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Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.

LinkedIn is rolling out AI powered people search for US Premium members, letting you type plain language requests and find experts, mentors, or hires who have already done the thing you are aiming for.

NotebookLM’s latest update adds Deep Research and support for Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images, turning Google’s AI notebook into more of a real study hub where your files, sources, and summaries actually live together.

Cash App is rolling out Moneybot, a new AI assistant that helps you understand your spending, income, and savings in real time. You can ask questions about your finances and get tailored suggestions. The update also includes new banking benefits and expanded crypto features across the app.

Streaming users clearly want transparency around AI-generated music - over 80% say songs made entirely by AI should be labeled, and 65% believe copyrighted training data shouldn’t be used without permission.

Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.

Google Maps now shows live Tesla Supercharger availability right inside your route. You can see open stalls, charger speed, and ETA on one screen, cutting a lot of guesswork from EV road trips.

Google has launched a new Images tab in its app, letting users discover, save, and organize visuals tailored to their interests, bridging search with personal inspiration.

Google is rolling out a new Play Store feature that lets you remotely uninstall apps from any Android device linked to your account. The update adds an “Uninstall” button right on app pages and complements the existing Manage apps view, making it easier than ever to clean up unused apps and keep your devices in sync.

OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator lands on Android, bringing realistic, sound-rich video creation to more users in select global markets.

Apple finally put the App Store where the rest of the internet lives: the web. You can now scroll categories, search apps, read editorial picks, and peek at iOS apps from any device, even if you are browsing from a Windows laptop. However, you still need the native App Store to install apps.

Fitbit Premium adds Gemini AI — a chat-based coach that gives personalized tips, real-time insights, and smarter goal setting.

Google is changing its long-standing Play Store rules, letting Android developers promote external deals, link to downloads outside the Play Store, and offer their own payment options instead of Google’s billing system. For US users, that could mean more choice, and potentially cheaper app subscriptions, at least until the court-mandated changes expire in 2027.

A University of Bremen study has uncovered that many popular health and fitness apps transmit user data before consent, using manipulative design tricks and vague privacy policies that undermine true transparency.

Tinder is expanding its Face Check verification feature across the U.S., requiring users to record short video selfies to prove their identity and fight impersonation, scams, and fake profiles.

Samsung is revamping its One UI 8.5 lock screen with a dynamic album art transition, transforming how users experience music. The update also hints at AI-powered call screening features.

Android’s native screen recorder is getting a major upgrade with a selfie camera toggle and editing tools.

Perplexity AI just added a new language learning feature that turns everyday chats into interactive lessons, with built-in translation, flashcards, and real-time practice facility in tow.

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app after eight years, shifting focus to iMovie and built-in tools.

The Digital Trends Bundle is a collection of 17 premium iOS apps covering categories such as productivity, entertainment, and games. Download the package and enjoy a 7-day free trial!

Neon Mobile says it will use the recording of phone calls and will use it to train AI models. It will also sell it to other interested parties, as well.

You can download this new version of Apple Sports from the App Store today.

If you’re a high school or college student or have one in the house, you probably know all about Quizlet.  For the uninitiated, the app (with 60 million monthly users) helps students study and prepare for tests. In the olden, analog days there were notes and flash cards – now students use apps like Quizlet […]

Elon Musk-led xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple for giving preferential treatment to ChatGPT on the App Store at the cost of other rival AI products.

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of anonymous origins.

Are you looking for the best iPhone apps? We take a deep dive into what the App Store has to offer, finding you the best options sorted by category.

Sometimes, you might not have time to wade through all of your messages. So this new feature will help.

And you can download it now from the App Store.

Wondering what to install on your Mac? Look no further than our list of the best Mac apps, including everything from excellent productivity tools to security.

DirecTV (formerly AT&T TV and DirecTV Stream) is a solid cable replacement service. Here's the latest on what it is, what you get, and how much it is.

Spotify is testing a new Snooze feature that removes songs from your recommendations for 30 days.

Spotify now supports external payments on iOS, offering better pricing and payment choices. Update your app and explore the new options today!

The upcoming NotebookLM app is listed on the App Store with an expected release date of May 20 -- the first day of I/O 2025.

Apple has updated its app store payment policies, after being lapped up a U.S. federal District Court.