Apple Faces $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Digital Book Ownership Rights
A class action lawsuit alleges Apple misled customers about digital book ownership on Apple Books platform, potentially facing $5 billion in damages. The suit claims Apple removes books without warning when licensing rights expire, despite customers believing they had permanent access.
Utah Pioneers Mandatory Age Verification for App Store Access
Utah becomes the first US state to require Apple and Google to verify users' ages on their mobile app stores through the App Store Accountability Act. The groundbreaking legislation mandates parental consent for users under 18 and has gained support from major social media platforms.
Illinois to Roll Out Digital Driver's Licenses in Apple Wallet by 2025
Illinois residents will soon be able to store driver's licenses and state IDs digitally in Apple Wallet, with implementation planned by late 2025. The $6 program aims to enhance convenience while maintaining security, joining several other states that have already adopted digital identification systems.
Apple Expands Digital Driver's License Support to Seven More U.S. States
Apple is extending its digital ID program to allow residents of seven additional states to add driver's licenses to their Apple Wallet. The expansion builds upon existing support in nine states and Puerto Rico, enabling digital ID verification at TSA checkpoints across 16 U.S. airports.
Bluesky Enforces New Rules to Combat Account Impersonation and Parody Abuse
Bluesky Social implements stricter policies requiring clear identification of parody and satire accounts amid rising impersonation concerns. The platform's unique domain-based verification system faces new challenges as 44% of top accounts experience impersonation attempts.
Apple Expands Digital ID Feature to Three New States, Enhances Functionality
Apple is extending its digital driver's license and state ID feature to Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia. The expansion includes new use cases for digital IDs in popular apps and airports, signaling a significant step towards widespread digitization of personal identification.