Tag: Digital regulation
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WhatsApp Interoperability in the EU with BirdyChat and Haiket
What the new interoperability means Meta has announced a landmark step in the European Union’s push for greater interoperability among messaging apps. WhatsApp will begin interoperating with two third‑party services, BirdyChat and Haiket, allowing users to communicate across platforms without switching apps. This move aligns with EU rules designed to boost competition, improve consumer choice,…
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Ireland Regulator Opens Formal Probe into X Over Handling of User Reports
Regulator launches formal investigation into X’s handling of user reports The Irish regulatory body for media, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about how it handles content reported by users. The inquiry marks a significant step in Ireland’s evolving approach to online…
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China Removes Blued and Finka, Two Leading Gay Dating Apps, from App Stores
Overview: Apple Removes Popular Gay Dating Apps in China In a move that highlights the evolving landscape of online content regulation in China, Apple confirmed that it has removed two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its iOS App Store. The removals come after an order from Chinese authorities,…
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China Bans Popular Gay Dating Apps Blued and Finka from Apple App Store
Overview: Apple Removes Blued and Finka in China In a move that underscores the increasingly tight control over digital platforms in China, Apple has confirmed the removal of two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from the Apple App Store within China. The decision follows an order from Chinese authorities,…
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Apple Removes Blued and Finka from China App Store Amid Regulatory Order
Apple Takes Down Two Popular LGBTQ Dating Apps in China In a development that underscores the complex regulatory environment for digital services in China, Apple confirmed it has removed two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its Chinese App Store. The move follows an order from authorities, and it…
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Australia News Live: Trump to Welcome Freed Israeli Hostages as Gaza Situation Remains Delicate
Live Updates: Trump in the Middle East and Australia’s Domestic Scene In a day of high-stakes developments abroad and in Australian politics, attention is split between a potential moment of relief for Israeli families and a sharp shift in domestic political fortunes. US President Donald Trump is nearing arrival in the Middle East with expectations…