APP TRACKING TRANSPARENCY
TRAI's new Network Anubhav platform to map real-world network speeds, call quality
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently introduced the Network Anubhav Platform for consumers. This new platform allows users to compare mobile and broadband networks based on location and performance. Consumers can view network tests, filter results, and make informed choices about service providers.
Cognite reports $1 billion in verified AI value, confirming impact of industrial AI solutions
Driving approximately 36% of value verified to date, customers are leveraging AI and automated workflows to prevent costly asset shutdowns across complex industrial operations, help them get back running when the unexpected happens, and lower the costs of running their operations.
Horoscope Tomorrow, October 15, 2026: 5 Zodiac Signs Need Financial Caution, While Others Must Prioritise Love and Career as Navratri Continues
Tomorrow, October 15, 2026, invites individuals to prioritize careful decision-making in various aspects of life. Each zodiac sign will experience unique challenges particularly regarding finances and relationships tomorrow. The influence of Mercury and Venus encourages honest communication and reassessment of commitments. As Sharad Navratri continues, finding balance between devotion and responsibilities is important. Emphasizing introspection and practical planning will aid in navigating the day's themes effectively.
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for them
Many travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overlooked charges can hike trip costs by 25-40%, creating budget overruns. It's vital to include local transport, dining, and extra fees in your budget to avoid unexpected financial surprises. Employing effective budgeting techniques ensures a smoother and more enjoyable experience abroad.
Your car knows where you go. Insurers, lenders and automakers want to know too
Connected cars continuously generate data regarding various attributes like location, driving patterns, and vehicle diagnostics. This data collection offers manufacturers and service providers insights to enhance their offerings. Diverse stakeholders can leverage this information, including insurers and fleet managers, to better assess risks and operational efficiencies. However, concerns about data privacy and user consent complicate the monetization landscape.
Inside the deal engine room: VCs and PEs make the case for ERP as a governance variable
At an NTT DATA Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. India roundtable, a cohort of leading VCs and PE investors argued that the maturity of a company’s ERP and AI adoption, data quality and underlying processes is rapidly emerging as a priced governance variable in deals.
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In healthcare, the patient is the least informed consumer
Significant price differences in healthcare consumables have drawn attention, prompting calls for better consumer protection. Maharashtra's FDA has uncovered alarming disparities, highlighting information asymmetry faced by patients. The Supreme Court reaffirmed consumer accountability for medical services, emphasizing the need for transparency. Consumers are encouraged to ask questions and take advantage of available grievance mechanisms. Strengthening enforcement and data-sharing among regulators can improve the integrity of healthcare transactions.
Google fined $463 million for breaching EU rule on location data
Google received a 403 million euro fine for privacy rule breaches. The European Union's watchdog found Google mishandled user location data unfairly. This investigation examined Google's practices from 2018 until early 2020. Google stated its policies have since been updated and improved significantly. This marks the fourth largest EU privacy fine issued by the Irish regulator.
Where to find pre-approved used car loans online without hidden fees
Streamlined used-car platforms are revolutionizing the buying experience by presenting pre-approved loan options with transparent charges. Unlike traditional banks that may provide attractive rates, they often require lengthy paperwork. It’s essential for buyers to evaluate interest rates and associated costs prior to financing. Financing eligibility is determined by credit scores, income verification, and current debt levels. Services like Cars24 simplify vehicle purchases by incorporating financing directly into the process.
The rise of asset-backed borrowing in India's credit ecosystem
Asset-backed borrowing is gaining traction in India's credit market, particularly through gold-backed lending, which provides essential liquidity without needing to sell investments immediately. The rise of digital platforms is making these services more accessible and transparent. As borrowers seek flexible and short-term funding solutions, this trend showcases a shift in liquidity management and financial habits that cater to modern needs.
Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India play
Happy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Apple facing $2.7 billion UK lawsuit over 'unfair' app tracking rules
Apple has said it introduced that feature to allow users to control whether to grant apps permission to track their activity across other companies' apps and websites. Lawyers bringing the new lawsuit against Apple, though, say the feature imposed stricter requirements on third-party app developers than on Apple's own services, giving its advertising ecosystem a competitive advantage.
Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
The Federal Cartel Office, or FCO, found that Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework gave its own apps more favourable consent prompts than those of third-party developers, potentially breaching competition rules.
German publishers reject Apple's revised app tracking rules, urge antitrust fine
Apple has said the tool, which allows users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications, is designed to allow users to control their privacy. However, it triggered criticism from Meta Platforms, publishers, advertisers and app developers whose business models rely on advertising tracking, prompting the German competition enforcer to charge Apple with abusing its market power in February last year.
Italy regulator fines Apple $115 million for alleged App Store privacy violations
Italy's competition authority has fined Apple 98.6 million euros for abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market. The regulator stated Apple imposed a restrictive privacy policy on third-party developers, violating European regulations. This policy, known as App Tracking Transparency, allegedly penalizes developers and is not proportionate to privacy objectives.
Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from US President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies. "We apply competition law in an apolitical manner," Benoit Coeure told a press conference.
Apple fined 150 million euros by France over app tracking privacy feature
French antitrust authorities fined Apple €150 million for its App Tracking Transparency feature, which they found neither necessary nor proportionate. The feature, designed to protect user data, has been criticized for making the user experience cumbersome and harming third-party publishers. Apple must publish the decision on its website and faces similar probes in other European countries.
France's antitrust regulator fines Apple for abusing dominant position in mobile apps distribution
France’s antitrust regulator fined Apple 150 million euros for abusing its market power in the iOS and iPad app distribution from 2021 to 2023. The fine was due to Apple’s unfair implementation of its App Tracking Transparency system, which was not proportionate to its data protection goals.
Apple faces likely French antitrust fine for privacy tool
Called App Tracking Transparency (ATT), the feature allows iPhone users to decide which apps can track user activity, helping companies like Meta Platforms' Facebook and online advertisers tailor ads to users and measure their impact.
German regulator charges Apple with abuse of power over app tracking tool
The move follows a three-year investigation by the Federal Cartel Office into Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, which allows users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.
Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple over iPhone sales slump, but who’s really paying the price?
Mark Zuckerberg has criticised Apple for stagnating in innovation and operating a closed ecosystem that restricts competition. Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, he highlighted issues like declining iPhone sales, high App Store fees, and limited third-party integration. He also criticised Apple’s Vision Pro headset and accused the company of prioritising profit over collaboration. These comments reflect the ongoing rivalry between Meta and Apple, rooted in their contrasting approaches to innovation, privacy, and market competition.
Italy probes Apple over app market dominance
At issue is Apple's App Tracking Transparency policy that compels third-party developers to secure an opt-in from iPhone users to track their usage for advertising and other purposes.
Google starts testing its ‘Privacy Sandbox’ safety feature for android users
Google will roll out the Privacy Sandbox testing version for limited android users aiming to control the tracking of users data.
200,000 immigrants under US surveillance gaze, data feared to be misused
Amid the proposed expansion of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program by the Biden Administration, which tracks around 200,000 immigrants who are waiting for appearance in court, privacy concerns were raised on the policies of the company engaged exclusively to execute this program and the future of the data being collected.
Beware, Facebook & Google! iPhone privacy changes hint at Apple's big move to digital ad market
Apple's new app user-activity tracker has worried many digital advertising & gaming firms.
Apple's iPhone privacy changes signal desire to enter advertising
The feature, which Apple calls App Tracking Transparency (ATT), has worried many digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook, which says it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on its platforms.
Apple will roll out anti-tracking feature next year to tighten app privacy
The aim is to empower users to decide when or if they want to allow an app to track them.
Facebook says Apple's mobile software will cut advertisement revenue
Changes coming to iOS software powering iPhones and iPads includes requiring apps to ask permission of users to collect and share device-identifying data.
All apps must adhere to India's data integrity, privacy: Niti Aayog CEO
The 59 apps, most of which have Chinese links, were banned by the government citing that they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.
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