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Apps

Alexa+ became free on Fire TV. Read which half of it you actually got.

Amazon dropped the subscription requirement for its AI assistant on Fire TV devices in the United States. Routines, saved camera moments and advanced Home Modes still sit behind Prime or a paid plan.

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Apps

WhatsApp Web can finally make calls without a desktop app

Voice, video, group calls and screen sharing are moving into the browser. The convenience is real, but shared-computer hygiene still matters.

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App packages from several stores entering a shared identity checkpoint, with a narrow advanced-user path remaining open
Apps

Android is adding an identity check beyond the Play Store

A system service began reaching phones in June before September enforcement in four countries. Sideloading remains possible through Advanced Flow or ADB, but ordinary installation of unregistered apps will face new friction.

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