Pinterest is combining Pins and Idea Pins into a single format
As Pinterest further shifts its focus to video content following the development of its video-focused Idea Pins, the company says it will now streamline its tools for all Pin formats into one creation flow. That means both video Pins and static images, along with other editing features like sticker
Study says App Store revenue of small developers grew by 71% in last two years
Apple just released findings from an independent study, which highlighted that the revenue of small developers on the App Store grew by 71% from 2020 to 2022. The findings come amid regulatory pressure on Apple to change its app distribution practices, including opening up iOS to other app stores.
Google’s new Labs page lets you sign up for its AI experiments
This year’s Google I/O was all about AI. The company announced a number of AI-powered features across its products on Wednesday. The search giant also launched a new page called Google Labs to let people sign up for these experiments and test out AI-powered features for feedback before the wi
Google ‘Perspectives’ integrates Reddit, YouTube, TikTok and more in search results
Alongside its work to integrate more AI features into Search, Google today also announced it’s introducing a new “Perspectives” filter will be coming to the top of some of its Search results when the results “would benefit from others’ experiences,” Google says &
Google is bringing YouTube to more cars, starting with Polestar
Google announced Wednesday at its I/O event that all cars with Google built-in will have YouTube available, starting with Polestar vehicles.
The expansion of YouTube’s availability comes as more new vehicles today feature high-tech infotainment systems that promise to add new levels of conve
Tinder-inspired Cala dares you to swipe left on useless meetings
Move over, meat market and, um…hello, meet market.
A two-person team made some waves this week with Cala, a web app they’re marketing as “Tinder for canceling meetings.”
The free service integrates with Google Calendar and borrows the tried-and-true swipe mechanic from dat
Google’s Health Connect platform is coming to Android 14 with new features
At its annual Google I/O conference, Google announced a few updates to Health Connect, which is a platform that allows users to store health data and adjust privacy settings all in one place. Health Connect is currently available in Beta, but starting with the release of Android 14 later this year,
Google Play developers will be able to push you to update your apps
In addition to its AI-powered Play Store updates, Google also introduced today several new security and privacy features for both app developers and Play Store users at its I/O developer conference. These include updates to its Play Integrity API, the introduction of a new beta version of the Play
Microsoft Office, Netflix, Amazon Kindle and more are tuning their apps for the new Pixel Fold
Google launched its first foldable device, the Pixel Fold, at the Google I/O developer conference today. While the device itself will be available later this summer, the company is working with some notable organizations — including Microsoft, Zoom, Netflix and Amazon — to make some of
WhatsApp is working on a native app for Wear OS
Google said that WhatsApp is working on a native WearOS app at its developer conference Google I/O.
Earlier this week, WhatsApp launched a beta version of its app compatible with Google’s smartwatch platform. Folks using WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.23.10.10 will be able to link their
Google Maps is getting a new ‘Immersive View for Routes’ feature
Google Maps is going to introduce a new “Immersive View for Routes” feature in select cities, Google announced at its annual I/O conference today. The new feature brings all of the information that a user may need into one place, including details about traffic simulations, bike lanes,
Etsy’s latest feature lets couples create wedding registries with items on its marketplace
Etsy announced today that it’s launching Etsy Registry, a new feature that allows couples to register for personalized and handmade wedding gifts on the site. Couples can now create and share their wedding registries with their guests starting today.
Couples can add personalized items to thei
'Attack on Titan' publisher Kodansha launches K Manga app in US
Kodansha, the publishing company behind popular titles like “Attack on Titan,” “The Seven Deadly Sins” and “Ghost in the Shell,” launched its new K Manga app on Wednesday for U.S. users to read hundreds of manga for free.
At launch, about 400 manga titles are available, including th
Meta reworks its Ads on Reels monetization program with a new performance-based payout model
Meta is testing a new payout model for its Ads on Reels monetization program that pays creators based on the performance of their public Reels, not the earnings of ads on their Reels, the company announced on Tuesday. The tech giant also announced that it’s expanding the Ads on Reels monetiza