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Following the controversy that led to Apple removing apps like ICEBlock from the App Store a few months ago, US lawmakers want to know what steps the company is taking to prevent similar tools from ...

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Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...