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Emma Roth

Emma Roth

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    Remember when Netflix was just $7.99?

    The price of Netflix’s standard plan has more than doubled since 2011, with its new price hike bringing it to $17.99 / month.

    Netflix is raising prices again, as the standard plan goes up to $17.99Netflix is raising prices again, as the standard plan goes up to $17.99
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    Emma Roth
    TikTok hasn’t returned to the App Store or Google Play just yet.

    The platform says it’s “in the process of restoring service” but Apple and Google make it clear that it’s not available due to the divest-or-ban law.

    Search for TikTok on Google Play, and you’ll see a message saying, “Downloads for this app are paused due to current US legal requirements,” while the App Store notes “TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in the country or region you’re in.”

    The App Store links users to a support page explaining why Apple is complying with the law.
    The App Store links users to a support page explaining why Apple is complying with the law.
    Screenshot: The Verge
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