Software Updates and Small Controversies

Apple issued updates for iPhoto and Apple TV 2 this week. Both updates fixed some bugs. In iPhoto, merged events will no longer split up again when synced to an iPhone. On the Apple TV, 2 a variety of video and audio issues were addressed.
Apple and two app makers have been hit with a lawsuit over privacy. The suit claims that the unique phone ID is being used to track individuals and serve advertisements. It appears that those two app makers were specifically targeted only because they were mentioned in a Wall Street Journal article about user tracking.
Apple has reportedly decided this week to not use its advertising network, iAd, on apps meant for kids. A message to one developer said this was at the request of advertisers. This may leave some app creators without a source of revenue for apps they have spent time and money developing.
Microsoft has made a deal to buy Internet telephone company Skype from eBay. This alarmed many Mac and iOS users, fearing that they may lose support. But Microsoft issued a statement saying they plan to continue to support non-Microsoft platforms.