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

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Netflix Dives into Mobile Short-Form, TikTok-Style Feed

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

Netflix is experimenting with a fresh mobile approach by testing a vertical, short-form video feed reminiscent of TikTok. This initiative, complete with AI-powered features, aims to capture the fleeting attention of on-the-go users while adding a dynamic, fast-paced twist to mobile content discovery.

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cnet.com / Netflix Is Testing a New Mobile AI Feature and TikTok-Style Clips to Keep You Tuned In

theverge.com / Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app

techcrunch.com / Netflix is getting into short videos with a new vertical feed for mobile

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Amazon Updates Kindle iOS App with New “Get Book” Button

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Amazon has revamped its Kindle iOS app by adding a “Get Book” button to streamline e-book purchases, effectively sidestepping Apple’s commission hurdles imposed by recent court rulings. This update promises a simpler buying process that might just shake up the app ecosystem.

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pocket-lint.com / Kindle owners with the iOS app just got a convenient new feature

arstechnica.com / For the first time ever, Amazon Kindle users on iOS can tap a button to buy books

techcrunch.com / Amazon Kindle’s iOS app adds new ‘Get Book’ button following Apple payments ruling

appleinsider.com / Kindle adds 'Get Book' buy button to where it always belonged

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EA Sports and Apple Team Up for Free MLS Mobile Streaming

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:20 am more...

EA Sports and Apple are shaking up sports viewing by offering free mobile streaming for select MLS matches via a dedicated FC Mobile app. This novel collaboration promises fans a direct, on-the-go ticket to live soccer, blurring the lines between tech giants and live sports broadcasting with a cheeky twist.

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appleinsider.com / EA Sports FC Mobile to stream live MLS matches & offer Apple TV trial

macrumors.com / Apple and EA Sports Announce New Way to Watch MLS Matches For Free

gamespot.com / EA Sports Is Doing Something It's Never Done Before

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 4 days ago #mobile #apple #streaming +

Google readies NotebookLM mobile app debut ahead of I/O 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Google is set to expand NotebookLM's capabilities to mobile platforms, unveiling design previews and setup details ahead of its anticipated debut at I/O 2025. The AI research tool aims to streamline note-taking and data integration for users, underscoring Google’s inexorable push into cross-platform innovation with its characteristic flair.

arstechnica.com / Google finally reveals NotebookLM Android app, but you can’t use it yet

techcrunch.com / Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for pre-order

winbuzzer.com / Google’s NotebookLM AI Research Tool Readies Mobile Debut on Android and iOS

androidheadlines.com / Google Reveals NotebookLM Mobile App Design Before I/O 2025 Debut

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Google Play Store Loses Nearly Half Its Apps

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Google’s Play Store has undergone a drastic overhaul as its hosted app count plummeted by nearly 47 percent—from roughly 3.4 million to 1.8 million apps. This shocking cull, following a strict policy refresh, underscores Google’s attempt to clean house and bolster quality in its vast marketplace.

mobilesyrup.com / Google purged nearly half the apps on the Play Store

techspot.com / Google Play shrinks by 47 percent following policy overhaul

theverge.com / Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps

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