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YouTube Music hits version 7.x & updates its app store screenshots from 2018

9to5google.com

For the vast majority of modern Google apps, version number jumps don’t really signify anything meaningful. That said, YouTube Music just hit version 7.0 and is finally updating its app store screenshots.

Evaluating a mobile app as a training tool to detect skin diseases

medicalxpress.com

The Journal of Medical Internet Research has published the results from the first phase of the validation study on the SkinNTDs mobile app, which aims to help control neglected tropical diseases and some common skin diseases, which…

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Heads-up, Apple and the rest of Big Tech: Disney wants better app store deals.

Netflix used to let customers sign up through app stores but doesn't anymore. Is that Disney's future, too? Apple might need to watch out.

The ChatGPT desktop app is more helpful than I expected - here's why and how to try it

www.zdnet.com

Among OpenAI's many big updates this week was a new ChatGPT app for MacOS. Here's how to use it and when Windows users can get in on the fun.

After weeks of ad-riddled apps and bizarre delistings, RetroArch is finally on the App Store to handle all your retro emulation needs for free

www.gamesradar.com

Apple confirmed that it would allow emulators for classic game consoles on the iOS App Store back in April, but early releases for the platform have often been riddled with ads and third-party trackers - when they haven't been suddenly…

This App Gives MacBooks a Middle-Click

lifehacker.com

Apple doesn't put a middle-click button on its mice anymore. Instead, the company now makes two types of mice for its Mac devices—the trackpad (available for desktops via the Magic Trackpad) and the trackpad-like Magic Mouse. But even if…

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Wridz, MyWeels launch rideshare apps in Minneapolis

bringmethenews.com

Rideshare startups have already launched their services in Minneapolis ahead of the planned exit of Uber and Lyft from the city in July.

iPhone Emulators on the App Store: Game Boy, N64, PS1, PSP, and More

www.macrumors.com

In April, Apple updated its guidelines to allow retro game emulators on the App Store, and several popular emulators have already been released.

This App Lets You Use Your Mac Without Ever Touching the Mouse

lifehacker.com

Most things are faster to do with the keyboard than with the mouse, but not every app is built with the keyboard in mind. That's where where Shortcat comes in. This free Mac application allows you to quickly search for and click things…

How to watch TikTok without the app

www.digitaltrends.com

Yes, you can view TikTok content without actually being in the TikTok app. Here's how to do it whether through a mobile web browser or in another app.

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The best apps to watch any video on iPad

appleinsider.com

Out of the box, the iPad will play many types of video, but far from all — and sometimes far from conveniently. Here's what free and paid options can make it better.

Swipe right or left? How dating apps are impacting modern masculinity

phys.org

What it means to be a man is changing. Critical men or masculinity studies is an emerging robust research field that explores how men and masculinity are being transformed by shifting socio-economic, sexual and political conditions in our…

Google Brings Revamped Lookout App, Allowing Low-Vision Users to Have Text Read Aloud

www.techtimes.com

The Google I/O brought many Gemini-focused features, but some accessibility features are here to help low-vision people like in the case of the new Lookout app.

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Some TikTok Users Can Now Upload 60-Minute Long Videos On The App, Ushering The Platform Into A New Era

wccftech.com

One of TikTok's biggest draws is its focus on short-form content that instantly gets the viewer hooked. Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have also tried to replicate this, and I would say to a good degree. Now, the platform is looking to…

Are free dating apps worth your time?

www.cbsnews.com

Thinking of trying out online dating? Here's a breakdown on whether or not dating apps are worth your time.

Stop using these default Mac apps — trust me

www.digitaltrends.com

Not every Mac app created by Apple is a winner. Here are five Apple-designed Mac apps that you should switch out for superior third-party alternatives.

Rivian’s Google Cast support might beat out Tesla’s built-in apps as the future of car entertainment

bgr.com

Tesla has always been seen as the future of in-car entertainment. With its large center display and support for popular built-in apps like YouTube and …

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'MoviePass, MovieCrash' showcases the catastrophic behind-the-scenes story of the movie-ticket-subscription app

The HBO documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" is based on Business Insider's award-winning reporting.

Google Workspace and Gmail mobile app are getting some major Gemini updates — but you’ll need to pay

www.techradar.com

Gemini is about to make your most-used Google Workspace apps even smarter.

Amazon's latest 'flex' VMs promise savings for your burstiest apps

www.theregister.com

Updated Amazon Web Services added another set of cost-optimized instances to its EC2 lineup on Tuesday, aimed at customers whose workloads aren't pegging the CPU 100 percent of the time.…