Sometimes it’s nice to have a snapshot in time to keep track of the flow of apps. There are so many new apps released on such a continual basis that some of the most exciting or relevant ones can fall by the wayside. But just
Google gave its Maps app a big redesign today at I/O 2018 and introduced a suite of new features that will roll out to both iOS and Android users this summer. For starters, there’s a new Explore tab that will recommend places to eat or
After initially unveiling the feature yesterday, Microsoft on stage at Build 2018 formally announced Timeline would be coming to Android via the Microsoft Launcher. With the tap of a button, users will be able to access the same Timeline they’ll find on their Windows 10
During its Build 2018 developers conference in Seattle, Microsoft announced it will be bringing Timeline to its Android home screen replacement, Microsoft Launcher (via Neowin). If you recall, the feature allows users to go back and revisit work they’ve done on their Windows 10 PCs
It seems every few weeks, there’s some sort of new social media app or client that tries to shake things up. Twitter, for instance, as seen its own fair share of clients over the past few years for both iOS and Android. They seem to
Google today announced the release of a standalone Tasks app for reminders and to-dos. This comes the same day Gmail received its big redesign. The app is pretty simple. After downloading, your Google account is loaded and so are all of your tasks. You can add
Instagram today announced two new features it’s bringing to its app for iOS and Android. The first addition is a feature called Focus which is basically the platform’s version of the popular portrait mode camera trick we’ve been seeing in smartphones nowadays. It’s accessible via
After initially making it available to those with Android devices, Google has begun rolling out its Google Lens image recognition software to those with iOS devices. Anyone who uses version 3.15 of the Google Photos app on iOS can try out the feature by selecting
Google today announced its updating the YouTube mobile apps for iOS and Android with a dark mode that darkens certain elements of the app’s interface for a more cinematic experience. The company added the feature to the desktop version of YouTube last year and has
During MWC 2018, Google announced it would expand its Lens object recognition software, originally exclusive to the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, to more Android devices via the Google Photos app and, eventually, the Assistant itself. Now, it looks like the time has come for
Apple today began rolling out an update to its TV app available on iOS and tvOS that enables live news streaming. The feature is similar to the Sports section launched last year in which you can sift through a selection of news outlets to watch
A new report out of Bloomberg today states Apple is gearing up to launch iOS app compatibility within macOS. In other words, as early as next year, the company could allow developers to develop a single application that would run on both iOS and macOS, two
Microsoft today officially launched its Edge mobile browser apps for iOS and Android, allowing anyone with an iPhone or Android device to download and install the app. This comes after an initial testing phase which saw Windows Insiders and those registered debugging the app before
Apple today updated its Clips application which is used to make short videos or edit photos for sharing across social media. In the update, under the version number 2.0, Apple includes a feature exclusive to the newly released iPhone X which utilizes the device’s front-facing
Amazon today is updating its app for iPhone for the 2017 holiday season, and with the release brings a new feature that lets users place objects within their homes. The technology uses Apple’s ARKit and lets you place virtual portrayals of different items available from
Amazon today updated its Kindle app significantly for the first time in quite a while. The app is receiving a new design with tweaked layouts, new options, and better social integration. For instance, the layout of the app has been shifted slightly to make it
Google’s Opinion Rewards is a hassle-free way for Android users to earn credits for the Play Store by answering simple surveys every now and then. The app has worked well and does what it says, and now iOS can get in on the action as
Microsoft is bringing its Edge web browser to mobile devices. In a new blog post today, the company announced new apps for iOS and Android that are currently in beta and can be tested first by Windows Insiders. According to Microsoft, “one of the most
Instagram is rolling out a fresh update to its iOS and Android mobile apps that lets users take polls from within their Stories. By using the new poll sticker, users can ask a question and have two answers that followers can vote on. For instance,
Amazon today announced the integration of its voice assistant, Alexa, into its Amazon Music apps for iOS and Android. Simply updating the apps will gain users the option of controlling their music with their voice by tapping the push-to-talk button in the app. By doing