BUSINESS INSIDER – Apple has removed the Tea and TeaOnHer apps from the App Store after ongoing privacy and moderation issues. The anonymous dating review apps faced backlash following major data breaches that exposed users’ selfies, IDs, and messages. Despite Apple’s repeated warnings, the developers failed to meet safety standards. TeaOnHer’s founder said his team added AI filters and anti-bullying tools but called Apple’s decision disappointing.
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TECH CRUNCH – TeaOnHer launched in the Apple app store this week and is an app designed for men to share photos and information about women they have supposedly dated. It has exposed users' personal information, IDs, and selfies, TechCrunch confirmed. TeaOnHer is a response to the app 'Tea' (6m users) that allows women to post about the men they date. Tea had a data breach with 72k images, selfies, IDs, and also 1M private messages. TeaOnHer now ranks No.2 in Lifestyle apps on iOS.
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