Procrastination is a common habit where people knowingly put off tasks, even when they understand the future downsides. This habit can lead to higher stress and anxiety levels, and even increase the risk of depression. To tackle this, many people turn to apps for help. These apps are designed to support behavior changes and make self-treatment more accessible. They m...
Suddenly, your usual safe Apps may be hiding a secret. These are not your average app lies, but a serious threat. You might expect to get a nasty surprise when you download something from some obscure website, but this is different. Apple's App Store had an unexpected and unwanted visit from malware. We are talking about a well-known Trojan Horse here. Some apps ha...
Apple has just unveiled the most popular apps and games downloaded on iPhones and iPads in 2024. The list is tailored to different countries, so you can see what's big in your part of the world. In the US, free apps like Temu Threads, TikTok, and ChatGPT are leading the charge. Games like Block Blast! and MONOPOLY GO! are also big hits. The App Store's Today tab now...
Last week, Microsoft-owned GitHub launched a new AI platform called Spark. It aims to revolutionize how consumers interact with tech, especially on phones. With Spark, anyone can create 'micro apps', or 'Sparks', instantly tailored to their needs. No more downloading from app stores or waiting for new software. Spark is unique because it allows users to shar...
In a surprising turn of events, Apple seems to be taking notes from Microsoft and Epic Games. Reports suggest that Apple is cooking up its own game app store. This new platform will be like a mini App Store, complete with game recommendations, friend lists, and maybe even in-game chats using FaceTime or iMessage. It’s like Game Center, but with a cooler neighborhood....
Google has received a small but crucial win in its ongoing legal battle with Epic. A judge has temporarily halted an order that would have forced Google to open its Android app store to competitors. This means Google might avoid making any changes to the Play Store for years, possibly indefinitely, while it appeals a verdict declaring the store an illegal monopoly. ...
In a big move, a federal judge has ordered Google to shake up its Android app store. This ruling, from a court case between Google and the makers of Fortnite (Epic Games), could change how we get apps on Android phones. Starting November 2024, for three years, you'll be able to download apps from other stores, not just Google's Play Store. That means more choices and...
Epic Sues Google and Samsung, Accusing Them of Illegally Limiting Competition in App Stores Four years after Epic sued Google for running an illegal app store monopoly, the Fortnite game developer has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung. The new lawsuit accuses them of illegally conspiring to undermine third-party app stores, specifically tar...
The tech industry is witnessing a heated battle for dominance in the app store space. Epic Games, the publisher behind Fortnite, has launched a lawsuit against Samsung and Google, alleging that they are conspiring to restrict competition and maintain their respective market shares. The lawsuit centers around the Auto Blocker setting in Samsung’s OneUI, which restrict...