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If you’re already an Apple Music subscriber, you’re probably familiar with the “For You” tab, which suggests new songs, artists, and playlists based on what you’ve been listening to. With iOS 14, a similar feature will be available within Apple’s Podcasts app, according to people familiar with the matter. That means the Podcasts app will learn about your personal preferences to suggest new podcasts available on the platform, making it more customized for each user....

Just in time for the 2020 NFL draft starting this evening, April 23rd, ESPN has updated its Apple TV app with the ability to auto play 3 live channels/games simultaneously. ESPN’s most recent update this week for iOS, tvOS, and watchOS only mentions “Bug fixes and optimizations” but the company’s Senior Director of Product shared about the new feature on Twitter. That’s great timing for those who want to watch the NFL draft that starts tonight while keeping an eye on other channels and browsing around....

The European Union is planning a new law to address what it describes as ‘unfair contractual clauses’ following a complaint by Spotify, Deezer and others. While Apple was not specifically named in the complaint, Spotify considers it unfair that Apple takes a 15% cut of in-app subscription purchases, arguing that this makes it less competitive against Apple Music … Reuters reports that the EU plans to address this with new legislation by the end of the year....

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is the chosen Captain America heir of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), but he may not be the only character to wield the iconic shield in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. There may be a couple of other variations of the Star Spangled Avenger in the Disney+ show aside from him. Marvel Studios’ inaugural TV show for Disney’s own streaming platform has been pushed to an earlier release date, allowing fans to reunite with Sam and Bucky (Sebastian Stan) much earlier than originally perceived....

The third season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina kicked off where the second had left off. Sabrina’s determination to bring her boyfriend, Nicholas Scratch, back home from Hell, is the motivation behind the first episode of the season. Yet, the season goes more in-depth than searching for Nick. After discovering that Lilith will not be accepted as Queen of Hell, Sabrina steps up to run for the throne to prevent turning the mortal Earth into the tenth realm of Hell....

Whether it be Raimi, Webb, or Watts, the Spider-Man films have always done a good enough job at captivating audiences despite their rather inconsistent quality. The MCU stands out as perhaps the strongest of the bunch on a technical level, but Spider-Man’s universal appeal has always been his character: everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The success of a film thrives on not only Peter Parker’s characterization, but how he interacts with the world as Spider-Man....

Video game movie adaptations have a bad name in Hollywood, but there’s always hope that some visionary will come along and suitably translate our favorite games for the screen. The latest popular video game franchise to get the big-screen treatment is Uncharted. Sony Pictures has been developing this adaptation for years. At one point, they even asked Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to write the script. As it stands, the movie will star Tom Holland as a younger Drake and it’s on track for a 2020 release....

It’s safe to say that HBO’s Watchmen is one of the most highly anticipated TV series in recent memory. After all, it’s been a full decade since fans of the comic were given a visual adaptation of any kind. The question is, can the show eclipse the movie version? As we look forward to the series premiere on October 20th, we still have several questions. Will the show vastly differ from the film version?...

As hard as it may be to believe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now officially over ten years old. Nineteen movies and ten shows have been produced so far within the decade, with no real end in sight for the creative monolith known as the MCU. It’s starting to be hard to conceptualize a time in which superhero stories weren’t told as part of this seemingly never-ending universe. Within this ever expanding world of heroes and villains, there have also been countless attempts at creating the next great cinematic and television love stories....

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Speaking exclusively to Screen Rant, Marvel visionary Kevin Feige has confirmed that the MCU’s version of Kamala Khan wasn’t born at the time of Captain Marvel. Created by Marvel Comics back in 2013, Kamala Khan - a.k.a. Ms. Marvel - is one of the most popular of Marvel’s so-called “Legacy Heroes.” The teenager was inspired by Carol Danvers, and made history as the first Muslim-American superhero to headline her own book....

In line with my report from earlier this month, Facebook has announced that it will be revamping its Android and iOS Messenger apps. As we previously noted, the new apps have an entirely new design that is flatter and distinct from the standard Facebook application on Android and iOS. The Verge was given a preview of the Android version has some new features besides the new design: The highlight feature, however, of the new apps is phone number integration....

The European Union may be about to grant Spotify’s request for new laws that would impact the way in which it is treated in Apple’s App Store. Spotify was one of a number of companies which had called on EU regulators to act against what they considered ‘unfair contract clauses‘ … Spotify had complained that Apple promotes its own streaming music service at the expense of competitors, and that its taking a cut of in-app purchase for subscriptions put competing services at a financial disadvantage....

Viewers were quick to piece together that Westworld was operating on multiple timelines during season 1, but apparently, star Evan Rachel Wood found out on accident. The concept was a popular fan theory throughout the western sci-fi’s freshman run, and after a number of well-placed hints, it was confirmed by the time the finale wrapped. William (Jimmi Simpson), a reluctant first-time visitor to the park, was actually the younger version of callous antagonist the Man In Black (Ed Harris)....

The New York Times: In its statement, Apple said it paid “an enormous amount of taxes” to local, state and federal governments. “In fiscal 2012 we paid $6 billion in federal corporate income taxes, which is 1 out of every 40 dollars in corporate income taxes collected by the U.S. government,” it said. In the 1980s, Apple was a pioneer of an accounting technique known as the “Double Irish With a Dutch Sandwich” [Don’t try looking it up on Urban Dictionary], which reduces taxes by routing profits through Irish subsidiaries and the Netherlands and then to the Caribbean....

[WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Moana] - After letting Pixar take the reins to the world of animated feature films, Disney made a comeback for the ages. With hit releases like Frozen and Zootopia showing a Disney family classic can be a full-fledged blockbuster, they’ve set their sights on an even more compelling mythology and adventure in Moana. Pitting a young girl, the demigod Maui, a rooster and a pig against mythological evils and powerful forces may seem like a job guaranteed to keep directors and animators busy… but the amount of easter eggs, Disney references, homages, and hidden meanings says otherwise....

Here’s every version of The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger has played. While Conan The Barbarian proved to be a big hit for Schwarzenegger early in his career, he had a difficult time convincing studios to take him seriously as a leading man. It wasn’t until he was cast in The Terminator by James Cameron (Avatar) that his fortunes changed. He was initially approached about playing hero Kyle Reese, but after a long conversion with Cameron discussing how the cyborg should be portrayed, it was clear he was the perfect choice....

Today we’re excited to announce Sprout’s new Facebook Contact View with message history. This update brings together contextual information and collaborative tools to help teams seamlessly resolve support issues, nurture prospective leads and deliver an exceptional brand experience on Facebook. Facebook Message History Makes Engagement Easier Referencing past conversations is a key component to any social customer care strategy. Whether you’re responding to a comment or managing social communication as a team, access to Facebook message history is critical in creating a consistent, personalized experience....

The Epic Games vs Apple saga continues today with the news that an Australian judge has ruled to temporarily suspend the case in the country while the trial looms for the US lawsuit. The decision comes after Apple asked for a permanent suspension of the Australian case. Just yesterday, Apple and Epic both shared more specifics on why they think the other is in the wrong as they publicly released their findings of fact and conclusions ahead of the US trial....

Following yesterday’s addition of several new content partners to the Apple TV, including The Weather Channel, Smithsonian, Vevo, and Disney, the Apple TV has been updated with new ESPN Sports content. In June, the WatchESPN service made its way to the Apple TV, and as Apple notes on its website, this allows Apple TV users to access some of ESPN’s different channels: Today, WatchESPN on Apple TV has added ESPNNews and ESPN Deportes....