Privacy, Policy & Trust & Safety

7+ hour, 50+ min ago   (357+ words) Apple is facing a detailed consumer investigation in India over complaints that the iOS 18 update damaged some iPhones and left users paying high repair bills. The Central Consumer Protection Authority, or CCPA, has escalated the matter after receiving complaints about…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago   (300+ words) New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a detailed investigation into technical problems reported by iPhone users following the rollout of iOS 18, official sources said Tuesday. The consumer regulator had issued a notice to Apple Inc last…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago   (975+ words) India’s consumer protection regulator has launched a detailed investigation into Apple’s software warranty policies after receiving complaints from iPhone users who say they were charged substantial repair fees for issues allegedly linked to iOS 18. The Central Consumer Protection Authority, or…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago   (236+ words) Central Consumer Protection Authority received a wave of complaints after the iOS 18 rollout in late 2024, with users reporting green, pink and white lines appearing on their screens along with microphone malfunctions. India’s consumer watchdog Central Consumer Protection Authority has ‘escalated…...

8+ hour, 36+ min ago   (1021+ words) A growing trail of iPhone complaints has brought Apple’s repair policies under scrutiny in one of its most important markets. India’s consumer protection regulator has expanded its investigation into Apple’s software warranty terms following complaints about iPhone functionality issues allegedly…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (315+ words) Up to 90% of users in Germany do not complete online applications requiring identification UA.NEWS Up to 90% of users in Germany do not complete online applications requiring identification In Germany, users often do not complete online applications for public services…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (374+ words) Monday, 14 September 2026 13:46 Education and mental health experts are calling on the Federal Government to regulate children’s internet use rather than completely cut off those under 16 from the digital world. They say children need protection from harmful online content, but also…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (251+ words) Apple Wallet’s ID feature does not run on one iOS version. Apple’s own support documents set the requirement state by state, and the gap runs from iOS 16.5 in most participating states to iOS 18.5 for Japan’s My Number Card, the newest…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (187+ words) Liverpool Echo Video doorbells have become increasingly popular across the UK, but they can create privacy concerns for neighbours if not properly positioned If you're worried about a neighbour's doorbell camera recording your property, start with a friendly conversation to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (280+ words) App Store Age Ratings: Every Deadline on Apple’s 2026 Compliance Calendar The Mac Observer Apple Changed iOS in Japan Under a New Smartphone Law: The March 17 Deadline Brazil and the App Store: Apple’s iOS Change and Its Betting License Rule Apple’s…...