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Discord says Android users won’t be left hanging anymore Aug 03, 2022

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Discord announced new measures to bring its Android app into parity with its iOS counterpart today.

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Sheryl Sandberg officially stepped down as Meta COO on August 1, filing shows Aug 02, 2022

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We knew it was happening, but Meta has confirmed that its long-standing chief operating officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg has departed from her role as of yesterday (August 1).

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After dominating the short video market, TikTok may be considering a music service Aug 02, 2022

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TikTok parent company ByteDance filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in May for a service called “TikTok Music.”

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Indian telecom firms bid $19 billion in 5G auction Aug 01, 2022

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Telecom operators in India bid slightly over $19 billion in the government auction for the 5G airwaves, the highest from them in any spectrum sale, as the world’s second-largest wireless market readies the rollout of improved and faster voice and data speeds.

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US-based fintech Umba buys majority stake in Kenya’s Daraja microfinance bank Aug 01, 2022

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Umba, a US-based digital bank with a focus on emerging markets, has acquired a majority shareholding of Daraja, a Kenyan deposit-taking microfinance bank, for an undisclosed amount.

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Twitter is increasing the price of Twitter Blue from $2.99 to $4.99 per month Jul 29, 2022

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Twitter is increasing the price of its subscription service, Twitter Blue, from $2.99 to $4.99 per month.

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Gmail rolls out its latest Material You redesign and search improvements to all users Jul 29, 2022

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If you feel like you’ve seen a lot of “Gmail redesign roll out” posts in the last few months, it’s not just you: Google has been teasing and testing features for new, integrated-view quick access to apps like Chat and Meet since the start of the year.

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DealCart is focused on price-conscious Pakistani consumers Jul 28, 2022

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The price of consumer goods has been soaring all around the world, creating a major budgeting headache for many people. Social commerce startup DealCart wants to make life easier for shoppers, at least in Pakistan.

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Google Maps is rolling out location sharing notifications and immersive view for landmarks Jul 28, 2022

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Google Maps is introducing three features today in different categories including an aerial view of 100 landmarks, detailed cycling routes, and improved location sharing with notifications for the arrival and departure of your friends.

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Spotify exits short-lived Car Thing hardware play, as reports Q2 MAUs of 433M, offsetting Russia exit and service outage Jul 27, 2022

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Spotify’s push to complement its music streaming with a big move into podcasting and related content appears to be paying off, despite the ups and downs of operating in an uncertain economic and political climate and Spotify’s exit from its foray into hardware.

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