Tag Archives: Apps

One of the most addictive apps of the year just got better

April 04, 2024 One of the most addictive apps of the year just got better Rooms, an app that lets you build and explore interactive rooms, is out of its proof-of-concept phase. BY Hunter Schwarz Rooms, a free iOS app that lets users create and swipe through interactive 3D rooms, has done some remodeling. “The first … Continue reading One of the most addictive apps of the year just got better →

A new generation of social media apps is helping people find ‘their people’

Social Media Competition

March 21, 2024 A new generation of social media apps is helping people find ‘their people’ As larger social networks fracture, upstart platforms like Letterboxd, the Nudge, Spill, and Lex are pulling in users. BY Veronica Irwin The desire to feel supported, included, and in community with others, online or IRL, is universal. But many huge … Continue reading A new generation of social media apps is helping people find ‘their people’ →

The best budgeting apps to replace Mint

Software Applications

The 6 best budgeting apps to replace Mint Intuit is shutting down the popular budgeting app in 2024. We tested half a dozen Mint alternatives for you to consider. Dana Wollman Thu, Jan 11, 2024 Getty Commercial If you haven’t heard, the popular budgeting app Mint is about to go away. Parent company … Continue reading The best budgeting apps to replace Mint →

Apple’s apps of the year include a hiking guide, a unique streaming service, and more

Streaming Services

By Steven Melendez November 29, 2023 On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its picks for the top apps and games of 2023, highlighting a collection that focuses heavily on personal exploration and growth. Apps honored in platform-specific categories included the outdoor exploration tool AllTrails for iPhone, the workout guide SmartGym for Apple Watch, beauty planning app … Continue reading Apple’s apps of the year include a hiking guide, a unique streaming service, and more →

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps

Data Sharing Tools

Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 24, 2023 Mobile web traffic and apps are playing a major role in shopping this holiday weekend. A Microsoft consulting firm has released the names of the apps that are sharing the most consumer data to third parties. … Continue reading Amazon, TikTok, Spotify High On List Of Mobile Data-Sharing Apps →

We now spend over 4 hours a day in apps, with Threads and ChatGPT leading download growth

Social Media Engagement

By Michael Grothaus October 18, 2023 If you’re the average smartphone user in America, you likely spend over four hours a day in the apps on your iPhone or Android device. That’s according to the latest Market Pulse Ranking report from mobile market trends firm Data.ai. Specifically, the report says Americans spend 4.33 hours … Continue reading We now spend over 4 hours a day in apps, with Threads and ChatGPT leading download growth →

Mobile apps see a surge in consumer use and spending

Mobile Apps

Consumers spent $100 billion on mobile apps faster than ever this year and emerging markets saw a big increase in app use. Constantine von Hoffman on October 17, 2023 The mobile app market continues its rapid growth as consumers spend more time and money on apps than ever before, according to data.ai’s latest quarterly research. … Continue reading Mobile apps see a surge in consumer use and spending →

77 incredibly useful tips for Google apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and beyond

Google Apps

By JR Raphael I’ll let you in on a little secret: Google’s apps and services are absolutely overflowing with buried treasures. More than any other tech company, Google loves tucking interesting options and features into out-of-the-way places. Some of the best elements of Gmail, Google Calendar, and other popular productivity tools are almost completely … Continue reading 77 incredibly useful tips for Google apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and beyond →

Building Responsive Layouts for iOS Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide

Website Development Guidelines

Building Responsive Layouts for iOS Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide Vikas Kaushik / Sep 22, 2023 Ever tried fitting a square peg into a round hole? That’s what designing mobile apps feels like without considering layouts for iOS apps. You want it to work on every device, but it doesn’t. Many others have encountered the … Continue reading Building Responsive Layouts for iOS Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide →

Salesforce unveils Einstein Copilot, a chatbot for all its apps

Salesforce

Users can ask questions in natural language, so they don’t need having to know how to navigate the software to get the information they need. Constantine von Hoffman on September 12, 2023 Salesforce unveiled Einstein Copilot, its newest AI integration, at the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco today. It allows users to ask questions in … Continue reading Salesforce unveils Einstein Copilot, a chatbot for all its apps →