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Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.
DevOps
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromDigiday
6 days ago
Law

Media Buying Briefing: What will Meta's and YouTube's legal losses mean for the marketplace?

fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Social media marketing

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta will trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp offering expanded AI features while keeping core services free.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Media Buying Briefing: What will Meta's and YouTube's legal losses mean for the marketplace?

Meta and YouTube face liability for harming young users, but short-term impacts on ad sales are expected to be minimal.
Social media marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
5 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A small number of developer networks dominate the cast-to-TV app category on Google Play, operating over 280 apps with 1.8 billion installs.
#android
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
2 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to combat harmful app distribution by requiring identity confirmation for developers.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
2 weeks ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
6 days ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta launched Creator Fast Track program offering guaranteed monthly payments ($1,000-$3,000) and boosted reach to attract established creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
6 days ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Meta will pay Instagram, TikTok and YouTube creators with big followings to post on Facebook

Meta launched Creator Fast Track program offering guaranteed monthly payments ($1,000-$3,000) and boosted reach to attract established creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
6 days ago

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 week ago

YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why

YouTube Premium offers ad-free viewing, offline access, and enhanced features for a monthly fee.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Semianalysis CEO: Google's free cash flow will hit zero next year from AI capex

Google's free cash flow is projected to be nearly zero next year due to massive capital expenditures.
Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
4 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
#openai
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
6 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Upside
6 days ago

OpenAI Touts Early Advertising Win After Buzzkill Cutbacks

OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising network reached $100 million in annualized revenue, but faces challenges from dominant Big Tech competitors.
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Aptoide launches alternative iOS game store in Japan

Japan is one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world. With AppArena, we're not just adding another icon to the Home Screen - we're bringing a new, AI-driven layer on top of the existing app ecosystem.
Apple
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
#publishers
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
fromDigiday
4 days ago
Media industry

Digiday+ Research: How Dow Jones, Forbes, The Guardian and other publisher revenue streams are shifting in 2026

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams amid economic challenges, focusing on ads, events, and subscriptions, with events gaining prominence since 2025.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Digiday+ Research: How Dow Jones, Forbes, The Guardian and other publisher revenue streams are shifting in 2026

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams amid economic challenges, focusing on ads, events, and subscriptions, with events gaining prominence since 2025.
fromMacRumors
6 days ago

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

"Maps may show local ads based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search."
Apple
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

The Trade Desk shakes up Identity Alliance payouts, with a new focus on incrementality

The Trade Desk is shifting to an incrementality-based payment model for identity partners, rewarding unique data contributions over volume.
#instagram
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Six Android Malware Families Target Pix Payments, Banking Apps, and Crypto Wallets

Six new Android malware families discovered with data theft and financial fraud capabilities, including PixRevolution targeting Brazil's Pix payment system with real-time transaction hijacking.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
#apple
Apple
fromCNET
1 week ago

Apple Confirms It's Bringing Ads to Maps as Part of New Apple Business Platform

Apple is launching advertising on its Maps platform as part of a new service called Apple Business, starting this summer in the US and Canada.
Apple
fromCNET
1 week ago

Apple Confirms It's Bringing Ads to Maps as Part of New Apple Business Platform

Apple is launching advertising on its Maps platform as part of a new service called Apple Business, starting this summer in the US and Canada.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
European startups
fromAccounting Today
3 weeks ago

Meta hikes fees for advertisers to cover Europe's digital taxes

Meta will charge advertisers location fees starting July 1 to cover digital services taxes imposed by six European countries on technology company sales.
#game-trials
Games
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it

Google Play introduces Game Trials allowing free trial periods for paid games, Gemini-powered Play Games Sidekick for in-game assistance, and expanded indie game offerings with PC optimization.
Games
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

Google Play Games now lets you try the full version before you buy

Google Play Games introduces Game Trials for free testing of paid games, Community Posts for player discussion, Sidekick AI overlay for in-game tips, and expands paid game catalog with cross-platform play.
Games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it

Google Play introduces Game Trials allowing free trial periods for paid games, Gemini-powered Play Games Sidekick for in-game assistance, and expanded indie game offerings with PC optimization.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
6 days ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
#youtube-premium-lite
Digital life
fromPopular Science
3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium Lite: Is it worth the $7.99/month?

YouTube Premium Lite costs $7.99 monthly and removes most ads while adding background play and offline download features as of February 2026.
Digital life
fromPopular Science
3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium Lite: Is it worth the $7.99/month?

