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A more affordable version of Disney+ may be on the way [UPDATE]
It seems that we could soon get a new and more affordable version of Disney+

This is how the Elon Musk Starlink internet works
Starlink is the internet satellite service launched by Elon Musk. Wondering how it works? How much does Starlink cost? What are the speeds and the regions it's available in? Check out everything here.

Google employees will return to their offices next month
It seems that Google's employees will have to return to their offices in April

Sony's Game Pass-like subscription could cost up to $16 per month
Sony is reportedly working on a Microsoft Game Pass-like subscription. A new report has detailed the plans and features of Sony's upcoming Spartacus service. Check all the details here!

Can't find something to watch? Netflix Fast Laughs are here on TV
After the introduction on mobile a year ago, Netflix is introducing 'Fast Laughs' on TV starting today. It'll have clips from TV shows and movies like "Big Mouth," "The Kissing Booth"," and "Never Have I Ever". Click here to know more!

Spotify 'Car Thing' is now available for $89.99 in the US
The Spotify Car Thing is now officially available to purchase in the US for $89.99, but there’s a catch, and it requires users to have an active Spotify Premium subscription.

Roku may be planning on making its own TVs
According to a new source familiar with a focus group, Roku may be exploring the idea of manufacturing its own smart TVs, which could run the Roku service to stream online media.

AT&T 3G shuts down today: How it'll impact you
AT&T is shutting down its 3G network today. What does it mean for you? What to do if you're an AT&T 3G subscriber? Here's everything you need to know!

Verizon just gave you another reason to subscribe to its unlimited 5G plans
Verizon is now offering full Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass subscription along with some of its 5G plans. Learn which 5G plans are eligible for the offer here!

Amazon and Visa reach global deal over fees
Amazon and Visa managed to strike a deal that allows Amazon customers around the world to continue using their credit cards to make payments and purchase goods.

Meta’s Facebook is facing legal issues over facial recognition practices
Meta's latest legal dispute comes from Texas, where the company is being sued for capturing biometric information from photos and videos that users uploaded without consent.

Google starts rolling out new Gmail design to personal accounts
The new Gmail design Google announced recently has started to roll out to the personal Gmail accounts. Want to enable the new Gmail design on your account? Check out how you can do that here!

European Publishers sue Google over display advertising
The European Publishers Council filed an antitrust complaint against Google over uncompetitive practices in the advertising market.

Pocketnow Daily: Apple's Spring Event DATE REVEALED, Facebook and Instagram SHUTTING DOWN in EU? & more! (video)
On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple’s upcoming event, upcoming Macs with M2 chips, Meta’s threat to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe, and more.

Google sued again in the EU for €2.1B over antitrust breach
PriceRunner claims that Google abused its market dominance by promoting its own shopping and comparison services, earning revenue, and profiting from it.

Google Workspace has a new free plan, but there’s a catch
Google has introduced a new free Workspace plan, but there's one catch. It doesn't offer access to Gmail.

Amazon Prime now costs $139 per year in the US
Amazon has increased the price of the Prime subscription in the US. Amazon Prime can now cost up to $139 per year in the United States.

Verizon ditches 24-month and 30-month contracts in favor of a longer 36-month payment plan
Check out the latest changes applied to Verizon's payment contracts that are now live for those who want to take advantage of them

Google beats expectations in new Q4 2021 financial report
Alphabet, parent company of Google, shared its latest fourth-quarter earnings report. Alphabet managed to earn $75.3 billion in revenue, which is a 32% increase compared to the same quarter in 2020.

HBO Max coming to more European countries in March
WarnerMedia has announced that HBO Max, its own streaming service, will be available in more European countries, including Portugal, Poland, The Netherlands, and Croatia, starting March 8, 2022.

HMD launches new protection plans and extended warranty for Nokia devices
HMD has launched new protection plans and extended warranty for its devices with prices starting from only $9.90.

Meta updated Facebook's 3D avatars, rolling out to Instagram Stories and DMs
Meta announced that it’s now bringing the new 3D avatars with more customization options to new regions, including US, Canada, Mexico. The avatars will be available on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.

Gmail to get a fresh paint-job later this month
Google has published the new layout and design of Gmail it plans to roll out in 2022. Check out the first look at the new Gmail UI for 2022 here!

Microsoft is making changes to Xbox Game Pass subscriptions after UK regulator raises concerns
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority raised a number of concerns over the subscription practices used by Microsoft, and asked the company to make some changes to the auto-renewing subscription system.

This might be the alternative Google could offer legacy G Suite users
Google recently added a new FAQ section to the G Suite legacy page, that mentions how users can continue using the service without paying, but there's a catch.