Ericsson’s Vonage agrees to pay $100M to settle FTC allegations over creating obstacles to canceling internet-based phone services and charging unexpected fees (Erin Mulvaney/Wall Street Journal)

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac:
Apple and Ericsson reach a licensing agreement over “patented cellular standard-essential technologies” and more, ending a years-long legal battle  —  Apple and Ericsson have reached a licensing agreement that will put an end to a years-long, increasingly nasty legal battle between the two companies.

Financial Times:
Uber’s SVP of Mobility Andrew Macdonald says chronic driver shortages are now over, letting the company focus on improving cancellations and wait times  —  The ride-hailing app is now focused on other customer complaints such as cancellations and wait times

Hannah Lang / Reuters:
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to start regulating BNPL companies, such as Klarna and Affirm, and will release guidance in the future  —  The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to start regulating “buy-now, pay-later” (BNPL) companies like Klarna and Affirm Holdings …

Jay Peters / The Verge:
The FTC and seven US states settle with Google and iHeartMedia, requiring the companies to pay $9.4M for allegedly paying radio hosts for deceptive Pixel 4 ads  —  Google and iHeartMedia are settling with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven state attorneys general for allegedly paying radio hosts …

Sam Schechner / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon agrees to settle two EU antitrust cases related to third-party sellers on its platform, won’t pay a fine, and will adhere to commitments for seven years  —  Amazon.com Inc. has agreed to settle two European Union antitrust cases related to allegations about its treatment of third-party sellers …

Drew FitzGerald / Wall Street Journal:
Verizon replaces consumer unit chief Manon Brouillette, who joined in July 2021, with CEO Hans Vestberg; Verizon stock is down 29% in 2022  —  Consumer division leader Manon Brouillette departs after less than a year amid weak wireless subscriber growth  —  Verizon Communications Inc. VZ …