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.

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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 has reinstated the Anything AI app after removing it over policy violations, following backlash and a clever iMessage workaround by developers.

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 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.

Minors probably didn’t need social media this early, and now it’s showing.

Once you’ve danced through the steps, the system remembers your moves.

Gemini is changing the game by learning from your past chats.

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 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 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.

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 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.

Google Play now lets you buy a game once and play it on both mobile and PC, try paid games for free before committing, and find PC-optimized titles all in one place.

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.

Google is overhauling Play Store billing with lower fees and external payment options for developers. The changes could mean cheaper in-app purchases and subscriptions for Android users starting this summer.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirms Fortnite will return to Google Play soon while Epic’s own mobile store continues supporting Android.

Australia doubles down on protecting minors with age checks on app stores and search engines.

Apple now blocks 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore using automatic age checks. The company is also expanding similar tools in Utah and Louisiana as child safety laws spread worldwide.

Rivian’s new Apple Watch app lets drivers lock, unlock, check charge levels and control climate settings directly from their wrist, expanding the company’s connected EV ecosystem.

Nothing's Essential Apps Beta lets Phone (3) users create AI-powered, personalized widgets through simple text prompts, offering a glimpse into the company's Essential OS vision.

Brazilian researchers developed an AI system that analyzes WhatsApp audio messages to identify depression, showing high accuracy and potential for low-cost, real-world mental health screening.

Manus is adding app publishing that aims to turn a described app into an installable mobile build, handling packaging while you finish distribution in Google Play Console or App Store Connect and TestFlight.

Mentra Live is a Ray-Ban Meta alternative with a rare perk, an open-source OS and a MiniApp Store. It’s limited-run, app-driven camera glasses, but real-world polish and privacy details still need proof.

Replit’s new feature generates iOS apps from text prompts, integrates monetization, and streamlines App Store publishing - marking a major step in AI-driven software creation.

Spotify will raise Premium prices to $12.99 from February 2026 in the U.S. and parts of Europe, citing growth pressures despite strong Q3 results.

Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.

From calorie tracking to connected wearables, these fitness apps help turn good intentions into habits that actually stick

Threads is rolling out podcast previews and creator-focused features to become a central hub for podcast discussion.

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT app directory and opening submissions for developers, with approved apps rolling out in the new year. It’s a shift away from connectors toward chat-native apps.

Opal is now built into the Gemini web app via the Gems manager, letting you create reusable, shareable AI mini-app workflows with no code, plus a new step-by-step editing view.

Zoom's AI Companion 3.0 now runs in your browser, helps summarize meetings, draft emails, and create follow-ups, and offers limited free-tier access.

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold has a hidden productivity boost. Beyond its folding design and standalone DeX, the device can work as a wireless Second Screen for Windows PCs, turning the phone into an extra monitor you can unfold anywhere.

Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year.

Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.