Apple rejected or removed more than 1 million malicious apps from its App Store and stopped more than $1.5 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2020.
The US tech giant said its combination of sophisticated technology and human expertise kept customers on its online store safe for the year.
Apple also deactivated 244 million customer accounts due to fraudulent and abusive activity , and rejected another 424 million attempted account creations for patterns consistent with fraudulent and abusive activity .
The announcement follows revelations that Apple is facing a £1.5 billion legal battle over allegedly overcharging millions of UK customers for apps in its App Store.
App Store stopped more than $1.5 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2020, it revealed on Tuesday (stock image)
A class action lawsuit filed with London s Competition Appeal Tribunal takes issue with Apple s customary App Store commission rates, arguing the developer fee is passed on to consumers.
In a press release Tuesday, claimants in the case argue Apple has overcharged nearly 20 million UK App Store customers for years by imposing an excessive and unlawful 30% cut of in-app purchases on developers.
The group is seeking damages of up to 1.5 billion pounds, reports the
BBC.
As noted by the publication, the UK s class action legal structure differs from U.S. proceedings, though optout claims have been accepted since 2015. If approved by the tribunal, the action would cover any UK users who purchased paid apps, subscriptions or in-app purchases on an iPhone or iPad since October 2015.
Lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, with restaurants and pub gardens opening for al fresco dining next week while gyms are set to open for solo workouts from Monday.
But those who prefer group exercise classes won t be able to get back into real-life classes until Mid May, while many who have caught the fitness bug said they ll never renew their memberships opting for home workouts instead, saving money while staying cautious of the ongoing threat of Covid-19.
A recent survey of 2,572 people by OnBuy.com found just 63 per cent of gym goers have renewed their membership post-lockdown, meaning they re at risk of losing up to 37 per cent of their revenue.
With this in mind, the
Haller Foundation a UK registered charity and Kenyan NGO devised a plan to provide farmers across the continent with the information, skills and infrastructure they need to thrive through an award-winning mobile app called Haller Farmers.
Here are three reasons why African farmers should use the app:
1. Haller Farmers has been designed
by farmers for farmers
Initially launched in 2014 and redeveloped as a native, downloadable app in 2020, Haller Farmers was thoroughly tested across Kenya, in conjunction with Ministry of Agriculture officials and smallholder farmers to ensure it meets the needs of its users.
The app also incorporates bright and bold colours inspired by the rural African landscape, with icons and illustrations celebrating the way of life of Haller’s farming communities.
আরো খবর | 1011240 | কালের কণ্ঠ kalerkantho.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kalerkantho.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.