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Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US
Google is expanding its Play Store billing alternative test to the US, and Bumble is one of the new partners.
Google One's VPN comes to Mac and Windows
Google One VPN service is finally available on the desktop for Mac and Windows users.
YouTube's TikTok-like Shorts now play properly on your TV
YouTube Shorts now have native support on TV — in case you wanted TikTok-style video on your big screen.
Airbnb will improve transparency around pricing
You'll be able to see the total price for your vacation rental (before taxes) in search results, on the map and on the price filter page.
Apple is reportedly building a live TV advertising network as part of its MLS deal
Expect to see a fair share of ads when Apple begins streaming Major League Soccer games next year.
Here's what you need to know about Netflix's Basic with Ads plan
By the time you’re reading this article, Netflix will have started rolling out its new “Basic with Ads” plan.
Substack adds a chat feature to make it more of a social space
The chat feature is iOS-only for now and newsletter writers have control over the tone and topic of conversations.
WhatsApp's new Communities feature aims to bring related group chats together
The idea behind Communities is to bring group chats together "under one umbrella with a structure that works for them.”
Etsy adds image-based search, but only on iOS for now
The company suggests the feature is ideal for those situations where you’re not quite sure how to describe something.
Tidal finally adds proper playlist sharing
Tidal is catching up to rivals by offering playlist sharing.
Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will cost $8 and be required for verification
Big changes are coming to Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk reportedly wants Twitter to bring back Vine
Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter may include bringing back Vine, the short-form video app the company shuttered in 2016.
Netflix renews 'The Witcher,' recasts Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
A big change is coming to Netflix's popular fantasy series.
Google buys an AI avatar startup to take on TikTok
Google has quietly acquired a startup that was working on using AI to generate avatars for social media users and brands.
Telegram nixes paid posts on iOS after blowback from Apple
The service is working on ways for creators to bypass 'Apple's restrictive ecosystem,' CEO Pavel Durov said.
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understand
Twitch has rewritten its Community Guidelines, and it's hoping the simpler language will result in fewer violations and more reports.
YouTube opens up a verification program for healthcare professionals
Verified doctors, nurses and other professionals can have a label under their videos to make it clear they're accredited sources of health information.
Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful than before
Apple has launched a major redesign of the iCloud web interface in beta, and you might just like using it.
Hinge is adding video identity verification to combat scam accounts and catfishing
Selfie Verification will prompt users to upload a video of themselves to confirm they look like the person pictured in their profile.
Lyft's Pink subscription plan is back with a lower $10 fee (and fewer perks)
Lyft has revamped its Pink subscription with a lower price, although you'll want to pay more for the best perks.