Facebook is to begin testing advertisements in its Oculus virtual reality games, as it seeks to create a 'self-sustaining platform' for VR development
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Apple FaceTime To Open Up To Android, Windows Users
Apple WWDC announcement reveals Android and Windows users will be able to join FaceTime calls in the Autumn, but only via a browser
Facebook Faces UK, European Antitrust Probes
Double whammy. The United Kingdom and European Commission have launched two seperate, but formal antitrust investigations of Facebook
Twitter Paid Service ‘Twitter Blue’ To Cost $2.99
Monthly subscription costing $2.99 will give Twitter users advanced features, including an 'undo' option and 'collection' facility for tweets
Most Users Opt Out Of iOS App Tracking – Flurry Analytics
Expected blow for advertising industry, as new figures show a clear majority of people refuse to allow iOS apps to gather tracking data
Apple iOS Update With Tracking Consent Prompts Mixed Reaction
Apple's release of its iOS 14.5 update this week requires app developers to ask user permission to track their activity online
Snapchat Owner ‘Explored Ways’ Of Violating Apple’s Privacy Rules
Snap, owner of Snapchat, admits it conducted tests into tech that could bypass Apple's privacy controls to track iPhone users
Facebook Lifts Ban On Political Advertising In US
Social network is to resume political, electoral and social issue adverts in the United States, after temp ban for November election
Google Has Not Updated Its iOS Apps For Two Months
No update for Google's iOS apps including Chrome, Photos, YouTube etc, after Apple insists on privacy 'nutrient label' requirement
Twitter Develops Subscription Fee To Lessen Ad Reliance
Micro-blogging platform Twitter is developing a subscription product, in an effort to lessen dependence on advertising revenues
Facebook App Pop-up To Explain Benefits Of Data Collection
Response to Apple privacy rule. Facebook testing new pop-up alert for iPhone apps, explaining benefits of data collection
Facebook Developing Content Tools After Advertiser Outrage
Facebook says it is developing 'topic exclusion' tools to help advertisers ensure their ads don't appear alongside hate speech or other harmful content
Google Updates Plan To End Cookies In Chrome Browser
Look ma, no cookies. Google says it has made progress in effort to remove third-party cookies from its Chrome web browser
ICO To Restart Adtech Probe
Information Commissioner's Office puts adtech companies on notice as it relaunches investigation into widespread non-compliance with privacy rules
EU Takes Aim At Google Advertising Practices In Antitrust Probe
European Commission seeks information from advertisers, as it opens second EU antitrust probe of Google and its practices
Turkey Hits Twitter With Ad Ban Under New Law
Controversial law in Turkey governing social media firms, sees Ankara imposing advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Google Faces UK Investigation Over Chrome Cookie Change
The UK's CMA opens investigation of Google’s proposals to remove third-party cookies and other functions from Chrome browser
WhatsApp Will Share Data With Facebook, Despite User Wishes
What is the point of end-to-end encryption? Facebook to access people's WhatsApp data, whether they like it or not, from February
Google To Add Privacy Labels To Its iOS App Portfolio
Bad news for advertisers. Search giant is to update all its iOS apps to carry Apple's privacy labels that will disclose how data is used
Google, Facebook Team Up To Tackle Antitrust Lawsuit – Report
Both firms agreed to 'cooperate and assist one another', after antitrust lawsuit last week from US states over online advertising 'collusion'
Google Hit With Third Antitrust Lawsuit
Another day, another antitrust lawsuit. More legal action alleging Google operates a search monopoly, and prevents Alexa in speakers using Google Assistant
Facebook Slams Apple Advertising Changes
Fight, fight, fight. Apple's move to place 'privacy labels' on apps is slammed by Facebook, as feud erupts into the public
Google Sued By 10 US States For Alleged Facebook Collusion
Ten US states sue Google, alleging it worked with Facebook to break US antitrust law to bolster its online advertising business
Apple Launches Privacy Labels For App Store Apps
Advertiser setback? Apple confirms apps on its App Store will now have to carry labels explaining how user data will be used
Google Fined $121 Million By French Watchdog Over Cookies
Stiff financial penalty imposed on Google by French privacy watchdog, which at the time also fined Amazon over advertising cookies
Australia Finalises Plan For Google, Facebook To Pay Publishers For News
Google and Facebook continue to object, but Australia presses ahead with new law to force them to pay publishers for news content
Facebook Removes Thousands Of Illegal UK Ads
Facebook removes more than 2,000 ads exploiting health fears and selling dubious Covid-19 cures in first half of 2020 as regulators tighten grip
UK To Implement Tougher Competition Rules On Tech In 2021
Competition and Markets Authority to implement tougher competition laws on tech giants such as Facebook and Google in 2021
Apple Hits Back At iPhone Tracking Complaints By Privacy Group
Two privacy complaints filed by Max Schrems campaign group draws robust response from Apple, which labels allegations as 'factually inaccurate'
Facebook Extends US Political Ad Ban For Another Month
Email to advertisers confirms Facebook plan to extend its ban on political adverts in the United States for another month