Instagram recently faced scrutiny after developers and reverse engineers uncovered references to ad products in the code of the Threads app. The code contained mentions of the word “ads,” sponsored items, and ads configuration. Additionally, a JSON file used for testing purposes was found in the publicly available Threads mobile app. Developers were able to
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Dropbox recently made headlines with its acquisition of AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai, marking a significant step towards enhancing productivity and time management for its users. This strategic move not only showcases Dropbox’s commitment to innovation but also highlights the growing trend of integrating advanced technologies into everyday tools. The acquisition of Reclaim.ai was announced through
Anthropic’s AI app, Claude, has recently achieved a significant milestone by crossing $1 million in gross mobile app revenue across both iOS and Android platforms. However, despite this achievement, Claude is still lagging behind its top rival, ChatGPT. According to data from app intelligence firm Appfigures, ChatGPT holds the top spot in overall downloads and
WeTransfer has been a popular file-sharing platform for many creatives and professionals, but one major pain point has been the issue of expiry dates. Users often find themselves in a predicament where they forget to download files before the link expires, leading to the need to ask for files to be resent. Recently, WeTransfer announced
The U.K. competition watchdog has recently announced the closure of its investigations into Apple and Google’s mobile app ecosystems. This decision was made due to administrative priorities, putting a temporary hold on any potential actions against the tech giants. The investigations had been ongoing since March 2021, focusing on Apple’s App Store terms and conditions
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) has recently been implemented in the European Union, allowing people to access alternative app stores in addition to Apple’s App Store. This new regulation aims to promote competition within the app ecosystem, providing users with a wider range of app options. Unlike Apple’s App Store, apps on these alternative marketplaces
YouTube’s partnership with Shopify is expanding, allowing creators to access thousands of new brands for their shopping videos. This presents a significant increase from the limited number of brands they previously had access to. The expanded partnership opens up new opportunities for creators to earn money through their videos while also helping their audience discover