Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores on EU iPads
Apple will permit third-party app stores on iPads in the EU from September 16, alongside iPadOS 18’s release, complying with…
Google Introduces Confidential Matching for Ad Data Privacy
Google has launched “confidential matching” to enhance advertiser data privacy. The technology offers default security protections, increased code transparency, and…
X Explores New DM Blocking Feature
Elon Musk’s X is developing a feature to block direct messages separately from account blocking. Musk states this decouples DMs…
Google Expands YouTube First Position Ads, Adds Dynamic Pricing
Google has expanded YouTube First Position ads to all content types through Display & Video 360. The update includes availability…
Google to Phase Out Enhanced CPC Bidding Strategy
Google plans to discontinue its Enhanced Cost-Per-Click bidding strategy by March 2025, shifting to AI-driven options. New campaigns won’t be…
Alternative App Stores Launch on iPhone in EU
Multiple alternative app stores have debuted for iPhones in the European Union this August, following the Digital Markets Act implementation.…
Apple Launches ‘Win-Back’ Feature for App Store Subscriptions
Apple unveiled a new “win-back” feature for App Store subscriptions on Wednesday, aimed at reconnecting developers with lapsed subscribers. Craig…
Google Play Tests ‘Hot Searches’, Reshaping App Discovery
Google Play Store is testing a ‘Hot Searches’ feature, showing popular search terms and brief app descriptions. This update aims…
Amazon’s Rufus Chatbot to Add Advertisements
Amazon announced this week that its shopping chatbot Rufus will soon display ads for U.S. users, based on search history…
Bumble to Launch AI Features for Enhanced Dating Experience
Bumble CEO Lidiane Jones announced Monday the company will introduce AI-powered features to its dating app this winter. The update…