Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps from 400 developers in ongoing App Developer investigation

While Facebook may not be a prime example of how a social media company is supposed to protect user’s privacy, it seems to be trying its best to do the right thing. Back in March 2018, the company started an App Developer investigation to review numerous apps on its platform, after the whole Cambridge Analytica fiasco happened. While the inspection is said to be still ongoing, Facebook has now announced that it has inspected “millions of apps” and has suspended tens of thousands of them for a number of reasons. These apps are said to be associated with about 400 developers. 

Many banned apps were apparently not live on the platform and didn’t pose any threat to users since they were being tested. However, some apps are said to be banned for either sharing inappropriately data that was obtained by Facebook, or making it publicly available without protecting user’s identity, or were in violation of the company’s policies. Facebook has also provided with examples of apps that are banned due to improper data usage. The app called myPersonality is said to have been banned for sharing information with researchers and companies with limited protection in place and refusing to participate in a Facebook audit. 

The social media platform has also taken legal action against some developers. It filed a lawsuit against a South Korean data analytics company Rankwave that didn’t cooperate with the company's investigation and it also sued LionMobi and JediMobi companies that used their apps to infect a user’s phone. Soon after Cambridge-Analytica, Facebook also sued two  Ukrainian men for allegedly scraping user data illegally. 

All of the aforementioned announcements come via Facebook’s VP of Product Partnerships, Ime Archibong. Archibong also states that the company is learning more from its ongoing investigation and is making efforts to have a tighter hold on how developers access user’s data. While Facebook is aiming to place user privacy first with its stricter rules and new guidelines, it remains to be seen how the company fares in the long run.

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PUBG Mobile, Fortnite Players of Three-Finger Gesture Issue After iOS 13 Update; iOS 13.1 Expected to Fix the Issue

Some players claim that iOS 13.1 beta already has the fix, so presumably it should arrive with iOS 13.1 stable update on September 24.

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Call of Duty: Mobile to Launch on October 1 for Android and iOS

The game features fan-favourite maps, competitive game modes, familiar characters and signature weapons inspired from Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

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PS4 Games Diwali Sale: Sony India Said to Cut Prices by 20–40 Percent

In a repeat of its Diwali promotional tactic, Sony India has reportedly dropped prices for PS4 games, by Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, or Rs. 1,500. Discounts amount to 20–40 percent.

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Fortnite ‘Party Hub’ Mobile App Feature Enables Cross-Platform Voice Chatting With v10.31 Update

Fortnite is becoming more and more like a social network thanks to a new cross-platform voice chat feature

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iOS 13 now rolling out for iPhone 6 and above, heres how to download and install

Apple is now rolling out its latest iOS 13 update for iPhones, which adds a slew of new features for all eligible devices. iOS 13 adds a system-wide Dark Mode for the handsets, which should make the bright iOS interface a bit easier on the eyes. In addition, once dark mode is enabled, all the native apps boot up in dark mode and via an API, third-party developers can also implement Dark Mode in their apps. There are many other features as well that iOS 13 adds such as performance upgrades, a new photos tab, camera updates, privacy enhancements and more. 

The list of devices that will be receiving the iOS 13 update includes iPhone 6 and above, along with 7th generation iPod touch, iPhone SE and more. To upgrade to the new version, simply plug in your iPhone for charging and connect it to a Wi-Fi. Navigate to the General tab in your device’s Settings and select Software Update to commence the process. After checking for an update, the iPhone will automatically download and install the update. Your device will reboot after the installation, which is nothing out of the ordinary. You can read 10 features of iOS 13 here.

While the iOS 13 update is out now for iPhones, Apple will also soon release the iOS 13.1 and iPadOS update. In fact, the company has confirmed to The Verge that it will be releasing the new iOS patch and the iPadOS update six days ahead of schedule, on September 24. iOS 13.1 will bring some of the updates that are not included in iOS 13 like the ability to share ETA on Apple Maps, Siri Shortcut actions and more. In addition, we can expect some bug fixes for the now available iOS 13 update. 

As for iPadOS, it is a new operating system that Apple has developed for its iPads. The company is breaking away from using iOS on its tablets and with iPadOS, it says it will focus more on bringing a desktop like experience on iPads.  

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Redmi K20 Pro, Note 7S to be discounted during Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale

As part of its #DiwaliWithMi offer, the Redmi K20 Pro will be available on Flipkart and Mi.com at a discounted price starting September 30, as a part of the Big Billion Days Sale. Users who have Flipkart Plus access will be able to purchase the phones at 8PM from September 29 onwards.  The Redmi K20 Pro will be priced at Rs 24,999, down from Rs 27,999, whereas the Redmi Note 7S will receive a Rs 3,000 discount and will be priced at Rs 8,999. You can also receive an additional 10 percent instant discount on HDFC bank cards and EMI on Mi.com. 

Redmi K20 Pro Specs

The Redmi K20 Pro is powered by a 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, which is paired with an Adreno 640 GPU. The phone also comes in two variants, one with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage and another with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Redmi K20 Pro runs on MIUI 10, which is based on Android 9 Pie.  The Redmi K20 Pro has a 6.39-inch AMOLED display, which sports FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Both, the front and rear of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The device is also equipped with triple rear cameras that consists of an 48MP Sony sensor with an f/1.75 aperture, an 8MP telephoto lens with 2x Optical Zoom and an f/2.4 aperture along with a 13MP 124.8 degree super wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The phone is also capable of recording 970fps slo-mo video at 1080p. 

The front pop-up camera features a 20MP shooter that has an f2.2 aperture. It comes with drop protection, as well as press protection, which means that you can drop the phone and the camera will retract automatically. The front camera can also record video at 30fps at 1080p. The Redmi K20 Pro also comes with a 7th Generation In-screen fingerprint sensor as well as AI face unlock. The Redmi K20 pro comes with a 4000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge.

Redmi Note 7S Specs

The Redmi Note 7S is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor. The phone also comes in two variants, one with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. 

The Redmi Note 7S has a 6.3-inch Dot Notch Display, which sports FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device is also equipped with duak rear cameras that consists of an 48MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, and a 5MP lens. The phone is also capable of recording 120fps slo-mo video at 720/1080p. 

The front pop-up camera features a 13MP shooter that has an f2.0 aperture. The Redmi Note 7S also comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back and supports AI face unlock. The smartphone also comes with a 4000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4. 

 

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