App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated

Apple’s App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps
An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.
App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids [U: Apple responds]
Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They had collectively notched up more than 550 million downloads.
Apple’s App Store is inviting me to ‘search the way you talk’
As it describes, Apple's update in October added, “App Store search lets you use natural language to find what you’re looking for more easily.” It’s also not the only place Apple is adding natural language search with iOS 18, in addition to Photos, Music, and Apple TV.
Is your kid safe from inappropriate apps on Apple’s App Store? A new report says no
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App Store age ratings process isn't enough, say child safety organizations
Apple's age rating system in the App Store is not doing enough to protect children, a report claims, after a day's worth of research found a high proportion of apps deemed acceptable to children actually posed a risk.
Apple released its list of the best App Store apps of 2024
Apple released its 2024 App Store awards list on Wednesday. The list honors everything from everyday accessibility apps to games and even device-specific apps. It has 17 honors for the best app developers of the year. Let's not waste any more time. Here are the App Store award winners for 2024.
Report: App Store Hosting Hundreds of Inappropriate Apps Rated Safe for Children
Children under than twelve can freely download weight loss and fasting trackers and AI girlfriend apps on the App Store, the report claims.
Apple Now Offering Free Two-Hour Delivery on Last-Minute Gifts
As we expected, Apple is now offering free two-hour delivery on eligible, in-stock products ordered through December 24 in ...
Apple begins pulling iPhone SE, 14, and 14 Plus from EU
Starting December 28th, all new phones sold in the European Union must have USB-C. And while that deadline is still about a ...
New York men arrested in Garner for alleged Apple AirPod swap scam at local stores
Two men from New York, Yat Ching Chau and Linshan Chen, are facing charges after allegedly swapping legitimate Apple AirPods with counterfeit products and returning them to stores for cash.
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Growing from its 2001 launch with a pair of stores in Tysons Corner, Virginia, and Glendale, California, Apple now has more than 500 retail locations all around the world. In its stores, Apple ...
Apple Halts Effort to Build iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple Inc. has halted work on a project to build an iPhone hardware subscription service, according to people familiar with ...
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Apple Wallet Digital ID Support Expands to 10 US Regions, Ohio Casinos Accept Mobile IDs
Apple’s digital driver’s license and state ID feature in Apple Wallet continues to expand across the United States, with ten jurisdictions now supporting the technology that lets users store ...
Today's the Last Day to Order From Apple for December 24th Delivery in the U.S.
If you haven't wrapped up your holiday shopping, Apple is still offering free two-day delivery for many products from its ...
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Macworld Podcast: What’s in store for Apple in 2025
Macworld With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up ...