Instagram confirms test of ‘unskippable’ ads

June 3, 2024

The change would see Instagram becoming more like the free version of YouTube, which requires users to view ads before and in the middle of watching videos.

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Shopify acquires Checkout Blocks, a checkout customization app

June 3, 2024

Commerce platform Shopify has acquired Checkout Blocks, allowing Shopify Plus merchants to make no-code customizations in their checkout to enhance customer experience and potentially boost sales.  Checkout Blocks, which debuted on Shopify in September 2022, lets merchants customize their checkout by adding things such as AI recommendations, custom content (like information banners, images, headlines, and […]

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Aptoide launches its alternative iOS game store in EU

June 3, 2024

After the Digital Markets Act (DMA) forced Apple to allow third-party app stores for iOS in Europe, several developers have launched alternative stores, like the AltStore and MacPaw’s Setapp (currently in closed beta). The latest entrant on the list is Aptoide, the longstanding Android app store upstart, which is launching a game store in Europe. […]

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