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This one free open-source tool replaced three paid apps I'd used for years
I thought free office suites always came with compromises, but this open-source tool proved I was completely wrong.…
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood mark…
I almost downloaded another app until I found this Samsung Camera feature
It's not perfect, and that's the point…
I tested dozens of apps, and these 4 passed my ruthless 1-day test
These are the apps that rank top on the Play Store for me…
Final days to lock in your favorite Microsoft Office apps for life for just $33
Lifetime access on one PC.…
5 fun things you can do with sensors on your Android phone
Your Android phone can double as a metal detector, a tape measure, a spirit level, and a lot more. You just need the right app.…
Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.…
5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this August
August's list of the best new Android apps includes a new Android launcher, a PC gaming app, and so much more!…
Slashy is the AI email app replacing Notion Mail — here’s why
Get more out of your inbox, by spending less time with it…
Gemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled
At I/O 2026, Google teased an AI Studio app for Android and iOS. This mobile application has been canceled...…
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.…
India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them
India's app market generated a record $345 million in Q2.…
The best self-hosted apps are the ones you build yourself; it's why I stopped searching for perfect software
Build and go, not build and share.…
A smart glasses detector is now one of the App Store’s top paid apps
A $2.99 app that scans for nearby smart glasses has become one of the App Store’s top paid downloads amid growing camera anxiety.…
5 self-hosted apps that replaced my expensive paid subscriptions without feeling like a downgrade
So much money saved for barely any compromises…
I loaded my Android Auto dashboard with these apps; my car display finally feels useful
Stop using stock Android Auto and give your car a productivity upgrade…
I wasted years chasing productivity apps until these Google Keep habits clicked
It helped me quit the productivity app hamster wheel…
Google Health could soon make your medical lab results much easier to understand
Google Health's upcoming "Medical Record Infographic" feature may soon convert complex lab reports into simple visual summaries.…
4 reasons why I switched to this underrated Google Maps alternative
HERE WeGo is a better fit for me, despite offering less features than its rival. However, that doesn't mean I'm completely done with Maps.…
I switched note apps 5 times this year; here's the stack I finally settled on
The everything app is a trap…
Zohran Mamdani hints he will continue taking on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash
An interview with Granola CEO Chris Pedregal on making the AI note taker invisible and work across apps, and why he rejects executives seeking employees' notes (Casey Newton/Platformer)
Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth
Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model—including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S.—weighed on its services business, even…
These self-hosted productivity tools did something mainstream apps couldn't — they actually stuck
Four categories I've written off for years, until these four tools changed my mind…
Meta says AI is making it easier to build new apps — and more are coming
Meta says AI is making it dramatically easier to build and launch new consumer apps, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg telling investors the company has more new consumer products on the wa…
Spotify rolls out new personalized running features for Premium users
The company is making a big push into fitness, having already partnered with Peloton earlier this year.…
I fixed a hidden problem holding back my squats with this 30-day 'Fix Your Ankles' mobility routine, and I can't believe the results so far
It’s not a hip problem for me; it’s an ankle problem…
I finally fixed my 2 biggest annoyances with Google Messages — here’s how
I've been annoyed by the default behavior of swipe gestures and Smart Reply suggestions in Google Messages. Here's how I fixed them.…
Instagram and Facebook Ads for AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Tied to Meta Ad Partner in China
GatherOne is one of Meta's 11 advertising partners in China.…
Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be 'Highly Intrusive'
Apple said new UK App Store rules would give regulators a "highly intrusive" role dictating how it runs its business, reports Reuters. Apple submitted feedback to the UK's Competit…
Master piano at your own pace with flowkey for $79.99
flowkey helps beginners and experienced players improve with interactive lessons, video tutorials, and over 1,000 songs…
I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me
Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.…
Martha Stewart is the face of Hint, an AI app for home maintenance
Is that a good thing?…
Google Play’s got a new system for letting apps deliver age-appropriate experiences
Google shares how Play's Age Signals API empowers developers to craft apps that communicate with users based on their age ranges.…
4 free Android apps convinced me to stop paying for premium software on my Pixel device
These free Android apps look, feel, and perform like premium software — and they've earned a permanent spot on my Pixel.…
Moneion Build Production-Ready Apps with AI
Describe your idea. Moneion generates a production-ready backend, frontend, mobile app and DevOps setup together, across multiple languages or splits your existing monolith into mi…
Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives apps new scaling options for its large displays
A lot of improvements to the foldable experience come in One UI 9, but the latest one that lets you...…
6 free streaming apps that are 100% legal and surprisingly underrated
There are far more freely available titles on streaming than you think.…
Escaping the LLM Coding Rat Race
There's only one winner in the AI coding rat race: your inference provider.…
xAI Sues Minnesota Over Imminent Law Banning ‘Nudify’ Apps
xAI says the new rules, set to take effect this weekend, are limiting free speech and expression.…
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning nudify apps
The Minnesota law, which comes into effect this Saturday, would ban apps and websites that allow users to generate non-consensual sexualized imagery. The companies behind these ser…
I turned off Google Health Coach and got back the Fitbit app I actually wanted
The coach didn't tell me anything new…
These 6 self-hosted apps turned my mini PC into a full home lab, and I run them 24/7
I always fall back to this self-hosted stack.…
Enprompta – Prompt Registry, LLM Evals, and Observability for Production AI Apps
Trace every LLM call, score quality with automated evals, and update prompts at runtime — no redeploy needed.…
The best 9 dating apps for men who are tired of being alone
Less swiping, more matching. It's that simple.…
xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk’s xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota’s new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual intimate imagery from being enforced.…
There’s now an app that brings Samsung Messages back from the dead
A new Android app called Messages by OzarksMade promises to recreate the Samsung Messages experience for those who miss it.…
xAI sues Minnesota's AG over a state law banning apps and sites that create fake, sexualized pictures of individuals, claiming it violates the First Amendment (Riley Moser/CBS News)
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood mark…
Good Lock is Samsung's best-kept secret for customizing One UI, and I stopped using random tweaking apps
Good Lock is a Samsung app that allows you to customize your Galaxy smartphone with enhanced UI features and additional plugins.…
Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too
One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. Here's how to check if you're affected.…
These decades-old open-source apps still outperform many modern alternatives
Some software gets old, while some simply gets better.…
Show HN: DiscountHub – AI-assisted search for deals and promo codes
Describe what you need and let DiscountHub search current deals, promo codes and partner offers.…
Show HN: Krate, AI-made apps as permissioned files for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Make apps with AI. Share them as one file that opens on Mac, Windows, and Linux, with access shown before it runs. - incyashraj/krate…
Mahadev case probe: Betting apps generated proceeds of around ₹43,000 crore in last 7 years, says ED
The ED’s June 5 provisional attachment order pertained to assets worth ₹940.77 crore linked to Delhi-based businessman Vikas Garg. | India News…
Create apps and websites with this powerful Microsoft coding tool — now only $30 through August 9
This lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 makes coding a lot easier, and right now it’s on sale for just $29.97…
Niños creadores de videojuegos, 'apps' y robots
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'Massive growth' of second-hand fashion apps in Australia
Resale app users are balancing convenience with overconsumption in the second-hand fashion conversation.…
Xbox says it is working to resolve a "major outage" affecting its Account & Profile, Store & Subscriptions, and Apps & Mobile services (Chris Scullion/Video Games Chronicle)
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.…