Facebook Gaming iOS app launched but without the instant gaming feature to meet App Store guidelines
4 years, 4 months ago

Facebook Gaming iOS app launched but without the instant gaming feature to meet App Store guidelines

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Facebook has launched its gaming app, Facebook Gaming, for iOS devices on Friday. In a series of tweets the official handle of Facebook Gaming said that they had to release the application without instant games because of Apple’s strict policies. Facebook claimed that Apple rejected their app – based upon the App Store guidelines 4.7 – under the assumption that the primary focus of the app is to play games. In a statement to The Verge, Shery Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer, said “Unfortunately, we had to remove gameplay functionality entirely in order to get Apple’s approval on the standalone Facebook Gaming app — meaning iOS users have an inferior experience to those using Android.” She further said that Facebook will strive to bring the complete experience of Facebook gaming to iOS users, even if it is not through a standalone app. This comes just days after Microsoft spoke up against Apple’s App Store guidelines that are more stringent for gaming apps than non-gaming ones.

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Facebook Gaming app to be discontinued on October 28: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Facebook Gaming app to be discontinued on October 28: Report

Hindustan Times  

Meta's standalone Facebook Gaming app will be discontinued on October 28 for Android as well as iOS users, according to a report by Livemint on Wednesday. "Despite this news, our mission to connect players, fans and creators with the games they love hasn't changed, and you'll still be able to find your games, streamers and groups when you visit Gaming …

Facebook is shutting down its gaming app: Details
2 years, 4 months ago

Facebook is shutting down its gaming app: Details

Live Mint  

Meta-owned Facebook has announced that it is shutting down its standalone gaming app later this year. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for everything that you’ve done to build a thriving community for gamers and fans since the app first launched," Facebook says in the notice. Launched in April 2020, the app allow users to …

Facebook warns it is 'underreporting' iOS ad results amid Apple privacy changes
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook warns it is 'underreporting' iOS ad results amid Apple privacy changes

The Hindu  

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it is underreporting the results of its advertising business on Apple Inc iOS devices, acknowledging that recent privacy changes from the iPhone maker have made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Facebook. Facebook said in a blog post it estimates it is underreporting "conversions," an industry term that includes buying of …

iOS 14.5: Why Apple’s new iPhone update is proving so controversial and has put it in a fight with Facebook
3 years, 8 months ago

iOS 14.5: Why Apple’s new iPhone update is proving so controversial and has put it in a fight with Facebook

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple might be about to launch one of the most controversial features ever …

Facebook's feud with Apple may dent ad revenue
3 years, 11 months ago

Facebook's feud with Apple may dent ad revenue

The Hindu  

Apple is all set to roll out its anti-tracking feature, an update that gives iPhone users more control over their data. The Cupertino-based company’s update has not gone down well with Facebook as the Apple’s move could ‘‘significantly’’ hurt Facebook’s ad revenue and user targeting strategy in 2021. The social media giant’s advertising revenue rose 31% in the last quarter …

Chronology Of Apple Vs Facebook: Even FB Employees Don’t Believe They Are Standing Up For Small Businesses
4 years ago

Chronology Of Apple Vs Facebook: Even FB Employees Don’t Believe They Are Standing Up For Small Businesses

News 18  

The Facebook vs Apple saga is turning into a bit of a PR nightmare for the social media giant. The way the App Tracking Transparency feature will work is that when you open an app on your iPhone, for the first time or after an update, you will be asked, “Allow XYZ to track your activity across other companies’ apps …

Facebook Accuses Apple of Anticompetitive Privacy Policy, Takes Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad
4 years ago

Facebook Accuses Apple of Anticompetitive Privacy Policy, Takes Out Full-Page Newspaper Ad

News 18  

Facebook accused rival Apple of engaging in anticompetitive practices on Wednesday, firing another shot in a monthslong standoff between the two tech giants over Apple’s planned privacy changes for iOS14. In response, Apple said its new rules will not require Facebook to change its “approach to tracking users and creating targeted advertising” but instead requires Facebook to give users on …

Facebook criticizes Apple privacy policy in newspaper ads
4 years ago

Facebook criticizes Apple privacy policy in newspaper ads

Associated Press  

Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper ads that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses. In ads that ran in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other national newspapers Wednesday, Facebook said Apple’s new rules “limit businesses’ ability to …

Facebook attacks Apple’s iOS changes in full-page newspaper ads
4 years ago

Facebook attacks Apple’s iOS changes in full-page newspaper ads

Hindustan Times  

Facebook Inc. attacked Apple Inc. in a series of full-page newspaper ads Wednesday, claiming the iPhone maker’s anticipated mobile software changes around data gathering and targeted advertising are bad for small businesses. The ads, slated to run in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, carry the headline “We’re standing up to Apple for small businesses everywhere.” …

Facebook feuds with Apple over privacy changes that threaten its advertising business
4 years ago

Facebook feuds with Apple over privacy changes that threaten its advertising business

CNN  

CNN Business — Facebook is now waging a public relations effort to attack Apple ahead of new iOS data privacy changes that would make it harder for advertisers to track users, in a possible sign of just how much the social network views the move as a threat to its core business. The newspaper ads coincide with a new section …

Apple says Facebook collects data without any regard for user privacy
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple says Facebook collects data without any regard for user privacy

India Today  

Apple has planned to push ahead with its planned launch of a new privacy feature despite objections from the advertising industry. In a letter to a coalition of privacy groups, Apple’s director of global privacy, Jane Horvath said that App Tracking Transparency that requires users to actively allow developers to track how they use other apps will still be launched. …

