Huawei launches its next foldable in China – TechCrunch
Huawei’s first foldable feels like a distant memory. Announced in 2019, the company went back to the drawing board prior to release, as Samsung ran into its own much publicized...
Spotify to test paid podcast subscriptions this spring via new Anchor feature – TechCrunch
During its live-streamed event today, Spotify officially confirmed its plans to launch paid podcast subscriptions on its platform. As a first step, the company will this spring begin beta testing...
App spending to reach $270B by 2025, new forecast predicts – TechCrunch
A new market forecast predicts app spending will reach $270 billion by the year 2025, including paid downloads, in-app purchases, and subscriptions. According to data from Sensor Tower, in-app spending...
Netflix launches ‘Downloads for You,’ a new feature that automatically downloads content you’ll like – TechCrunch
Netflix today is launching a new feature that aims to bring more offline content to users who opt in automatic downloads. With “Downloads for You” enabled, the Netflix app will...
Sneak peek at TikTok shopping, new iOS and Android betas, kids’ app Prodigy hit with FTC complaint – TechCrunch
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry is as hot as...
Uber loses UK legal challenge – TechCrunch
Uber loses a legal battle over driver classification, we survey mobility investors and new data suggests a COVID-19 vaccine should be easier to transport. This is your Daily Crunch for...
With $20M A round, Promise brings financial flexibility to outdated government and utility payment systems – TechCrunch
The last year has been one of financial hardship for billions, and among the specific hardships is the elementary one of paying for utilities, taxes and other government fees —...
Acast acquires podcasting startup RadioPublic – TechCrunch
Podcast advertising company Acast is announcing that it has acquired RadioPublic, the startup that spun out of public radio marketplace PRX in 2016. At first, RadioPublic’s main product was a...
Math learning app Photomath raises $23 million as it reaches 220 million downloads – TechCrunch
Photomath, the popular mobile app that helps you solve equations, has raised a $23 million Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures. The app is a massive consumer success,...
Atlanta area gets a 5G incubator courtesy of T-Mobile and Georgia Tech – TechCrunch
The Atlanta area is getting a new incubator for startups working with 5G technology courtesy of T-Mobile and Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), the companies announced today. It’s...