ChatGPT Mobile App Revenue Surges Past $2 Billion, Crushes Competition
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - ChatGPT’s mobile app has crossed a staggering $2 billion USD (about $2.76 billion CAD) in global consumer spending since launching in May 2023The post ChatGPT Mobile App Revenue Surges Past $2 Billion, Crushes Competition first appeared on iPhone in Canad…
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Google Messages can now blur nude images on Android
Kris Holt / engadget - Google is rolling out a new safety feature for the Messages app on Android. As spotted by 9to5Google, the company is making Sensitive Content Warnings more broadly available after beta testing the option since April. Google announced it last October.The f…
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Russia curbs WhatsApp, Telegram calls to counter cybercrime
therecord - “Telegram and WhatsApp have become the main voice services used for deceit and extortion and for involving Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities,” the country's telecom regulator said in announcing new restrictions.
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Netflix Finally Rolls Out Apple TV App Redesign With 4 Major Improvements
bgr - You might notice a new look for Netflix the next time you open the app on Apple TV - here are four of the most important changes.
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Apple Refutes Elon Musk's Claim Of App Store Bias Against Grok
bgr - Elon Musk is convinced that Apple has it out for Grok, but the company shot back, noting the App Store is "designed to be fair and free of bias."
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Apple may soon let Douyin Pay users buy from the China App Store
appleinsider - Apple is currently testing Douyin Pay support, a mobile payment service owned by TikTok's parent company, for the China App Store.Apple tests China's TikTok Pay in App StoreDouyin is, to put it plainly, China's version of TikTok — ByteDance owns both plat…
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Threads is up to 400 million monthly active users
Anna Washenko / engadget - Meta's X competitor, Threads, is continuing to add users at a brisk clip, with the social network now surpassing 400 million monthly active users. The news, reported by Fast Company, follows Threads reaching the 300 million mark in December 2024 and the 2…
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Sling TV Offers $5 Day Passes for Casual Viewers
Kourtnee Jackson / cnet - Watch live sports events and more with its new line of temporary streaming packages.
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Apple's rumored live translation feature for AirPods could be coming with iOS 26
Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Apple's AirPods could be getting a live translation feature in the near future as part of iOS 26, according to a report by 9to5Mac. A new beta version of the operating system dropped today and users have spotted a system asset that strongly points to the …
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Google Launches ‘Preferred Sources’ to Let Users Prioritize News Outlets in Search
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google rolls out 'Preferred Sources' in Search, allowing users to prioritize news outlets. The feature arrives amid publisher conflict over AI traffic loss.The post Google Launches ‘Preferred Sources’ to Let Users Prioritize News Outlets in Search appeare…
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PUBG Creator’s New Survival Sim Reveals Surprise Free Open Beta
John Walker / kotaku - Brendan Greene's Prologue is now available to play ahead of its Early AccessThe post PUBG Creator’s New Survival Sim Reveals Surprise Free Open Beta appeared first on Kotaku.
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Musk Accuses Apple of Favoring OpenAI in App Store Rankings
PYMNTS / pymnts - Elon Musk is threatening to sue Apple over the way it ranks AI firms in its App Store. [contact-form-7] “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitru…
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Apple’s new Siri may allow users to operate apps just using voice
Ivan Mehta / techcrunch - Apple is testing a version of Siri that will be able to take actions on your behalf across various apps by following voice commands. The company plans to release a new version of App Intents, its framework gives developers the ability to allow users acces…
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Microsoft to retire popular Lens app, fold scanning into Copilot
techspot - Originally known as Office Lens, the free app quickly gained traction as a way to convert documents, notes, and whiteboard sketches into digital formats using your phone's camera. Over time, Microsoft expanded its capabilities, enabling users to create PD…
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Microsoft Lens App for iOS, Android to Shut Down Next Month
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Microsoft has today confirmed that it will retire the Microsoft Lens mobile app for both iOS and Android, starting in mid‑September 2025.The post Microsoft Lens App for iOS, Android to Shut Down Next Month first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Instagram Map privacy controls spark user pushback
Instagram’s new Map feature has ignited a flurry of advice columns and tutorials as users scramble to learn how to disable automatic live location sharing. The rollout, which many say was introduced with little fanfare, has left privacy advocates both bemused and irritated at its seemingly over‐zealous defaults.
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Latest Instagram update adds repost feed and location map
Vincent Lin / mobilesyrup - In its latest update, Instagram is introducing many new features inspired by competitor platforms. Users can now repost reels and grid posts from other accounts with a similar feel to TikTok. These reposts will be displayed on new repost tab on your profi…
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Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
Aisha Malik / techcrunch - The move would help power X's struggling ads business following the departure of former CEO Linda Yaccarino.
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Truth Social Launches Perplexity-Powered AI Search, Sparking Bias Concerns
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Trump Media's Truth Social has launched 'Truth Search AI' with partner Perplexity, but faces criticism over potential bias and Perplexity's data scraping methods.The post Truth Social Launches Perplexity-Powered AI Search, Sparking Bias Concerns appeared …
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Apple Maps now helps cyclists navigate Hong Kong and Taiwan streets
appleinsider - Cyclists in Hong Kong and Taiwan can now tap into Apple Maps for safer, bike-friendly routes.Apple Maps adds cycling directions for Hong Kong and TaiwanCycling directions made their debut in iOS 14. The feature offers bike-friendly routes and details you …
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