Virginia Rolls Out Mobile ID, Plans to Expand Use of Program Across Commonwealth

Virginia Rolls Out Mobile ID, Plans to Expand Use of Program Across Commonwealth

Virginians will now be able to use their smartphones at select locations to share their personal identification cards. (Screenshot) RICHMOND — After a lengthy development process, Virginians will now be able to use their smartphones at select locations to share their personal identification cards, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Wednesday morning. With the…

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Apple mini apps program breaks commission model with embedded distribution

Apple mini apps program breaks commission model with embedded distribution

Apple’s Mini Apps Partner Program departs significantly from traditional App Store economics. The program offers developers an 85% revenue share on qualifying in-app purchases—equivalent to a 15% commission rate—compared to the standard 30% commission that has dominated iOS monetization since the platform’s inception. “This is Apple basically saying: ‘We want this ecosystem to grow, and…

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Why EV Maker XPeng Stock Soared This Week

Key Points XPeng generated excitement among investors at its AI Day last week. The EV maker set a new monthly vehicle delivery record in October. XPeng is scheduled to provide its third-quarter update on Monday, Nov. 17. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makerXPeng(NYSE: XPEV) has bucked the “risk off” trade this week, rising as much as…

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