In the aftermath of the iPhone 17 launch, there was a bit of a ‘scratchgate’ controversy as customers noticed iPhone 17 and iPhone Air demo units in stores were already showing noticeable signs of …
OpenAI Dev Day 2025: ChatGPT becomes the new app store — and hardware is coming
The centerpiece of the public-facing keynote was the transformation of ChatGPT itself. With the new Apps SDK, OpenAI is turning its wildly popular chatbot into a dynamic, interactive platform, …
AltStore’s alternative iPhone app store is coming to more countries
AltStore is also making a big push into the fediverse.
Here’s Who is Expected to Become Apple CEO After Tim Cook Retires
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 …