Author Archives: Jon Fingas

Dark Sky for Android has been revived through an unofficial app

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

A developer has resurrected Dark Sky for Android after Apple shut it down, but the clone app Darker Sky might not last long. Continue reading →

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Secret Service paid for location data from phone apps

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The US government is facing more accusations of buying location data to track people down without the usual warrants. Continue reading →

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Apple and Epic escalate their feud over Fortnite (Update: Apple statement)

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Apple refuses to ease its guidelines for Epic Games, the company says in a new statement. Continue reading →

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Apple TV Plus offers CBS All Access and Showtime in a discounted bundle

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The deal is more affordable than subscribing to CBS and Showtime by themselves. Continue reading →

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Verizon’s latest phone plans bundle Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You’ll also get 5G and at least some access to Apple Music. Continue reading →

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Huawei faces even tighter US chip restrictions

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It’s not allowed to buy foreign chips built to a similar level using US technology. Continue reading →

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Apple earned $360 million from Fortnite before pulling the plug

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Google is also losing a significant (but substantially smaller) amount. Continue reading →

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Instagram sued for allegedly collecting face data without permission

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jon Fingas

This is despite the lack of face recognition in the app. Continue reading →

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Apple, Intel urge Trump to rethink WeChat ban

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jon Fingas

A ban could put American companies at a disadvantage against Chinese rivals. Continue reading →

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Fortnite direct payments are Epic’s middle finger to Apple and Google (Updated)

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store. We are still waiting to hear back from Google. Continue reading →

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