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Industry group sues Texas over law requiring ID to download apps

www.kxan.com

A trade association filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday against Texas over a law that would require Texans to prove their age before they can download apps to a smartphone or mobile device.

Meta is shutting down its desktop Messenger app

www.engadget.com

Meta is shutting down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows and pushing users to the web. Meta confirmed over email to Engadget that the app will be fully shutdown on December 15, after which the easiest ways to access Messenger chats…

Meta Shuts Down Messenger App for Windows and Mac

You will still be able to send messages via desktop, you just won't have a separate app.

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Meta is killing off Messenger’s Mac app for unknown reasons

9to5mac.com

Do you use Facebook Messenger on the Mac? Soon, your app’s going to stop working. Meta has announced that its Messenger app for Mac is being killed off entirely.

Meta to shut down Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows

techcrunch.com

Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger.

This 27-year-old’s TikTok-like AI app makes playful, creative short videos from just a few words—it’s built for Gen Z

fortune.com

Pika, Demi Guo's fast-growing AI video app, is taking on Meta’s Vibes and OpenAI’s Sora by turning quick prompts and selfies into shareable clips. Read More

State App Store Accountability Acts Introduce New Obligations for App Developers

www.jdsupra.com

New state laws aimed at age verification and parental consent for online apps will take effect in 2026, imposing significant compliance obligations and raising enforcement risks for app developers as well as app stores. Texas, Utah, and…

New Texas Law Will Change How Lubbock Downloads Apps

ktemnews.com

Get ready, Lubbock families! Starting in 2026, downloading apps is about to get a bit more complicated, especially for the kids. Continue reading…

The Best Study Apps That Make Learning Easier

lifehacker.com

Better absorb your material with an assist from one of these useful apps.

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CNN is giving a new streaming app another shot — after its $300 million CNN+ died in less than a month

CNN just unveiled CNN All Access, which will give full access to its TV feed and website. Insiders hope it fares better than the short-lived CNN+.

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Top Free Productivity Apps for Android and iOS

techeconomy.ng

Our modern lives now shift constantly between screens. This continuous device hopping has become the reality of productivity today. Everyone strives for a seamless workflow, but our multi-platform world, divided sharply by Android and iOS…

A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world

techcrunch.com

“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,”  Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of content but a scarcity of joy.”  

Sonic The Hedgehog satnav app insists that you gotta go slow

metro.co.uk

We don’t know who asked for it, but Waze owners now have the option to have Sonic the Hedgehog himself give you directions while you drive.

Jennifer Lopez swears off popular dating app ex-husband Ben Affleck used to be on

www.dailymail.co.uk

Jennifer Lopez won't be using a dating app to find her next love interest. The 56-year-old Kiss of the Spider Woman star says when it comes to romance she's 'old-fashioned.'

8 Mobile Apps That Offer Domestic Violence Assistance

Domestic violence continues to loom as a shadow epidemic, particularly in Black communities where the domestic violence rate is telling.

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Mind Space app in OxygenOS 16 bridges OnePlus AI with Gemini for inspiration

www.androidcentral.com

OnePlus announced that its Mind Space has now become an extension in the Gemini app.

2027: APC, PDP, ADC, others panic as Amadi unveils APP in Imo

www.vanguardngr.com

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—A wave of anxiety is sweeping through Imo State’s political establishment following the official unveiling of the Action Peoples Party, APP, by Dr. Chima Amadi—development advocate and founder of The Mazi…

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Microsoft Responds To Google’s Search App For Windows By Introducing New Copilot And Agentic Experiences

wccftech.com

In the ongoing one-upmanship between Microsoft and Google, the former is now choosing to respond to latter's dedicated search app for Windows by launching sweeping Copilot and agentic experiences, aiming to turn "every Windows 11 PC into…

MrBeast files trademark for banking app with a focus on crypto

www.dexerto.com

MrBeast has filed a trademark for “MrBeast Financial,” covering a wide range of money related services – including crypto.