Mobile Apps 17 October 2025 - 18 October 2025

iOS 26’s ‘Ask Reason for Calling’ Screens Spam Calls on iPhone — Here’s What It Changes
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iOS 26’s ‘Ask Reason for Calling’ Screens Spam Calls on iPhone — Here’s What It Changes

Apple’s iOS 26 adds an “Ask Reason for Calling” feature that prompts unknown callers to state their purpose before the phone rings, 9to5Mac reported Friday. Messages now filters unknown senders and suspected spam into separate folders, with options to report junk. New guides detail how to silence or block calls labeled “No Caller ID.”
February 7, 2026
AppLovin Under Fire: Shuts Down “Array” After Allegations of Secret App Installs
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AppLovin Under Fire: Shuts Down “Array” After Allegations of Secret App Installs

AppLovin shut down its Array app-install platform in Q3 2025, citing lack of economic viability. Researcher Ben Edelman reported about 200 user complaints of apps installing without consent, linking the issue to hidden code in Array. AppLovin denies any secret installs and says all downloads required user approval. The SEC is investigating AppLovin’s data and ad practices.
October 18, 2025
Apple’s New iPhone App Is the Game‑Changing Document Scanner We’ve Been Waiting For
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Apple’s New iPhone App Is the Game‑Changing Document Scanner We’ve Been Waiting For

Apple’s iOS 26 update adds a native Preview app to iPhones, allowing users to view, edit, sign, and scan PDFs and images without third-party software. The app brings Mac-like features, including document scanning, annotation, Autofill for forms, and basic photo editing. Preview appears automatically after updating and has received strong early reviews from users and tech experts.
October 17, 2025
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