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.

Parents are increasingly spending on screen-time coaches, monitoring apps, and even $8,000 tech-detox camps as kids’ screen habits spiral out of control. With most parents struggling to enforce limits, many feel digital detox can reset their child’s relationship with technology.

Google Calendar now lets you block time for tasks directly from Google Tasks, marking you as busy and improving day planning for all Workspace and personal users.

YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.

WhatsApp is preparing a new interoperability feature that will let users in Europe message people on supported third-party apps directly from WhatsApp. The update isn’t live yet, but Meta says it’s coming soon as part of its DMA-driven compliance.

Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.

LinkedIn is rolling out AI powered people search for US Premium members, letting you type plain language requests and find experts, mentors, or hires who have already done the thing you are aiming for.