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Cambridge Analytica: What can we do about the scandal?Cambridge AnalyticaWhat can we do about the scandal? Tom Rolfe April 15, 2018 News Let's talk about the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy. That is, the shocking revelation that Facebook was complicit... Read more
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Apple offers explanation on how iOS 9’s Wi-Fi Assist uses cellular dataWi-Fi AssistApple addresses data-draining Andy Price October 15, 2015 News Apple has offered up clarification on how its new Wi-Fi Assist feature uses cellular data in iOS 9.... Read more
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Twitter to collect data about users’ installed appsTwitter Launches App GraphTracks Users' Apps Mike Hayward November 27, 2014 News Twitter is now going to collect data on installed apps on various mobile platforms. The idea behind this... Read more
How to cut down your cellular usageCellular usageCut down your data Mark Errett August 19, 2014 Tips & Tricks Here’s some handy tips to restrict your data usage and stay within your contract limit.... Read more