Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?
Google Play shrinks by 47 percent following Android's store policy overhaul
Last year Google blocked 2.36 million apps that violated store policies
Apple Maps web app is now available on all devices, including Android
It feels more like a subpar effort to appease regulators
ChatGPT nears one billion users as Ghibli-style AI images double weekly actives
ChatGPT was the world's most downloaded app in March
Founder of Nate app faces fraud charge for using "AI" that was really human call center workers
The only thing artificial was the claim
Microsoft surveys users about new icon designs in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
The last time Microsoft updated its Office app icons was in 2018
Dangerous WhatsApp bug on Windows let hackers run malicious code
Meta has since fixed the issue
Apple's new Health app to feature AI doctors, food tracking, and virtual coaching
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away
Microsoft Office apps will soon preload on Windows boot for faster launch
Startup Boost quietly runs after login to make Word and Excel open faster
Windows 11 will soon let you launch snapped app pairs with one click
A match made in Windows heaven
How to fax from your phone: Secure, reliable, and effortless
Faxing in the digital age
Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store after 14 years
Amazon Coins must be used or refunded
Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand
It rushed to market after the shooting of Brian Thompson
WTF?! The idea of using an app to book an escort of armed guards sounds like something from a cyberpunk dystopian tale, but that's what the Protector app does. It's using the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as an example of where Protector's services could have made a difference, and its popularity has been boosted by a pair of influencers who used the app in a viral video.
Apple Invites social event planner takes on Partiful, Evite, and Paperless Post
Apple's event app is free, but there's a catch
Downloading DeepSeek could lead to jail time and a $1 million fine under new US bill
DeepSeek remains at the top of Apple's App Store
WTF?! Would you be willing to use the App Store-topping DeepSeek if doing so were illegal, potentially landing you behind bars for 20 years and a fine up to $1 million? A senator has introduced a new bill designed to restrict Chinese AI products that would make this bizarre scenario a reality.
Android 16 will force all apps to use responsive UI, banning rigid designs
The future is adaptive
The US Navy warns personnel against using generative AI apps such as DeepSeek
Due to "potential security and ethical concerns associated with the model's origin and usage"
Wino Mail offers Windows Mail fans a fresh, native email solution
Say goodbye to Outlook wrapper woes
Mobile apps exploited to harvest location data on massive scale, hacked files reveal
"There's some company out there acting like a global honey badger, doing whatever it pleases with every piece of data that comes its way"
A hot potato: Thousands of popular mobile apps across Android and iOS are allegedly being exploited to harvest sensitive location data on an unprecedented scale. This data collection, occurring through the advertising ecosystem, is likely happening without the knowledge of users or even app developers themselves.
Google Play Store app update improves notifications
The latest version introduces notifications alerting users when an app update is required to address a system issue. Additionally, users can now preview audio clips before installing an app. You can download the updated Google Play Store APK here.
The official "Bing Wallpaper app" does some nasty, malware-like things to Windows
Microsoft is back to exploiting not-so-nice tactics
Google's Gemini AI app may soon debut on iPhone, offering exclusive features
The Gemini app for Android launched earlier this year
MKBHD is getting cancelled over $12/month wallpaper app, ad overload, and excessive permissions
Marques has promised to address the complaints, but not the price
A hot potato: Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, has long been one of those rare tech YouTubers who remains universally liked by fans. But his popularity has been put to the test after he released a wallpaper app with a $12 per month/$50 per year premium option that users say has excessive ads and asks for too many permissions. Now, Marques says he will be addressing these issues; but the pricing isn't going to change.
Google rolls out Android tablet desktop mode in developer preview
Improving productivity with apps running in their own windows
Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected
A new API, if leveraged, will force users to use Play Store versions instead