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Dominic Cummings to launch paid newsletter to reveal No 10 secrets
Boris Johnson’s former top aide has launched a profile on newsletter platform Substack.
# Paywall
TV figures or TV money - the Six Nations has a massive decision to make
There are many strands to the huge decision facing the championship and its six unions.
# netflix and chill
You'll soon be able to access your Netflix account from every country in the EU
The new measures will apply only to online fee-based services.
# Freebie
WhatsApp won't be charging users for its app any longer*
*It was free for the first year before charging €1 for every additional year.
# skip skip skip
YouTube is about to charge $10 a month to get rid of ads
And the new service, called Red, is coming to Ireland “soon.”
Here's how to cancel your Apple Music trial so you don't start getting charged tomorrow
If you haven’t been convinced to drop Spotify and co for it, that is.
# cough up
Solitaire is back on Windows but it's going to cost you
That’s right, it’s a freemium game.
# Pay Up
Explainer: Why does YouTube want to introduce a paid subscription service?
It’s not all about making more money (although that’s a major reason behind it).
# undo
Tinder has launched a premium service — but older members will pay more
It also (finally) has an undo feature.
# all systems go
YouTube takes its biggest step towards launching its own music service
The site has signed a deal with Merlin, the network which represents the licensing rights for 20,000 independent music labels.
# no problems
Soon after completing its Facebook deal, Whatsapp's CEO has no plans to make money
For now, his only concern is to grow its userbase and bring voice calls to the app early next year.
# Show Me The Money
Would you pay to avoid Youtube ads? You may get the choice soon
YouTube is working on an ad-free subscription service, which would allow users to avoid ads for a set fee.
# no access
YouTube plans to block artists who don't sign up for its paid music service
The move is part of YouTube’s plans to launch a paid subscription service, which will allow users to watch videos or listen to music without ads, and offline.
# Going Digital
GAAGO 'Season Pass' - €110 to watch 45 games worldwide, €60 for British viewers for 25 games
The new service will begin in mid-June.
# pay to view
YouTube reveals new plan to charge for watching some videos
A small number of videos will cost from 99 cent a month for people to subscribe to watch.