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Study: Thousands of apps on Android are illegally tracking kids

According to the results of a study recently conducted by a research team from the International Computer Science Institute, it turns out that the majority of free mobile apps in the Android platform geared for kids are tracking data. And it appears that thousands of them are unlawfully doing so, specifically in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which explicitly prohibits data tracking on users who are not older than 13 years of age.

iHeartRadio’s Playlist Radio gives all users access to playlists

Over the last few years, iHeartRadio has built a reputation for offering a free music service that delivers thousands of live, streaming AM and FM radio stations. And just like rival Pandora, iHeartRadio allows its users to create their personalized radio station, basically helping inspire would be disc jockeys in the digital age. 

Owners of Pixel phones and select Nexus devices can now connect to Android Auto using Wi-Fi

Before, users had to utilize a USB connector in order to use Android Auto, the platform developed by Google to give car owners an easy to use Android powered interface that offers directions, entertainment (including the user’s favorite tracks), and even incoming mobile alerts. 

 

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This plan may support more phones, click "Purchase this Plan" to view all options

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TextNow Wireless Talk & Text Only

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  • Total Monthly Price:(for 1 lines)
    $9.99 /mo
  • Minutes:
    Unlimited
    + Unlimited Texts
  • Data:
    No Data
  • Messages:
    Unlimited
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Highlights

About This Cell Phone Plan

TextNow Wireless offers affordable and high quality cell phone plans with unlimited texting, calling, and data (a certain amount of data based on your choice is 4G LTE each month, then unlimited 2G speeds after that.) All TextNow plans are available with no contracts, no credit checks & no hidden fees. Best of all, you can access your TextNow number to call & text by logging into your TextNow account from the web on your computer, or through the TextNow free App on other devices. TextNow offers a 30 day money-back guarantee.

Features & Benefits

No Contract Required

TextNow Wireless plans are all no contract. Furthermore, there are no overage fees and no roaming or long distance fees.

Unlimited 2G Data

TextNow plans offers unlimited 2G data after you have used the 4G LTE data limit has been reached each month.

Buy a New Phone or BYOD

When you switch to TextNow Wireless, you can elect to buy a smartphone from TextNow, or bring your own GSM compatible smartphone.

Network

TextNow Wireless runs on one of the largest GSM networks in the country. International features are available at an extra cost.

Other Benefits

  • No contract!
  • 30 day money-back guarantee
  • You can keep your existing number
  • You can use your number on your phone(s), tablet(s), and computer(s)
  • Free visual voicemail and call forwarding
Cost Breakdown in Detail Monthly
Base Plan $ 9.99
Messages Cost $0.00
Data Cost $0.00
Grand Total $9.99

*Other fees based on usage may apply, including early termination fees and a one time activation fee of $0.00.

Description Cost Data Excess
No Data
$0.00/mo 0$0.00
Description Cost Included
Unlimited $0.00 /month Unlimited
US Rates Cost
Domestic Long Distance Rate $0.00
Roaming charges $0.00
Text messages (pay per use) $0.00
Picture/video messages (pay per use) $0.00

Comcast to offer cable service bundled with Netflix

Both Comcast and Netflix have jointly announced that the former will be looking to bundle the latter’s service into its cable subscription offerings.

Apple Music now has 40 million subscribers

According to an exclusive report recently published this week by Variety, Apple Music has now reached a total number of 40 million subscribers. Could Apple’s music streaming subscription service catch up to industry leader Spotify?

Spotify and Hulu launch $13/month bundle

Two of the most recognizable names in the streaming business -- Spotify and Hulu -- have decided this week to expand an existing bundle to every subscriber of Spotify who is based in the United States. Indeed, all Spotify subscribers will soon get to enjoy a bundled Spotify and Hulu experience, as long as they are willing to pay $13 every month.

Q1 2018 a record-breaking quarter in terms of app downloads and revenues

The first three months of this year have proven to be quite a record breaking period, especially in terms of the total volume of mobile apps downloaded and revenues generated around the world, as indicated in the latest report recently released by App Annie.

Amazon adds remote access feature to FreeTime parental controls

This piece of news may be a welcome one for Amazon users who have kids -- the tech giant is rolling out a new update for its Parent Dashboard in Amazon FreeTime that should allow parents to better manage their kid’s mobile usage, remotely from their smartphone, tablet, or even personal computer.

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