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Oct 3, 2019
Instagram's new Threads app targets intimate chats among friends with unique features like auto-status updates, challenging Snapchat. A recent EU ruling demands Facebook manage global content, igniting debates on free speech. Anticipation grows for a budget-friendly iPhone reminiscent of the iPhone 8. Media players are merging, with Taboola and Outbrain combining forces, raising questions about online ad quality. Lastly, there's concern over Apple's ban on a protest tracking app in Hong Kong amid ongoing discussions about ethical data practices.
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Instagram Threads Launch
- Instagram launched Threads, a messaging app for close friends.
- It prioritizes speed and persistent connection, using auto-status updates based on location, movement, and battery level.
EU Court Ruling on Facebook Content
- The EU court ruled that individual countries can order Facebook to remove defamatory content globally.
- This ruling could limit free speech and force platforms to use automated filters, which might remove legitimate content.
iPhone SE 2 Rumor
- Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will release an iPhone SE 2 in Q1 2020 with an iPhone 8 design and an A13 chip.
- It targets iPhone 6 users and aims to determine how much SE demand was for price versus size.