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Chinese Parents Favor Kids' Smartwatches Over Phones for Tracking Preteens

In China, smartwatches designed for children have become a preferred device for parents managing preteens, offering location tracking and communication features without giving kids full smartphone access. These wearables let parents keep tabs on their children's whereabouts while limiting exposure to broader internet content and social apps.

Apple begins showing ads inside Maps app for US and Canada users

Apple has started rolling out advertisements within its Maps app in the US and Canada, appearing both in suggested places before a search and within relevant search results. The company says the ads are privacy-preserving, with no user location data tied to Apple accounts or shared with advertisers, and the rollout will reach all users in both countries within weeks.