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Twitter Likely to Start Testing Ad-Free Subscriptions Later in 2020

Variety reports: "Would you pay for a zero-ads version of Twitter? The social network will “likely” launch a test of a subscription version later...

AppsFlyer: Mobile app and game fraud has dropped 30% to $1.6...

VentureBeat reports: "AppsFlyer said mobile app and game fraud was $1.6 billion in the first six months of 2020, down 30% from a year...

Tencent wants to take full control of long-time search ally Sogou

TechCrunch reports: "It’s been seven years since Tencent picked up a 36.5% stake in Sogou to fend off rival Baidu in the online search...

Tim Sweeney: Apple has “gone crazy” over rev share approach

Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has taken fire at Apple, saying the tech giant has "gone crazy" with its current...

Quibi’s Dispute with Eko Over Turnstyle Feature Trimmed By Judge

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Jeffrey Katzenberg's startup must fight allegations of patent infringement and stealing trade secrets, though claims over its logo and alleged...

TikTok Sued By Upstart Rival Triller Over Green Screen Video Tech

Billboard reports: "TikTok's troubles now include a patent infringement claim from Ryan Kavanaugh-backed startup Triller. The LA-based social video app is suing TikTok and...

Oh, Snap: Snapchat Owner Lands Music Licensing Deals to Bring Songs...

Billboard reports: "Snap, Inc. now has music licensing deals with major companies like Warner Music Group and Universal Music Publishing Group." Read more

Zynga is acquiring hypercasual mobile game firm Rollic for at least...

VentureBeat reports: "Zynga has agreed to buy Istanbul-based Rollic, a fast-growing hypercasual mobile game company, as part of its latest effort to expand through...

Trump bans U.S. transactions with TikTok and WeChat starting September 20

VentureBeat reports: "U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with China’s ByteDance, owner of video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent,...

Facebook Blasts Apple After Facebook Gaming iOS App Approved — but...

Variety reports: "A new slugfest has erupted between two of Silicon Valley’s biggest corporations. Apple, after repeatedly rejecting Facebook Gaming app for iOS devices,...