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GitHub Copilot's move to token billing angers developers
From June 1, Copilot switches from flat subscriptions to usage-based billing, and some developers say their costs will soar.
Meta launches Plus subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta rolled out monthly Plus plans globally and is testing Meta One plans for AI and businesses, including in Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Perplexity's Personal Computer arrives for all Mac users
Perplexity's on-device AI agent is now available on Mac, with 400+ connectors and remote control from iPhone.
App Store adds a cheaper subscription option: pay monthly, commit for 12 months
You can now buy an annual subscription with monthly payments. But if you cancel, payments continue until the 12 months end.
Voyage lets you build your own RPG world with AI
The maker of AI Dungeon launched a platform where every character talks through AI and players design their own worlds.
WhatsApp is testing a paid "WhatsApp Plus" subscription
A mostly cosmetic subscription: custom icons, themes, ringtones and up to 20 pinned chats.
Roblox introduces age-based "Kids" and "Select" accounts
From June, kids aged 5–9 and 9–15 get dedicated accounts with age-appropriate games and chat.
YouTube Premium and YouTube Music get more expensive
For the first time since 2023, YouTube is raising US subscription prices. Premium goes to $15.99.
Netflix launches Netflix Playground, a standalone kids' games app
A games app for kids eight and under, with no ads or in-app purchases, that also works offline.
Claude subscribers will have to pay extra to use OpenClaw
From April 4, Claude subscription limits no longer cover third-party harnesses such as OpenClaw.
Instagram is testing a paid "Instagram Plus" subscription
Meta confirmed a limited test in a few countries: anonymous story viewing, rewatch counts and more, for roughly $1–2 a month.
Claude's paid consumer subscribers have more than doubled this year
Card-spending data shows Claude's paying user base growing fast, with most new subscribers choosing the $20 Pro plan.
Netflix raises prices again
Every US Netflix plan is getting more expensive. The ad-supported plan is now $8.99 and Premium reaches $26.99.
Google and Epic Games settle: Play Store fee drops to 20%
Google cut in-app purchase fees, made alternative Android app stores easier to install, and ended its disputes with Epic worldwide.
Meta to test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta says the apps will stay free, but subscriptions will add extra features and the Manus AI agent.
Tesla discontinues Autopilot as FSD becomes a $99-a-month subscription
New Teslas now come with only Traffic Aware Cruise Control as standard. From February 14, the $8,000 one-time FSD purchase goes away.
People spent nearly $156 billion on apps in 2025, even as downloads fell
According to Appfigures, app downloads fell for a fifth straight year while spending jumped 21.6%, driven by subscriptions.
Apple launches Creator Studio: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro for $12.99 a month
Apple has bundled its pro video, music and photo apps into one subscription, and Pixelmator Pro comes to iPad for the first time.
Subtle unveils earbuds that use AI to isolate your voice from noise
Subtle says its $199 earbuds make 5 times fewer transcription errors than AirPods Pro 3 paired with OpenAI's model.