This week in apps was a busy one, with users panning Snapchat’s AI, Bluesky having a moment and Apple winning an antitrust appeal.
Snapchat has been working on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for some time now, but it seems that the company may have gone too far this time. Users of the app were not pleased when they discovered that their photos were being analyzed by an AI algorithm without their knowledge or consent. The backlash was swift and fierce, with many calling for stricter regulations to protect user privacy online. Snapchat quickly responded by disabling the feature and apologizing to its users for any inconvenience caused.
Meanwhile, Bluesky had a moment of glory this week as it announced plans to launch its own cloud-based platform later this year. The platform will be used to power applications across multiple devices and platforms including iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices. It is expected that developers will be able to use Bluesky’s tools to create more powerful apps than ever before – something which could revolutionize mobile development in the near future.
Finally, Apple won an important antitrust appeal against Epic Games this week after months of legal wrangling between the two companies over App Store fees and policies. The court ruled in favor of Apple’s position that it does not need to provide access to third-party payment systems within its App Store ecosystem – something which Epic Games had argued would give them greater control over pricing models within their games on iOS devices. This ruling is likely to have major implications for other tech giants such as Google who are currently facing similar lawsuits from competitors over anti-competitive practices related to their app stores as well as other services they offer online consumers worldwide .
In conclusion ,this week saw plenty of action in the world of apps – from user outrage at Snapchat’s AI blunder ,to Bluesky’s big announcement about launching a new cloud based platform ,and finally Apple winning an important antitrust case against Epic Games . All these events point towards exciting times ahead for both developers and consumers alike! |This Week in Apps: Users pan Snapchat’s AI, Bluesky has a Moment, Apple wins Antitrust Appeal|Technology|TechCrunch
