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yap129 Author

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What is com.ss.iphone.article.news?

My kid’s iPhone screen time activity show the context com.ss.iPhone.article.News running for few hours. What does its mean? It is not an apps

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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 8:32 PM

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Axel Foley

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Oct 23, 2024 8:42 PM in response to yap129

The app name “com.ss.iphone.article.news” probably points to the iOS version of NewsBreak, a well-known news app. This name follows the usual pattern for iOS app bundles. “com.ss” is linked to a Chinese tech company called ByteDance, which also owns TikTok. The app gives you local news, weather updates, and info about your community. It’s super handy for quickly getting news based on where you are.

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