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Apple Podcasts app ratings flip after the company starts prompting users
The Apple Podcasts app's review score surged after iOS began prompting users for reviews — but many are reviewing shows, not the app.
The Google Play Store website might get a long-awaited redesign
A tip suggests Google is finally redesigning the Play Store on the web to give it a clean, modern look.
Twitch is now available on Switch
Twich has released its app on the Nintendo Switch to let you watch livestreams on the hybrid console.
Instagram test reminds you to 'take a break' from non-stop scrolling
Instagram is testing a 'take a break' feature that reminds you to stop scrolling — but not much else.
WhatsApp's answer to Discord may be group chat 'communities'
WhatsApp is developing a feature that would link group chats together to form a more Discord-like community.
Netflix will supposedly make iOS games available through the App Store
Netflix is said to be releasing its games on iOS, but through the App Store — the main app will only serve as a gateway.
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
The Treasury Department has bought sensitive app data for investigations, possibly bypassing due process.
Google lets Android apps use third-party payments in South Korea
The Google Play Store in South Korea will let developers use alternative payment systems, but Google will still collect a fee.
Amazon Music now offers synchronized transcripts for podcasts
Amazon Music now offers podcast transcripts synchronized with the audio, but only for some shows.
Google cuts Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps
Apple has also reduced fees in recent months as both companies face antitrust scrutiny.
Roland's free mobile studio app helps you record fresh ideas
Roland has launched a free mobile app, Zentracker, that helps you record ideas when they're still hot.
iMovie for macOS Monterey can edit iPhone 13 Cinematic Mode videos
iMovie on the Mac is ready to edit Cinematic Mode videos from your iPhone 13 — if you have macOS Monterey.
Apple updates Final Cut and Logic to take advantage of new M1 Pro and Max chips
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to take advantage of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips inside new MacBook Pros — including playback for seven 8K video streams.
Apple opens its Detroit Developer Academy to 100 students
Apple has opened its Developer Academy in Detroit, first announced early this year as part of its Racial Equity and Justice initiative.
Instagram brings IGTV videos out of their silo and into your regular feed
Instagram is unifying IGTV with the regular videos in your feed, and it's giving you more editing tools at the same time.
Apple makes it easier to report bad apps and scams
Following reports that revealed that a significant percentage of top App Store apps were scams, Apple is allowing users to report such behavior.
Samsung starts removing ads from its One UI Android Apps
As promised earlier in the year, Samsung is removing ads from its first-party mobile apps.
Microsoft's Windows store is now open to third-party app stores
Microsoft is opening Windows 11's store to third-party app stores, including the Epic Games Store.
Epic will shut down its Houseparty video chat app in October
Epic is shutting down Houseparty's video chat app in October to focus on socializing in its game metaverse.
Moog's Model 15 app now works with Ableton Live and other DAWs
The Moog Model 15 app is now available within a VST wrapper.