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The latest apps, hand-picked by our editors here at Digital Trends. Whether you’re looking for the best apps for Android or iOS, we’ve got you covered with all of the info you need. Before you download, make sure you get the down-low.

A Pikachu sleeps on a bed.

Pokémon Sleep shows the power and pitfalls of a gamified health app

One adorable week with Pokémon Sleep left me with some complicated questions about gamification in health apps.
The back of the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet.

How to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet

A smartphone with the Facebook app icon on it all on a white marble background.

How to set your Facebook Feed to show most recent posts

Best piano-learning apps

The best piano apps in 2023: top apps for learning how to play

The Grubhub app on a smartphone

Use Grubhub a lot? This trick gets you free delivery for two years

Stitcher app on iPhone 14 Pro.

One of the biggest podcast apps is shutting down in August

Instagram login screen.

How to deactivate your Instagram account (or delete it)

The WhatsApp app icon on a phone with other messaging apps.

The 16 best messaging apps for Android and iOS in 2023

Adobe Express app is currently available as a free beta version for desktop users and will soon also be available for mobile.

Adobe Express fires back at Microsoft with new AI features

A person's hand using a mouse with a laptop, with their other hand in the background.

How to uninstall a program in Windows 10

ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

I found a huge problem with the new ChatGPT iPhone app

Theming on SwiftKey

I hate my iPhone’s keyboard, but this app made it better

WhatsApp logo on a phone.

What is WhatsApp? How to use the app, tips, tricks, and more

WhatsApp is a free, multifunctional, multiplatform messaging app and one of the most popular call and chat apps available. We give you the lowdown.
A GPU with a fan.

The best GPU overclocking software in 2023

Interested in speeding up your GPU? Here is the best software for overclocking your graphics card, including first-party and third-party solutions.
The DynamicSpot Dynamic Island at the top of the Pixel 7 Pro.

How to add the iPhone’s Dynamic Island to your Android phone

The Dynamic Island is Apple's hot addition to the iPhone 14 Pro, but it's been copied by apps. Here's how to add Apple's Dynamic Island to your Android phone.
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How to use ChatGPT on Telegram

Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps. ChatGPT is one of the best AI chatbots. Here's how to bring the two together.
A woman coughing and holding a smartphone.

How an app that tracks your coughs could save your life

We're already used to tracking our steps, and this AI company's technology wants you to track coughs in the same way. It may end up saving your life.
best parental control apps

The best parental control apps for iPhone and Android

Many kids have smartphones these days, and that can make parenting tricky. Check out the best parental control apps to monitor smartphone and app activity.
WhatsApp logo on a phone.

How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp

Do you suspect you've been blocked on WhatsApp? Here are some ways you can test to see whether you've been blocked by a specific WhatsApp contact.
The TikTok app on an iPhone, showing the page for deleting your TikTok account.

Ready to ditch TikTok? Here’s how to delete your account

As countries are banning it, many TikTok users are looking to shut down their accounts. Here's how to delete and deactivate your TikTok account.
ChatGPT and WhatsApp logos on a colorful background.

How to use ChatGPT on WhatsApp

ChatGPT is truly remarkable, and if you want to bring its AI magic to WhatsApp, there are a couple of extremely easy ways to experience it in the messaging app.
An iPhone in front of plants showing information on the plants ahead.

Trusting mobile apps to identify plants might cost you your life

Smartphone apps can come in handy for identifying plant species, but when it comes to dealing with potentially toxic species, researchers suggest caution.
A picture of the Fanfix website on a smartphone.

What is Fanfix? Everything you need to know about the Patreon rival

Content creators are always looking for ways to connect with their audiences and monetize their content. Fanfix poses as a new way to do just that.
A selfie created with the Barbie Selfie Generator website.

Barbie selfie generator: how to use the barbie filter

The new Barbie movie trailer has been a smash hit on social media — as has its meme-worthy posters. Here's how to make your very own Barbie poster selfie.
Théâtre D’opéra Spatial AI artwork developed by Jason Allen.

The best AI image generators to create art from text

Interested in trying out AI-generated art? Here are some of the best text-to-art generators that might match your artistic style.
Acer Chromebook Vero 514 top down view showing vents.

Google just made a big change to how Chromebooks apps work

Chrome Apps on your Chromebook is finally about to be replaced by Progressive Web Apps (PWA), with the latest Chrome stable version 112 as the starting point.
Photo of Apple gift cards.

No, you can’t use an Apple gift card on Apple Pay

Knowing the difference between Apple Pay and Apple gift cards can be confusing. Here's what you should know before making a big mistake.
Cloudy weather showing in iOS 15's weather app.

It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down

Stop trying to force quit apps or restart your phone, it isn't going to help. It's not just you, Apple's Weather app is having a tough time loading right now.
Basic poll in Slack on a Windows laptop.

How to create a poll in Slack

Want to encourage more interaction with your team, get their opinions, or obtain general feedback? You can create a Slack poll easily in just a few minutes.
Someone holding an iPhone 14 Pro, with Perplexity AI running on it.

I just found the perfect ChatGPT iPhone app, and it’s free

There are plenty of ChatGPT iPhone apps, but a new one called Perplexity AI is surprising and impressive in all the right ways. Here's why I love it.
Samsung Galaxy S23 showing Instagram

If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update

Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse.
ChatGPT app on an Apple Watch

How to add ChatGPT to your Apple Watch

ChatGPT is taking over the world. Now, you can even get it on your wrist as an Apple Watch app. Here's how!
Illustration of a giant eye stalking through a phone

These Android apps are spying on you — and there’s no easy way to stop them

Recent research has uncovered just how dangerous and easily accessible spyware apps are. These apps are a ticking privacy time bomb with little recourse.
An image of two iPhones displaying the new badges coming to Tinder.

Your Tinder profile is about to change in 3 huge ways

Tinder is making an update to everyone's profiles that aims to add a lot more clarity when it comes to finding matches.

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