Daily Tech Headlines The UK Government Has Again Ordered Apple To Create An iCloud Backdoor - DTH
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Oct 1, 2025 The UK government has ordered Apple to create a backdoor for iCloud, sparking privacy debates. A judge has declined to dismiss lawsuits against Apple, Google, and Meta over illegal gambling apps. PayPal and Venmo are set to allow money transfers between users. Snapchat faces backlash for implementing paid storage for memories. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has won a lawsuit against ARM, and the FTC is suing Sendit for collecting data from children with deceptive practices.
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UK Orders iCloud Backdoor
- The UK ordered Apple to create access to encrypted iCloud backups for British users, reversing earlier diplomatic positions.
- Privacy advocates warn this could weaken global customer security and restart legal fights.
Judge Keeps Gambling App Lawsuits Alive
- A federal judge rejected dismissal requests from Apple, Google, and Meta in lawsuits over casino-style gambling apps on their platforms.
- Plaintiffs allege companies profited via commissions and contributed to severe harms including depression and suicidal thoughts.
PayPal And Venmo Will Interoperate
- PayPal and Venmo will interoperate so users can send money across platforms starting in November.
- Opt out privacy settings will be available for Venmo users who don't want discoverability by phone or email.