Apple on Wednesday told developers they can now apply to allow “external link account entitlement,” a new designation that allows some apps to include signup links that point outside the App Store. The move, which was announced last year as part of a settlement with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, will allow “reader” apps like streaming services more leeway in how …
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Unlike the sometimes jarring changes that come when Microsoft or Apple update their operating systems, Google’s Chrome OS updates are frequent and gradual. Even with the release of update 100, the biggest change might go unnoticed, depending on how you access your Chromebook’s apps. Chromebook’s Launcher, also known as the app drawer, has a new look and capabilities. Click on …
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Landmark European Union legislation could mean WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage will have to let their users communicate with one another. Approved by EU members on Friday and awaiting official adoption, the Digital Markets Act is aimed at regulating massive “gatekeeper” providers, requiring them to exchange more information between services and provide space for smaller platforms to thrive in …
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Google is rolling out a revamped version of its Google Workspace collection of productivity and collaboration tools. The updates include a feature that lets you share your availability with clients on a dedicated booking page and then schedule meetings at opportune times, even with people who don’t have a Google account. First introduced to paid Workspace Individual users in June …
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Apple’s live streaming of Friday night baseball games will begin during the first weekend of the MLB season. On Tuesday the tech giant announced the initial 12-week schedule for its new MLB partnership, with the first doubleheader set for April 8 featuring the New York Mets at Washington Nationals at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) followed by the Houston …
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Update: This one-day deal has expired and the price has gone back up to full retail pricing. With hundreds of models available and prices ranging well into the thousands, shopping for a new laptop can be pretty intimidating. Sometimes, all you’re looking for is a simple, user-friendly machine that’s good for surfing the web and taking care of light online …
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Now is a great time for an entertainment upgrade. This Google TV is packed with features, including built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast, to make streaming easier than ever. You can even control compatible smart home devices from your TV. Right now, save $150 off the TCL 4-Series 50-inch LED 4K UHD smart Google TV at Best Buy. This deal ends …
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Europe reached a key milestone Thursday in the renegotiation of its rules governing the tech industry, announcing agreement on the upcoming Digital Markets Act between the European Parliament and EU member states. The legislation amounts to an overhaul of antitrust rules in Europe and will give the EU more power to rein tech giants. The foremost example of this is …
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I finally got the OnePlus 10 Pro in my hands to see how its new camera compares to its top rivals, the iPhone 13 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro. OnePlus took the wraps off the 10 Pro much earlier in the year, but I’ve only now been able to actually use it. It’s the company’s new flagship …
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What’s happening Google and Spotify struck a deal that allows subscribers to use the streaming service’s payment system, a major break in the way app stores have run. Why it matters If Google expands the program, developers and users could have more control over how payments inside mobile apps are made, potentially making transactions cheaper. Google struck a landmark deal that …
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