Fortnite set for US App Store return with added rewards

Friday, May 9, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Epic Games is making a triumphant return by resubmitting Fortnite to the U.S. App Store after a five‐year absence—now paired with a generous 20% cash-back bonus on V-Bucks. Fans can look forward to a refreshed mobile experience that might just rekindle their battle royale passion.

kotaku.com / Epic Is Promising Bonus V-Bucks To Fortnite Players Who Buy Directly From Its Store

engadget.com / Epic has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store

engadget.com / Epic launches a reward program to lure you away from the App Store

appleinsider.com / After everything, Epic Games submits new 'Fortnite' to US App Store review

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X platform users face dual outage issues

Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Several users of the social network X are reporting simultaneous malfunctions: notifications are failing to trigger and timelines have frozen, leaving many puzzled and disconnected from real‐time updates. The technical breakdown is raising questions about when the platform will restore full functionality.

theverge.com / X notifications are broken

techcrunch.com / X timelines aren’t updating for many users

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 19 hours ago #technology #internet #apps +

Threads platform unveils enhanced transparency and feature upgrades

Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Meta rolls out significant updates on its Threads platform as the social network debuts both a new dashboard to clarify account restrictions with added transparency and fresh feature enhancements, including video ad integration. These changes aim to improve user understanding of enforcement measures while strengthening Threads’ competitive edge in the evolving digital arena.

winbuzzer.com / Meta’s Threads Now Shows Why Your Posts Get Demoted

theverge.com / Threads adds dashboard to better explain post and account restrictions

betanews.com / Spoiler alert! Meta has some great new features for Threads

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Meta Tests Video Ads on Threads Platform

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Meta has set its sights on monetizing Threads by testing video ad integrations, making the app mirror more mainstream competitors in a not-so-subtle bid for extra ad revenue. The experiment is stirring buzz among users and creators as they brace for a new wave of digital interruptions.

betanews.com / Meta expands its advertising options across its social platforms, including video ads on Threads

engadget.com / Meta will test video ads on Threads

techcrunch.com / Instagram Threads is getting video ads

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 38 hours ago #digitalmarketing #meta #apps +

Instagram Testifies on Threads Integration in Meta Antitrust Trial

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

In a dramatic turn during Meta’s antitrust trial, an Instagram executive revealed that the popular Threads app was initially conceived as an integrated feature within Instagram. This courtroom testimony highlights Meta’s complex strategy amid mounting scrutiny over its market practices and reinforces the heated debate around tech monopolies.

theverge.com / Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: ‘You’re either growing, or you’re slowly dying’

theinformation.com / Instagram Head Testifies in Meta Antitrust Case - The Information

theverge.com / Threads was originally going to live inside the Instagram app

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 39 hours ago #techpolicy #meta #antitrust #apps +

Google Maps Unveils AI-Enhanced Screenshot Location Feature

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:20 am more...

Google Maps has rolled out a Gemini AI-powered upgrade that scours your iPhone screenshots for location cues, automatically compiling them into a curated list. Travelers get to rediscover forgotten dining spots or hidden gems, while privacy enthusiasts may wonder if they’ve just turned their photo gallery into a digital treasure map.

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appleinsider.com / Google Maps for iOS uses Gemini to pull places from screenshots

macrumors.com / Google Maps Can Now Scan Your iPhone Screenshots for Places

bgr.com / Why you’re crazy if you travel without using ChatGPT and this new Google Maps AI feature

betanews.com / Google Maps can now use your screenshots to help you plan trips thanks to Gemini AI

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 46 hours ago #ai #mobile #google #apps +

Google Rolls Out Gemini App for iPad

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Google has decided that iPads deserve a native AI experience, launching a Gemini app designed exclusively for the tablet’s larger display and multitasking prowess. Gone are the days of squished iPhone versions—users can now enjoy a full-fledged, intelligently crafted interface right on their iPads.

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macrumors.com / Google Gemini App Gets iPad Optimization

theverge.com / Google launched a Gemini app for iPad

engadget.com / Google launches a Gemini app for iPad

betanews.com / Google brings Gemini to Apple iPad

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #google #apps #ipad +

Figma Unveils Comprehensive AI-Powered Design Suite

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Figma has rolled out a host of AI-powered design tools that promise to streamline project workflows, from site and app prototyping to an intriguingly named “vibe-coding” feature. This bold update is set to challenge rivals and redefine digital design, leaving traditional creatives to wonder if they, too, can catch the AI bug.

cnbc.com / Figma introduces 'vibe-coding' AI software design feature

theverge.com / Figma’s big AI update takes on Adobe, WordPress, and Canva

techcrunch.com / Figma releases new AI-powered tools for creating sites, app prototypes, and marketing assets

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Netflix TV App Gets a Major Redesign Overhaul

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Netflix is overhauling its TV experience with a bold UI refresh designed to simplify navigation and enhance content recommendations. The new interface promises a cleaner, more intuitive layout that aims to put an end to the perpetual search for settings while giving binge-watchers an elevated viewing experience.

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macrumors.com / Netflix Launching Redesigned TV Experience, AI Search, and Improved Recommendations

appleinsider.com / Netflix getting user interface with AI, has no plans to bring back App Store subscriptions

gizmodo.com / Netflix’s UI Overhaul Traps You Into Binging Forever

reuters.com/business / Netflix to revamp TV app interface, launch AI-powered search for iOS users - Reuters

gamespot.com / Netflix Layout Getting A Major Overhaul With A Dedicated Tab For Games

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Google iOS App Simplifies Dense Tech Jargon Using AI

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Google has launched a clever new “Simplify” feature in its iOS app that employs AI to turn overly technical, jargon-filled text into clear, digestible language. Users now get on-the-spot clarity without leaving their favorite app—making the esoteric suddenly understandable.

macrumors.com / Google Search App Can Now 'Simplify' Complex Search Results

theregister.com / Feeling dumb? Let Google's latest AI invention simplify that wordy writing for you

theverge.com / Google’s iOS app will use AI to simplify jargon

techcrunch.com / Google’s new ‘Simplify’ feature for iOS uses AI to make dense text easier to understand 

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