YouTube Premium Lite costs $7.99 monthly and removes most ads while adding background play and offline download features as of February 2026.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 days ago

Pinterest bets measurement and SMBs will boost performance revenue

Pinterest is focusing on measurement to attract more small-to-medium business advertising spend amid competition and ad spending cutbacks.
Games
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more | TechCrunch

Google Play expands gaming offerings with paid indie games, game trials, cross-platform play, wishlists, and community features to create a comprehensive gaming hub.
#google-play-store
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Play Store revamp for developers: lower fees, more choice

Google restructures Play Store with reduced service fees (15-20%), expanded developer payment options, and easier sideloading through registered alternative app stores following Epic Games legal settlement.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google isn't waiting for a settlement - the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

Google is implementing fee reductions and alternative billing options for Android app developers, lowering Play Store fees to 20 percent in some regions and allowing third-party app stores and billing systems.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Play Store revamp for developers: lower fees, more choice

Google restructures Play Store with reduced service fees (15-20%), expanded developer payment options, and easier sideloading through registered alternative app stores following Epic Games legal settlement.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google isn't waiting for a settlement - the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

Google is implementing fee reductions and alternative billing options for Android app developers, lowering Play Store fees to 20 percent in some regions and allowing third-party app stores and billing systems.
Mobile UX
fromwww.theverge.com
1 month ago

Here's how Google describes its fee-reducing Apps Experience and Games Level Up programs

Apps must publish across all required form factors with exemplary quality standards including stability, performance, and design consistency to qualify for the Apps Experience Program.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower Android app store fees to 10-20% and allow certified alternative app stores, settling an antitrust case over illegal monopoly practices.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

YouTube updates Payment Activity overview, provides more detailed data

We're expanding our studio payment activity capabilities to include creators with multiple channels linked to their AdSense accounts. The current payment activity page provides creators with an easy way to understand how earnings translate into payments, and with this expansion, creators with multiple channels associated with an AdSense account will be able to see metrics like aggregated payment activity across all channels.
Online marketing
#apple-app-store
Apple
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China

Apple reduces in-app purchase commission rates in China from 30% to 25% for standard purchases and from 15% to 12% for small business programs, effective March 15.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple reduces App Store developer fees in China from 30% to 25% following regulatory discussions, with small business rates dropping from 15% to 12%.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Apple takes a bite out of app store fees in China

Apple reduced App Store commissions in China from 30% to 25% for apps and 15% to 12% for mini apps following regulatory discussions.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China

Apple reduces in-app purchase commission rates in China from 30% to 25% for standard purchases and from 15% to 12% for small business programs, effective March 15.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple reduces App Store developer fees in China from 30% to 25% following regulatory discussions, with small business rates dropping from 15% to 12%.
Apple
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Apple takes a bite out of app store fees in China

Apple reduced App Store commissions in China from 30% to 25% for apps and 15% to 12% for mini apps following regulatory discussions.
#youtube
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

YouTube is building infrastructure for the full creator-brand partnership life cycle

YouTube is launching a Gemini-powered Creator Partnerships suite to streamline brand-creator collaborations and automate campaign management.
fromVariety
1 month ago
Business

YouTube Ad Revenue Hits Record $11.38 Billion in Q4, but Falls Short of Expectations

YouTube posted a record $11.38 billion in Q4 2025 ad revenue, up 8.7% year-over-year, but the result missed Wall Street forecasts.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

YouTube is building infrastructure for the full creator-brand partnership life cycle

YouTube is launching a Gemini-powered Creator Partnerships suite to streamline brand-creator collaborations and automate campaign management.
fromVariety
1 month ago
Business

YouTube Ad Revenue Hits Record $11.38 Billion in Q4, but Falls Short of Expectations

fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google embraces third party app stores and payments

One is creating a "Registered App Stores program" that, if operators choose to participate, will see Google facilitate "more simplified installation flow" for Android apps. The search and ads giant has positioned this as leveling the playing field for app store operators, by reducing the number of hoops users need to jump through to shop for apps on stores other than Google's own Play store.
European startups
Games
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android

Google's Play Games for Windows enables Android games on PC through virtualization, but paid game support remains limited and requires developers to opt into cross-buy functionality.
Online marketing
fromTech Times
1 month ago

Website Monetization for Small Publishers: Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates

Small publishers can generate sustainable income through website monetization using display ads, affiliate marketing, and memberships, with Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates offering different revenue opportunities based on traffic and niche.
Social media marketing
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content

Facebook offers up to $3,000 monthly to established influencers with over one million followers to post content, but industry experts question whether financial incentives alone can reverse the platform's decade-long decline among creators and audiences.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss | TechCrunch

We are committed to terms that remain fair and transparent to all developers, and to always offering competitive App Store rates to developers distributing apps in China that are no higher than overall rates in other markets.
Apple
fromGamesBeat
2 weeks ago

Pop.Store launches agentic AI commerce platform for creators

Unlike AI tools that generate content or automate replies in isolation, Echo-Me operates across the entire creator business. It identifies revenue opportunities, engages fans in the creator's own voice, generates visual and text content, and executes monetization autonomously.
Marketing tech
#antitrust-settlement
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
European startups

Inside the Google-Epic deal: lower app store fees, alternative storefronts, and a 'sweetheart' concern - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
European startups

Google and Epic settle landmark antitrust case with tiered fees and rival app stores - but judge questions who really benefits - Silicon Canals

