This lifesaving app is helping people track wildfires in California
Watch Duty, a volunteer-backed app run by a non-profit, has become the go-to source of critical information for folks hit by the devastating fires in California.
You no longer need the Twitter/X app to use Grok
Grok, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is now available as a standalone app for iPhone and iPad.
I’m giving up on Apple Photos
For the last several months, I've been using Apple Photos and Google Photos simultaneously. Here's why I'm giving up on Apple and going all-in with Google.
How I’m using Google’s Gemini AI app to make me more human
I am not a fan of AI taking over my work. It lacks the human touch. Yet, Google's Gemini made me a better person. At least the realms of an overflowing inbox.
Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no
How safe is the App Store for our kids? Maybe not as safe as you think.
How to transfer your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph
Goodreads isn't the best book-tracking app, but it was the only one. Until now. Here's how to move all your books from Goodreads to StoryGraph.
It just got a lot easier to see what pictures are in your Google Photos albums
Google Photos is one of the best photo apps, and it's always getting better. The latest improvement makes it easier to see what's in your albums.
Google Photos is getting a cool new feature to speed up your photo edits
Google Photos for Android is picking up another one-click editing tool. "Quick Edit" should be arriving soon on supported devices.
Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups
Niagara Launcher is a fantastic Android launcher, and it's about to get even better with a big update.
I tested Google Gemini and Apple Intelligence. Here’s which one you should use
Google has given Apple an AI roadmap it should use as it creates Apple Intelligence. Whether it learns from the good and the bad is open to debate.
iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete
The popular live radio app now offers features that make it more like the radio in your car.
Here’s how your Android phone could help stop your motion sickness
Google has a feature in the works that could potentially reduce motion sickness symptoms. Here's how it could work on your Android phone.
Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android.
You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how
Like using Microsoft Teams on your iPad? Now you can finally use it with an external camera.
The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing
YouTube announced a lot of updates in October, and today a few of them are rolling out to iOS and Android.
I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod
Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it.
Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready
Whether you love the holidays or not, it's that time of year again. Here are some apps and games to help make the holidays a little easier.
Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it
Google Photos now includes an awesome year-in-review feature. It lets you relive your favorite memories of the past 12 months.
6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android
The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app
Google's Pixel Recorder app on its Pixel phones is about to get a lot better with this new feature.
How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind
A team of researchers has built two apps that only need the sensors fitted inside a phone to help blind people navigate buildings. Here's how they work.
Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key
As part of its big Holiday feature update, Tesla will release a watchOS app that turns the Apple Watch into a phone key for EVs, allows frunk control, and more.
Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now
It's that time of year once again. Ready to recap your year with Duo? Here's how to find your Duolingo Year in Review 2024!
Your Google Photos app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Google is implementing a small yet significant change to its popular Google Photos app. Here's what's changing with the newest update.
TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening
TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it.
Babbel’s got an Early Black Friday price of just $130 through StackSocial
Study 14 languages for life with a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for Black Friday. Don't miss out if you want to learn new languages.
5 calendar apps you should use instead of Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a popular calendar app, but it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a new way to manage your schedule, here are five alternatives.
You can now send higher-quality photos in RCS Google Messages chats. Here’s how
You will soon be able to send messages in their original quality and resolution through Google Messages. Here's how it works.
Plex redesigns its entire experience without destroying the old one
Plex is rolling out a full redesign, but unlike Sonos, it's doing it in stages, starting with an optional preview of what's to come.
Yes, Reddit is down. Here’s everything you need to know
It's not just you! Reddit is down during the afternoon of November 20. Here's what we know.
Google Messages is going to make backing up and restoring texts so much easier
The Google Messages app for Android is likely to pick up a backup and restore feature. Currently, this is handled separately through Google One.
Google Lens and Google Pay are about to get more helpful for holiday shopping
Google just rolled out some updates to Google Lens and Google Pay to make your holiday shopping easier than ever.
Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone
The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos.
The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2025
Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more.