Apps & Games news for Mobile

01 Oct 2025

Pixel Launcher Test Aims to Improve App Opening Efficiency

Google experiments with a Pixel Launcher tweak to streamline app access by transforming the search bar's enter key function, offering users smoother app launch capabilities.

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01 Oct 2025

Samsung Find Enhances Location Sharing with Satellite Mode

Samsung Find app update introduces satellite-based location sharing, enhancing device tracking and position sharing in areas lacking mobile coverage.

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01 Oct 2025

Why Unified Expands Accessibility With New Mobile App Launch

Why Unified introduces its dropshipping app on iOS and Android, facilitating easier access for entrepreneurs to manage e-commerce through a pay-as-you-sell model.

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01 Oct 2025

Subtle Innovation in Pixel Launcher Enhances App Launching

Google tests a new Pixel Launcher feature that simplifies app launching directly from the search bar, currently limited to select users.

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30 Sep 2025

Google Introduces Subtle Update to Iconic G Logo

Google has redesigned its iconic G logo, shifting from blocky colors to a smooth gradient, aligned with AI-related branding. Only the 'G' was updated, maintaining the full wordmark. The redesign aims to enhance clarity at small sizes, first appearing in the Google app's iOS version.

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30 Sep 2025

Advanced AI Tools in Google Photos Enhance Editing Experience

Google Photos enhances its editing interface with AI tools like Magic Eraser, Move, and Reimagine, refining the photo editing experience across Android and iOS devices.

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30 Sep 2025

Innovative Context-Aware Feature in Niagara Impresses

Niagara's Bluetooth-connected app feature offers a smart, user-friendly experience, highlighting what could be a standard in Android systems.

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30 Sep 2025

Nothing's Playground Launches AI-Powered App Creation Platform

Nothing unveils Playground, allowing users to create simple apps and widgets through AI-generated prompts, enhancing creative freedom on Nothing phones.

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30 Sep 2025

Arattai Grows Against WhatsApp in India's Messaging Space

India's Zoho-backed Arattai, gaining traction since 2025, poses a notable alternative to Meta's WhatsApp, highlighting distinct productivity-focused features and embracing security enhancements.

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30 Sep 2025

Exploring the Best Spotify Alternatives for Music Lovers

Discover top Spotify alternatives including YouTube Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, Tidal, and Bandcamp, each offering unique features like enhanced music discovery, superior audio quality, and direct artist support.

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30 Sep 2025

Zosima App Targets Orthodox Community With Messaging Features

Zosima, developed by Innotech XXI Foundation, is a new Russian messenger app aimed at connecting Orthodox Christians. Its launch has faced delays, leaving the app unfinished and prompting privacy concerns.

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30 Sep 2025

Arattai Gains Popularity Amid Local App Support

Arattai, the Indian-developed messaging app, offers chats and calls akin to WhatsApp. Available on Android and iOS, it emphasizes data privacy and local storage. Privacy concerns remain due to lack of end-to-end message encryption.

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30 Sep 2025

WhatsApp Updates Enhance User Experience on iOS and Android

WhatsApp launches six new features for iOS and Android, focusing on enhancing communication and media sharing. Users can now share Live Photos, enjoy AI chat themes, video call backgrounds, document scanning, improved group search, and new sticker packs.

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30 Sep 2025

Gemini Enhances Google Drive with AI-powered Features

Google introduces Gemini to Drive apps, offering AI file summarization and more for paid plans, transforming document management.

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30 Sep 2025

Arattai from Zoho Gains Traction Amid Privacy Concerns

Arattai, Zoho's messenger app, gains momentum. Launched amidst WhatsApp's privacy backlash, praised for its privacy-first stance, it now leads app stores. Challenges remain with encryption and server issues.

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30 Sep 2025

Bitchat Use Spikes in Madagascar Amid Crisis

As Madagascar faces political unrest and digital inequality, Bitchat sees a surge in downloads, providing crucial communication without internet access.

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30 Sep 2025

Gemini Enhances Google Drive Mobile App Functionality

Google introduces Gemini tools for mobile Drive users, enabling enhanced document summarization and collaboration on Android and iOS.

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30 Sep 2025

F-Droid Warns Google Policy May Harm Independent App Stores

F-Droid criticizes Google's new developer registration policy, claiming it could hinder alternative app stores and centralize control. They urge regulators to protect software freedom before the rules take effect.

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29 Sep 2025

F-Droid Challenges New Google Android Developer Policies

F-Droid, a third-party app repository, opposes Google's new Android developer requirements, citing concerns over exclusivity and control in app distribution.

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29 Sep 2025

WhatsApp Announces New Features to Enhance User Experience

WhatsApp introduces AI enhancements, improved sharing, and better search functionality for iOS and Android. New features include animated photos, document scanning, and AI-generated themes.

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29 Sep 2025

Pixel Phone Expands Global Features and Availability

Google unveils exciting updates for the Pixel Phone app, extending call recording to more countries and introducing access via Android Auto. The enhancements include international expansion and a visual refresh aimed at enhancing user experience across various new regions.

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29 Sep 2025

Meta Tests Vibes for AI-Powered Video Creations

Meta's new Vibes feature in the Meta AI app lets users create and share AI-generated videos. Users can remix content, add music, and personalize their feed, with cross-posting options to Instagram and Facebook. Future updates will enhance creation tools.

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29 Sep 2025

Document Scanner: A Feature-Rich Open Source Solution

Discover the free Document Scanner app for Android, featuring a sleek design, pro-level customization, and privacy-focused transparency, rivaling paid alternatives.

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29 Sep 2025

Arattai Rises in India Amidst Tech Concerns

Arattai, Zoho's messaging app, soared on app charts, surpassing WhatsApp and Telegram. Launched in 2021, the app gained traction due to its "spyware-free, made-in-India" claim amidst AI and Big Tech concerns.

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29 Sep 2025

Arattai Endorsed by Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Arattai, Zoho's Indian messaging app, gains support from Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for its Swadeshi appeal. Known for its user-friendly features and strong privacy measures, Arattai is rapidly growing as a local alternative in the global messaging landscape.

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29 Sep 2025

Google's New Rules May Restrict Sideloading on Android

Google's developer registration rules could significantly limit sideloading on Android, impacting alternative app stores like F-Droid. Google argues security improvements, but critics highlight potential drawbacks for open-source contributors and privacy-focused projects.

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29 Sep 2025

Arattai Experiences Surging User Growth and Infrastructure Boost

Tamil-origin app Arattai witnesses an unprecedented spike in new registrations, requiring urgent scaling adjustments to support a 100x growth in user activity.

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29 Sep 2025

Google Home App Undergoes Major Redesign on iOS

The Google Home app on iOS features a revamped design with Gemini integration and a cleaner layout. Key changes include a reorganized navigation and new 'Ask Home' search bar. Android users await updates as Google manages rollout via server-side controls.

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29 Sep 2025

Arattai Surpasses WhatsApp in Indian App Store Rankings

Arattai, a homegrown messaging app by Zoho, surpasses WhatsApp on India's App Store, driven by patriotic downloads and official endorsements. Despite infrastructure challenges, it attracts users with unique features and encryption promises.

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29 Sep 2025

F-Droid Raises Concerns Over Google's New App Store Rules

F-Droid criticizes Google's developer verification rules, citing potential harm to alternative app stores. They're urging regulators to investigate the impact on competition.

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