It turns out WordPress doesn’t need to add in-app purchases to its iOS app. “We believe the issue with the WordPress app has been resolved,” Apple said in a statement Saturday. “Since the developer removed the display of their service payment options from the app, it is now a free stand-alone app and does not have to …
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The White House has asked the Supreme Court to review a decision by a lower court not to allow President Donald Trump to block people on Twitter. The petition, filed with the Supreme Court on Thursday, came after a federal court ruled in July 2019 that the president cannot block people who criticize him on a public forum. But the …
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AT&T and T-Mobile are fighting back against a Federal Communications Commission program that could see America’s mobile providers drive test their own networks to double check coverage range. The carriers’ submissions, spotted earlier Thursday by Ars Technica, came in response to the FCC’s request for comment on its suggestions in July of how to verify carriers’ speed and coverage claims. …
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly testified at a Federal Trade Commission antitrust hearing this week. His virtual testimony went for two days, according to a Politico report Thursday. “We are committed to cooperating with the US Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry and answering the questions the Agency may have,” a Facebook company spokesperson told CNET in an emailed statement. The news …
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Facebook has announced that applications are now open for more than $40 million in grants for Black-owned businesses. As of Wednesday, majority Black-owned US businesses with up to 50 employees can apply for the grant online. Black-owned businesses can also now self-designate their Facebook page as being Black-owned. The designation won’t appear publicly on the profile or page, but it …
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T-Mobile has launched yet another ad campaign blasting Verizon’s 5G network coverage, telling the rival carrier that the “truth hurts.” T-Mobile said Wednesday that customers can only connect to Verizon’s 5G network 0.4% of the time because it’s only live in certain parts of some cities. “Odds are you can’t get Verizon 5G, but look at the bright side — …
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Huawei has confirmed its older phones will continue getting security and software updates after its Google license expired this month. In response to a Huawei Nova 5T user on Twitter, Huawei said “there is no impact on existing devices.” “We will continue to share security and software updates to our devices, as we always have,” Huawei tweeted Monday. Hi there, …
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Amazon Prime Video has reached a deal with Seattle Sounders FC to become the soccer club’s official streaming partner. All regionally televised Major League Soccer Sounders FC games will be streamed on Prime Video. The club’s regional broadcast area includes all of Washington state. The agreement is for three years, beginning with the Aug. 26 match between Sounders FC and …
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Apple has reportedly extended its sign-ups for warranty program from 60 days out to a year after buying an Apple product in the US and Canada. By purchasing AppleCare Plus, which is usually offered as a monthly subscription, Apple helps customers cover the cost of screen damage, accidental damage, theft and loss of your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple …
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TikTok has set up an information hub and Twitter account in an effort to combat misinformation and rumors about its social media platform in real time. TikTok said Monday it will use the sites to “shine a light on the facts and set the record straight.” “We are taking another step to continue to build trust with our TikTok community by …
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