Techmeme Ride Home Wed. 03/25 - Google Podcasts Comes To iOS
Mar 25, 2020
Facebook faces challenges as user traffic skyrockets amidst the pandemic. Google Podcasts finally launches on iOS, providing new features for users. Apple enhances privacy with Safari's ad-blocking update, setting a new standard. Singapore takes innovation further by open-sourcing its contact tracing app. Meanwhile, iPhone manufacturers slow production in India due to lockdowns. Lastly, skyrocketing screen time notifications leave many horrified, with discussions on managing device habits during isolation.
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Facebook's COVID-19 Surge and Challenges
- Facebook's usage has surged due to COVID-19, with messaging up 50% in many countries.
- However, its 45,000 remote employees struggle to maintain stability and fix bugs quickly.
Google Podcasts on iOS
- Google Podcasts finally launched on iOS, offering cross-platform syncing with Android and web versions.
- This focuses on discovery with Home, Explore, and Activity tabs.
Safari's Enhanced Privacy
- Apple's Safari now blocks third-party cookies by default, surpassing Google's 2022 Chrome plans.
- This enhances privacy by eliminating exceptions for cross-site tracking.
