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Apple Warns of Cybercrime Risks if EU Forces It to Allow Others’ Software

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Apple Warns of Cybercrime Risks if EU Forces It to Allow Others’ Software

Apple on Wednesday intensified its criticism of the EU’s draft rules, which will force it to allow users to install software from outside its App Store, saying it will increase the risk of cybercriminals and malware. But the App Fair Alliance, including Spotify, Match Group, and Epic Games, refuted Apple’s argument, saying that built-in security measures such as encrypted data and antivirus programs provide security for the device, not its App Store. The organization wants regulators to relax Apple’s control over its App Store so that they can bypass it to reach Apple’s hundreds of millions of users and avoid paying up to 30% commissions for purchases made in the App Store. The iPhone maker has been a fierce critic of the proposed rules announced last year by Margrethe Vestager, the head of EU antitrust, which aims to control Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Alphabet’s Google. Based on CEO Tim Cook’s comments on the privacy and security risks of iPhone devices in June, Apple released an analysis of the so-called sideloading threat on Wednesday. Advertising by The report said: “If Apple is forced to support sideloading, more harmful applications will reach users, because cybercriminals are more likely to target them even if sideloading is limited to third-party app stores.” It warns that malicious applications will migrate to third-party stores and infect consumer devices, and users will have less control over downloaded applications. The study cited data from Kaspersky Lab, a network security service provider, which showed that nearly 6 million attacks affect Android mobile devices every month. Damien Geradin, a lawyer for the organization, said that side loading is just a distraction. “It is important for us that developers of apps selling digital goods and services are obligated to use Apple’s in-app payment system,” he told Reuters. “At this point, Apple’s security statement has no place. Alternative payment solutions provided by Stripe, Adyen or Paypal are as secure as IAP,” he said. The draft EU rules also address these practices. Apple also lashed out at digital advertisers who are divided over their new privacy controls aimed at restricting them from tracking iPhone users. The report states: “Large companies that rely on digital advertising claim that they have lost revenue due to these privacy features, and therefore may have an incentive to distribute their applications through sideloading, specifically bypassing these protective measures.” Vestagg’s draft rules require the approval of EU legislators and EU countries to become law, and may become law in 2023.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
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