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The Apps Investigative desk moves beyond user interfaces and app store rankings to interrogate the architecture of the mobile ecosystem. Our focus is the hidden layer between the glass screen and the data center, where code translates into corporate leverage, political influence, and social engineering.

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CREATED: Dec 31, 2025

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Article image: The 'Super App' Monopoly Probe in Southeast Asia
Apps Desk

The Super App Monopoly Probe in Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian digital economy, which was projected to reach $263 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) by the end of 2024, is no longer a competitive open field. It…
15,024 Words 76 min 82 Views
Data Privacy Violations in Top Health Apps
Apps Desk

Data Privacy Violations in Top Health Apps: The Audit

The digital health ecosystem operates as a surveillance economy disguised as medical aid. Our audit of the sector, grounded in forensic analysis from 2015 to 2025, reveals a systematic extraction…
19,679 Words 99 min 92 Views
Online Safety Tools
Apps Desk

Kids’ Online Safety Tools: Effectiveness audits and data risks

Digital technology has revolutionized access to information and entertainment for children. Online safety tools aim to protect young users from various online threats. These tools include parental controls, monitoring software,…
6,105 Words 31 min 70 Views
subscription traps
Apps Desk

Subscription traps: Dark patterns that keep charging you

Subscription traps represent a growing financial burden, affecting millions of consumers globally. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicates that over 37% of Americans have experienced unexpected charges…
5,491 Words 28 min 61 Views
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