APETAMIN: NHS England has urged Instagram to clamp down on accounts selling an unlicensed, “dangerous” drug mainly targeted at younger women and girls. The sale of Apetamin is illegal in the UK, but BBC Three revealed it is available in shops and online. In an open letter, NHS leaders say they are concerned about the product’s promotion; and the impact on physical and mental health. Instagram say selling non-medical drugs is “strictly against our policies”. Apetamin is not licensed in the UK which means the regulator has not carried out tests to ensure it meets strict safety standards and it…
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Apple has been charged with breaking EU competition rules over the way it runs its App Store. European Commission anti-trust regulator Margrethe Vestager tweeted that “consumers are losing out”. It relates to charges brought two years ago by music streaming app Spotify which claimed that Apple was stifling innovation in that industry. Apple faces a large fine and may be forced to change its policies if its arguments do not convince regulators. Previously it has denied any wrong-doing. The case is looking specifically at how its App Store policies affect music streaming. The charge was initially filed in 2019 by…
Florida could soon become the first US state to prohibit social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from kicking politicians off their sites; following the high-profile banning earlier this year of then-President Donald Trump. A bill passed this week by Florida’s Republican-led House and Senate and headed for the governor’s desk says social sites can’t “deplatform” political candidates; meaning they can’t permanently send them packing or temporarily ban them for more than 14 days. Sites that violate the law could be fined $250,000 per day for deplatforming statewide candidates and $25,000 a day for banning candidates for other offices. Supporters…
WhatsApp has introduced a small but handy feature for users. It’s rolling out a new update that brings a bigger view of photos and videos in chats. This feature will display photos and videos sent in chats in a bigger format. WhatsApp’s announced the new feature in a tweet with an example of how it works. Photos sent on WhatsApp appear cropped, and you have to open it to view the full image. With the new update, WhatsApp’ll display the entire photo within the chat itself so you won’t have to see a cropped version. This applies to videos sent…
Google has announced a new policy and guidelines for the Play Store that focuses on making app listings more accurate and clean; making them less terrible to look at. The new guidelines also affect screenshots and videos that are posted with the app listing and are meant to demonstrate the app’s features and functionality. These new guidelines are going to come into force in the second half of 2021 and more specific details about; how the new policies are going to be enforced for app titles, icons and descriptions will be shared later this year. Google explained in a blog…
Netflix last week launched a new feature called “Play Something” that is designed to help you decide what to watch. This feature will play a film or show based on your tastes. Netflix has rolled out this feature globally to its TV app. When you select Play Something, Netflix will also play a new series or film, or something you’re already watching, or even an unfinished series or film “you may want to revisit”. But it won’t play a series or film that you’ve already completed. It will show you content it thinks you will like based on your watching…
Apple has added two new voices for Siri with the latest software update. Apple also no longer defaults Siri’s voice to a female one. The new changes are available with iOS 14.5 that is now available to iPhone users globally. This update also brings Apple’s ad tracking changes, option to unlock iPhone with face mask on, and more. iPhone users can now download and install the latest iOS 14.5 update globally. You can do this by going to the Settings menu, and selecting ‘Software update’ under ‘General’. Here, you’ll see the option to download and install iOS 14.5 on your…
Apple AirTags might be one of the most anticipated devices by the company in years. The Bluetooth tracker has been rumored since 2019 but it was only until last month that we officially saw it launching in India and other markets. However, as ‘new’ as AirTags might be in the market, Apple apparently had them ready back in 2019 itself. And there seems to be proof of it. One of the YouTubers named Daniel (@ZONEofTech) uploaded a couple of images on Twitter, showing the retail box of the AirTags. In the tweet, we see him stating that the AirTags box…
During Apple’s “Spring Launch” virtual event earlier this week, the company finally unveiled its long-awaited AirTag tracker. Although the devices are identical to other Bluetooth trackers on the market, Apple’s latest AirTag tracker provides excellent integration with its recent crop of iPhones, which also feature an Ultra-Wideband, and can help you locate everything from your bag or wallet to your phone. If you’re planning on buying an AirTag (or a pack of four) to keep track of your belongings, here’s how to set them up for tracking: Step 1: Make sure you have updated your device to iOS 14.5; you can wait for the update to roll out or install the latest beta version (which is currently at iOS 14.6) on your iPhone. Step 2: Open the Find My app on your iPhone and go through the initial setup options if this is the first time you have installed it. Step 3: Now take out the AirTag…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs concealed in a Holy Mary statue and auto spare parts in Lagos State. NDLEA in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the intercepted items were heading to Canada and the United Arab Emirate (UAE). “The narcotics agents from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations seized 500grammes of heroin going to Canada and hidden inside auto spare parts from one of the courier firms while 140grammes of Methamphetamine going to the Philippines and concealed inside the statue of Mary was seized in another courier…