Apple Adjusts App Store Rules, Sparking Spotify’s Rapid Update

May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...

Under pressure from a federal court injunction, Apple has revamped its App Store policy to permit external payment options, prompting Spotify to quickly roll out an update in response. This legal twist is shaking up longstanding mobile commerce practices and developer revenue models.

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cnet.com / Spotify's App Is Getting Subtle but Significant Changes. Here's Why

techspot.com / Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court

mobilesyrup.com / Apple is making big App Store changes, but only in the U.S.

winbuzzer.com / Apple Relaxes US App Store Rules on External Payments Following Court Order, Spotify Updates App Immediately

arstechnica.com / Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

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Google readies NotebookLM mobile app debut ahead of I/O 2025

May 2, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Google is set to expand NotebookLM's capabilities to mobile platforms, unveiling design previews and setup details ahead of its anticipated debut at I/O 2025. The AI research tool aims to streamline note-taking and data integration for users, underscoring Google’s inexorable push into cross-platform innovation with its characteristic flair.

arstechnica.com / Google finally reveals NotebookLM Android app, but you can’t use it yet

techcrunch.com / Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for pre-order

winbuzzer.com / Google’s NotebookLM AI Research Tool Readies Mobile Debut on Android and iOS

androidheadlines.com / Google Reveals NotebookLM Mobile App Design Before I/O 2025 Debut

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Anthropic expands Claude AI with new app integrations and research tools

May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Anthropic has unveiled a suite of updates for its Claude AI, including enhanced app integrations and deep research capabilities. These improvements aim to bolster functionality and competitiveness in a fast-moving AI market—because in AI land, staying connected is everything.

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siliconangle.com / Anthropic updates Claude with new Integrations feature, upgraded research tool

cnet.com / Claude's Research Feature Can Now Spend 45 Minutes Looking for Answers

winbuzzer.com / Anthropic Improves Claude AI with App Integrations and Better Research Capabilities

techcrunch.com / Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #ai #anthropic #genai #apps +

Lyft Silver Launch: Senior-Friendly Rides Step Into the Spotlight

May 1, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Lyft’s latest initiative tailors its ride-hailing service to older adults with a simplified app and live human support. Designed to bridge the tech gap, this move offers a gentle reminder that not everyone is born with a smartphone in hand—even if ridesharing remains a universal need.

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theverge.com / Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles

cnet.com / Lyft Silver Lets Older Adults Hail a Ride With Live Human Support

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Google Gemini Chatbot Update Introduces Image Editing Feature

April 30, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Google’s Gemini chatbot has received a creative boost, now allowing users to edit both AI-generated and uploaded images directly through the app. This upgrade not only redefines visual content creation but also delivers a cheeky dig at competitors while keeping the innovation engine running at full throttle.

bgr.com / Gemini AI app can now edit all your photos, and you have to see how good it is

cnet.com / Gemini Live Gives You AI With Eyes, and It's Awesome

techinasia.com / Google, Apple near deal to integrate Gemini AI into Siri

bloomberg.com/technology / Google Places Ads Inside Chatbot Conversations With AI Startups - Bloomberg

techcrunch.com / Google’s Gemini chatbot gets upgraded image creation tools

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Google Play Store Loses Nearly Half Its Apps

April 30, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

Google’s Play Store has undergone a drastic overhaul as its hosted app count plummeted by nearly 47 percent—from roughly 3.4 million to 1.8 million apps. This shocking cull, following a strict policy refresh, underscores Google’s attempt to clean house and bolster quality in its vast marketplace.

mobilesyrup.com / Google purged nearly half the apps on the Play Store

techspot.com / Google Play shrinks by 47 percent following policy overhaul

theverge.com / Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 3 days ago #mobile #google #android #apps +