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One of the challenges that schools face with iOS is web filtering. There are multiple ways to filter web traffic for inappropriate content, but many of them require IT expertise that smaller schools might not have. Apple includes a web filter with iOS that can be controlled by a mobile device management system, but it’s a black box in terms of what’s blocked vs. what’s not. SPIN Safe Browser…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that it’s going to launch a COVID passport for test results and vaccine certificates for the iPhone in mid-April, reports Reuters. The COVID passport app was due to launch by the end of March, but it’s still in the testing phase. IATA regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East Kamil Alawdhi said it’s expected to…

With News Showcase now six months old and live in five countries, Google is detailing the initial progress of its $1 billion plan to pay publishers for a new content card format that appears in News and Discover. Meanwhile, Google News Showcase launched in Italy today. Google says existing publishers are creating more than 7,000 panels per week, with many “aimed at helping to inform users at…

As cloud gaming has expanded, Xbox Game Pass and its xCloud streaming tech has been a great way to experience the frictionless way to play. Now, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to play a collection of games from the Xbox 360 through cloud streaming. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and its xCloud streaming option will be bringing a selection of games from the Xbox 360 and…