Apple’s hardware engineering chief John Ternus remains the “leading contender” to become the company’s next CEO, according …
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse
In addition, the startup is announcing its first funding round from outside investors, with a $6 million Series A from Pace Capital. The deal gives the venture firm a 15% equity stake in AltStore and will allow the company to hire a team beyond its co-founders, Riley Testut and Shane Gill.
You Can Now Add Spotify, Zillow to ChatGPT, But Don’t Call It an App Store
OpenAI is rolling out app integrations for its chatbot, which one exec calls the ‘evolution of ChatGPT [into] something that’ll be a bit more like an operating system.’
WhatsApp rolls out on-device ‘Message Translations’ feature on iOS: Report
The iOS rollout follows the feature debut on Android in September, enabling users on instant messaging platform to translate messages in chats, groups, and channels from 6 languages …
Major Evernote Update Taps AI for Search and Transcription, But Not Writing
Two years after a steep subscription price increase, rates stay the same with Evernote V11. Rob writes about interesting problems and possibilities in computers, gadgets, apps, services, telecom, and …
Evernote’s biggest update since 2020 goes all in on AI
If you’re like me, it’s probably been a hot minute since you’ve thought about Evernote. Now, the app wants to be in the conversation again.
More Apple Apps Get Liquid Glass Redesign
Apple today updated its TestFlight and Apple Support apps, adding Liquid Glass designs to match the rest of iOS 26. Both apps now feature …
OpenAI just launched its own version of an app store, taking aim at Apple and Google
OpenAI is bringing apps inside ChatGPT and announced a kit for developers to build AI-native apps, CEO Sam Altman announced at its DevDay event.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 app soars to No. 1 in the App Store – why there’s a feeding frenzy to try it
OpenAI’s latest effort at video generation is proving to be a hit among iPhone users. Released on September 30 only for iOS, the new Sora app is now No. 1 among all free apps in Apple’s US App Store.
Sora 2 Beats ChatGPT to Top App Store, Sparks Copyright Controversy
OpenAI’s new short-video app Sora 2 has become an overnight sensation, even as it faces backlash over copyright policy. The platform lets users create short cli
Paris prosecutor’s office probing Siri, Apple’s voice assistant
The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Monday it was investigating Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, after it received a complaint. Politico reported earlier on Monday that Apple is suspected of using users’ recordings without their knowledge.
Are There Any Drawbacks To Buying Apple Products From Best Buy?
If you don’t live close to an Apple store, you might be tempted to try out your local Best Buy, but are there any drawbacks with going that route?
Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store, developer says
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple’s App Store due to “objectionable content.” …
It’s Hidden Deep on Amazon, but the Official Apple 20W Charger Is Going for Pennies on the Dollar
Apple started omitting power adapters from iPhones starting from the iPhone 12 series because of environmental reasons and assuming most people already had chargers at home. That decision left new …
Apple App Store Revenue Jumps 10%, Analyst Sees AI, App Diversification Driving Long-Term Growth
Apple’s App Store saw strong results in Q3, driven by a mix shift towards non-gaming categories and rising demand for AI-powered apps.
OpenAI’s Sora Video Tops Apple App Store Despite Being Invite-Only
OpenAI’s latest release has taken social media by storm, and that hype has helped Sora jump to the top of Apple’s App Store free charts less than 72 hours after its release.
Apple elimina aplicaciones que permiten informar anónimamente sobre presencia de agentes de ICE
ICEBlock, una aplicación gratuita solo para iPhone que permite a los usuarios denunciar y monitorear anónimamente la actividad de los agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), dejó de estar disponible en la App Store de Apple el viernes. El desarrollador confirmó su retirada el jueves por la noche.