The App Store is going to add subscription bundles soon
… Apple says it will offer more info on bundles and suites “later this summer,” probably closer to the launch of iOS 27 and its other platform updates in the fall.
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Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases
… In 2023, Amazon Luna introduced the ability to purchase individual games through the platform and made a push into party games last year. This most recent update will prevent users from playing games outside the ones included in their Amazon Luna subscription. …
The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe
… Canva has made the full version of Cavalry available for free instead of locking the motion graphics software behind its own user subscriptions, after the design platform acquired it back in February. …
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
… The subscription simply unlocks more access and more powerful features on your AI glasses. …
Apple Music is getting a price hike
… Apple has also increased some prices of Apple One subscriptions, MacMagazine reports. …
Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit
… Image: Here’s an example of suggested content that will appear alongside AI Search responses. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Granular-links.png?quality=90&strip=all And finally, Google is also making specific sources easier to find with a new feature that highlight… …
Microsoft’s Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass
Microsoft appears to be working on expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription to China. …
Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t
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Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter
… Google Services revenues overall were up 16 percent to $89.6 billion, including a 19 percent increase in Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices. …
Blink bumps its budget buzzer to 2K
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Blink-Battery-Doorbell-2K WHT Lifestyle 1 Gallery 1800x1098.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Blink-Wired-Doorbell-2K BLK Lifestyle 2 Gallery 1800x1098.jpg?quality=… …