The rewards app Freecash, which claimed to pay users for scrolling TikTok, actually collected sensitive data and funneled users into mobile games. Apple removed the app from its App Store after being contacted by TechCrunch, while Google Play also removed it. The app had reached the No. 2 position in the U.S. App Store before being taken down.
For three consecutive days, the Headspace app has been silently installing itself on some iPhones around 1pm EST, despite automatic downloads being turned off. Users on iPhone 12, 13 Pro, and iPhone 17 have reported the same issue on Reddit. The cause of the unwanted installation remains unclear.
A user on Hacker News reports that the game Brawl Stars appeared installed on their iPhone without their knowledge or consent, raising concerns about automatic app installations on iOS devices.
A long-time Yahoo Mail user reports receiving a notification that their account, held since 1998, will require a subscription or Plus upgrade to send or receive emails. Without payment, they face being locked out of their email account of nearly 30 years, raising concerns about the ethics of the policy.
A user reports that One Medical's broken system has left them unable to update an expired membership due to a data duplication error, and support is unhelpful, with Amazon and One Medical blaming each other. After two weeks of failed attempts to resolve the issue, the user now faces an urgent need to find a new provider to avoid running out of monthly medication renewals.
Users who redeemed xAI credits through YC's AI Stack program report those credits have been rescinded and are no longer accessible.