The latest news on mobile and desktop apps, software updates, new features, and the services millions of people use every day.
Health in ChatGPT launches today for US users. Connect Apple Health and medical records to give ChatGPT context on your actual lab results and medications.
Amazon embedded its Luna cloud gaming service inside Prime Video today. Fire TV owners in the US and UK can play Hogwarts Legacy and more without a console.
SoundCloud picks up Nina Protocol after the blockchain music platform shut down in May. Artists get a migration tool and a free subscription through year-end.
Android 17 now transfers eSIMs, passwords, and Wi-Fi credentials wirelessly when you switch from iPhone - no separate app needed. Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Substack integrated Pangram AI detection, letting readers scan newsletters to see how much was written by a human. Writers can opt out or add an AI disclosure.
WhatsApp now lets you sign up on iPad without a phone. The update also adds rebuilt CarPlay support, in-chat PDF editing via Adobe, and music sharing to Status.
Meta is testing StoryKit, an AI app that generates personalized bedtime stories for children. Snap a toy, pick a lesson, get a story with music.
Meta is adding parental supervision to Threads - daily time limits, sleep mode, and tagging controls. US rollout next week, global by year end.
Instagram's new Replace Audio tool lets creators swap music on published posts and carousels at any time - no re-upload needed, no engagement lost.
xAI launched Grok for Excel on July 20. Free Microsoft 365 add-in powered by Grok 4.5 - writes formulas, runs scenarios, and pulls from SharePoint and email.
X rebuilt its Android app from scratch after a year-long overhaul. Scrolling, loading, and notifications are faster. Video Editor and Spaces come next.
Facebook and Instagram suffered outages Sunday. Over 4,800 Facebook and 2,800 Instagram reports hit Downdetector in the US. Meta has not commented.
