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Facebook's software kit to blame for popular apps crashing

by AP Technology Writer
| July 13, 2020 12:03 AM

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Friday's widespread crashes of popular apps running on the iPhone’s iOS operating system — including Tinder, Spotify and Pinterest — serve as a reminder that Facebook is still tracking you through your phone using sophisticated software, even if you're not browsing the social network.

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