Apple's App Store Puts Kids

App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids [U: Apple responds]
Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They had collectively notched up more than 550 million downloads.
Report: App Store Hosting Hundreds of Inappropriate Apps Rated Safe for Children
Children under than twelve can freely download weight loss and fasting trackers and AI girlfriend apps on the App Store, the report claims.
Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no
Apps aimed at children have been available since the inception of the App Store. However, not all apps created for minors are safe to use. This is the main finding of a new survey conducted by two child safety organizations. The report presents the results of a 24-hour research study in which 800 apps were reviewed, and the findings are concerning.
App Store age ratings process isn't enough, say child safety organizations
Apple's age rating system in the App Store is not doing enough to protect children, a report claims, after a day's worth of research found a high proportion of apps deemed acceptable to children actually posed a risk.
Inappropriate apps rated as safe for young children are prevalent in the App Store, report warns
Research led by Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action looked into apps rated as appropriate for kids aged 4+, 9+ and 12+.
Apple released its list of the best App Store apps of 2024
Apple released its 2024 App Store awards list on Wednesday. The list honors everything from everyday accessibility apps to games and even device-specific apps. It has 17 honors for the best app developers of the year. Let's not waste any more time. Here are the App Store award winners for 2024.
Apple Reveals the Top App Store App and Game Downloads of 2024
Apple’s App Store has published its year-end list of the top free and paid apps and games, along with its top Apple Arcade games. The top free apps are about what you’d expect. There are social networks,
Apple apps rated for kids found to have inappropriate content, WSJ says
Over a period of 24 hours, a recent study found approximately 200 apps on Apple’s (AAPL) App Store that were rated for children that included
Apple’s App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps
An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.
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Will TikTok be banned? Billionaire Frank McCourt wants to buy the app. Here's what to know
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These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the top downloaded apps and games for the App Store on both iPhone and iPad. Here’s what was most popular.
Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users
The Peacock app is now available on the Galaxy Store. Galaxy users can get a three-month Peacock subscription. The offer ...
Android users who use Amazon placed on red alert and told to delete app now
A new warning has been issued to Android users and it's not an alert you want to ignore if you use Amazon's Appstore.
Popular Waterllama app’s new update is way more important than it seems
The latest Waterllama update adds Hydration Tips with over 500 captivating illustrations to make them enjoyable to all.