Category: Mobile Applications

Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil

Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.
In Paris, A New App Explores the French Revolution

A self-guided walking tour explores the French Revolution in the City of Light.
Trump to Again Extend TikTok’s Reprieve From U.S. Ban

The president plans to sign another executive order this week that would give the popular video app more time to change its ownership structure.
WhatsApp Introduces Ads in Its App

They will appear in only one part of the Meta-owned messaging service, it said. The move is potentially lucrative, while raising questions about user privacy.
How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.
How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.
Is Trump Unveiling a Crypto Wallet? His Associates Say Yes. His Sons Say No.

The back-and-forth over a potential Trump cryptocurrency wallet on Tuesday exposed rifts among the family’s web of digital currency ventures.
TikTok Bans #SkinnyTok After European Regulators Raise Concerns

Officials in Europe worried that the app was glamorizing eating disorders. The ban is TikTok’s latest effort to counter criticism about its effect on teen mental health.
Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.
How to Travel Without a Phone

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Good Night: TikTok Invites Users to Meditate

Facing allegations that it knowingly lures young users into late-night scroll sessions, the company unveiled a new guided-meditation feature in the app.
HBO’s Streaming Service Becomes ‘HBO Max’ Again

Warner Bros. Discovery executives are reinstating the name HBO Max for the popular streaming service. It’s the fourth name change for the app in the last decade.