Tech Bytes: Netflix cancels its basic plan

Tech Bytes: Netflix to cancel its basic plan

In today's Tech Bytes from ABC News: Netflix is looking to cancel its basic plan, Max is offering a discount on its ad-supported plan, Google is taking control of the Pixel 9 leaks.

Netflix is scrapping its cheapest ad-free subscription plan in the U.S., after doing the same in Canada and the U.K. Customers now paying $11.99 for the basic plan will have to pay at least $15.99, or they can opt for a $6.99 subscription that includes ads.

College students can now get a deal on streaming. Max is offering a fifty-percent discount on its ad-supported plan for verified students. The discount brings the cost down to five dollars a month.

Google is taking control of “Pixel Nine Pro” leaks. Following a series of leaks, Google has revealed the phone early. The official unveiling is set for August thirteenth, showcasing a massive camera bump and AI integration.