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App Store shakeup, iPhone ghost calls & adding a flip phone to your setup (119, May 3, 2025)

May 3, 2025
In this discussion, Steven Johnson, Editorial Director at Google Labs, shares insights on Notebook LM, Google’s AI tool transforming research processes. Harry Campbell, founder of The Rideshare Guy, delves into the gig economy's current landscape, covering Uber, Lyft, and emerging autonomous vehicle trends. They explore Apple’s court ruling mandating third-party payment links in apps, and Microsoft’s push towards passwordless security. Lastly, they provide solutions for tech troubles like ghost calls on iPhones and integrating flip phones into modern setups.
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INSIGHT

Apple App Store Payment Shakeup

  • Apple lost a major court ruling requiring it to allow external payment links in apps, ending its full control over App Store payments.
  • Developers can now offer cheaper subscription options on the web, bypassing Apple's 30% commission, but subscription management may get complex for users.
ADVICE

Fixing Pixel 4a GPS Issues

  • If your Pixel 4a's GPS fails and software fixes don't work, consider resetting network settings or factory resetting.
  • If problems persist, replacing the phone with a newer model like Pixel 9a is more practical than costly repairs.
ADVICE

Handling TV Backlight Failures

  • For a Hisense TV with backlight issues, try a factory reset but expect physical repair or replacement.
  • Check Costco's tech support and return policy, as a repair might be cost-prohibitive on cheaper TVs.
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