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What is WhatsApp? How to use the app, tips, tricks, and more
WhatsApp is a free, multifunctional, multiplatform messaging app and one of the most popular call and chat apps available. We give you the lowdown.
App Store is buzzing with new apps in 2026 and it seems AI has a hand behind it
App launches are surging globally as AI tools make it easier than ever for creators to build and publish mobile apps.
This utterly cool app turns your concert history into live music memories
Gigs is an AI-powered app that organises concert memories into a searchable timeline, helping users relive and track live music experiences.
Damning report finds Apple and Google’s app stores boosting nudify apps
Despite having policies banning explicit content, Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to AI nudify apps through autocomplete suggestions and sponsored ads. Some of those apps were even rated suitable for kids.
These are the 5 best Mac utilities I found in 2026, and you should give them a try too
macOS is great, but it has its gaps. These five utilities fill them, and I miss them every single time I use a Mac without them
Microsoft begins pulling Copilot out of Windows 11 apps in a major cleanup push
Copilot remains on duty, just without the neon sign.
Adobe Project Indigo adds iPad support and a bunch of useful new features
Adobe's Project Indigo camera app now works on iPads with 6GB of RAM and the iPhone 17e, and brings a grid view, multi-select, and photo filtering to all users.
This app warns you before every jump scare in a horror movie
Binge is a new movie tracker for iPhone that warns you before jump scares using Apple's Live Activities.
Google Photos rolls out AI Enhance and video playback speed controls
Google Photos adds AI Enhance and video speed controls on Android, bringing faster edits and more flexible playback, though rollout timing still varies across devices and regions
Samsung Weather now shows exactly what’s making you sneeze
Samsung’s Weather update adds clearer pollen tracking with new icons and simpler labels, helping you quickly spot allergy triggers and plan your day with less guesswork.
Want to know what the world is searching? Google Trends gets a mobile makeover to scratch that itch
Google Trends is coming to mobile with Gemini-powered suggestions that help you compare topics and spot rising searches faster, turning a once manual tool into a quicker way to understand what people are searching.
Netflix has a new gaming app for kids that gets rid of ads and payments
Netflix just launched Playground, a free standalone gaming app for kids 8 and under with no ads, no in-app purchases, and characters from Peppa Pig, Sesame Street, and more.
Your favorite apps might be watching you — the FBI’s warning isn’t as obvious as it sounds
No, this isn’t a dramatic breakup speech asking you to uninstall every app and go live off the grid.
Google’s latest Play Store fix cuts through messy app reviews
Google is adding review search to the Play Store, helping users quickly find specific complaints, bugs, or paywalls instead of scrolling endlessly, a change that could make app ratings more trustworthy.
Doctors came up with an app to save you from jumping to wrong conclusions
Don't jump to conclusions just yet.
Fitness tracking under scrutiny as Strava military data leak exposes personnel
Strava activity logs tied to over 500 UK military personnel show how shared fitness data can reveal identities, routines, and sensitive locations, turning simple workouts into a potential security risk.
Apple pulled this AI app… and now it’s suddenly back
Apple has reinstated the Anything AI app after removing it over policy violations, following backlash and a clever iMessage workaround by developers.
Track your World Cup teams right on your iPhone with this Apple Sports update
Apple Sports adds World Cup support, letting you track teams, scores, and matches in real time with lock screen updates. Here’s how the new feature changes the way you follow the 2026 tournament.
Google Photos wants to stop you from accidentally ruining your snaps
Google Photos is redesigning its editor to reduce accidental changes, replacing gesture shortcuts with a more deliberate workflow that prioritizes precision, stability, and fewer unintended edits across Android devices.
Social media restrictions for minors are gaining steam in more countries
Minors probably didn’t need social media this early, and now it’s showing.
Android is changing the rules for sideloading, but they won’t hinder your phone upgrade
Once you’ve danced through the steps, the system remembers your moves.
I transferred all my chats from other AI apps to Gemini — and it works flawlessly
Gemini is changing the game by learning from your past chats.
Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement
Apple removed Launchpad in macOS Tahoe, but it’s also blocking apps that bring it back, leaving Mac users with fewer options and developers navigating unclear App Store rules.
Apple finally takes the Google Maps route to ads in Maps
Apple Maps is getting ads. Businesses will soon pay for top search placement, powered by AI. Here's what it means for your daily navigation and Apple's growing services empire.
Microsoft will no longer auto-install M365 Copilot app on Windows PCs
Microsoft has paused the auto-install rollout of its Microsoft 365 Copilot app, after planning to add it to Windows PCs by default for users with Microsoft 365 apps.
Android games are getting a Gemini-powered AI sidekick to help you play better
Google is rolling out Play Games Sidekick, a new AI overlay powered by Gemini Live that can guide you through Android games with real time tips and strategies.
WhatsApp’s new pre-teen accounts put parents in charge, not the algorithm
WhatsApp's new parent-managed accounts let guardians control who contacts their pre-teen, which groups they join, and all privacy settings, while keeping individual chats end-to-end encrypted.
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