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

TikTok challenger Skylight lands Mark Cuban’s backing

Backed by Mark Cuban, Skylight has officially arrived as the latest short-form video contender.

Brittany Vincent     April 1, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 needs this one feature to make it my favorite console ever

With days to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, we're manifesting one last feature request that could make the new portable perfect.

Giovanni Colantonio     March 31, 2025

The best iPhone keyboard apps in 2025: our 12 favorites

It's tough choosing the perfect third-party keyboard app for your iPhone, so we've rounded up the top performers for functionality, customization, and fun.

Simon Hill     March 28, 2025

New Nintendo mobile app will deliver Switch 2 news directly to you

Nintendo has a new mobile app out today and it's designed to deliver news directly to players.

Jesse Lennox     March 27, 2025

Vibe coding: What it is, and why you should give it a miss

Imagine building an entire app without typing a single line of code -- the vibe coding trend says it's possible, but I have big doubts.

Willow Roberts     March 24, 2025

The 18 best fitness apps for Android in 2025

We've put together the best fitness apps for Android to help you achieve your fitness goals and turn your smartphone into a pocket-sized personal trainer.

Simon Hill     March 19, 2025

Getting a Google Play services error? You’re not the only one

A Google Play Store bug is prompting users to download an update when there isn't one to be found, but thankfuly, the bug seems mostly harmless.

Patrick Hearn     March 18, 2025

Bumble’s new feature could save you from a romance scam

Bumble has added new safety measures to ensure you don't fall victim to scams or predators after you match with a date.

Tushar Mehta     March 17, 2025

EU iPhone users are getting another exclusive perk with iOS 18.4

iOS 18.4 is coming soon and when it does, iPhone users in the EU will be able to choose their own default navigation app.

Willow Roberts     March 13, 2025

The best alternatives to Twitter

If you're leaving Twitter but need another outlet for your hot takes, memes, and videos, then go take a look at our list of the best alternatives to Twitter.

Anita George     March 10, 2025

The 10 best voice-changing apps for Android and iOS in 2025

Want to prank your friends? These voice-changer apps for iOS and Android can alter your voice, making you sound like a robot, a chipmunk, or Darth Vader.

Simon Hill     March 10, 2025

Google removed a useful but little-known Play Store feature

You once could share apps directly from the Google Play Store, but the Store's most recent update canned this feature.

Patrick Hearn     March 10, 2025

Disney+ just announced an insane deal — 72% off!

Are you thinking about getting Disney Plus or Hulu? Choose the Disney Plus Hulu Bundle Basic and pay only $3 for the first four months of your subscription!

Michael Bizzaco     March 7, 2025

Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical

Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.

Alex Blake     March 6, 2025

Despite the controversy, Apple is bringing AI summaries to the App Store

Apple is bringing AI summaries to the App Store, but will it go better this time than it did with news summaries?

Willow Roberts     March 6, 2025

Apple will let parents share kids’ age and revamp ratings to protect them

Later this year, Apple will make it easier for parents to set up child accounts, revise their age, and share an age range to protect children from bad content.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 27, 2025

The best personal finance apps in 2025 for iPhone and Android

Stay on top of your finances with the best personal finance apps for Android and iOS. And guess what? Many of these won’t cost you a dime to use.

Bryan M. Wolfe     February 26, 2025

Adobe brings Photoshop to the iPhone with AI editing tools

The new Photoshop app for iPhone offers access to advanced tools such as magic wand, layering, as well as AI-powered Firefly editing tricks for creative effects.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 25, 2025

This app will literally have you touch some grass to unlock bad apps

Think your phone’s screen has you in a digital chokehold? This app will block those apps and will only grant access when you go out and touch some real grass.

Nadeem Sarwar     February 25, 2025

Amazon to retire its Android app store

The Amazon AppStore is no more—at least on Android-based devices come August.

Bryan M. Wolfe     February 20, 2025

The best stock-trading apps for iPhone and Android in 2025

Whether you're an experienced trader or newbie, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to stock-trading apps. Here are the best of them for iOS and Android.

Mark Jansen     February 20, 2025