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Audible, Barnes & Noble Nook remove in-app purchases on Android over tightened Google rules

The requirement to use in-app billing systems from app stores has come under heavy scrutiny over the past couple of years, and in that time Google has actually cracked down on some long-standing loopholes. Now, Amazon Audible and Barnes & Noble Nook have lost the ability to handle in-app purchases on Android over Google’s crackdown. Google announced in 2020 that it would crack down on…
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Google Search app getting ‘Notifications’ tab for followed topics on iOS

Following the ongoing removal of Assistant Snapshot on Android, the Google for iOS app looks to be adding a “Notifications” tab. The iPhone and iPad app today consists of Home (Discover feed), Collections (saves), and Tabs (for the built-in browser on iOS). Some users are now starting to get “Notifications” in between the two latter sections. Google says to: Tap the bell as you search…
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Best affordable iPhone plans for 2022

If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan, checking out some of growing pre-paid options is great idea. Below we’ll look at 7 of the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, free activation, and no contracts from as little as $10 per month without giving up good coverage. There are definitely benefits to paying a premium for US carriers’ flagship…
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Hulu update adds SharePlay support for iPhone and iPad users

The popular Disney-owned streaming service Hulu released a long-awaited update to its iOS app on Monday. The platform now supports SharePlay for iPhone and iPad users, so they can watch content together with others via FaceTime. For those unfamiliar, SharePlay is a feature…
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Report: TCL may ride on Google TV and Roku to surpass LG as the second-largest TV maker

TCL has been one of the fastest-growing brands in the TV industry, largely thanks to the success of its Roku TVs and, to a lesser extent, its Android TV OS lineup. According to a new report, TCL is now set to surpass LG in TV production. A report from Omdia (via The Elec) suggests that TCL will overtake LG and assume the position of the second-largest TV maker in the world, just behind Samsung.
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