Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle allegations of stifling competition against its Android app store. The settlement includes $630 million to compensate U.S. consumers and allows app developers to inform users of alternative payment options. Google has not admitted any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
Key takeaways: Meta Platforms has released a new text-based app called Threads, which is a direct challenge to Twitter. The app has seen an impressive…
Meta Platforms (META.O) has launched their new subscription service, Meta Verified, which will allow users to verify their accounts with a government ID and receive a blue badge for extra protection against impersonation. The service will be available for Instagram and Facebook and will initially be available in Australia and New Zealand. The service is part of Meta’s effort to help content creators grow and build communities and protect users from fraudulent accounts.
