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Lewis Maddison

Apple reveals new App Store rules to stop devs tracking users

App store logo on iPhone screen

Apple has laid down some new rules governing the use of APIs on its App Store in the name of preserving user privacy.

The change means developers will be required to provide a reason for using data-gathering APIs in their apps, which can determine the identity of a user based on information about their device and how it is used. 

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