Apple opens up App Store to new competition in Brazil
Apple’s grip on iPhone app distribution is loosening in another major market: Brazil.
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Spotify’s reserved ticket sales to music superfans are now going live
Spotify is launching “Reserved,” a new system that will hold two concert tickets for an artist’s superfans before they’re on sale to the public.
FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement
A new FTC lawsuit reveals how sophisticated subscription app operators can allegedly use shell companies and payment infrastructure to stay active on app stores despite mounting consumer complaints.
Mastodon looks to newsletters to help revive the open social web
Mastodon’s newly launched newsletter feature lets anyone subscribe to creators by email, even without a Mastodon account.
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company’s new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversational Gemini interactions.
Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’
Pinterest has launched ‘Ask Pinterest,’ an experimental AI-powered shopping app that lets users seek recommendations and inspiration through a conversational interface.
Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and smartwatch upgrades. The launch is also accompanied by a Pixel Drop that brings Google’s latest AI models…
Sixty percent of US consumers say ‘AI’ in brand messaging is a turnoff, survey finds
WordPress VIP’s latest survey suggests consumers are wary of AI-generated answers even as companies increasingly view AI search as an important referral channel.
Bluesky launches group chats, as company shifts focus to community features
Bluesky’s latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities.
Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful
Pool’s new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and other things you meant to revisit.