Author: Tomas

Apple’s App Store has prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions over the past five years, including over $2 billion in 2024 alone. This figure, outlined in Apple’s annual fraud analysis, highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain a secure marketplace for users and developers worldwide.

Apple’s anti-fraud strategy involves dedicated teams working across the company to detect and prevent malicious activity before it affects users. In 2024, Apple terminated more than 146,000 developer accounts due to fraud concerns and rejected 139,000 additional enrollments. The company also blocked over 711 million fraudulent customer account creations and deactivated nearly 129 million risky accounts to prevent scams, fake reviews, and other abuse. Additionally, Apple took action against unauthorized apps, blocking more than 10,000 illegitimate applications on pirate storefronts to protect users from malware and counterfeit software. These ongoing security measures reinforce the App Store as a trusted and safe ecosystem.

Microsoft has introduced its first cloud region in Indonesia, called “Indonesia Central,” marking a key step in the country’s digital development. This new hyperscale cloud infrastructure is designed to support AI applications, offering in-country data residency, enhanced security, and lower latency for businesses and government organizations. The project is part of Microsoft’s $1.7 billion investment in Indonesia from 2024 to 2028.

An IDC study estimates that this investment, along with contributions from Microsoft’s partners and cloud users, could generate about $15.2 billion in new economic value and create over 106,000 jobs in Indonesia from 2025 to 2028. The Indonesia Central cloud region is now live with three availability zones, providing high availability and enterprise-grade security. It also ensures global connectivity while meeting local data regulations. Additionally, the initiative aligns with Microsoft’s sustainability goals, including becoming carbon negative and water positive by 2030. Over 100 organizations have already joined, using Microsoft’s services for productivity, data analysis, and cybersecurity, reinforcing Indonesia’s growing role in AI-powered innovation.

A leaked advertisement for the upcoming Google Pixel 10 has been spotted during a shoot on a Vancouver beach. Captured by X user Mark Teasdale, the images provide an early look at Google’s next flagship smartphone. The storyboard includes the tagline “Ask more of your phone,” hinting that AI-powered features, particularly Google’s Gemini technology, will play a significant role in the Pixel 10.

The phone itself, shown in an Obsidian (black) finish, does not appear to introduce major design changes. However, the advert highlights close-up shots and new camera functions, including an “Add Me” feature, which may involve AI-assisted image editing or computational photography. The production uses a macro probe lens, a Panavision rig, and a large crew, emphasizing Google’s focus on showcasing the device’s photography capabilities. The leak suggests that while hardware remains important, AI-driven user experiences will be a key aspect of the Pixel 10.

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