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MacDailyNews · Software
Telegram CEO accuses ‘takedown extortionist’ of manipulating Apple into brief App Store removal
Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store late on Monday after detecting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public group……
Aug 5, 2026
AppleInsider · Software
Small, Siri, and smart: What to expect from HomePod mini 2
Apple is preparing some smart home updates, with a new HomePod mini expected soon. Here's what to expect from Apple's small wireless…
Aug 5, 2026
MacDailyNews · Software
Apple seeds new beta firmware for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
Apple has released a new round of beta firmware for several AirPods models, including the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and…
Aug 5, 2026
MacDailyNews · Software
Apple limits bug bounty programs as it struggles to keep pace with ‘AI slop’ hunters
Apple has restricted the number of potentially dangerous software bugs researchers can submit to its internal security team, as it faces a……
Aug 5, 2026
AppleInsider · Software
Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies
The brief removal and restoration of Telegram from the App Store was a targeted attack by a "takedown extortionist," and it's something…
Aug 4, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Telegram CEO says extortionist planted illegal content that triggered App Store removal
Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, has elaborated on what led to the app’s brief removal from the App Store last night. Here’s what…
Aug 4, 2026
MacRumors · Software
WhatsApp Adds '@ all' Mentions and Poll Upgrades to Group Chats
WhatsApp today announced a series of updates to group chats, including an "@all" mention feature, three new poll upgrades, and a faster…
Aug 4, 2026
MacRumors · Software
Telegram Briefly Removed From App Store
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store on Monday night after a review found content that violated its guidelines against child…
Aug 4, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Apple sued over alleged lack of age checks for casino games in Brazil
Apple is facing a civil lawsuit in Brazil seeking R$300 million (roughly $59 million) in damages over allegations that children can download…
Aug 4, 2026
AppleInsider · Software
Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store with no explanation
Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned…
Aug 4, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Telegram briefly pulled from the App Store over child sexual abuse material availability [U: Apple statement ]
Update: 11:00 p.m. ET: In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said: “We briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after our review…
Aug 4, 2026
AppleInsider · Software
Google Health now shares Fitbit workouts with Apple Health
Apple Health and Google Health can now sync data between them, which means your Fitbit data and other tracked metrics can finally…
Aug 3, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Apple launches revamped ‘Apple Accessories’ shopping experience
Apple has rolled out a new experience for browsing and buying accessories on the Apple Online Store and in the App Store…
Aug 3, 2026
MacDailyNews · Software
Apple acquires Czech materials science firm PlasmaSolve
Apple has agreed to acquire PlasmaSolve, a Czech materials science company specializing in plasma simulation software, according… The post Apple acquires Czech…
Aug 3, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Shazam launches its first ever sticker pack to celebrate Ariana Grande’s new album
The Apple-owned Shazam app today announced its first ever Artist Sticker Pack, available for free as part of the latest update to…
Jul 31, 2026
MacRumors · Software
Shazam Updated With iMessage Stickers
Apple today updated the Shazam app with stickers, starting with an exclusive collection inspired by Ariana Grande's new "petal" album. To send…
Jul 31, 2026
9to5Mac · Software
Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
During today’s earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the…
Jul 31, 2026
MacRumors · Software
Apple Says App Store Changes and Mobile Gaming Softness Affected Services Revenue
Softness in mobile gaming and Apple's changes to the App Store business model in some countries impacted the performance of the App…
Jul 31, 2026