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The first-ever Xbox transparency report reveals a surge in bot bans

If you’ve had to deal with a rash of fake Xbox Live accounts in recent times, you’re far from alone. Microsoft has published its first-ever Xbox transparency report, and it’s now clear the company is banning or otherwise cracking down on bots. The company says it issued over 4.33 million “proactive enforcements” (that is, taking action without user reports) against…
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Supposed Galaxy S23 Ultra zoom shot shows differences between S22 series and Pixel 7 Pro

A supposed sample zoom shot from the at-yet-unannounced Galaxy S23 Ultra shows some improvements over the current-gen Galaxy S22 Ultra and even Google’s Pixel 7 Pro. Shared by the reliable leaker Ice Universe, it seems that Samsung has made efforts to improve the camera capabilities of the Galaxy S23 Ultra in early 2023. Early rumors suggest that the upcoming flagship will sport a…
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Apple analytics data sent from iPhones with or without consent; class action lawsuit filed

A security researcher has discovered that Apple analytics data is collected and sent from iPhones, whether or not users consented during the setup process. The amount of data collected was described by the researcher as “shocking.” A class action lawsuit has now filed, which says that Apple’s privacy promises are “completely illusory” … Background The discovery was made by developer…
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Facades app for iOS and Mac launches as the comprehensive Apple Store guide

Following up on his amazing app experience “Apple Store Time Machine,” Apple Retail aficionado Michael Steeber is back with a new app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With a beautiful UI, Facades makes it easy to “browse, discover, and bookmark a catalog of every current and former Apple Store.” Michael launched the free Facades app today and shared how it came to be plus all the handy features…
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