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

There’s an easy way to follow election results on your iPhone. Here’s how

After voting today, it's time to check the results. Apple is making this easier through a Live Activity tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Bryan M. Wolfe     November 5, 2024

The best language-learning apps for 2024

Learning a language can be tough. Fortunately, we've found the best apps to help make learning a foreign tongue fun with lessons, quizzes, and other activities.

Simon Hill     November 4, 2024

AI may soon make it easier to find the right Android app

Code discovered in a build of the Google Play Store app suggests a new AI search feature is coming to make it easier to find the right app.

Andy Boxall     October 31, 2024

Apple is going to make it easier to read App Store reviews

App Store listings could soon get a taste of Apple Intelligence in the form of a combined summary of every review.

Patrick Hearn     October 30, 2024

This beloved Mac-only app has finally come to Windows

The Fantastical calendar app has been a fan favorite on Mac for over a decade, and now Windows users can finally join the club.

Willow Roberts     October 29, 2024

Common bloatware to uninstall on your new laptop

Purchased a new laptop recently? Here's how you can reclaim some storage by removing the unnecessary apps known as bloatware.

Arif Bacchus     October 29, 2024

If you aren’t already using the Apple Sports app, you need to

Chances are you have an app on your phone for following sports scores. If that app isn't Apple Sports, this is your chance to fix that.

Joe Maring     October 25, 2024

Apple’s new app could be the next big thing in mobile gaming

Apple is reportedly working on a new app that would combine elements of the App Store, Game Center, and communication tools.

Patrick Hearn     October 23, 2024

The Google Messages app is getting a few important safety features

Fake parcel scams, shady job offers, and impersonation attacks are rampant. Google is hoping to stop them with a new set of safety features in the Messages app.

Nadeem Sarwar     October 22, 2024

Google’s Pixel Weather app could get a fun new feature

If you're a Google Pixel owner, there's a new Pixel Weather feature set to arrive soon. The feature adds immersive weather vibrations to the mix.

Bryan M. Wolfe     October 17, 2024