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Google files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play Store
Google has counter-sued Match seeking monetary damages and a judgement that would let it kick Tinder and the group's other dating apps out of the Play Store.
Apple now lets apps use third-party payment providers in South Korea
Apple has started allowing developers to use alternative payment systems for apps in South Korea.
Period tracker app Flo developing 'anonymous mode' following Supreme Court ruling
Flo, one of the most widely used period tracking apps, says it intends to launch a new "anonymous mode" in an effort to address privacy concerns in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
WhatsApp adds new privacy controls for profile photos and ‘Last Seen’ status
After previewing the feature in beta last April, WhatsApp is rolling out greater privacy controls for Profile Photo, About, Status and Last Seen settings.
Google Maps now shows toll prices on Android and iOS
Google Maps now shows estimated prices for toll roads — you can decide if a quicker trip is worth the cost.
Amazon's AR try-ons can show how shoes look, but not how they fit
Amazon's app now includes a Virtual Try-On for Shoes feature that lets you see how casual shoes would look on your feet.
YouTube's TV app now uses your phone as a second screen
YouTube's TV app can now use your phone as a companion screen for comments and more.
Koala Sampler now uses AI to automatically create song stems
Koala Sampler can now use AI to create stems from audio samples, potentially saving you a lot of work.
You can finally stream YouTube Music on your Wear OS watch
You can now stream YouTube Music from its Wear OS app — in the right circumstances.
YouTube's player now shows the most popular parts of a video
YouTube is rolling out upgrades to its video player, including an option to find the most popular moments for a video.
Apple Podcasts will manage episode downloads to save storage space
Apple Podcasts is getting some significant updates in iOS and macOS, including a long-awaited option to limit storage across your devices.
Epic asks court to stop Google's removal of Bandcamp from the Play Store (updated)
Epic Games has filed to stop Google from pulling Bandcamp from the Play Store due to its third-party billing.
Google is banning third-party call recording apps from the Play Store
Google is introducing a new Play Store policy that will effectively block third-party call recording apps from the Play Store by May 11th.
Tinder brings back Festival Mode now that in-person events are a thing again
Tinder has revived its Festival Mode to help you hook up at in-person music events.
WhatsApp is adding reaction emoji and better misinformation controls
WhatsApp is introducing reaction emoji for chats, and group admins can delete false or otherwise problematic messages.
Snapchat lets news outlets automatically share articles as stories
News outlets on Snapchat now have the power to automatically share breaking news stories.
YouTube says picture-in-picture will hit all iOS 15 devices in the coming days (updated)
YouTube expects picture-in-picture to reach all iOS 15 devices within days.
Google is clamping down on out-of-date Android apps
Google has unveiled new policies for the Play store that will effectively bar any existing Android Apps that are significantly out of date.
Apple now allows Netflix, Spotify and other 'reader' apps to link to their sites for payment
It's part of the tech giant's settlement with the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
Apple reportedly hasn’t complied with a Dutch order to open app payment options
The company reportedly has yet to adhere to an Authority for Consumers and Markets order in a way that satisfies the regulator.
