Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline

Google’s new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.

Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix says the app gives children access to an “ever-growing” library of games for kids.

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.

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Which Telegram growth service is worth It
Which Telegram growth service is worth It

Which Telegram Growth Service Is Worth It How can I grow my Telegram channels quickly? Are growth services for Telegram safe? What is the best SMM panel for Telegram? Can I grow a Telegram channel without ads? Do fake members hurt my channel? The answe…

Vibe coding is flooding Apple’s App Store, and Apple is fighting back
Vibe coding is flooding Apple’s App Store, and Apple is fighting back

In short: AI-powered “vibe coding” tools have driven an 84% jump in new app submissions to Apple’s App Store in a single quarter, according to reporting by The Information, the largest surge in a decade. The flood is straining Apple’s review infrastruc…

WHOOP raises $575m at $10.1bn valuation, signals IPO ahead
WHOOP raises $575m at $10.1bn valuation, signals IPO ahead

In short: WHOOP has raised $575 million in a Series G round that values the screenless health wearable company at $10.1 billion — nearly three times its 2021 valuation. Backed by sovereign wealth funds, leading medical institutions, and a roster of cel…

The app for tracking TV, movies, podcasts, and everything
The app for tracking TV, movies, podcasts, and everything

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 122, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, go ‘Zona, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about early Apple employees and weather apps and one-page productivity systems, watching […]

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier

There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes, sync tasks across devices, be more productive, and manage your notes.