Mobile Apps News: 30 November 2025 - 8 January 2026

Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut

SAN FRANCISCO, January 8, 2026, 02:43 (PST) Google is rolling out a Pixel Launcher tweak that lets some Pixel users open an installed app from the launcher search by pressing Enter after typing part of the app’s name, Android Authority reported on

January 8, 2026

Android·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 8, 2026, 02:40 PST Alphabet’s Google is working on a “Try before you buy” option that would let Android users play paid games for a limited time before paying, according to an Android Authority report that examined the latest

January 8, 2026

Mobile Apps·News·Productivity·Technology

iOS 26 Preview App on iPhone: How to Scan, Sign, Edit, and Protect PDFs (Dec. 31, 2025)

Apple’s iOS 26 introduced something iPhone users have wanted for years: a dedicated Preview app — the same name as the longtime Mac utility for quick PDF and image work — now rebuilt for iPhone (and iPad) as a first‑party hub for

December 31, 2025

Gaming·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

4 Android Apps Most Users Rarely Open in 2025 — Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam (But They’re Worth Trying)

As the Google Play Store gets smaller and stricter, great apps are easier to miss. Here are four overlooked Android apps—Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam—that can seriously upgrade listening, streaming, filming, and gaming in late 2025. ProVideo Coalition If

December 29, 2025

Mobile Apps·News·Technology·Travel

iOS 26 Apple Wallet Upgrade: Digital ID, AI Order Tracking, and Smarter Boarding Passes for Holiday Travel

Apple Wallet is having a very “quietly huge” moment this holiday week. With iOS 26, the app is no longer just where you stash a card or a QR code—it’s increasingly where your travel day and shopping life come together, thanks to

December 27, 2025

Mobile Apps·News·Regulations·Technology

Japan’s New Mobile Software Competition Act Forces Apple and Google Changes: iOS 26.2 Opens Alternative App Stores, New Payments, and Choice Screens

Updated: December 19, 2025 — Japan’s long-anticipated Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) is now in full effect, and the first real-world impact is landing on phones. Apple has begun rolling out iOS 26.2 changes in Japan that allow alternative app marketplaces and

December 19, 2025

iOS·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

iOS 26.2 RC Released: AirDrop Codes, Reminders Alarms, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More Coming to iPhone

Published: December 4, 2025 Apple has pushed iOS 26.2 to the crucial Release Candidate (RC) stage, signaling that the final public version of this year’s last major iPhone update is just days away. The RC build – now available to developers and

December 4, 2025

Android·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Android’s QR Code Scanner Redesign Returns in Play Services 25.46.32 – What’s New and How to Get It (December 3, 2025)

Android’s built‑in QR code scanner is getting a makeover again. After being briefly launched and then quietly pulled earlier this year, Google is now rolling out the refreshed interface once more via a new Google Play Services update — and it’s starting

December 3, 2025

Android News·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Google brings ‘Call Reason’ urgent-call labels and one‑tap spam reporting to Android in December 2025 update

Published: December 3, 2025 Google is rolling out a new wave of Android 16 and app updates that quietly change two of the things people hate most about phones: missed urgent calls and sketchy group chats. As part of its December 2025

December 3, 2025

Android·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Best New Android Apps for December 2025 (Dec 2): Comet, Sift, Escape Launcher, Red Dead Redemption & OmniTools

December 2, 2025 – The Android ecosystem is closing out the year with a surprisingly strong wave of fresh apps and games. Today’s highlights range from an AI-powered browser and a privacy‑first recipe keeper to a minimalist launcher, a “proper” console classic

December 2, 2025

Cybersecurity·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)

Published: November 30, 2025 Millions of Android users are waking up today to a fresh warning: your “normal” apps may be quietly spying on you — even if they came from the official Google Play Store. A new Forbes report, amplified across

November 30, 2025

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SpaceX favored by retail traders for 2026 IPO, OpenAI and Discord far behind, Stocktwits poll shows
January 8, 2026, 8:18 PM EST. Retail traders named SpaceX as their top 2026 IPO pick, about 59% of votes, far ahead of OpenAI at 26% and Discord at 10%, per a Stocktwits poll. SpaceX also shows momentum in chatter: watcher counts up about 116% over the past year and message volume up roughly 1,600% in the last 90 days. The case: SpaceX's launches, Starlink expansion, and Musk's remarks feed optimism, though no IPO filing has occurred. OpenAI remains second, with talks of a potential listing that could value the company near $1 trillion as it shifts to a for-profit model. Discord sits third, with 200M+ monthly users and past Microsoft deal talks. Other names cited include Databricks, Anduril, and Anthropic.

Mobile Apps News: 30 November 2025 - 8 January 2026

Pixel Launcher just got faster as Google rolls out Enter-to-open apps shortcut

Google Play Store may soon let you try paid Android games for free before buying

iOS 26 Preview App on iPhone: How to Scan, Sign, Edit, and Protect PDFs (Dec. 31, 2025)

4 Android Apps Most Users Rarely Open in 2025 — Nintendo Music, Apple TV, Blackmagic Camera, and Steam (But They’re Worth Trying)

iOS 26 Apple Wallet Upgrade: Digital ID, AI Order Tracking, and Smarter Boarding Passes for Holiday Travel

Japan’s New Mobile Software Competition Act Forces Apple and Google Changes: iOS 26.2 Opens Alternative App Stores, New Payments, and Choice Screens

iOS 26.2 RC Released: AirDrop Codes, Reminders Alarms, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More Coming to iPhone

Android’s QR Code Scanner Redesign Returns in Play Services 25.46.32 – What’s New and How to Get It (December 3, 2025)

Google brings ‘Call Reason’ urgent-call labels and one‑tap spam reporting to Android in December 2025 update

Best New Android Apps for December 2025 (Dec 2): Comet, Sift, Escape Launcher, Red Dead Redemption & OmniTools

Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)

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