European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Inside the Google-Epic deal: lower app store fees, alternative storefronts, and a 'sweetheart' concern - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled their antitrust dispute with a tiered fee structure, alternative app store support on Android, and global implementation over coming years.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Google and Epic settle landmark antitrust case with tiered fees and rival app stores - but judge questions who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled a major antitrust case, restructuring Android app store commissions and enabling competing app stores with access to Google Play's catalog.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, is challenging the app store status quo | TechCrunch

Mobile game developers have largely been locked into app store distribution as the primary way to reach players. RCS games live in the messaging inbox, the stickiest surface on mobile, where people are already spending huge amounts of time talking to friends and family. We're building on an interaction pattern people already use every day.
Mobile UX
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The biggest app in the whole wide world

Focus Friend, an indie screen‑time app by Bria Sullivan with Hank Green's promotion, climbed to #1 on app charts after creator exposure and media coverage.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows | TechCrunch

AI integration in apps does not guarantee profitability; AI-powered apps experience 30% faster subscriber churn than non-AI apps at the median.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
1 month ago

X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.

X launches Creator Subscriptions 2.0 with exclusive threaded content, subscriber-only feed posts, and enhanced creator tools to monetize audiences directly on the platform.
Business
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

YouTube annual revenue tops $60B as Google's focus expands beyond ads

Google's Q4 ad revenue rose 13.6% to $82.3B and annual revenue exceeded $400B, while YouTube shifts toward combined ad and subscription monetization.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim

Apple and Google committed to changes in UK app stores to avoid self-preference, increase approval transparency and limit unfair use of developer data.
Growth hacking
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to make your app stand out using App Store Optimisation

Optimizing app store listings through targeted keywords, metadata, creatives, and conversion tactics improves visibility and increases downloads amid intense app-store competition.
Gadgets
fromAndroid Authority
2 months ago

Nova Launcher gets a new owner and... ads

Instabridge acquired Nova Launcher and will explore monetization, including possible ads, while pledging not to radically change the launcher.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Apple, Google agree to app store changes in the UK

Apple faces fierce competition in every market where we operate, and we work tirelessly to create the best products, services and user experience. The commitments announced today allow Apple to continue advancing important privacy and security innovations for users and great opportunities for developers. We appreciate the positive and ongoing dialogue with UK officials.
UK news
E-Commerce
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Google Shopping Promotions Now Support Subscription Fees & Abbreviations

Google Shopping now allows promotions on subscription fees and common promotional abbreviations (BOGO, B1G1, MRP, MSRP), effective January 2026.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

The Rundown: Google has drawn its AI payment lines - and publishers' leverage is narrow

Google's testimony to U.K. lawmakers this week did more than restate familiar arguments about fair use and training. It clarified the boundaries of what the company believes it should, and should not, pay publishers for in the AI-driven search ecosystem. For publishers trying to navigate AI licensing, the message was blunt: Google is willing to pay for access, but not for training - and it remains unwilling to define AI Overviews as a compensable use of journalism.
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: Meta Says Scam Ads May Account for 3-4% of Revenue; Google doubles down on AI; Qwen Tops China App Store - ExchangeWire.com

Scam ads comprised an estimated 3–4% of Meta's 2024 ad revenue, with the company expecting the share to decline in 2025.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Android Adds 'Accountability Layer' to Third-Party Apps

Android will implement a developer verification and high-friction "Accountability Layer" that reduces easy sideloading while allowing experienced users an opt-out installation flow.
E-Commerce
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

AppLovin Takes On Haters And Doubters As It Lays Out Its Ecommerce Ad Ambitions | AdExchanger

AppLovin reported strong revenue and profit growth but its stock fell sharply amid investor skepticism, short-seller attacks, and uncertainty about its ecommerce ad business.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push

YouTube generated over $60bn in 2025 from ads and subscriptions, surpassing Netflix and driving efforts to grow subscriptions through new, cheaper tiers.
#applovin
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Apple will begin showing more App Store ads starting in March

More ads are coming to App Store search results starting in March, Apple shared on an advertising help page. The company first said that it would increase the number of App Store ads last month, and this new rollout of search ads will begin on Tuesday, March 3, according to a developer email viewed by MacRumors. "Search is the way most people find and download apps on the App Store, with nearly 65 percent of downloads happening directly after a search," Apple says.
Apple
fromAndroid Police
1 month ago

I played 50 terrible games to find the only way to make mobile ads work

During my week-long binge, I played games that paused their own tutorials to run ads. I saw endless fake X icons and banners that hid the close button under the iPhone's Dynamic Island. Now, I'm not against ads, but I hate it when they feel like a penalty. I'm a gamer, and from what I've seen, PC and console games integrate ads much better. If mobile devs followed suit, mobile games might finally climb out of the mess they're in.
Marketing tech
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Seven things to know about how Apple's Creator Studio subscriptions work

Apple offers a Creator Studio subscription bundling pro apps for $13/month ($130/year) with some apps remaining free or available as one-time Mac purchases.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Developers have made $550 billion on Apple's App Store since 2008 | TechCrunch

Apple's services business achieved record growth in 2025, with larger App Store usage, $550B paid to developers, booming Apple Music and Apple TV engagement.
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