Facebook says Apple's new privacy rules could spare its own apps but hit smaller companies

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc on Wednesday warned that privacy changes coming from Apple Inc could hurt smaller developers such as gaming companies disproportionately but will likely leave its own apps mostly unscathed.

In a blog post, Facebook said it was making a change to its own apps - which in addition to its flagship app also include WhatsApp and Instagram - that would likely spare them from having to ask iPhone users for data-tracking permissions that many advertising industry insiders believe users will refuse.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-advertising-apple/facebook-says-apples-new-privacy-rules-could-spare-its-own-apps-but-hit-smaller-companies-idUSKBN25M2BO

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'Where Are the Terrorists?' Apple's Siri Offers Directions to Police Stations, Say iPhone Users

Apple is under fire after social media users shared videos of the tech firm's virtual assistant, Siri, appearing to direct people to police stations when asked "where are the terrorists?"

Several clips appeared on Twitter showing iPhone users asking Siri the question.

The virtual assistant appeared to offer the address of local police departments in response.

Apple users reported similar experiences in multiple U.S. states as well as in Australia.

However when Newsweek asked Siri the same question using a U.K. iPhone, it replied: "I don't know how to respond to that."

Apple did not immediately respond to Newsweek's request for clarification on the issue.

https://www.newsweek.com/where-terrorists-apple-siri-directions-police-iphone-1533888

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