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Suspected North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Google Play With 'KoSpy' Spyware
KoSpy masqueraded as utility apps, according to Lookout Mobile Security, which links the activity to a cyber-espionage campaign out of North Korea.
Utah Lawmakers Pass Bill That Puts App Stores in Charge of Age Verification
The bill comes amid an ongoing divide between app stores and social media platforms over who should be responsible for age verification.
Google Simplifies Widget Discovery on the Play Store
Google will showcase top widgets and promote the apps that provide them.
No Driver Needed? Waymo Robotaxis Added to Uber App in Austin
Uber will automatically match users with a nearby Waymo. Those who prefer a human behind the wheel can opt out and request a different ride.
DoorDash to Settle Tip-Withholding Case With $16.75M Payout to Workers
Nearly 63,000 delivery drivers will benefit from the settlement, and some may receive as much as $14,000.
Adobe Tries Again With Another Photoshop App, This Time Adding AI
The app includes many standard and even some advanced Photoshop features, but its recent generative AI tools are there, too, for $7.99 per month.
Amazon Is Killing Its Appstore for Android Devices
The Google Play Store competitor will cease operations on Aug. 20 but will live on via Amazon's Fire TVs and Fire Tablets.
New Beef: Uber Sues DoorDash Over Unfair Practices
Uber says DoorDash is forcing restaurants to accept it as an exclusive partner for first-party deliveries or risk being demoted or removed from the app, hampering Uber Eats' potential growth.
Apple TV Users Seeing Netflix Integration Showing Up in the App
A long-awaited Netflix integration for Apple TV appears for a select few, but Netflix says it's a bug.
TikTok Returns to Apple App Store, Google Play Store in the US
After Attorney General Pam Bondi said she would not impose fines for hosting TikTok, Apple and Google have made the app available for download once again.
Getaround Car Rental App Shuts Down US Operations
A lack of cash forces Getaround to wind down in major cities, including San Francisco, Boston, and Miami. But it will live on in Europe.
Apple TV+ Launches for Android Phones
Until now, Apple TV+ has only been available on Android smartphones via the browser. Apple is hoping a dedicated app will mean more sign-ups for its streaming service.
Apple Adds (Slightly Complicated) Way to Migrate Purchases Between Accounts
Apple now lets you migrate app purchases, in-app subscriptions, music or podcast libraries, and more. However, you'll need to overcome a few hurdles to make it happen.
Want to Ride in a Waymo Robotaxi in Austin? Sign Up in the Uber App Now
Uber users in the Texas capital can now join an 'interest list' and get notified when Waymo's robotaxis hit the streets. Will they appear before similar AVs from Elon Musk's Tesla?
Apple Joins the Event Planner Game With Apple Invites
The new app lets you join and manage events and includes integrations with iCloud, Apple Music, Maps, Weather, and Image Playground.
Uber Makes It Easier for Users With Service Animals to Get a Ride
Customers can now enable a feature that automatically notifies drivers they'll be traveling with a service animal.
Grubhub Is Bringing Autonomous Delivery Robots to More College Campuses
Grubhub deploys Avride's robots at Ohio State and Starship's robots at Colorado State.
US Activity to RedNote Plummets After TikTok Returns
According to Similarweb, active users on RedNote dropped by over 50% on Jan. 20, shortly after TikTok revived the app in the US. Trump has given TikTok 75 days to make a deal.
Is Your Android VPN Safe? Here's a New Way to Check
Google Play finally rolls out badges on VPN apps that appear if an app has passed an independent security review.
RedNote's US Users Jump From 300K to 3 Million As TikTok Ban Looms
TikTok also sees a slight dip as US users flock to RedNote and Lemon8, according to internet traffic monitor Similarweb.
