Major Players

Seven government agencies, including the National Police Agency, requested five companies, such as Google and LINE Yahoo, to strengthen measures against impersonation fraud ads using celebrities' images.

• •Government agencies instructed ad platform companies to strengthen measures following the expansion of investment fraud using celebrities' photos and videos.
• •Major digital ad platforms like Google and LINE Yahoo are required to detect and remove impersonation ads.
• •This request is part of regulatory strengthening to address advanced fraud techniques driven by the progress of AI deepfake technology.

Apple announced plans to implement clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs by 2028, with potential regional restrictions.

• •A cross-platform integration feature enabling copy and paste between iPhones and Windows PCs is planned.
• •The feature is expected to launch in 2028 or later, indicating an early-stage announcement.
• •Reports suggest that regional restrictions may apply to the use of this feature.

Apps have been temporarily removed from the App Store due to user posts violating guidelines, sparking debate over Apple's strict enforcement policies.

• •Apps have been removed from the App Store because individual user posts violated guidelines.
• •Opinions are divided among developers and users regarding the strictness of Apple's review criteria and enforcement.
• •The significant impact of platform content management policies on developer businesses has been highlighted.

GMO Pepabo added Linux client support to its zero-trust connection service, initiating cloud integration to prepare connection environments for AI agents.

• •Support for Linux clients, previously unavailable, has begun for 'Lolipop! Zero Trust Link'.
• •Using Linux environments makes connecting AI agents on servers easier and improves operational flexibility.
• •Integration with 'Lolipop! AI Agent Cloud' also started, enhancing convenience as an AI development infrastructure.

A Japanese chat app featuring a retro design has launched, drawing attention for its video call capabilities.

• •A new chat app with a nostalgic retro design has been released in Japan.
• •In addition to standard text messaging, it supports video call functionality.
• •Its unique design has generated buzz among some users on social media.

Gmail will end third-party sender address support in January 2027, causing confusion among users.

• •Google plans to end support for third-party client sender addresses in Gmail in January 2027.
• •Many users are confused as this change will affect existing email settings and operational methods.
• •The change appears to be a technical specification update driven by security enhancements and service integration.

Nifty is running an X campaign offering a chance to win pair tickets for Maker Faire Tokyo 2026, with a deadline of August 16.

• •Nifty is running a lottery campaign on X for pair tickets to Maker Faire Tokyo 2026.
• •The campaign entry period runs until August 16, requiring participation within that timeframe.
• •Maker Faire is an event that promotes maker culture, serving as a venue for exchange on technology and creativity.