Google Assistant can now play Spotify podcasts on your Nest speakers
Just choose Spotify as the default podcast provider in Assistant's settings.
Third-party
Apple will give third-party Mac repair shops its stamp of approval
It started verifying iPhone repair shops last year.
Snapchat’s third-party ‘Mini’ apps are live
The first Snap Minis are Headspace, Let’s Do It, Prediction Master and Flashcards.
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Google’s Advanced Protection Program will block third-party Android apps
Users will no longer be able to opt out of Google Play Protect.
Amazon is removing listings for products that claim to cure coronavirus
It began notifying third-party sellers this week.
Apple may be open to letting users set their own default apps
The company is reportedly considering loosening restrictions on third party apps.
Amazon reportedly lists some toys before confirming they're safe
Third-party sellers were asked for safety documentation weeks after their products were listed.
Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones
The bug was previously fixed, then unfixed.
An independent report on Facebook’s alleged liberal bias tells us nothing
The report by former Senator Jon Kyl does little more than air conservative’s grievances.
Hackers make jailbreaking iPhones a thing again
A security researcher released a free public jailbreak for an updated iPhone.
Instagram users can now flag false content
Instagram will use that feedback and other 'signals' to decide if it needs third-party review.
New Amazon donation program gives unsold products to the needy
FBA Donations will give out unsold inventory from warehouses in US and UK.
Facebook will offer more info on the ads you see
It's getting more specific about why you're seeing ads and where your info came from.
Court says Amazon could be liable for third-party vendors' products
It could expose the company to more lawsuits over third-party products in the future.
Amazon will close its Chinese platform for third-party sellers in July
The Chinese market is tough for Western competition.
Apple will repair iPhones with third-party batteries
It’s a reversal of Apple’s longstanding repair policy.
Twitter kills its apps on Roku, Android TV and Xbox
No word on the Apple TV version of the service, however.
Gboard beta for Android lets you create your own GIFs
It's only showing up on some phones, though.
iOS 11.3 may break aftermarket iPhone 8 displays
Is Apple discouraging aftermarket repairs this way?
