Feb. 12, 2021

Fri. 02/12 – Google Adds Pixel-Exclusive Photo Editing Features To Google Photos

Google adds some photo editing features to Google Photos that maybe points to a larger subscription play. Is Apple’s new AR app for TV+ a sign of things to come? Disney+ numbers are amazing. Apple Watch estimated numbers are impressive. And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.

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Links:Google Photos gets new paywalled editing features for Google One subscribers (The Verge)First Apple TV+ AR app launches with ‘For All Mankind’ backstory through mixed reality (9to5Mac)Disney says it now has 94.9 million Disney+ subscribers (CNBC)Apple Watch Is Now Worn on 100 Million Wrists (Above Avalon)Bumble stock closes up 63% after soaring in market debut (CNBC)


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Google adds some photo editing features to Google Photos that maybe points to a larger subscription play. Is Apple’s new AR app for TV+ a sign of things to come? Disney+ numbers are amazing. Apple Watch estimated numbers are impressive. And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.

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