WhatsApp tests feature that could open it up to other messaging appsIt's reportedly preparing to comply with EU laws that require chat interoperability.By S. Dent, 09.11.2023
Some third-party Twitter apps aren't working right nowA number of third-party apps lost access to Twitter without prior notice.By M. Moon, 01.13.2023
'Buy with Prime' lets third-party retailers use Amazon's shipping serviceBuyers can then purchase products using their Prime accounts.By S. Dent, 04.21.2022
Google Assistant can now play Spotify podcasts on your Nest speakersJust choose Spotify as the default podcast provider in Assistant's settings. By S. Dent, 10.21.2020
Apple will give third-party Mac repair shops its stamp of approvalIt started verifying iPhone repair shops last year.By C. Fisher, 08.17.2020
Snapchat’s third-party ‘Mini’ apps are liveThe first Snap Minis are Headspace, Let’s Do It, Prediction Master and Flashcards.By C. Fisher, 07.20.2020
Google’s Advanced Protection Program will block third-party Android appsUsers will no longer be able to opt out of Google Play Protect.By C. Fisher, 03.18.2020
Amazon is removing listings for products that claim to cure coronavirusIt began notifying third-party sellers this week.By C. Fisher, 02.21.2020
Apple may be open to letting users set their own default appsThe company is reportedly considering loosening restrictions on third party apps.By R. England, 02.20.2020
Amazon reportedly lists some toys before confirming they're safeThird-party sellers were asked for safety documentation weeks after their products were listed.By C. Fisher, 09.11.2019
Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhonesThe bug was previously fixed, then unfixed.By C. Fisher, 08.26.2019
An independent report on Facebook’s alleged liberal bias tells us nothingThe report by former Senator Jon Kyl does little more than air conservative’s grievances.By C. Fisher, 08.20.2019
Hackers make jailbreaking iPhones a thing againA security researcher released a free public jailbreak for an updated iPhone.By C. Fisher, 08.19.2019
Instagram users can now flag false contentInstagram will use that feedback and other 'signals' to decide if it needs third-party review.By C. Fisher, 08.15.2019
New Amazon donation program gives unsold products to the needyFBA Donations will give out unsold inventory from warehouses in US and UK.By A. Dellinger, 08.14.2019
EU opens Amazon probe to see if it used merchant data to gain an advantageThe European Commission wants to investigate Amazon's use of sensitive information.By R. England, 07.17.2019
Amazon will change its rules for third-party sellers following backlashThird party sellers will now get fairer treatment.By R. England, 07.17.2019
Facebook will offer more info on the ads you seeIt's getting more specific about why you're seeing ads and where your info came from.By C. Fisher, 07.11.2019
Court says Amazon could be liable for third-party vendors' productsIt could expose the company to more lawsuits over third-party products in the future.By M. Moon, 07.04.2019
Netflix tests an Instagram-style scrolling feed in its mobile appIt’s meant to help users discover content.By C. Fisher, 06.05.2019