Insufficient safeguards for children in place

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The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent Quango has suggested in a recent report, I believe, that companies such as Apple and Google are not doing enough to protect children. The organisation apparently examined 3,800 Google Apps and 8,000 Apple software apps designed for children, and found that in almost every case there was [...]

Children’s Bookstore App Launched

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A well known children’s bookstore in the USA, PlayTales has launched a dedicated Android application for children’s books. PlayTales, formerly called TouchyBooks, believes its application will allow parents to search and find the most suitable book for their child in as easy and friendly manner as possible. The books themselves are aimed at the toddler [...]

Apps For Children

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My children have now grown up, and apps weren’t around when they were toddlers.  However, if they were I might have considered getting something, particularly since many if not most of them are very innovative and entertaining. It could be argued though that introducing your toddler or baby to a digital device and software is [...]