Category: Mobile Applications

Montana TikTok Ban: How Influencers Are Reacting to the Bill

Under a newly signed bill, the state is poised to become the first to ban TikTok. Influencers living there have a lot to lose.
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App for the iPhone

OpenAI is aiming to build on the popularity of its chatbot with a smartphone app that responds to voice prompts.
Haven’t Checked Your Gmail in a While? Google May Delete Your Account.

Personal Google accounts that have not been used in at least two years could be removed starting in December as part of an effort to address security threats, the company said.
Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’

The former executive sued ByteDance, which owns TikTok, for wrongful termination and accused the company of lifting content from rivals and “supreme access” by the Chinese Communist Party.
Pixel 7A Review: We’re Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a ‘Pro’ Phone

Google’s latest entry-level phone, which costs $500, is just good as devices nearly double its price.
How to Automatically Edit and Enhance Your Smartphone Photos

Photo apps have been using artificial intelligence for years to give you control over the look of your images. Here’s how to take advantage of that.
States’ Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet

New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services.
What Is Bluesky and Could It Replace Twitter?

Some Twitter users are rushing to join Bluesky, a social platform funded by Jack Dorsey, a founder of Twitter.
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.
Are Twitter’s Blue Check Marks Uncool Now?

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users.
Apple Largely Prevails in Appeal of Epic Games’ App Store Lawsuit

A Ninth Circuit panel did agree with Epic that Apple was violating California law by barring app developers from directing customers to outside payment methods.
The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social

Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller social networks.