Apps

A mobile app or mobile application is a computer program or software application designed to run on a mobile device such as a phone/tablet or watch. Apps were originally intended for productivity assistance such as Email, calendar, and contact databases, but the public demand for apps caused rapid expansion into other areas such as mobile games, factory automation, GPS and location-based services, order-tracking, and ticket purchases so that there are now millions of apps available.

Duolingo Mascot “Dies” in Viral Rebranding Stunt

W. Seban on Feb 16, 2025

Duolingo's iconic green owl mascot, Duo, has been announced as dead, sparking a viral campaign and leading to speculation about a rebranding and new features.

TikTok Rivals Launch New Features as Perplexity AI Proposes Merger Solution

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 20, 2025

TikTok has restored service to US users, but remains unavailable for new downloads on Apple and Google's app stores, while Meta, Elon Musk's X, and Bluesky are capitalizing on TikTok's uncertainty.

Maccy: The Open-Source Clipboard Manager That’s Winning over ClipMenu Users

W. Seban on Jan 7, 2025

Maccy, a free and open-source clipboard manager, is rapidly gaining popularity due to its blazing fast performance, privacy and security features, intuitive interface, customizable pinning system, and advanced search capabilities, making it a standout candidate to replace the ClipMenu mac app.

Foursquare to Shut Down City Guide, Refocusing on Swarm

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 2, 2024

Foursquare has announced it will shut down its City Guide app on December 15, 2024, and will instead focus on its check-in app Swarm, which will receive new features and capabilities in early 2024.

Will iOS 18 Bring the Siri AI We’ve All Been Waiting For?

Zack Applegate on May 6, 2024

Rumors suggest Apple is planning a major Siri AI upgrade with iOS 18, integrating large language models for smarter, more natural conversations.

Microsoft Copilot App With GPT-4 & DALL-E Now Available For iOS

Zack Applegate on Jan 9, 2024

The new Microsoft Copilot app with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 capabilities is now available on iOS and iPad.

How To Play The Oregon Trail Game Online For Free

J. Frank Wilson on Aug 7, 2023

Load up your wagon! It's time to hit the Oregon Trail. Here's how to play the original Oregon Trail game online for free.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT iOS App Is Now Available For iPhone, iPad

J. Frank Wilson on May 25, 2023

OpenAI released a free ChatGPT iOS app bringing the power of ChatGPT to your smartphone.

How To Download And Play Discontinued iPod Click Wheel Games

J. Frank Wilson on May 10, 2023

Here's how to find and download discontinued iPod Click Wheel Games.

10 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Features That You Need To Know About

Nancy Lee on Oct 29, 2017 (Updated: Aug 21, 2019)

Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 smartphone is a stunner that comes with an equally amazing price tag. Here are the top features in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 that you should know about.

Shocking Video of Millennials Texting and Walking Will Make You Cringe

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 8, 2017 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

If we can't text and walk at the same time, then how can we possible text and drive? This shocking of people texting proves an important point: It can wait.

Roku is the Top Streaming Device in the U.S. (2017)

W. Seban on Aug 24, 2017 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Roku is the most popular Connected TV streaming device and it isn't ceding any ground to its competitors.

How to Force Empty the Trash in Mac OS X And Reclaim Your Sanity

J. Frank Wilson on Jul 27, 2017 (Updated: Feb 3, 2019)

Sometimes the Trash on your Mac won't empty - even when you tell it to. Here are a few ways that you can force your Mac to empty the trash and finally get rid of those unwanted files.

A Critical Comparison: Should You Buy An iPhone or Android Smartphone?

Teddy Hunt on Jun 20, 2017 (Updated: Aug 21, 2019)

iPhone or Android? It's a decision that millions of people around the world make every year. Choosing a mobile platform is a personal and complicated decision. And making the wrong choice might mean being stuck with a smartphone that you're not happy with for several years. Here are some of the major differences between iPhone and Android and things to consider before making your final decision.

Bubble Shooter – Play Bubble Shooter Online For Free

Lauren Banks on May 28, 2017 (Updated: Jul 2, 2019)

Bubble Shooter is one of the most addictive games on the internet. It's easy enough for kids, but still can be challenging for players of all ages. The goal of Bubble Shooter Classic is simple. You have to clear the screen by matching 3 or more bubbles of the same color. When you do so, they pop and you score points.

4 Innovative Ways Researchers are Using EEG Headsets

J. Frank Wilson on May 25, 2017 (Updated: Aug 21, 2019)

EEG technology is most commonly used by doctors to record brain activity. Until recently it was only ever used within the field of medical research. Over the last few years however, all kinds of industries have begun to take an interest in the possibilities that the technology offers. Here are four of the most innovative EEG projects in progress.