Google is banning third-party call recording apps from the Play Store
Developers can't use the Accessibility API for call recording starting May 11th.
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Tumblr blocks tags for 'sensitive content' in order to stay on the App Store
iOS users won't be able to search for a lot of terms on the website's app.
Nigeria lifts Twitter ban but demands it’s used for ‘business and positive engagements’
It was originally banned following tweets criticizing the country's president.
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YouTube bans all content containing vaccine misinformation
The service previously blocked content claiming that coronavirus vaccines are dangerous or ineffective.
Google is banning 'sugar daddy' apps as part of new sexual content restrictions
It's "specifically prohibiting compensated sexual relationships."
Facebook’s Oversight Board says Trump ban was appropriate
But says that the indefinite suspension was outside of Facebook's power.
Facebook’s Oversight Board has delayed its decision on Trump’s suspension
The board needs more time to review the thousands of public comments it received.
Tesla takes to Chinese social media to ease local spying fears
The company's vehicles are banned from China's military facilities and key state-owned companies.
Russia threatens to ban Twitter in the next month
Russian authorities are making demands that Twitter is reluctant to meet.
Signal's encrypted messaging app stops working in China
It was one of the few Western social media apps still easily accessible in the nation.
Facebook and Instagram ban Myanmar's military
'We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw on Facebook and Instagram are too great.'
Xiaomi files court challenge against US ban
The Chinese tech giant says claims of military ties are false.
Facebook's Oversight Board will review Trump's suspension
He'll remain locked out of Facebook and Instagram in the meantime.
Russia bans 'Death Note' and other 'violent' anime
A court blocked the shows on some streaming sites.
YouTube extends Trump's suspension ahead of inauguration day
Trump's YouTube channel will be suspended for at least another week.
Snap permanently closes Donald Trump's account
Add Snapchat to the list of services that no longer allow Donald Trump as a poster.
YouTube removes content from Donald Trump's channel, blocks new uploads
The Trump YouTube channel has a strike, and will not be able to upload for at least a week.
TikTok ban will remove videos of Donald Trump inciting rioters
Trump hasn't successfully banned TikTok in the US yet, but it has banned some of his content.
Twitch bans the PogChamp emote following Capitol Hill riots
It says the face behind the emote encouraged further violence.
