Topic: user choice

  • Meta Launches Ad-Free Subscription Plan in the UK

    Meta Launches Ad-Free Subscription Plan in the UK

    Meta is introducing a new, ad-free subscription plan for Facebook and Instagram users in the UK, allowing them to pay a monthly fee to remove all advertisements from their experience. The subscription costs £2.99 per month on the web or £3.99 via app stores, with tiered pricing for additional acc...

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  • Instagram's Controversial Ad Model Expands to UK After EU Ban

    Instagram's Controversial Ad Model Expands to UK After EU Ban

    Meta is launching a "pay or consent" advertising model in the UK, requiring Instagram and Facebook users to either accept personalized ads or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience. The subscription costs £2.99 per month via web browsers but rises to £3.99 on mobile apps due to commissions c...

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  • Google Mandates Identity Verification for All Android Developers

    Google Mandates Identity Verification for All Android Developers

    Google will require all Android developers to verify their identity, regardless of where they distribute apps, to enhance security and reduce fraud. This policy aims to combat malware, as sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malicious software compared to those from the Pla...

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