A German regulator is the latest to object to data being shared between WhatsApp and Facebook, and is taking steps to stop it.
Mobile App Usage Up 30%, Hits 4.2 Hours Per Day
A new report shows how much mobile app usage has grown during the pandemic, reaching 4.2 hours per day, a 30% increase over 2019.
Apple News Could Account for $2.2 Billion and 19 Million Users by 2023
Investment bank Cowen is predicting Apple News+ will account for $2.2 billion in revenue and have some 19 million users by 2023.
Signal Adding Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency Payments
Signal messaging app is adding payments, using the MobileCoin cryptocurrency and wallet.
Data for 500 Million Facebook Users Found Online
Data for some 500 million Facebook users has been found online, in the latest incident involving the social media giant.
T-Mobile First Carrier to Embrace Messages by Google
T-Mobile expanded its partnership with Google, becoming the first US carrier to make Messages by Google the default SMS choice on its Android phones.
Facebook Announces Platform to Support Writers and Journalists
Facebook has announced a platform to help writers and journalists monetize their content at a time when news and media are under siege.
Apple the Leader in AI Acquisitions
A new report sheds light on the AI industry, with Apple the top company for acquiring AI startups.
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Apps Experienced Outage
WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger and Facebook apps experienced a significant outage Friday afternoon.
India Wants to Block WhatsApp Data Change
India is asking a court to block WhatsApp from sharing data with Facebook, saying the change violates local laws.