Duolingo Faces Backlash for Using Apple’s Dynamic Island to Push Subscription Ads

Duolingo faces backlash for using Apple’s Dynamic Island and Live Activity to push “Super” subscription ads, breaching App Store guidelines that ban promotional use of the real-time feature. Users reported persistent banners with countdown timers; complaints led Duolingo to quietly remove them by January 2. Apple and Duolingo stay silent amid calls for app penalties.