Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store | TechCrunch
… Apple says developers will also be allowed to create “Suites,” which are subscription packages that aren’t available as standalone purchases. …
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Meta's new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms | TechCrunch
… Alongside these feature rollouts, the company recently launched global subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — starting at $3.99 a month — that unlock additional features, with more AI-related subscription tiers reportedly on the way. …
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus | TechCrunch
… This solves one of the friction points for subscription renewals,” said Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint Research. …
YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money | TechCrunch
YouTube announced on Monday that new creators will have to meet higher thresholds to begin earning money from ads and subscriptions. …
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required | TechCrunch
… They won’t need to download an app or sign up for a subscription. …
India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them | TechCrunch
… Streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Sony LIV, and JioHotstar also saw growing consumer spending. …
Discord launches Nitro Rewards, giving subscribers access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass for no extra cost | TechCrunch
… The subscription is optional, as you can easily use the platform without paying, which is an intentional design choice on Discord’s part. …
Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing | TechCrunch
… On Monday, the startup introduced Cursor Start, a ₹649-a-month about $7 subscription built specifically for India — and priced well below Cursor’s standard $20-a-month Pro subscription . …
Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund | TechCrunch
… The idea of what consumers know as social media today is a platform that relies heavily on ads, with an algorithm driving content and recommendations. “A lot of people are disillusioned with that relative to the original promise of connecting people in your life,” Rivera said. …
India's Yulu raises $93M as quick-commerce boom fuels e-bike demand | TechCrunch
… Gupta stated that Yulu partners with almost every major quick‑commerce, food‑delivery, and e‑commerce platform — including Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart — though its customers are the gig workers who rent the bikes, not the platforms themselves. …