Samsung’s One UI 8.5 will turn your lock screen into a mini music show

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.

Moinak Pal     October 20, 2025

Google’s newest update enhances your Android’s screen recorder in exactly the right way

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

Shikhar Mehrotra     October 20, 2025

Perplexity AI turns into tutor with new language learning feature

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.

Manisha Priyadarshini     October 17, 2025

Apple’s social video app Clips says goodbye

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

Moinak Pal     October 11, 2025

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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!

Aaron Mamiit     October 2, 2025

iPhone app that pays to record calls is somehow outranking social media

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.

Nadeem Sarwar     September 24, 2025

Apple Sports introduces a feature we’ve all been waiting for, on iPhone, iPad and Mac

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

John McCann     September 16, 2025

Quizlet announces major AI-powered upgrade in time for back to school

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 […]

Peter Horan     August 28, 2025

Elon Musk drags Apple to court for favoring ChatGPT a little too much

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.

Nadeem Sarwar     August 25, 2025

Google is moving to protect your Android phone from anonymous apps

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

Nadeem Sarwar     August 25, 2025

The best iPhone apps in 2025: These are the apps you need to download right now

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.

Ian Bell     July 16, 2025

WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you skip the scroll

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

Trevor Mogg     June 25, 2025

Apple Sports app serves up an ace of an update for tennis fans

And you can download it now from the App Store.

John McCann     June 25, 2025

The best Mac apps for 2025: top software for your Mac

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.

Mark Coppock     May 15, 2025

What is DirecTV: plans, pricing, channels, and more

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.

Bryan M. Wolfe     May 12, 2025

Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs

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

Willow Roberts     May 8, 2025

You can now pay for Spotify any way you like

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

Bryan M. Wolfe     May 2, 2025

You can now pre-order the NotebookLM app on the App Store

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.

Willow Roberts     May 2, 2025

App subscriptions may get cheaper as U.S. court forces Apple to change its app store payment rules

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

Tushar Mehta     May 2, 2025

The best MacBook apps in 2025: essential downloads for power users

Want to get more from your Mac? Our selection of the best Mac apps for power users will help you run advanced tasks in macOS without ever breaking a sweat.

Alex Blake     May 1, 2025

I’ve used every major budgeting app, and these are my favorites for financial independence

Explore top budgeting apps like YNAB, Empower, and Monarch to boost your financial independence journey! Start budgeting smartly today.

Bryan M. Wolfe     April 29, 2025

What is Peacock? Pricing, content, and how to get it, explained

NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service has a lot to offer, including films, TV shows, sports, news, and more. But is Peacock right for you?

Bryan M. Wolfe     April 28, 2025

How to get a refund from the Google Play Store

If you accidentally purchased an app, subscription, movie, or TV show from the Google Play Store, in most cases, you'll be able to request a refund. Here's how.

Simon Hill     April 24, 2025

What is Discord? What you need to know about the messaging app

Discord is a video game-focused voice and chat app that you'll want to start using if you're a gamer. Here's everything you need to know about Discord.

Phil Hornshaw     April 24, 2025

The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2025

Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more.

Simon Hill     April 23, 2025

I thought Google had the best AI translation app, but I was wrong

I thought Google had the best AI powered translation app, but a recent trip to China showed me I was wrong. Here's the app that beat it, powered by DeepSeek.

Nirave Gondhia     April 21, 2025

10 best apps and websites for downloading free books in 2025

If you're an avid reader, then you're always looking for new books. Here are 10 websites and apps where you can score free e-books.

Mark Jansen     April 17, 2025

The best emergency apps for iOS and Android

From pandemics to protests, natural disasters to medical emergencies, we've hand-picked the best emergency apps to help you stay safe, whatever the situation.

Paula Beaton     April 16, 2025

The best parental control apps for iPhone and Android

Many kids have smartphones these days, and that can make parenting tricky. Check out the best parental control apps to monitor smartphone and app activity.

Mark Jansen     April 11, 2025

The best weather apps for iPhone in 2025: AccuWeather, Carrot, and more

Whether you're looking for the most comprehensive data or something on the fun side, we've put together a list of the best weather apps for your iPhone.

Jesse Hollington     April 9, 2025

The best walkie-talkie apps for Android and iOS

Fan of retro communication? Enjoy the nostalgia and meet new friends with the best walkie-talkie apps for Android and iOS.

Mark Jansen     April 8, 2025

How to hide apps on your iPhone in iOS 18 and earlier

Whether you want some privacy or don't want to be embarrassed, it's easy to hide apps on an iPhone. This article explains exactly how to do it step-by-step.

Bryan M. Wolfe     April 4, 2025

Midjourney’s new image generation model announced to take on OpenAI’s GPT-4o

MidJourney has released a smart image generation AI model for faster, more accurate results.

Tushar Mehta     April 4, 2025

The 10 best apps for a second phone number in 2025

Back in the old days, a mobile phone functioned as a second phone number. We compile some apps that provide extra phone lines for your current smartphone.

Jackie Dove     April 2, 2025