More deterrence: App Store warns of apps with “external purchases”

More deterrence: App Store warns of apps with "external purchases"

Care, “external purchases”: With a striking warning message, Apple now identifies apps in its App Store that offer users in the EU a direct payment option for digital content – instead of integrating Apple’s payment system. “This app does not support the private and secure payment system of the App Store,” is the noticeable text, … Read more

Chrome security gap with exploit in the wild

Chrome security gap with exploit in the wild

Google developers have discovered chrome security gaps in their web browser and published updated software. Attackers from the network can compensate for information without authorization through the gaps. An exploit is already circulating online for this weak point. In the Version announcement explain Google’s developerthat you seal four security gaps with the updated version. Since … Read more

Patchday adobe: malice code attacks on InDesign and Photoshop possible

Patchday adobe: malice code attacks on InDesign and Photoshop possible

Different applications from Adobe are vulnerable due to weaknesses. Security updates from Adobe to May Patchday close gaps in animates, bridge, cold fusion, connect, dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, substance 3D modeler, substance 3D Painter and substance 3D stager. Admins should ensure that the applications are up to date. The developers have prepared the following … Read more

Airbnb before radical change: booking of services now possible

Airbnb before radical change: booking of services now possible

Airbnb can no longer only book accommodations, but also a number of services and activities. The US company has now announced this And presented an extensive revision of the app. For example, you can order a cook directly in the, a personalized photo shoot, a haircut or a massage. The activities include riding tours, museum … Read more

Microsoft teams prevents screenshots with a new function

Microsoft teams prevents screenshots with a new function

Microsoft teams should offer the opportunity to prevent unauthorized screen shots of team conferences in the future. The contents of the conference such as shared screen contents or the webcam views of the individual participants should be better protected. As in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap The software company works on a corresponding function called “Prevent … Read more

Android 16: Older Pixel models do not get new battery health features

Android 16: Older Pixel models do not get new battery health features

With Android 16, Google integrates a new function, which should provide information about the battery health of pixel smartphones. Now the company explains that only current models will receive the feature. Thanks to longer update support, smartphones can be used safely for longer. Google and Samsung now promise Android updates and patches for seven years … Read more

Passkeys: Microsoft presses new customers registration without a password

Passkeys: Microsoft presses new customers registration without a password

On the occasion of the World Password Day on May 1st, Microsoft proclaimed the end of the passwords for new customers. Accordingly, the company has In his announcement renamed the “World Password Day” into the “World Passkey Day”. Microsoft account: Passkey instead of password Nothing changes for existing customers at first: If you use a … Read more

TIKTOK penalty receives applause | Heise online

TIKTOK penalty receives applause | Heise online

After a decision by the Data Protection Commission Ireland as the responsible supervisory authority, it is now clear: The Tikok mother company had lied to the supervisory authorities for years. Now she should pay a punishment, which is very welcomed by data protectionists. At least some data from EU users were stored on servers in … Read more