Google rolls out new features to make in-app browsers better on Android

February 15, 2023

In-app browsers are usually not the best way to consume content in an app. In fact, Android developers have been using the Chrome custom tabs features to fine-tune the experience. Now Google is rolling out new features — such as partial custom tabs and auto-filling passwords — to make in-app browsing on its mobile operating system […]

Google rolls out new features to make in-app browsers better on Android by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

China’s games industry shrinks for the first time in years

February 15, 2023

Over the past decade, China’s games industry has seen explosive growth, overtaken the U.S. in market size and given rise to global publishing giants like Tencent and NetEase. The boom is in part driven by a population that was quickly coming online and gaining purchasing power. But the heyday has come to an end as […]

China’s games industry shrinks for the first time in years by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

Korea’s Portlogics makes international shipping easier for merchants with its software tool

February 15, 2023

Most merchants in South Korea keep track of their international shipping logistics via email until their cargo safely gets to its destination. This includes all the administrative processes, from shippers to importers, and covers logistics, customs, charges and transportation booking.  Portlogics, a South Korean digital freight forwarder that offers a robotic process automation-based forwarding management […]

Korea’s Portlogics makes international shipping easier for merchants with its software tool by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch

New Zealand Uber drivers begin collective bargaining for first time

February 15, 2023

Uber drivers in New Zealand will be pushing for better pay and working conditions through their first-ever collective agreement with the company. Earlier this week, national trade union First Union initiated collective bargaining with Uber. According to New Zealand employment law, if a party receives a notice to initiate bargaining, they are required to enter. […]

New Zealand Uber drivers begin collective bargaining for first time by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

One faulty fuel filter scuttled Virgin Orbit’s big UK launch debut

February 15, 2023

Launch is hard, but at least now that every rocket is sending extremely detailed live telemetry back to HQ, teams can know what led to a failed launch within days or weeks. Case in point: Virgin Orbit’s much-hyped first launch from U.K. soil last month, which did not achieve orbit — apparently due to a […]

One faulty fuel filter scuttled Virgin Orbit’s big UK launch debut by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch