It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums

Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.

Joe Maring     December 20, 2024

Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits

Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices.

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 20, 2024

Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups

Niagara Launcher is a fantastic Android launcher, and it's about to get even better with a big update.

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 19, 2024

The best Christmas apps for everyone in 2024

Here's our list of Christmas apps to help put you into the holiday spirit, from apps that play Christmas songs to those that let you call Santa or list gifts.

Jackie Dove     December 18, 2024

I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use

Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 14, 2024

iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete

The popular live radio app now offers features that make it more like the radio in your car.

Simon Cohen     December 13, 2024

Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness

Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.

Patrick Hearn     December 11, 2024

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android.

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 11, 2024

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera.

Christine Romero-Chan     December 10, 2024

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.

Patrick Hearn     December 10, 2024

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.

Joe Maring     December 10, 2024

Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready

Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.

Christine Romero-Chan     December 7, 2024

Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it

Google Photos now includes an awesome year-in-review feature. It lets you relive your favorite memories of the past 12 months.

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 6, 2024

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.

Nirave Gondhia     December 6, 2024

Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app

Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.

C. Romero-Chan     December 3, 2024

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.

Nadeem Sarwar     December 2, 2024

Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key

As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more.

Nadeem Sarwar     December 2, 2024

Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now

It's that time of year once again. Ready to recap your year with Duo? Here's how to find your Duolingo Year in Review 2024!

Bryan M. Wolfe     December 2, 2024

How to record the screen on your Android phone or tablet

Don't just tell everyone how good you are at Fortnite — show them. Here's how you can record the screen on an Android smartphone.

Mark Jansen     November 30, 2024

Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update.

Bryan M. Wolfe     November 29, 2024

TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening

TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it.

Bryan M. Wolfe     November 27, 2024

Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial

Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for Black Friday. Don't miss out if you want to learn new languages.

DT Staff     November 27, 2024

5 calendar apps you should use instead of Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a popular calendar app, but it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a new way to manage your schedule, here are five alternatives.

Alex Blake     November 22, 2024

You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how

You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works.

Patrick Hearn     November 22, 2024

These are my 8 favorite charity apps for iPhone and Android

Donating to charity is a great way to make a positive impact. Here are our favorite charity apps available for the iPhone and Android phones.

Bryan M. Wolfe     November 22, 2024

Plex redesigns its entire experience without destroying the old one

Plex is rolling out a full redesign, but unlike Sonos, it's doing it in stages, starting with an optional preview of what's to come.

Simon Cohen     November 21, 2024

Yes, Reddit is down. Here’s everything you need to know

It's not just you! Reddit is down during the afternoon of November 20. Here's what we know.

Joe Maring     November 20, 2024

Google Messages is going to make backing up and restoring texts so much easier

The Google Messages app for Android is likely to pick up a backup and restore feature. Currently, this is handled separately through Google One.

Bryan M. Wolfe     November 20, 2024

Google Lens and Google Pay are about to get more helpful for holiday shopping

Google just rolled out some updates to Google Lens and Google Pay to make your holiday shopping easier than ever.

Christine Romero-Chan     November 19, 2024

Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone

The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos.

Nadeem Sarwar     November 18, 2024

The best Android apps you can download now for Windows 11

It's now possible to run Android apps in Windows 11 via the Amazon App Store. Here are some of our favorite apps that you can use today.

Arif Bacchus     November 16, 2024

How to uninstall apps from Windows 11

Is there a program in Windows 11 that you want to remove? Here's how to uninstall apps and programs from Windows 11 in a few different ways.

Arif Bacchus     November 10, 2024

I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18

After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it.

Christine Romero-Chan     November 10, 2024

Sending photos via RCS is about to get better in Google Messages

You'll soon be able to send full-resolution, max-quality photos to friends and family through Google Messages.

Patrick Hearn     November 5, 2024