Apple is unlikely to merge iOS and Mac apps this year, project codename now unknown

What may have been codenamed project "Marzipan" at one point is still in development, eyeing some sort of a unification between iOS and MacOS, but not this year.

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Spotify’s free music streaming tier gets on-demand playlists for Android and iOS devices

Look for a new, redesigned Spotify app for iOS and Android in the "coming weeks", providing free access to select on-demand playlists, as well as a more personalized music streaming experience through and through.

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Google Lens preview officially spreads to iOS devices in Google Photos app

Previously available only on Android devices, the AI-powered Google Lens object recognition tool is now rolling out to both iPhone and iPad users as a neat Google Photos extension.

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Samsung’s official PyeongChang 2018 app brings you closer to the Olympic action

The only mobile app you'll need to follow the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics action is available from Samsung as a free Google Play or iOS App Store download.

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Hulu no longer charges extra for No Commercials service on iOS and tvOS

All subscribers to Hulu's No Commercials video streaming plan are now charged the same flat $11.99 monthly fee, including iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users.

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Apple unveils long list of 2017 App Store and iTunes bestsellers and editorial selections

The App Store's most popular 2017 titles are not very surprising, but the editorial choices for the year's top apps and games could catch you off guard.

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Facebook Messenger Kids lets children chat with pre-approved contacts in total safety

Facebook has a new children-friendly instant messaging app available as a preview on US iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, aptly named Messenger Kids.

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These two new iOS apps can (partially) remove your iPhone X notch for a small fee

If you just can't stand the "notch" on your hot new iPhone X, Apple has surprisingly approved not one, but two fun little apps to help you with that.

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You now have seven minutes to delete WhatsApp messages ‘for everyone’

With the latest version of WhatsApp for Android, iOS and Windows Phone, it's possible to delete embarrassing messages within seven minutes of their sending.

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Google launches Tez in India for simple and secure online and offline mobile payments

Instead of trying to adapt the NFC-only Android Pay platform to the rigors of the Indian market, Google has released a brand new payments app called Tez.

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Skype gains convenient Send Money functionality for PayPal transfers on Android and iOS

PayPal just made it easier for IM and video chat addicts to exchange money on mobile devices with direct Skype Android and iOS app integration.

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Microsoft kills popular Word Flow iOS keyboard ‘experiment’, suggests SwiftKey as replacement

No more "experimenting" with the ingenious Arc mode of Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard app for iPhones, as Redmond puts all its chips on SwiftKey.

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Advanced machine learning helps Google app feed get more intuitive and easier to customize

The already intuitive and versatile Google feed in the search giant's Android and iOS app is getting a major update focused on personalization.

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Uber makes it a lot easier and more intuitive to request rides for friends and family

If you want to help someone who doesn't own a smartphone or that simply refuses to use the Uber app get around, a new feature makes it hassle-free.

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