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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.
Screenshot of the new teal color in the Google Maps app.

Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing

Home screen layout of the 2024 iPad mini.

You can now use an external webcam with Microsoft Teams on your iPad. Here’s how

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 playing a YouTube video.

The YouTube mobile app is getting a small redesign. Here’s what’s changing

The My Classic app on an iPhone 16 showing the iPod interface.

I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod

iPhone 15 Pro held in hand in front of a Christmas tree.

Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready

Google Photos' year in review feature for 2024.

Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it

Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The Voice Recorder app running on the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Google is preparing a cool new feature for its Pixel Recorder app

Screenshot of map schematic for Wayfinding app.

How two apps are turning smartphones into navigation devices for the blind

Tesla app on the Apple Watch.

Tesla finally made an app that turns your Apple Watch into a car key

Duolingo Year in Review shown on an iPhone.

Duolingo Year in Review 2024: how to find yours right now

The Google Photos app on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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.
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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.
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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.
A man using Google Calendar on a laptop.

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.
Google Messages app on a Pixel 8 Pro, showing an RCS Chat message thread.

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's new 2025 user experience redesign.

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.
The Reddit app icon on an iOS Home screen.

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 versus samsung messages app icons side by side on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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.
The new Google Wallet app running on an Android phone.

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.
Recording a video in Kino camera app.

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.
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The 10 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2024

Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more.
Photos app on iOS 18.

I hate the new Photos app in iOS 18

After many years, Apple decided to revamp the Photos app in iOS 18. And I can't stand it.
Emoji reactions on Google Messages running on OnePlus 11.

Sending photos via RCS is about to get better in Google Messages

You'll soon be able to send full-resolution, max-quality photos to friends and family through Google Messages.
Screenshot of Apple News on an iPhone.

There’s an easy way to follow election results on your iPhone. Here’s how

After voting today, it's time to check the results. Apple is making this easier through a Live Activity tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
best language learning apps.

The best language-learning apps for 2024

Learning a language can be tough. Fortunately, we've found the best apps to help make learning a foreign tongue fun with lessons, quizzes, and other activities.
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray showing the Play Store.

AI may soon make it easier to find the right Android app

Code discovered in a build of the Google Play Store app suggests a new AI search feature is coming to make it easier to find the right app.
A photo of an Apple screen and a close-up of the App Store icon with three notifications on it.

Apple is going to make it easier to read App Store reviews

App Store listings could soon get a taste of Apple Intelligence in the form of a combined summary of every review.
iOS 16 Work Focus with a Fantastical widget and two rows of work-related apps

This beloved Mac-only app has finally come to Windows

The Fantastical calendar app has been a fan favorite on Mac for over a decade, and now Windows users can finally join the club.
The Apple Sports app running on an iPhone 16.

If you aren’t already using the Apple Sports app, you need to

Chances are you have an app on your phone for following sports scores. If that app isn't Apple Sports, this is your chance to fix that.
Apple Vision Pro gameplay of Gibbon: Beyond the Trees.

Apple’s new app could be the next big thing in mobile gaming

Apple is reportedly working on a new app that would combine elements of the App Store, Game Center, and communication tools.
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The Google Messages app is getting a few important safety features

Fake parcel scams, shady job offers, and impersonation attacks are rampant. Google is hoping to stop them with a new set of safety features in the Messages app.
DirecTV Stream app icon on Apple TV.

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) is a solid cable replacement service. Here's the latest on what it is, what you get, and how much it is.

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