increase transparency.”

    Tallahassee branch of the NAACP chairman Mutaqee Akbar, a voice among the crowd calling for police transparency, said he had yet to see the full request, but believed that it was a step in the right direction.

    “Anything that increases transparency and bridges the gap between the community and law enforcement, I think is necessary and necessary,” he said.

    Local lawyer and NAACP Tallahassee President Mutaqee Akbar

    In addition to the creation of the Citizens Police Review Board, the app offers Tallahasseeans a way to capture interactions with the police which can then be reviewed and analyzed.

    The municipal commission last June allocated $ 50,000 for the creation of the application. It is available for download now in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Although similar apps exist, such as the American Civil Liberties Union’s Mobile Justice app, Tallahassee is the first city to support and distribute such technology.

    According to TPD, the main features of the app include:

    • Exclusive voice activation technology to ensure safe operation.
    • The recorded videos are streamed live to the phone – once a video starts, it cannot be censored.
    • No app registration – video submissions are anonymous.
    • The TPD can request more information about a submission via a push notification, while maintaining anonymity.
    • Videos are distributed to multiple parties to ensure transparency.
    • One copy will be forwarded to TPD, one copy will be saved to the phone, and another will be forwarded to three anonymous emergency contacts defined by the requester.

    Contact Tori Lynn Schneider at [email protected] or on Twitter @photoriphy. Check out her photos on Instagram @phototori_.

    CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect location for the Quadrant 2 company. It is based in New York City.

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    Watch: alleged killer of two men he met on dating app tells NBC4, “I didn’t do it”

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    WESTERVILLE (WCMH) – A man has been arrested in connection with separate murders this spring in Westerville and Columbus, and the link between them could be a dating app.

    Westerville Police first named the suspect Thursday morning in the murder of Robert Goodrich, 62.

    Talent Bradley

    Talent A-Christian Bradley, 19, from Coshocton was arrested at his home on Wednesday evening. Police said Bradley confessed to killing Goodrich, who was stabbed to death at his home in the 600 block of Mohican Way on May 26.

    “When we spoke to our suspect last night, he confirmed that he had met our victim on the dating app Grindr and we believe he also met the victim from Columbus in the same manner,” said the Detective Lieutenant Justin Alloway of the Westerville Police Department.

    Grindr is a dating app for gay men.

    Columbus Police said later today that Bradley also faces charges in the death of Randy Gwirtz, 63, of Columbus. Gwirtz was killed in the 1400 block of Fahlander Drive South, also on May 26.

    When NBC4 recorded Bradley escorted outside by police, he replied, “I didn’t” when asked if he had a message for his family members.

    Police believe Bradley went to each man’s home within hours of each other and stabbed them to death. Goodrich’s body was found the next day, but it was 12 days before Gwirtz’s was found after a family member requested a checkup.

    “We didn’t have enough information to relate these two 100%,” said Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said. “If that were necessary and we felt that the general public was at extreme risk of this particular suspect continuing to engage in this activity, we would most certainly have removed him.”

    “But based on the information we had, we felt it was best not to provide it publicly.”

    Westerville Police said they were able to locate Bradley through neighborhood video surveillance from his red Honda Civic, which police located at his residence.

    Police have warned people using dating apps to meet people they don’t know in public places.



    Nigerian Citizen Who Has Not Received Visa Correction Letter Has ILR Denial Canceled

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    Nigerian Citizen Who Has Not Received Visa Correction Letter Has ILR Denial Canceled

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    A Nigerian citizen who was denied an indefinite residence permit successfully challenged the Home Secretary’s decision that there were no exceptional circumstances justifying the exercise of discretion in his favor.

    Ruth awa was temporarily illegally present in the UK for a period between March 2016 and August 2017. She argued that the Secretary of State for the Interior department had failed to take into account the circumstances of the interruption of his period of legal residence, which resulted from a letter not received by his lawyers.

    The case was heard in the Outer Chamber of the Court of Session through Lord Glennie.

    Letter never received

    The petitioner first entered the UK on a student visa in September 2006. She was granted a new residence permit after the expiration of her original visa under the Fresh Talent program – Working in Scotland, then again with a new level 4 visa valid until the end of January 2014.

