Apple Unlocks Default App Customization in iOS 18.2 Beta
Apple's latest iOS 18.2 beta introduces a dedicated menu for customizing default apps, expanding beyond browser and email to include messaging and calling apps.
Mobile Apps
Apple Names Kino as iPhone App of the Year, Snubbing AI-Powered ChatGPT
Apple announces its App Store awards, with Kino taking top honors as iPhone App of the Year, while AI-powered apps are noticeably absent from the top list.
Apple Names Kino as iPhone App of the Year, Snubs AI-Powered ChatGPT
Apple announces Kino, a videography app, as iPhone App of the Year, overlooking AI-powered ChatGPT despite its popularity on the App Store.
Global App Economy Sees 15.7% Growth in Consumer Spending, Despite Decline in Downloads
The global app economy experienced a 15.7% increase in consumer spending in 2024, reaching $127 billion, despite a 2.3% decline in app downloads across both Apple App Store and Google Play.
Intenty App Aims to Break Mindless Phone Habits with Customizable Nudges
Ukrainian developer Yaroslav Neznaradko's Intenty app helps users develop intentional phone usage habits with customizable nudges, breathing exercises, and more.
Steppin: The New iOS App That Combines Fitness and Screen Time Management
Steppin, a new iOS app, helps users manage screen time by blocking social media apps unless they meet daily step goals, promoting physical and mental health.
Temu Tops US App Store Charts, ChatGPT Makes Surprise Entry
Chinese shopping app Temu dominates US App Store charts, while AI chatbot ChatGPT makes a surprise entry, beating Google's Search app in downloads
Truecaller Brings Real-Time Caller ID to iOS, Bridging Android Gap
Truecaller updates its iOS app to offer real-time caller ID, leveraging Apple's Live Caller ID Lookup in iOS 18, and closes the feature gap with its Android counterpart.
Walkstar App Syncs Your Workout Tunes with Your Movement
New fitness app Walkstar motivates users to stay active by syncing music with their movement, pausing when they stop and resuming when they start again.