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Google is giving Web Stories a bigger spotlight in its mobile app
They'll pop up in the Discover feed on iOS and Android.
Soundtrap Capture simplifies mobile recording and music collaboration
Soundtrap is offering artists a way to easily record song ideas on the go with its free Capture app for iOS.
Google delays its 30-percent Play Store cut in India after pushback
Google will delay enforcement in India of a new billing policy that will force some developers to pay a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, the company announced (via TechCrunch). The new rules are set to go in effect globally by September 2021, but after facing pushback from an alliance of app developers, Google will postpone them in India until April 2022.
Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits
YouTube on the Apple TV now plays videos in 4K for some users, although you won't get HDR or 60 frames per second clips.
Grindr flaw allowed hijacking accounts with just an email address
A Grindr vulnerability allowed anyone who knows a user’s email address to easily reset their password and hijack their account. A French security researcher named Wassime Bouimadaghene discovered the flaw and tried to report it to the dating service. When support closed his ticket and he didn’t hear back, he asked help from security expert Troy Hunt who worked with another security expert (Scott Helme) to set up a test account and confirm that the vulnerability does exist.
Facebook wants users to be able to set Messenger as the default on iOS
Facebook wants you to be able to use Messenger as the default messaging app on iOS.
Apple confirms it bought podcast curation app Scout FM earlier this year
Apple has purchased Scout FM, an app that makes it easy to find podcasts tailored to your tastes.
Email app Superhuman adds a cheaper plan for students and teachers
They can pay $10 per month instead of $30.
Todoist's new Boards feature is a better-looking Trello
Todoist adds a card-based Boards feature to its project management app.
Outlook for iOS and Android is getting better voice controls
As part of the slew of news from its Ignite conference today, Microsoft announced some changes coming to its Outlook app for iOS and Android. Voice controls are getting expanded so you can dictate short emails or call a contact from the app, in addition to being able to speak search terms as you could do before. You’ll also see suggested replies in emails where Microsoft detects a request for a meeting.
Xbox remote play is open to everyone on Android devices
The new Xbox Android app can help you set up your Series X/S console.
Judge blocks US ban on WeChat app downloads
A judge has blocked the Commerce Department's attempt to ban WeChat downloads, citing First Amendment concerns.
Nike Run Club's Apple Watch app gives you more incentives to keep running
Nike's updated Run Club app for Apple Watch now offers running 'streaks' and a mode for twilight runners.
Deezer's country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local
Deezer is giving subscribers a nifty way to explore the music of different countries and cultures.
Evernote’s completely redesigned iOS app arrives today
Evernote's rebuilt iOS app launches today.
Fitbit gets FDA clearance for its Sense smartwatch and ECG app
Fitbit's Sense smartwatch will be able to detect atrial fibrillation when it arrives in October.
Waze lets you plan trips on the web and save them to your phone
Waze lets you plan a trip on its web-based Live Map and save it to your app.
'PUBG Mobile' will escape India ban by cutting out Tencent
PUBG Corporation says it’s looking for ways to bring its mobile apps back to India.
Neato’s robotic D10 vacuum uses LIDAR-based navigation
Neato’s newest robotic vacuum, the Neato D10, uses LIDAR-based mapping technology and a HEPA filter.
Robinhood reportedly facing SEC probe for selling to high-speed traders
The SEC requires brokers to disclose to investors if they use the practice, which is called “payment for order flow.” However, Robinhood didn’t put the information on its website until 2018, five years after it was founded.

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