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Games
At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple introduced a brand-new Games app, a centralized hub aimed at streamlining the gaming experience across its ecosystem of devices. The move marks a significant push into the gaming space, blending user-focused features with developer-friendly tools, all under one roof. A Unified
Software Development
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced a major leap forward for developers by integrating AI directly into Xcode 26, its flagship app development environment. The biggest highlight: built-in support for OpenAI’s ChatGPT, now available natively in Xcode to assist with coding, documentation, debugging, and more. AI-Enhanced Development Apple’s move
Games
In a rare and unexpected move, Apple has made its first-ever video game studio acquisition, welcoming the two-person team behind Sneaky Sasquatch—RAC7—into the fold. While Apple insists this is a unique, situational acquisition rather than a broader shift in strategy, the decision offers meaningful insight into how the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Telegram is diving deeper into the AI race, announcing a landmark partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI. As part of the agreement, xAI’s Grok chatbot will be integrated directly into the Telegram messaging platform and its app ecosystem for at least one year. The deal is
Design
At Google I/O 2025, the company unveiled Stitch, a new generative AI tool designed to accelerate the transformation of rough user interface (UI) ideas into polished, functional designs — complete with frontend code. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Stitch is part of an experimental rollout via Google Labs, and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Meta Platforms has officially entered the AI arena with the launch of a standalone app powered by its in-house Llama AI model, intensifying the tech industry’s arms race for generative artificial intelligence dominance. This new offering directly targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT, staking Meta’s claim as a serious contender
Mobile Apps
Meta is doubling down on short-form video. On Tuesday, the company officially launched Edits, a new video-creation app aimed at creators who want a powerful, flexible, and AI-enhanced editing experience—without the watermark or the paywall. Available now globally on both iOS and Android, Edits brings a suite of creative
Media
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly developing its own social media platform—an ambitious move that could place it in direct competition with Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram. The project is still in its early stages, but there’s already an internal prototype in
Tech Insights
Messaging platform Telegram has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, according to its founder and CEO Pavel Durov — marking a major milestone for the app known for its privacy-first approach and fiercely independent stance. The announcement, made on Durov’s personal Telegram channel, was more than just a victory
Food
Apple has introduced a new feature that could shake up the recipe app industry: Apple News+ Food. Set to launch in April with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, this feature will provide Apple News+ subscribers with access to a curated collection of recipes from major publishers. The service
Tech Insights
Apple has unveiled a new app called Invites, allowing iPhone users to create, send, and manage event invitations seamlessly. The app integrates deeply with Apple’s ecosystem, offering features like RSVP tracking, shared albums, and event soundtracks. Key Features of Apple Invites * Custom Invitations: Users can design invites using their
Media
Social media is at a crossroads. The explosive rise of platforms like TikTok has reshaped the way people connect, but recent years have seen the fall of once-promising apps like Clubhouse and BeReal. The question remains: what comes next? Alex Hofmann, former president of Musical.ly and founder of 9count,