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Judge tosses fraud claims against Silicon Valley ‘social casino’ apps

Apple, Google and Meta say they can't be held liable for offering third-party gambling games.

OpenAI Just Made an App for Sharing Hyper-Realistic AI Slop

lifehacker.com

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.

App Store gambling lawsuit moves forward, judge rules Section 230 doesn’t apply

9to5mac.com

Apple was unable to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of promoting, hosting, and profiting from illegal casino-style apps in the App Store. Here are the details.

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T-Mobile expands its Starlink satellite service to support apps such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X, after launching it in July with basic features like SMS (Harshita Mary Varghese/Reuters)

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T-Mobile expands its Starlink satellite service to support apps such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, and X, after launching it in July with basic features like SMS — T-Mobile (TMUS.O) said on Wednesday its satellite-to-cell network now supports…

Want to Text a K-Pop Idol? There’s an App For That

Messaging-based communication platforms give devoted super fans a chance to privately connect with their favorite groups — for a price.

This vibe coding app turns your ideas into actual SwiftUI apps right on your iPhone [U: Pricing]

9to5mac.com

Update, October 3: Bitrig is offering unlimited prompts for Pro users for a limited time. Details below.

OpenAI wants to build a social-media business. Can its Sora app take on Meta and Google?

www.marketwatch.com

OpenAI likely needs ads to bridge the gap between its revenue and spending plans. But its AI-video generator app Sora faces heavy competition from Facebook, TikTok and more.

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T-Mobile's Satellite Service Now Works With Popular Apps

www.macrumors.com

T-Mobile is expanding its T-Satellite with Starlink service, adding satellite data connectivity to multiple popular apps. That means T-Mobile users who don't have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection will be able to use Starlink satellite…

Sora 2 invite frenzy is leading some people to resell codes for OpenAI's new AI app on eBay

Business Insider found evidence that some users are so desperate to get on the video app that they'll pay for access.

Microsoft Office Apps Are Getting New Icons

www.howtogeek.com

The icons for all of Microsoft's 365 apps are getting a fresh coat of paint, and it's a subtle but significant change that makes me uncomfortable to look at. This isn't just about making the apps look a little prettier; it's a reflection…

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T-Mobile announces big news as T-Satellite now supports "essential" apps

www.phonearena.com

The T-Satellite service will now help you run certain apps in areas without cellular connectivity.

Sora 2 app: 7 weird AI videos people have already made with the new OpenAI tool

mashable.com

The Sora 2 AI app is responsible for some truly strange videos.

Apple, OpenAI tell judge to dismiss Elon Musks App Store lawsuit

mashable.com

Apple and OpenAI are asking a judge to dismiss Elon Musk and X Corp.'s lawsuits against the companies.

OpenAI’s New Sora App Lets You Deepfake Yourself for Entertainment

www.wired.com

OpenAI’s latest app encourages users to generate a personal digital avatar and scroll AI-generated videos of themselves and their friends.

T-Mobile’s satellite internet now powers Google Maps among these apps

9to5google.com

T-Mobile’s “T-Satellite” service is now making it possible to do more than just call or text. The recent rollout upgrades internet access so users can access a variety of apps on their Android device, wherever they are.

Apple updates App Store Connect for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass

9to5mac.com

Apple has updated App Store Connect to version 3.1. The new version includes iOS 26 support, including a new icon and Apple’s new Liquid Glass design throughout the app.

OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes

techcrunch.com

OpenAI's Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content.

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Founder of Viral Call-Recording App Neon Says Service Will Come Back, With a Bonus

www.cnet.com

The Neon app provides a monetary incentive for providing phone recordings as training data to AI companies.

T-Mobile’s Satellite Phone Service Now Works With More Apps

www.howtogeek.com

Satellite-connected smartphones are still in their infancy, but that isn't stopping T-Mobile from developing new features and capabilities. If you've tried T-Mobile's satellite service but wish it worked with more apps, we have good news.…

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T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service now works with a handful of apps

www.engadget.com

T-Mobile just announced that its T-Satellite with Starlink service now integrates with several apps. These include AllTrails, AccuWeather, X, WhatsApp and several others. Certain native apps also now integrate with the service, like Google…