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Meta reinforces online safety for minors, introducing stricter default messaging settings for teens and upgraded parental controls on Facebook and Instagram.

Hacks by Kremlin-backed group continue to hit hard.

Apple has been forced to allow third-party App Store in the European Union, but not all countries in Europe are in the EU. Here’s where Apple’s new rules will take effect.

The famous example of a European country not being in the European Union is the United Kingdom, which voted to leave. But there are others that just never joined the EU. AppleInsider can confirm that Apple is being very precise about changing the App Store solely were it is legally required to.

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It’s a week of celebration and anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast, as Apple’s longest-surviving device — the Mac — enters its fifth decade, and it’s newest device — the Apple Vision Pro — is a week away.

And then as it turns out, Apple has worked hard to fill those tantalizing few days by announcing the biggest ever changes to the App Store since it began. Or at least the biggest ever changes if you’re in the European Union.

As we say in the episode, we’re going to be learning much more about all of this in the coming weeks before it all launches with iOS 17.4. The EU developer beta of that is now out and being examined by everyone from the peculiarly annoyed Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, to those who are also been uncovering many CarPlay secrets.

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In the world of virtual reality, the Apple Vision Pro and PlayStation VR2 have a good percentage of the populace’s mindshare, with each offering unique features and experiences. Here’s how the two stack up.

The Apple Vision Pro and the PlayStation VR2 promise immersive experiences, but they diverge in design, display, processing power, cameras, battery life, and price.

The Apple Vision Pro, announced with a bang on June 5, boasts a sleek design that can be customized for comfort, emphasizing its versatility and user-centric approach. In contrast, the PlayStation VR2, already making waves in the gaming community, showcases a robust design tailor-made for immersive gaming experiences. These headsets are set to redefine how we engage with virtual worlds.

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