Roblox Gives Users Discounts to Avoid Google Play and App Store:
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Roblox Gives Users Discounts To Avoid Google Play and App Store: The move was congratulated by the CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games, who has been vocally ...
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Apple Fails to Block $995M UK App Store Commission Lawsuit: A UK class action lawsuit against Apple over App Store commission fees will proceed after judges ...
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- Google enhances Maps functionality in the US by integrating Waze traffic reports.
- Google Maps users can view police reports originating from the Waze community, with clear source attribution.
- Users can confirm or refute these reports using simple buttons for feedback.
- Future developments will include bidirectional data sharing and the introduction of 'Conversational Reporting' in Waze.
Brazil demands Apple open up the App Store...or else: The company has 20 days to make changes to its app store.
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Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition: The proposed law could impose fines of up to $33 million on global technology companies.
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Microsoft accuses Google of blocking direct game purchases on Xbox Android app: Microsoft has delayed its recently announced plans to launch an Android app ...
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Quick Glance: Bluesky: Surging to 1 Million Daily New Users
- Bluesky has gained over 5.5 million new users since the US election, with a daily increase of 1 million users.
- The platform has become the top free app in the US App Store, surpassing Threads and ChatGPT.
- Celebrities like Mark Hamill have joined, while many users are migrating from X due to recent changes.
- Bluesky offers unique features such as custom feeds and moderation tools, distinguishing it from other social media.
Bluesky tops 20M users, narrowing gap with Instagram Threads: Bluesky, the social network and X competitor has been benefiting from a surge of departures from ...
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Quick Glance: Bluesky Reaches 20 Million Users
- Bluesky has surpassed 20 million users, demonstrating significant growth.
- The app's user base has nearly tripled in the past three months, recently reaching 15 million users in under a week.
- Bluesky has been the top app in the Apple App Store and the leading non-gaming app in Google Play recently.
- The surge in user numbers appears to be partly driven by dissatisfaction among X users, particularly following the presidential election.
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Penbook for iPad and iPhone: Lifetime license free of charge: Penbook: Pencil Notebook is a digital notebook app for the iPad and iPhone. It is specially ...
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- Users can create unlimited digital notebooks with various paper types and customization options.
- Currently, the lifetime version of Penbook, normally priced at 59.99 euros, is offered for free in the App Store.
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Antitrust action vs Google, Apple: Time to break the back of giants?: Scrutiny on trillion-dollar behemoths intensifies as authorities consider reform
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Quick Glance: Bluesky: The Rising Star in Social Media
- Bluesky, a decentralized alternative to X, is gaining one million new users daily.
- Founded by Jack Dorsey, the platform allows users to host their data on personal servers.
- Its popularity surged following Donald Trump's election victory, prompting many users to leave X over political divisions.
- To maintain financial stability, Bluesky aims to focus on paid services rather than advertising.
Bluesky Explained: This Social Media Network Has 20 Million Users and Is Soaring: Bluesky has been attracting such users as Mark Hamill, Lizzo and George Takei ...
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Top-selling mobile games breaking rules on loot boxes: Ads for games are meant to say if they contain loot boxes - BBC News has found most do not.
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Mercedes-Benz now has an Apple Watch version of its mobile app: Mercedes-Benz has released an Apple Watch app allowing owners to unlock their vehicle ...
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Amazon Black Friday Deals Are Lit With iPads, iPods And Beats For A Lot Less: Don't miss out on deals like a pair of Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones at 50% off.
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Max Verstappen hits jackpot by winning fourth F1 world title in Las Vegas: Max Verstappen is the Formula One world champion for a fourth season in a row after ...
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The wait for the iPhone SE 4 is almost over: The iPhone SE 4 could launch as early as March, according to new information. The budget-friendly handset is ...
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Apple named its 2024 App Store Award finalists - did your favorites make the list?
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Google Asks Federal Judge To Toss Epic Games Ruling Over App Store Billing, Report Says
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Roblox restricts DMs for kids under 13 and beefs up parental controls in safety push
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TV Time points to Apple’s ‘significant power’ over developers after being removed from App Store
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Apple and Google could face a competition probe over their huge mobile ecosystems in the UK
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Google makes text-to-image Imagen 3 available on Docs & launches Gemini app on iPhones
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- His experience as a player and coach, including a successful season at PSV, could help lift Leicester from the relegation zone.
- The players' adaptation to his style, which focuses on aggressive pressing and quick attacks, will be crucial.
- Van Nistelrooy needs to improve the team's defensive structure and build a strong connection with both players and fans.
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How to Update Google Chrome: Ensure you're operating the latest version of Google Chrome to get the most out of the browser.
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- A court ruling described Google's dominance in online searches as an illegal monopoly, potentially leading to legal repercussions.
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