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Netflix App Getting Generative AI Search Results, Vertical Recommendation Feed

Tim May 7, 2025 3

Netflix announced new features this week, mostly having to do with its TV experience. However, a couple of things are aimed at smartphone users, and naturally, one of them includes AI. Over on iOS, those users are getting a generative AI-powered search feature...

MyFitnessPal Combats Higher Food Costs With New Paid Feature

Tim May 6, 2025 10

MyFitnessPal, the same app that placed its best feature behind a paywall, recently introduced a new paid feature. Said to help combat the increasing cost of food, Meal Planner can take your budget, then with the help of machine learning, build you a weekly...

Google’s NotebookLM Coming to Android, Register for Access

Tim May 2, 2025 5

Notebook LM, Google's viral AI research assistant that can turn your boring study subject into a full length podcast for your listening enjoyment, is coming to Android. Up for pre registration on Google Play, the app appears to have most of the features that...

Instagram Launches New ‘Edits’ Video Editing App

Tim April 22, 2025 2

Content makers have a new video editing app to play with called Edits. Launched by Instagram, the idea is to make the process of creating videos on your mobile device easier, which is fine because many people know that it can be quite frustrating. After...

Group Chats Getting Upgrades on Google Messages

Tim April 2, 2025 3

According to spotted code inside the latest Google Messages beta build, your group chats should be getting a few upgrades soon. In the future, it looks as though Google will allow for the sharing of group chats via links and QR codes, making getting friends...

Telegram Gets Chromecast Support, Better Ways to Verify Users

Tim March 10, 2025 1

Telegram announced yet another big list of changes this month, and while most of it is catered towards those looking to monetize their Telegram presence, there's a few things for us normal users, too. While we're totally cool with influencers and creators...

RIP, Amazon Appstore on Android

Kellen February 20, 2025 12

The Amazon Appstore, which I'm not sure I understood to still be around for non-Amazon devices, is going away on August 20, 2025. Amazon shared the news this week, saying that it was time for your Android devices to find another app store, you know, like the...

Android Automotive is Getting “Dozens” of New Apps and Games

Kellen February 19, 2025 13

Google's Android Automotive, the car infotainment system that powers vehicles from Volvo, Polestar, and others, is getting an app upgrade this week. Google says that "dozens" of new apps are coming to cars with Google built-in, thanks to the car ready mobile...