Apps News: 18 October 2025 - 22 November 2025

Best Travel Apps and AI Travel Tools for December 2025: New Features, Deals, and Destinations You Shouldn’t Miss

Published: December 4, 2025 Holiday travel in 2025 isn’t just about finding a cheap flight anymore – it’s about having the right stack of apps and digital tools on your phone so trips feel smoother, safer, and less stressful. Over the last

December 4, 2025

Android · Apps · News · Technology

Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite

As Google prepares strict developer verification for Android apps, Android TV sideloading is about to get harder. Here’s what’s changing and 6 free apps to grab now. As of November 22, 2025, Android TV’s sideloading golden age is ending If you own

November 22, 2025

Apps · Fandom · News · Technology

Phictly Launches Spoiler‑Safe Book and TV Club App, Betting Big on Niche Fandom Communities

As of November 22, 2025, a new social app called Phictly is turning book clubs and TV chats into tight‑knit, spoiler‑safe micro‑communities — and tech media around the world is paying attention. Phictly, a new iOS and Android social app, launches globally

November 22, 2025

Apps · Finance · News · Technology

Mississippi Lottery Official App Launches: How to Download It, Check Tickets and Avoid Scams (Nov. 20, 2025)

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has launched its first-ever official mobile app, giving players a new way to check tickets, track jackpots and enter second-chance drawings directly from their phones — but still without any option to buy lottery tickets online. https://www.wlox.com+1 The

November 20, 2025

Apps · Music · News · Technology

Best MIDI Controller Apps for iOS in 2025: Turn Your iPhone and iPad into Pro Synth & DAW Controllers (Updated 18 November 2025)

The line between “phone” and “instrument” is getting seriously blurry. As of 18 November 2025, your iPhone or iPad can stand in for a bank of hardware faders, a LinnStrument‑style MPE controller, a MIDI looper, and even a hybrid MIDI/CV modulation brain

November 18, 2025

Apps · Consumer Awareness · News · Technology

Free Apps Are Getting Worse in 2025: How “Freemium” Turned Into a Bait-and-Switch

A growing wave of smartphone users is asking a pointed question in 2025: are “free” apps still really free, or have they quietly turned into paywalls with extra steps? That frustration is captured perfectly in a new Android Authority feature by Megan

November 17, 2025

Apps · Art · News · Technology

Art Influencer Apps Like HappenArt and Joconde Are Turning Your Phone Into a Gallery Guide — What’s New on November 14, 2025

On November 14, 2025, art influencer apps like HappenArt and Joconde are reshaping how we discover galleries and exhibitions — from New York to Singapore. As of November 14, 2025, your best gallery guide might not be a printed map or even

November 14, 2025

Apps · News · Software · Technology

Google Play Store v48.8 adds a ‘Remote Uninstall’ button on app pages — rolling out now (Nov. 11, 2025)

Google is making multi‑device Android life a little easier. A new Google Play Store update (version v48.8) adds the ability to remotely uninstall apps from your other Android devices directly from an individual app’s listing, eliminating the old, multi‑step trip through “Manage

November 11, 2025

Apps · Commute · News · Technology

Finally! Google Wallet’s Next Update Solves Your Commute’s Biggest Hassle

Express Transit Card: No Unlock Required for Your Ride Google is gearing up to eliminate one of commuters’ biggest pain points: having to unlock your phone and dig through payment cards just to pay for transit. According to an Android Authority app

November 4, 2025

AI · Apps · News · Technology

ChatGPT App’s Meteoric Rise Stalls: Downloads Dip and Daily Usage Tumbles as Rivals Surge

ChatGPT App Growth Slows After Explosive Surge ChatGPT’s mobile app — which rocketed to the top of iOS and Android charts after its 2023 launch — now shows signs of peaking. According to Apptopia, global download growth “slowed after April” of 2025

October 18, 2025