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Tue. 03/31 - Apple Buys Dark Sky!

Mar 31, 2020
Snapchat unveils a Stories syndication program to fend off clones. Fitbit launches a powerful new fitness tracker, while Microsoft introduces family-friendly features in Teams and a dedicated kids’ app on Spotify. Privacy issues come to light for Zoom, facing scrutiny over its encryption claims. A court ruling clarifies that violating a website’s terms of service isn’t criminal hacking, stirring discussions about user rights and online practices. Lastly, Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky raises questions about weather app integration.
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Apple Acquires Dark Sky

  • Apple acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky, known for its accuracy.
  • This acquisition suggests Apple acknowledges its current weather app's shortcomings.
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Snapchat Syndicates Stories

  • Snapchat launched "App Stories", allowing developers to integrate Snapchat Stories into their apps.
  • This strategy aims to maintain control over the "Stories" format and potentially monetize it through ads.
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Fitbit Charge 4

  • Fitbit released the Charge 4, featuring built-in GPS, NFC payments, and Spotify compatibility.
  • This new tracker offers a cheaper alternative to running watches and introduces Active Zone Minutes.
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