Apple Slams Facebook Over 'Disregard for User Privacy,' Defends Delay of New Privacy Feature
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple Slams Facebook Over 'Disregard for User Privacy,' Defends Delay of New Privacy Feature

News 18  

Apple has responded to criticisms over its upcoming App Tracking Transparency feature and further criticised Facebook for its “disregard for user privacy.” In a letter to the Ranking Digital Rights organisation, Jane Horvath, Apple’s senior director of global privacy reiterated that the company believes that “privacy is a fundamental human right,” and the ATT feature is very much in the …

Facebook launches cloud-streamed games for its 380 million gamers
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook launches cloud-streamed games for its 380 million gamers

The Hindu  

Facebook launched several cloud-streamed games for its 380 million gamers on the app and browser that can be played instantly without downloading. Facebook's cloud games will initially be available only to Android and web users, and the company said it will work on alternate gaming options for iOS users. With Apple's new cloud games policy, launching on the App Store …

Facebook unveils free-to-play cloud gaming service for Android mobile gamers
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook unveils free-to-play cloud gaming service for Android mobile gamers

Firstpost  

Facebook has finally made its debut in the cloud gaming service but unlike Microsoft, Sony and others, it is aimed at mobile gamers only. Notably, this is not an independent gaming service, in fact, all its games will be playable in the Facebook app in the gaming tab or news feed. Stay tuned as we work out the best way …

Facebook Gaming Dabbles In The World Of Cloud Gaming, But Is Already In A Tiff With Apple
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Gaming Dabbles In The World Of Cloud Gaming, But Is Already In A Tiff With Apple

News 18  

Social media giant Facebook has well and truly arrived in the world of cloud gaming platforms and has made its intentions quite clear about taking on Google and Amazon. Unlike Google Stadia and Amazon Luna, the biggest advantage Facebook Gaming will have is that it isn’t a standalone app, but adds cloud gaming to the existing Facebook app. The cloud …

Facebook launches cloud gaming service for Android and web users
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook launches cloud gaming service for Android and web users

India Today  

Facebook on Monday announced that it is launching a cloud gaming service. Talking about cloud gaming service, Jason Rubin, VP of Play, Facebook said in a blog post, "Today we’re announcing that Facebook Gaming has launched several cloud-streamed games in the Facebook app and on browser — playable instantly, with no downloads required. Cloud gaming announcements are prone to hype, …

Facebook Launches Its Free-to-Play Cloud Gaming Service for Android and Desktop
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Launches Its Free-to-Play Cloud Gaming Service for Android and Desktop

News 18  

Facebook has become the latest tech giant to enter the world of cloud gaming; however, unlike its competitors like Google Stadia or Amazon Luna which have standalone platforms, the company would rollout games directly on its social media platform. The Facebook executive further told the publication that Facebook’s approach towards cloud gaming “philosophically” different from its competitors as the platform …

Facebook: Apple privacy changes will muck up online ads
4 years, 4 months ago

Facebook: Apple privacy changes will muck up online ads

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook is pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices — and putting app developers in the middle. Facebook said it expects “less impact” on its own advertising revenue than on the ad-supported businesses that rely on its audience network to promote their apps. It is also asking businesses to create new ad accounts …

Facebook will reportedly launch a live gaming mobile app today, might come to Android first
4 years, 8 months ago

Facebook will reportedly launch a live gaming mobile app today, might come to Android first

Firstpost  

Facebook has witnessed a 210 percent surge in hours watched between December 2018 and December 2019. Gamers have a reason to cheer as Facebook is coming up with live gaming mobile app on 20 April, reported New York Times. “Facebook Gaming has been making incredible strides as they’ve leveraged their global presence and strategic talent acquisitions to bolster their market …

Facebook Gaming brings virtual tournaments amid Coronavirus Lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Facebook Gaming brings virtual tournaments amid Coronavirus Lockdown

India TV News  

Facebook Gaming has launched a new feature called tournaments to help people stay connected through games. "We are excited to open early access to Facebook Gaming tournaments, a feature to help people stay connected through games. Facebook Gaming tournaments help bring that experience to everyone wherever they are, whatever game they're playing," the social media giant said in a statement …

Facebook app has now been installed over 5 billion times from Google Play Store
5 years, 3 months ago

Facebook app has now been installed over 5 billion times from Google Play Store

Firstpost  

Until now, only pre-installed Google apps have crossed the five billion install milestone Facebook has crossed five billion app installs on Google Play Store. Until now, only pre-installed Google apps like Google Play, Google Maps, Google Drive, among others have crossed the five billion install milestone. _ In February this year, Facebook saw its base of daily users growing 9 …

Facebook Research app that was banned by Apple collected data from 1.56 lakh Indians
5 years, 6 months ago

Facebook Research app that was banned by Apple collected data from 1.56 lakh Indians

India Today  

Apple, earlier this year, revoked Facebook's enterprise certificate for distributing its market research app called the Facebook Research app to gather data about the users' smartphone usage via Apple Testflight program. According to a letter by Facebook to Senator Richard Blumenthal's office that was obtained by TechCrunch, the social media giant collected data on about 187,000 users world wide from …

Facebook app to undergo major changes as company gets more 'privacy-focussed'
5 years, 8 months ago

Facebook app to undergo major changes as company gets more 'privacy-focussed'

Firstpost  

Facebook’s News Feed continues to draw ad dollars but user growth in its most lucrative markets has slowed. Facebook Inc on Tuesday debuted an overhaul of its core social network and new business-focused tools, the first concrete steps in its plan to refashion itself into a private messaging and e-commerce company. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a fresh design for …

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