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Here’s how you stop T-Mobile from selling your data to third parties
T-Mobile's new platform App Insights is allowing advertisers to track, segment, and target its subscribers based on the apps they have installed on their smartphones.
Amazon’s eero 6 Wi-Fi 6 router starts at just $71
Save on Amazon's best Wi-Fi 6 routers, as the eero 6, eero 6+, and more are currently receiving early Prime Day savings
Smartphone subscriptions are here, but should you care about it?
Fairphone today introduced its smartphone subscription service in an attempt to reduce e-waste. The service makes it more accessible and easier for people to purchase expensive devices.
Three reasons why Spotify wants to be your next one stop shop for all audio content
Spotify has been diversifying its portfolio of services in recent years, and the company just announced that it wants to offer audiobooks. Here are three reasons why Spotify wants to be your one-stop shop for everything audio-related.
Apple Account Card vs Apple Cash: What’s the difference?
Noticed the new Apple Account Card in the Wallet app on your iPhone? Wondering what it is? Here are the key differences between the Apple Account Card and the Apple Cash Card.
The recent Netflix changes are confusing and they might not stop the bleeding
Here's how Netflix users in Peru reacted to Netflix cracking down on password-shared user accounts. Some users have canceled their subscription, while others never received a penalty for ignoring the prompt to pay up.
YouTube is finally getting some useful features
YouTube announced two new features to make the user experience better by offering a new way to interact with videos and show the most exciting sections.
Mastercard wants your face and hand imprint for payments
Mastercard announced a new way to make payments called the Biometric Checkout Program. Instead of looking for your phone or wallet at checkout, the new system aims to speed up the process by only using your face or your hand to make a purchase at a…
Apple developers could charge you extra without you knowing
A recent change allowed App Store developers to automatically charge users when a subscription price goes up. Here’s everything you need to know and watch out for to prevent higher bills at the end of the month.
How the upcoming Google security features will safeguard user privacy
At I/O 2022, Google unveiled a number of security and privacy features coming to Google apps and services. Learn more about how the new Google security features will safeguard user privacy here.
An ad-supported Netflix tier might not be that bad of an idea, here’s why
Netflix will reportedly introduce its ad-supported plan towards the end of 2022. But is it that bad of an idea? Let's discuss.
Would you pay premium for Telegram features, or would you tell them to go 🖕🏻…
Telegram is reportedly working on a paid subscription called Telegram Premium. Let's take a look at the features it could bring and if it will be worth paying for or not.
Netflix is struggling to hold on to its users: Here's why
Netflix announced that it lost more than 200,000 paying users in its latest financial report, and forecasts that it might lose up to 2 million users. We explain how Netflix intends to win subscribers back with a new subscription tier and cut down on…
The pros and cons of Starship robots delivering your orders
Starship is one of the most popular companies that deliver goods to customers' doors, and it offers efficient and affordable transportation within 30 to 45 minutes by using autonomous robots.
Wing by Google to launch first commercial drone deliveries in the US on April 7
Wing, a drone delivery company that is owned by Alphabet (parent company of Google), just announced that it would launch its first commercial services in the US on April 7.
Google Meet integration with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides will enable seamless collaboration
Today, Google announced a lot of new changes that are coming to Google Meet, including new integrations with other Google services such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Here's why Apple wants to make its own financial services
The new payment processing service could offer Apple more independence from third-party partners and leverage its influence to provide better rates and more beneficial payment solutions.
Why Apple allowing music, video, & reader apps to link to their own sites for payment is a big deal
Apple finally allows certain types of apps to process payments without using Apple's in-app purchase service. Check out the new sign-up and payment process that has been allowed on apps such as Netflix right here.
Pocketnow Daily: Samsung CHANGING the Galaxy Z Fold & Z Flip... Sort of... & more! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Samsung’s latest changes in its foldable devices, the processor inside the iPad Pro refresh, and more.
Sony revamps PlayStation Plus to take on Xbox Game Pass
Sony has revamped the PlayStation Plus service bringing three tiers to the service: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Learn more about the new PlayStation Plus tiers here.
Pocketnow Daily: Would You LEASE an iPhone on Subscription from Apple?! & more! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple's alleged Hardware Subscription, the new MacBook Air, Qualcomm's upcoming chipsets, and more.
Spotify rolls out new Car Mode feature with complete redesign, focus on voice controls
Spotify announced the successor of Car View, called Car Mode. The new feature comes with a brand new design, and it focuses on voice control and even larger buttons.
iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger might need to “interoperate” with smaller platforms in the EU
The European Union could soon enforce big tech companies like Apple and Facebook to open up their messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and iMessage, to work with small-scale messaging apps.
Gmail can now pause notifications on mobile when you’re using it on the desktop
Gmail is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to pause notifications on their mobile when they're using the emailing service on their desktop. Learn how you can enable it right here.
Android users can no longer purchase or rent content on the Apple TV app
Android TV and Google TV users may want to avoid upgrading the Apple TV app to its latest version