Your Ray-Ban Meta alternative is open-source, and that changes everything

Mentra Live is a Ray-Ban Meta alternative with a rare perk, an open-source OS and a MiniApp Store. It’s limited-run, app-driven camera glasses, but real-world polish and privacy details still need proof.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     January 16

Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

Replit’s new feature generates iOS apps from text prompts, integrates monetization, and streamlines App Store publishing - marking a major step in AI-driven software creation.

Phones     Moinak Pal     January 15

Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber? Get ready to pay $12.99 per month from February

Spotify will raise Premium prices to $12.99 from February 2026 in the U.S. and parts of Europe, citing growth pressures despite strong Q3 results.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 15

Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it

Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     January 12

The best fitness apps to actually help you hit your New Year transformation goals

From calorie tracking to connected wearables, these fitness apps help turn good intentions into habits that actually stick

Phones     Esat Dedezade     December 31, 2025

Threads is about to become a hub of podcast chatter

Threads is rolling out podcast previews and creator-focused features to become a central hub for podcast discussion.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     December 19, 2025

The connector era is over: you can now submit ChatGPT apps to OpenAI

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT app directory and opening submissions for developers, with approved apps rolling out in the new year. It’s a shift away from connectors toward chat-native apps.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     December 18, 2025

Gemini web app just got Opal where you can build mini apps with no code

Opal is now built into the Gemini web app via the Gems manager, letting you create reusable, shareable AI mini-app workflows with no code, plus a new step-by-step editing view.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     December 17, 2025

Zoom is also getting an AI assistant, if that’s what you need for video calls

Zoom's AI Companion 3.0 now runs in your browser, helps summarize meetings, draft emails, and create follow-ups, and offers limited free-tier access.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     December 16, 2025

Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     December 12, 2025

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is hiding a cool PC productivity trick

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold has a hidden productivity boost. Beyond its folding design and standalone DeX, the device can work as a wireless Second Screen for Windows PCs, turning the phone into an extra monitor you can unfold anywhere.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     December 11, 2025

Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026

Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year.

Phones     Moinak Pal     December 8, 2025

Your Spotify subscription might soon cost more

Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.

Phones     Moinak Pal     November 26, 2025

Kids’ screen addiction is pushing parents to spend top dollars on digital detox

Parents are increasingly spending on screen-time coaches, monitoring apps, and even $8,000 tech-detox camps as kids’ screen habits spiral out of control. With most parents struggling to enforce limits, many feel digital detox can reset their child’s relationship with technology.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 18, 2025

Google Calendar will finally let you block time for a task instead of a meeting

Google Calendar now lets you block time for tasks directly from Google Tasks, marking you as busy and improving day planning for all Workspace and personal users.

Phones     Shikhar Mehrotra     November 18, 2025

YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling

YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     November 17, 2025

Whatsapp will soon let you chat with people on other messaging apps

WhatsApp is preparing a new interoperability feature that will let users in Europe message people on supported third-party apps directly from WhatsApp. The update isn’t live yet, but Meta says it’s coming soon as part of its DMA-driven compliance.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 15, 2025

Apple’s new rules could give us a break from shady copycat apps

Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 14, 2025

LinkedIn turns search into a targeted AI chat to grow your network

LinkedIn is rolling out AI powered people search for US Premium members, letting you type plain language requests and find experts, mentors, or hires who have already done the thing you are aiming for.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     November 14, 2025

NotebookLM now speaks Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images for your research

NotebookLM’s latest update adds Deep Research and support for Sheets, Word, PDFs, and images, turning Google’s AI notebook into more of a real study hub where your files, sources, and summaries actually live together.

Phones     Paulo Vargas     November 14, 2025

You can now manage your finances in Cash App by chatting with an AI

Cash App is rolling out Moneybot, a new AI assistant that helps you understand your spending, income, and savings in real time. You can ask questions about your finances and get tailored suggestions. The update also includes new banking benefits and expanded crypto features across the app.

Phones     Manisha Priyadarshini     November 13, 2025

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