Tech News Weekly 349

Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI.

• Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store.
• Mikah Sargent talks about KOSPA being passed recently in the U.S. Senate and what's behind the controversial 'child safety' bill.
• Jason Howell of Techsploder joins Mikah for the 2nd half of the show! Jason talks about everything Google announced at its recent Made by Google event, including focusing on what its AI can do for its various devices, and announced the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

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• Tech: Patreon Forced to Adopt Apple's App Store Billing
• Transcripts: Tech News Weekly 349 Transcript

Links

• Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store | TechCrunch
• What’s next for Congress’ controversial child safety legislation - The Verge
• New Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL: Specs, design, price and more
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price, specs, photos
• Google Pixel Watch 3: New features, design, battery life
• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Earbuds built for Gemini AI
• Google AI: How Gemini makes Android more helpful
• Gemini AI: Updates to Android and Pixel at Made by Google 2024
• 14 new AI features in Google’s Pixel 9 series devices
• Pixel and Android announce new AI accessibility updates