The FTC is lighting a fire under the mobile app industry to improve its privacy and disclosure policies for children's apps. The FTC said that most apps still don't do basic disclosure about the use of data for advertising and other third-party services.…
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Kindle Fire’s lack of parental controls raises concerns
While the Kindle Fire has its share of hardware and software shortcomings, a bigger concern is emerging for parents who are thinking of buying the Kindle Fire: it has almost no restrictions to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content or buying whatever they like.…
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As children get smartphones at an earlier age, there are dangers ranging from inappropriate content to texts from strangers. Sprint Mobile Control, a $4.99 monthly service, help parents manage their kids' smartphones and help control usage as well as communications from unknown contacts…
Read More‘App gap’ emerges highlighting savvy mobile children
You've heard of the digital divide, but how about the app gap? A new study found there is a growing rift between the children from wealthier families who spend more time involved in mobile apps designed for children and lower income children who watch more TV.…
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