[ad_1] The expanded repair program is a win for right-to-repair advocates, who have long urged Apple to make it easier for third parties to fix its products. The changes should keep Apple products working longer, which is ultimately more sustainable, and it should give customers confidence that they’re getting trustworthy service. It’s probably easier to […]
Category: third-party
Snapchat’s third-party ‘Mini’ apps are live
[ad_1] Snapchat announced it was working on Snap Minis last month, and the first four made their debut today, Adweek reports. They include Headspace, Let’s Do It, Prediction Master and Flashcards. Snapchat has also promised Mini versions of Saturn (to compare class schedules), Tembo (study prep), Atom (to buy movie tickets and watch trailers with […]
Amazon is removing listings for products that claim to cure coronavirus
[ad_1] It’s not surprising that people are trying to sell products on dubious claims relating to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. According to CNBC, sellers are peddling books on the virus and vitamin C sales have increased due to false statements that it is a cure. It’s good to see that Amazon is doing what […]
Amazon reportedly lists some toys before confirming they’re safe
[ad_1] An Amazon spokesperson told CNBC that the company requests safety documentation “very shortly” after a product is listed by a third party seller. In an email statement, the company said it regularly contacts selling partners to request safety documentation. Sellers who do not provide the required documentation are removed immediately. That practice leaves a […]
Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones
[ad_1] This current update fixes a kernel vulnerability that would have allowed an attacker to “execute arbitrary code with system privileges” on an iPhone or iPad. Apple also mentioned Pwn20wnd, the hacker that released the public jailbreak. “We would like to acknowledge @Pwn20wnd for their assistance,” the company wrote in a security update. As you […]
Instagram users can now flag false content
[ad_1] To flag false content, users will click the three-dot menu at the top right corner of an Instagram post, select “it’s inappropriate” and choose “false information.” If a post is indeed incorrect, it won’t be deleted, but it will be “downplayed” on the Explore tab and hashtag pages. The post creator won’t be notified […]
New Amazon donation program gives unsold products to the needy
[ad_1] Following reports that Amazon often destroys unsold and unwanted products stored in its warehouses, the company is launching a donations program that will help distribute goods to people in need, according to a report from CNBC. The program, called Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Donations, will distribute products to non-profit organizations through Good360 in the […]
Facebook will offer more info on the ads you see
[ad_1] The company will also reveal where your information came from, for instance, if it was from a website you visited or a Page you liked. Under Ad Preferences, Facebook is adding an “advertisers and businesses” tab, which will show users which third-party companies uploaded lists with their information. Perhaps most importantly, Facebook will let […]
Court says Amazon could be liable for third-party vendors’ products
[ad_1] By siding with the plaintiff, the appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision over a lawsuit filed by Heather Oberdorf, who was blinded when a retractable dog leash she bought from the website recoiled and hit her face. None of the parties involved in the lawsuit could get in touch with the vendor, The […]
Apple will repair iPhones with third-party batteries
[ad_1] According to MacRumors, which saw a copy of Apple’s internal memo regarding the change, if a repair is unrelated to the battery, Apple will now ignore the battery and proceed as normal. If the repair is related to the battery, Apple may replace it with an official Apple battery for the standard fee. And, […]