Neon, the second most popular social app on the Apple App Store, incentivizes users to record their phone calls and subsequently sells this data to AI firms. This controversial practice raises significant privacy concerns over user consent and data security.

Apple is preparing to implement age verification measures for users of its App Store in response to new laws in Texas, Utah, and Louisiana aimed at protecting minors from inappropriate content. The company plans to utilize various verification methods to comply with these regulations while maintaining user privacy. This initiative highlights the ongoing tensions between tech companies and state governments over online safety and regulation.