    On 16 March 2016, the petitioner, who was then married and had a UK born son, requested further limited leave to remain on the basis of her family and private life established in the UK. The Home Office acknowledged receipt of the request, but sent a letter in May 2016 requesting further evidence from the petitioner due to the fact that some mandatory sections were not completed.

    The applicant’s lawyers denied ever having received the letter. It was not disputed that if the March 2016 request had been accepted, the petitioner would not have been considered to have exceeded the length of stay during the relevant period.

    On July 5, 2016, the Home Office wrote to the petitioner again to inform her that her request had been rejected as invalid. This letter referred to a letter of “March 2016” previously sent by the Home Office, which was probably an erroneous reference to the May letter, but caused the applicant’s lawyers to focus on sending a new request.

    Following a new request, the Ministry of the Interior granted the petitioner a new residence permit as from 25 August 2017 only. The effect of not backdating the granting of the leave resulted in the period of irregular stay invoked as a reason for not granting the ILR.

    It has been argued for the petitioner that, although the defendant may have considered that she had not demonstrated a period of 10 years of legal residence in the United Kingdom, she had failed to take into account the fact that he there was no difficulty with the petitioner’s March 2016 request on the merits. What went wrong was that the Interior Ministry’s letter of May 2016 had not been received by his lawyers and, in the normal course of events, the request would have been granted.

    Unfortunate incident

    In his opinionLord Glennie admitted that the original Home Office letter suggested that the March 2016 request would likely have been granted, stating: they would not do so in the event that they considered the request to be likely to be denied. once the missing items have been provided and the defects in the claim have been repaired. It wouldn’t help. “

    Noting that the issue was “relatively straightforward” despite the complex factual background, he explained: “The interruption of the petitioner’s 10 years of continuous legal residence in the UK was the result of an unfortunate incident. These circumstances were known to the Secretary of State, at the latest when it was brought to her attention after her initial rejection of the petitioner’s request by letter of January 15, 2020. At this stage, she had the opportunity to reconsider her decision. . Instead, it took a position on the issue of the “consideration” of the letter served on the Applicant. “

    He continued: “His purpose was, as explained in the written submissions filed on his behalf, to justify his own actions. It was not the right approach. What she should have considered was how the situation had arisen in which, inadvertently and through no fault of one or the other party, action had not been taken in May 2016. which would then have allowed the petitioner to be granted a further period of limited leave to stay.

    Addressing the Respondent’s submissions, he said: “While I understand why the Respondent raised the issue of mora, taciturnity and acquiescence, it seems to me that this plea ignores the gist of the issue. of the applicant’s argument. Her argument is based on the principle that the decision that the Secretary of State was to take in January 2020 had to be taken in the context of what had happened in 2016 and 2017. In the present case, the petitioner does not suggest that these decisions in 2016 and 2017 were wrong, whether for a question of law or a question of discretion. “

    For these reasons, the motion was granted and the Respondent’s decision to deny the Grievor’s LRT request was reduced.

    © Scottish Legal News Ltd 2021


    [Deal Alert] SKRWT perspective correction app and Neo Monsters game drop to $ 0.10 in a few countries

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    [Deal Alert] SKRWT perspective correction app and Neo Monsters game drop to $ 0.10 in a few countries


    None of these offers are valid in the United States, Canada, and many countries around the world. The. This should help you skip reading this article altogether. But if you’re still around, then you probably live in one of the few countries where these $ 0.10 offers have been a frequent occurrence over the past few months, and you’re already familiar with the exercise. We are talking about 0.10 EUR in France, Italy, Spain and Germany, 0.10 GBP in UK, 10 RUB in Russia and 0.20 AUD in Australia. Other countries are probably not affected, but it won’t hurt to check.

    That being said, the two software you can buy are SKRWT and Neo Monsters. SKRWT is a perspective and lens correction app that can take any misaligned photo, any image with converging lines, or any distorted photo, and help you correct it for a professional look. . This normally costs $ 1.49, with a few IAPs to unlock more options.

    As for Neo Monsters, it reminds me a bit of Pokémon. You form a team of monsters and fight online against other players for missions, leaderboards, and more. There are 6 different worlds to play in and plenty of leagues and missions to take on, for dozens of hours of playtime. It is well rated and usually costs $ 0.99, although there are still ISPs.

    You can check both apps on the Play Store via the links below and let us know if they are on sale in other countries that we haven’t verified.


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