Spotify launches new fitness hub with Peloton content
Spotify is launching an in-app "Fitness" hub featuring over 1,400 on-demand Peloton classes and content from wellness creators to target its workout-focused users.
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889 storiesApps to help break the cycle of doomscrolling
With 64% of Americans reporting they doomscroll, these apps offer productive alternatives to help mitigate the negative effects on mental health and attention span.
Series raises $5.1 million to build an AI social network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app operating entirely through iMessage, has raised $5.1 million in early-stage funding to expand its AI-driven connection platform.
X shifts from 'everything app' vision with new XChat launch
X has launched XChat, a stand-alone iOS messaging app, marking a strategic shift away from its 'everything app' vision while replacing its Communities feature.
Nothing brings system-level AI dictation to its phones
Nothing has launched Essential Voice, an AI-powered dictation tool offering system-level integration and support for over 100 languages across its smartphone lineup.
Instagram tests new Instants app for ephemeral photo sharing
Instagram is testing a new standalone app called Instants in Spain and Italy, which allows users to share ephemeral, unedited photos that disappear after 24 hours.
Former OpenSea CTO launches Noscroll to replace doomscrolling
Noscroll, an AI-powered bot from former OpenSea CTO Nadav Hollander, curates social and news feeds into text digests for $9.99 per month to help users avoid doomscrolling.
Bluesky adds swipeable carousels and boosts photo resolution
Bluesky has released version 1.121 of its app, doubling photo upload limits to 2MB and introducing a swipeable carousel, updates that could improve its competitiveness against X and Threads.
Meta updates account system to simplify cross-app logins
Meta is rolling out an improved account management system over the next year, allowing users to centrally manage passwords and security settings across its ecosystem.
X is shutting down its Communities feature
X is shutting down its Communities feature on May 6, 2026, citing low usage and high rates of spam, scams, and malware.
WhatsApp adds prepaid mobile recharges in India
WhatsApp is launching prepaid mobile recharges in India via a partnership with PayU, aiming to boost in-app transaction utility despite its marginal market share.
Beehiiv expands creator platform with webinars and paywalls
Beehiiv is expanding into an all-in-one creator hub, launching webinars and metered paywalls as it reports its strongest quarterly results to date.
Meta adds parental insights to Meta AI chatbot
Meta is rolling out new parental supervision tools for Meta AI, allowing parents to view topics their teens have discussed with the chatbot over the past week.
India’s app market matures as monetization begins to climb
India’s in-app purchase revenue reached $300 million in Q1, a 33% year-over-year increase, though global platforms continue to capture the majority of this spending.
Google pushes AI deeper into Workspace to defend enterprise lead
Google updated its Workspace suite with new AI-powered automation tools, including a feature that claims to populate spreadsheets 9x faster than manual entry.
X launches Grok-powered custom timelines for Premium users
X has launched Grok-powered custom timelines for iOS Premium subscribers—the platform's paid tier—offering over 75 topics while shutting down its Communities feature.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky steps down, Dan Shapero to succeed him
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky is stepping down after six years, with Chief Operating Officer Dan Shapero immediately taking over the top role at the professional network.
Apple patches bug that exposed deleted messages to law enforcement
Apple released a software update fixing a bug that allowed law enforcement to access deleted messages by retrieving cached notification data stored on iPhones and iPads.
Google brings agentic AI features to Chrome for enterprise
Google is introducing "auto browse" agentic capabilities to Chrome for U.S. enterprise users, while expanding security tools to detect unsanctioned AI activity.
Threads launches Live Chats for real-time events
Threads is launching 'Live Chats' for real-time conversations, starting with the NBA community, as Meta plans to expand access to the feature over time.