Meta is testing a bunch of new features in WhatsApp for iPhone, Android and Desktop, including AI wallpapers, summarizing long chat threads and more.
App Store Apps
Spotify for iPhone now lets you purchase audiobooks in a web view
Spotify's latest update on the App Store in the United States brings the ability to purchase audiobooks and top up your listening hours without leaving the app.
The Apple Sports app gains its own Apple News newsletter and 3 new features
Apple Sports app has received several new features in the latest update to the app, including its own dedicated newsletter in Apple News, along with 3 new features.
How your kids are bypassing Screen Time restrictions and downloading apps on their iPhone without Ask to Buy authorization
Apple's Family Sharing parental controls and Screen Time restrictions can be bypassed to redownload apps without Ask to Buy authorization with a workaround.
How to set your Apple TV to download in-app and game data in the background
Learn how to set your Apple TV to automatically download in-app data and game assets before first launch, resulting in a smoother experience and fewer wait times.
Apple stops signing iPadOS 17.7.7 over app logging issues
Apple has stopped signing the recent iPadOS 17.7.7 update for older iPads because of app logging issues, and will re-release it later when a fix is available.
EU App Store warning when downloading iPhone apps with external purchases
EU iPhone owners are greeted with a prominent warning at the top of the App Store for apps that provide external purchases, above even the app’s name and icon.
Google Maps can save locations found on your screenshots in a dedicated list
Google Maps for iPhone has picked up a new feature that scans the screenshots in your iPhone's Photos app library to find locations and save them in a dedicated list.
Netflix is testing a TikTok-style vertical feed for its iPhone app
Netflix is testing a TikTok-style vertical feed in its iPhone app, but the feature won't be ready for public consumption for at least a few months, the company noted.
Netflix for Apple TV is rolling out a new design with better navigation and more
Netflix's redesigned Apple TV app brings a much cleaner look with the more visible Search and My List shortcuts, better recommendations and other perks.
Google app’s new Simplify feature makes complex text easier to understand
Google's search app for iPhone and iPad has a new AI feature, called “Simplify,” to make complex text, jargon and online writing easier to understand.
Kindle for iPhone gains a “Get Book” button linking directly to Amazon listings
Amazon has added a “Get Book” button to Kindle for iPhone and iPad, which links directly to e-books on its store, simplifying e-book purchases..