Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Apps

Apps

WhatsApp logo on a phone held in hand.

WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features.
Mockuups showing someone holding an iPhone with a screen shot of the Lapse app on the display.

Lapse app: what you need to know about the new Instagram killer

A new app called Lapse has gotten a lot of people's attention. What is it? Should you download it? Here's everything you need to know about the Lapse app.
Apple's Fitness app on the iPhone 14 Pro.

The best health and fitness apps for iPhone in 2023: 18 best ones

Getting and staying in shape isn't easy. This comprehensive list presents some of the best iPhone fitness apps that will help you reach your health goals.
The Google Photos app running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro.

I just spent $100 on Google Photos for a ridiculous reason

Google Photos is one of the best cloud photo libraries around — and I just spent $100 on it for a very silly reason.
The Duolingo app icon with a new melting design.

Why is your Duolingo app melting? Here’s why it looks weird

Does your Duolingo app look weird this morning? More specifically, does it look like Duo is melting? You're not alone! Here's what's going on.
Google Podcasts app being showing on iPhone on a desk.

Google is killing another one of its popular apps, and it’s a big one

Google plans to discontinue one of its popular apps, Google Podcasts, in the new year. Here's what you need to do about the closure.
Apps on the Motorola Razr Plus.

I was totally wrong about 2023’s best folding flip phones

I got caught up in the excitement about flip phone cover screens running any app I liked, but now that I've used them, I realize I was wrong about it.
A bird's eye view of a person working on a laptop.

I review PCs for a living — here are the apps I install on every device

As a reviewer, I use a lot of laptops, not just for reviews, but also for my day-to-day workflow. Here are the apps I install right away.
iOS 14 App Library

The best iPhone apps in 2023: Our filtered list of apps you need to download now

Are you looking for the best iPhone apps? We take a deep dive into what the App Store has to offer, finding you the best options sorted by category.
A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app

One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
The Grubhub app on a smartphone

Use Grubhub a lot? This trick gets you free delivery for two years

Amazon has a Prime-exclusive Grubhub+ offer today. If you order a lot of delivery and are tired of big fees, here's a way to save money.
Stitcher app on iPhone 14 Pro.

One of the biggest podcast apps is shutting down in August

Stitcher used to be one of the biggest podcast apps on the planet. This August, it's officially closing its doors.
The WhatsApp app icon on a phone with other messaging apps.

The 16 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2023

Stay connected to your loved ones anywhere in the world with these text messaging apps for group chats, video calling, private conversations, and more.
Adobe Express app is currently available as a free beta version for desktop users and will soon also be available for mobile.

Adobe Express fires back at Microsoft with new AI features

Adobe Express app is currently available as a free beta version for desktop users and will soon also be available for mobile.
ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

I found a huge problem with the new ChatGPT iPhone app

The official ChatGPT iPhone app is finally here, and I tried it. It's a slick app that works well — except for one huge, glaring problem.
Theming on SwiftKey

I hate my iPhone’s keyboard, but this app made it better

Apple's default iPhone keyboard is boring and frustratingly lacking. Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard opens a whole new world of fun and convenient possibilities.
Telegram app download.

How to use ChatGPT on Telegram

Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps. ChatGPT is one of the best AI chatbots. Here's how to bring the two together.
A woman coughing and holding a smartphone.

How an app that tracks your coughs could save your life

We're already used to tracking our steps, and this AI company's technology wants you to track coughs in the same way. It may end up saving your life.
best parental control apps

The best parental control apps for iPhone and Android

Many kids have smartphones these days, and that can make parenting tricky. Check out the best parental control apps to monitor smartphone and app activity.
The TikTok app on an iPhone, showing the page for deleting your TikTok account.

Ready to ditch TikTok? Here’s how to delete your account

As countries are banning it, many TikTok users are looking to shut down their accounts. Here's how to delete and deactivate your TikTok account.
ChatGPT and WhatsApp logos on a colorful background.

How to use ChatGPT on WhatsApp

ChatGPT is truly remarkable, and if you want to bring its AI magic to WhatsApp, there are a couple of extremely easy ways to experience it in the messaging app.
An iPhone in front of plants showing information on the plants ahead.

Trusting mobile apps to identify plants might cost you your life

Smartphone apps can come in handy for identifying plant species, but when it comes to dealing with potentially toxic species, researchers suggest caution.
A picture of the Fanfix website on a smartphone.

What is Fanfix? Everything you need to know about the Patreon rival

Content creators are always looking for ways to connect with their audiences and monetize their content. Fanfix poses as a new way to do just that.
A selfie created with the Barbie Selfie Generator website.

Barbie selfie generator: how to use the barbie filter

The new Barbie movie trailer has been a smash hit on social media — as has its meme-worthy posters. Here's how to make your very own Barbie poster selfie.
Théâtre D’opéra Spatial AI artwork developed by Jason Allen.

The best AI image generators to create art from text

Interested in trying out AI-generated art? Here are some of the best text-to-art generators that might match your artistic style.
Someone holding an iPhone 14 Pro, with Perplexity AI running on it.

I just found the perfect ChatGPT iPhone app, and it’s free

There are plenty of ChatGPT iPhone apps, but a new one called Perplexity AI is surprising and impressive in all the right ways. Here's why I love it.
Samsung Galaxy S23 showing Instagram

If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update

Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse.
Illustration of a giant eye stalking through a phone

These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them

Recent research has uncovered just how dangerous and easily accessible spyware apps are. These apps are a ticking privacy time bomb with little recourse.
A man uses a smartphone on the street.

The best voice-recording apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Voice-recording apps are a lot more advanced these days. If you are looking for a powerful audio-recording app, here are some of your best options.
Apple Music Classical is a standalone app for classical music fans.

Apple Music launches standalone app for classical music

Classical music fans will soon get their own app for accessing the Apple Music service.
An iPhone with apps from Black developers downloaded on it.

Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers

As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.
ChatGPT-powered My AI chatbot running in the Snapchat app.

ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat to be your new AI BFF

We've already seen ChatGPT technology in Bing, Spotify, and more. Now, ChatGPT is coming to Snapchat.
The ParagraphAI keyboard generating an automated reply to a Telegram message.

I let a ChatGPT app take over my phone’s keyboard, and it was wild

ChatGPT has proven to be a fascinating (and sometimes unhinged) technology. So, what happens when you let it take over your phone's keyboard?
Dating scam involving money.

This Valentine’s Day, experts have 4 tips on how to avoid dating app scams

Ahead of Valentine's Day, the FBI has issued a warning to steer clear of romance frauds. If you trust scientists, they have a few tips too.