OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem
OpenAI says users can now personalize ChatGPT to stop using the em dash in its output.
Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
by Sarah Perez
Apple updates its App Store rules to restrict apps from sharing personal data with third-party AI without disclosure and explicit permission.
Apple halves commissions for mini app makers
by Sarah Perez
Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.
Google takes on Pinterest with a dedicated ‘inspirational’ images tab in its mobile app
by Sarah Perez
The company is adding an “Images” icon at the bottom of Google’s Search app for iOS and Android devices that will display images personalized to the user’s interests.
Google augments AI shopping with conversational search, agentic checkout and an AI that calls stores for you
by Sarah Perez
Google is expanding AI shopping with conversational search, agentic checkout and an AI that calls stores for you about local inventory.
Jack Dorsey funds diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine’s video archive
by Sarah Perez
Jack Dorsey backs diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine’s video archive of 6-second, looping videos.
Radio streamer TuneIn acquired for $175M
by Sarah Perez
Radio streamer TuneIn sold for $175M, down from its earlier valuation of $500M.
Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints
by Sarah Perez
Apple’s new Digital ID will let U.S. users carry their passport on their iPhone, and use it at TSA checkpoints.
Threads targets podcasters with new features, aiming to become the home for show discussions
by Sarah Perez
Threads is targeting podcasters with new features, including dedicated links in the bio and more visible links in the feed.
Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping
by Sarah Perez
Wikipedia, the online nonprofit encyclopedia, is urging AI companies to stop scraping its pages and to use its paid API instead.
Venmo launches cash back rewards program for debit cards
by Sarah Perez
Venmo launches a cash back program for debit card users, as credit card use declines among Gen Z.
GoWish’s shopping and wishlist app is having its biggest year yet
by Sarah Perez
GoWish, an app for making wishlists, is having a record year, and has doubled its users.
I tried the Apple Crossbody Strap. It’s convenient, but the phone looks silly when the strap is removed.
by Sarah Perez
Apple’s new Crossbody Strap is a convenient way to go hands-free but the strap can rub uncomfortably at times, and the phone looks silly when the strap is removed.
Amazon launches a low-price standalone shopping app, Amazon Bazaar, in over a dozen markets
by Sarah Perez
On Friday, Amazon announced the debut of Amazon Bazaar, a new low-cost shopping destination for Asia, Africa, and Latin America that will be available separately from the main Amazon shopping app. On Bazaar, most products are available under …
Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for ebook authors
by Sarah Perez
Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service, is designed to broaden the reach of ebook authors.
Sora for Android saw nearly half a million installs on its first day
by Sarah Perez
Sora’s Android launch is off to an auspicious start, new data shows.
Mastodon’s latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
by Sarah Perez
Mastodon’s latest software version brings quote posts with added controls to all servers.
Pinterest CEO touts open source AI: ‘tremendous performance’ with reduced costs
by Sarah Perez
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready says open source AI is offering cost savings to the company, particularly in visual search.
Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos
by Sarah Perez
Tinder is testing an AI feature that learns about you from your Camera Roll photos.
Epic Games CEO calls Google’s antitrust settlement a win for Android’s ‘vision as an open platform’
by Sarah Perez
The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabling more competition.
People Inc forges AI licensing deal with Microsoft as Google traffic drops
by Sarah Perez
People Inc. signs an AI licensing deal with Microsoft, which will use its media content in Copilot.
Shopify says AI traffic is up 7x since January, AI-driven orders are up 11x
by Sarah Perez
Shopify says AI-driven traffic to its online stores is up 7x since January, and orders from AI search are up 11x.
Spotify now has half a million video podcasts, which nearly 400M users have watched
by Sarah Perez
Spotify says that users’ time spent with video content on Spotify has also more than doubled year-over-year, largely driven by video podcasts.
Locket’s social app is picking up steam with Gen Alpha
by Sarah Perez
Locket’s social app is using iOS Live Activities to reach Gen Alpha via the iPhone Lock Screen.
Facebook Groups can now go public without exposing members’ private posts
by Sarah Perez
This update will allow Facebook Groups to expand their reach without having to start a public group from scratch or exposing their members’ past posts.
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