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 the Digital…
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 data processing…
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 from public…
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 across all…
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 able to…
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. New entrants…
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 Federighi, Apple’s…
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 to improve…
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 and conversation…
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 includes an…