Mobile App

Kobiton's recent survey states that 75% of businesses suffer from a minimum revenue loss of $100,000 due to delayed mobile app updates.

As part of its latest software release, iOS 17.2, tech behemoth Apple introduces its Journal app. The now official app is designed to inspire users to diarize life events and experiences.

WhatsApp is set to launch a Discord-like voice chat toolset aimed at large groups. This feature inaugurates a less intrusive conversation system, eliminating disturbances caused by group calls.

Google revamps its Google Play Store Listing Certificate program to aid developers in converting more Play Store visitors into users.

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of a high-definition video sharing feature. Users can now share videos in HD quality up to 720p resolution.

OpenAI has made the 'Custom Instructions' feature of its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, available for all users.

Microsoft confirms the release of its sophisticated AI chatbot, Bing Chat, to third-party browsers and mobile devices.

Tricentis, renowned for its mobile testing solutions, has enriched its product range with the Tricentis Device Cloud.

In a push for a broader and more user-friendly searching experience, Google ushers in the latest enhancements to its Chrome browser on mobile platforms, revealing facets like trending searches, related search prompts, and extended suggestions.

OpenAI has introduced its ChatGPT for Android app to several countries, with more to follow. The mobile-optimized interface interfaces with ChatGPT in ways similar to conventional messaging apps. Users can use ChatGPT Plus as in-app purchase for further enhanced experience.

Apple is reportedly utilizing a chatbot internally to prototype potential features and offer data-driven responses. Though this move presents challenges, it could signify Apple's intent to venture deeper into the realm of AI.

Telegram starts to roll out its awaited Stories features to the premium users. The roll-out comes after a month of its official announcement and remains uncertain when non-premium users will get the new feature.

Instagram impels social media's creative landscape with enhanced updates to its Reels templates. The platform is set to launch a 'Template Browser' to simplify engaging short-content video creation, fortifying its competition with TikTok. Moreover, Instagram has enhanced its creation and editing experience for templates.

TikTok has initiated the rollout of passkeys on iOS devices across several regions, taking a step to heighten user security and ease of access.

In a move to enhance viewing experience, YouTube is currently trialing a new function called 'Stable Volume'.

Unveiling fresh features and enhancements, Android 14 Beta 4 has been rolled out by Google. The upgrade includes an auto-confirm unlock feature, separate control for Ring and Notification volume, among other improvements. It also posits the likelihood of the stable Android 14 version launch in August.

AWA expands customer-business interaction understanding by unveiling Clickstream Analytics for mobile and web applications. This innovative solution captures, processes, and visualizes customers’ clickstream data within your AWS account, promoting customization, insightful revelations, and value optimization.

In a record-breaking feat, Instagram’s answer to Twitter, the Threads app, attains the mark of 100 million registered users in just five days of its launch. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, applauded the app's rapid success while highlighting forthcoming challenges in user retention.

Incorporated under the umbrella of no-code platforms aiming to rival Twitter, Bluesky has managed to hit an impressive one million installations milestone despite remaining by-invite-only. Meanwhile, Instagram's Threads reaches double-digit millions, changing the competitive landscape of social outlets.

Apple enhances Shazam, the popular song identification app, with a new feature allowing it to identify songs from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, boosting its real-time audio recognition capabilities.

Meta's Threads, the new Twitter alternative closely tied to Instagram, reaches an astounding 20 million user mark just 12 hours post-launch.

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's chief, has suggested that a personalized Thread feed showcasing posts from specific followed accounts could become a new feature. However, this proposal is not yet a confirmed addition.

In a recent move, music streaming behemoth Spotify has decided to drop the App Store as a payment option for its existing subscribers. Even long-term subscribers who formerly paid via the App Store will now have to switch to Spotify's official website to continue their premium membership.

Day one for Meta's latest social media venture, Threads, demonstrates substantial user interest as the app crosses two million downloads within the first two hours of going live. Discussions on Twitter alternatives escalate, as the tech giant relies on its proven algorithmic approach to retain users.