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The Disney+ home screen on iOS.

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!
The app store open on a MacBook Pro.

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Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that.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.
Summarized notifications on Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

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?
Family Sharing dashboard on an iPhone.

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.
best personal finance apps.

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.
Adobe Photoshop app for iPhone For fun filters

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.
An app that detects when users touch grass.

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.
Amazon AppStore logo.

Amazon to retire its Android app store

The Amazon AppStore is no more—at least on Android-based devices come August.
The App Store on an iPhone, showing searching results for "stock trading apps."

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.
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G back.

Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games

T-Mobile customers can now work toward paying their monthly bill by playing mobile games in the Ad It Up app.
A closeup view of piano keys.

The best piano apps in 2025: top apps for learning how to play

Learning how to play the piano? Take a look at our list of the best piano-learning apps, from those for absolute beginners to those for intermediate players.
A person holding an Android phone while on a bike. The display shows the Google Play Store.

Tired of downloading terrible apps? This Google Play Store update will help

The Google Play Store adds alerts that will help users spot frequently-uninstalled apps at a glance.
Someone holding an iPhone with the Apple Fitness app open, showing the Custom Plans feature.

Why do health apps fail? Research bursts the hype with clear evidence

According to research published in Nature, a majority of users living with serious health conditions fail to follow fitness guidance given exclusively via apps.
The Apple TV app on a Samsung Android phone.

A native Android Apple TV app is now in the Google Play store

After originally being released five years ago, a full-functioning Apple TV app has come to Android devices.
Spotify tricks.

How to use Spotify: 14 tricks and secrets to get the most out of the music streamer

Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world, but it's so loaded with features that you may not be getting the most out of it. We're here to help.
Download page for TikTok app on Android in the US.

You can officially download the TikTok app again on Android phones

TikTok is still absent from the Google Play Store. But the company is now letting users download the app officially on their Android phones.
Tidal home page on iPhone.

Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?

Tidal and Qobuz are phenomenal music streaming services, but which is right for you? We weigh in on pricing, quality, and musical variety to help you decide!
The Practice Pro app.

This music app is doing something different in the Apple App Store

A new music app called Practice Pro has decided against the popular freemium model, and gone in a different direction to attract downloads.
A person holding an iPhone in their hand.

Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for the first time

"This case once again shatters the myth that iOS is somehow impervious to threats posed by malicious apps targeting Android,” says Kaspersky’s analysis.
The Kanto YU6 speakers in a living room.

Best bookshelf speakers of 2025: from passive to powered and for every budget

Whether you’re looking to build a hi-fi system or a home theater surround sound, a pair of bookshelf speakers can go a long way toward driving those decibels!
Google Play Store on the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs

The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.
WhatsApp logo on a phone.

WhatsApp for iPhone may soon let users have multiple accounts on one device

Android users have had the feature for a while now, but it's finally making its way to the iPhone.
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The iPhone now has an app to automatically block spam calls

One of the most popular tools for identifying unknown callers and blocking spam calls and SMS messages has received new functionality for iPhone.
Apple Intelligence's Mail features being presented at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Apple could finally be about to fix the Mail app on your Mac

Apple’s Mail app has fallen behind the best email apps, but a new update -- with an injection of Apple Intelligence -- could help it catch up to its rivals.
TikTok logo on an iPhone.

TikTok is about to get banned. Here are 7 TikTok alternatives to use

Though TikTok isn't banned quite yet, it may be soon. Here are some alternatives worth checking out.
Updating an Apple TV 4K to tvOS 18: Step 1.

How to delete apps on an Apple TV

Looking to clear some clutter from your Apple TV interface? You can easily delete the apps you don't want to see. Here's how it works and what to do.
Best News apps for iOS and Android.

The best news apps for Android and iOS

A good news app is the best way to make sure you're able to handle the influx of daily news, so here is a selection of the best news apps for iOS and Android.
The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

Microsoft is axing support for its own apps on Windows 10

Although Microsoft is allowing people to keep using Windows 10 for another year, it won't be supporting Microsoft 365 apps during that time.
The Google Home logo on a Pixel phone.

The Google Home app is getting two new features to upgrade your smart home

Are you a frequent user of the Google Home app? Two new features are rolling out now to upgrade your smart home in a couple of key ways.
A person using TikTok on their phone

Here’s what will happen to the TikTok app if it shuts down this Sunday

If TikTok is banned on January 19, users in the U.S. could see their access abruptly shut off, but they'll be able to retrieve their personal data.
WhatsApp January 2025 changes.

WhatsApp just added four messaging features. Here’s what’s new

The new year with four new features on the popular WhatsApp instant messaging app.
Mark Zucvkerberg speaking to Joe Rogan on a podcast appearance.

Zuckerberg vents at Apple over iPhone but forgets Facebook’s flops

The Meta chief says Apple essentially sat on the iPhone and hasn't made any remarkable progress. He didn't mention how Facebook flubbed phones and tablets.
Person using the Watch Duty fire tracker app on their iPhone.

This lifesaving app is helping people track wildfires in California

Watch Duty, a volunteer-backed app run by a non-profit, has become the go-to source of critical information for folks hit by the devastating fires in California.
Grok app on an iPhone.

You no longer need the Twitter/X app to use Grok

Grok, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is now available as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad.