Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 02/12 – Google Adds Pixel-Exclusive Photo Editing Features To Google Photos
Feb 12, 2021
Google Photos is leveling up with new editing tools that cater to subscribers, hinting at a broader strategy. Apple teases an AR app for TV+, offering immersive storytelling through familiar narratives. Disney+ is making waves with nearly 95 million subscribers, raising industry eyebrows. Bumble soared 63% on its stock debut, showcasing investor confidence despite earlier losses. With Apple Watch reaching 100 million users, tech adoption continues booming, reflecting on historical tidbits and innovative designs across industries.
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Google Photos' New Paywalled Features
- Google adds Pixel-exclusive photo editing features to Google Photos for all Android users, but it's paywalled behind a Google One subscription.
- This might indicate Google's move towards a larger subscription model, similar to Apple Prime.
Apple's First Standalone Apple TV Plus AR App
- Apple launched a standalone Apple TV Plus AR app with exclusive content for "For All Mankind."
- This app uses ARKit and offers exclusive content for users with the latest iPad Pro and iPhone 12 Pro models.
Building Fandom Ecosystems
- Streaming services are building out ecosystems around popular shows.
- They create exclusive podcasts, apps, and Discord channels to engage fans and potentially monetize fandom.