The coming boom in trans-Pacific subsea cable installations: Regional demand for bandwidth is nearly doubling every two years. A wave of new subsea cables is coming, but at a high cost.
T-Mobile widens its spectrum: Winning 90% share of available 2.5 GHz band licenses at auction solidifies T-Mobile’s lead in coverage. The move could win over more 5G subscribers and MVNO partnerships.
Google starts allowing third-party payments: Developers in India and Japan are among the first to experience more equitable app-payments options—the move could push rival Apple to follow suit.
Meta and Qualcomm’s bid to build a better metaverse: Custom VR chipsets could elevate graphics and bring the metaverse closer to reality, addressing complaints of janky-looking avatars and improving user adoption.
Twitter is following social media’s personalization trend: Its new “Circles” feature is a play to boost engagement and help address brand safety issues.
Snap in survival mode: Snap is laying off some of its augmented reality hardware and software talent, stalling years of innovation and putting its leadership position in AR at risk.
Sony’s mobile play: A hoard of portable and console gaming titles positions PlayStation Studios Mobile Division as a key player in a gaming market that could reach $338 billion by 2030.
Robin Games brings real-life shopping to mobile gaming: The developer’s latest release allows players to purchase furniture and decor after trying them in-game.
COVID-19 shuts down Chinese cities: Millions of residents are locked down under zero-COVID policies in Shenzhen, Hebei, Dalian, and Tianjin, shutting down factories and compounding economic uncertainty.
DOJ vs. Apple: The US justice department is considering a challenge to Apple’s market dominance. Developer restrictions, payments ecosystems, and anticompetitive business practices could be key areas of conflict.
WhatsApp is one step closer to being a super app: It now offers an in-app shopping experience for users in India as it looks to monetize business messaging.
WhatsApp users in India can shop for and pay for groceries within the app, which could boost engagement with its payments tools.
Researchers are using NIH funding to see if Apple Watch app algorithm can prevent strokes. We wonder if doctors will trust the data.
Sony expands its empire into mobile: Its latest acquisition will be a testing ground for in-game ads and mobile service games.
Pinterest looks to revive flagging growth with Shuffles: The invite-only collage app is making waves on TikTok and boosting the platform’s appeal with Gen Z and younger audiences.
TikTok and YouTube are taking short-form video to CTVs: Strong viewer growth is making TV screens the next battleground for digital video dominance.
TikTok sees an opportunity in local content: The video app is testing a new feed that displays algorithmically recommended videos made in your area.
FanDuel plans to launch its own cable network: While sports betting is surging, the service could have an uphill battle ahead.
Instagram is jealous of BeReal’s attention: But if it wants to copy the newer app’s core features, its own reputation and clutter will get in the way.