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These 5 clever mapping upstarts do what Google Maps can't

Google Maps is widely used but lacks intuitive filtering for the best local spots, which smaller services like Top Rated can provide.
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Strava plan to restrict third-party apps has users in an uproar

Strava has restricted third-party apps from displaying users' data to enhance privacy, provoking significant backlash from the user community.

Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps | TechCrunch

Meta's API changes disrupt third-party apps, removing essential features for users, notably affecting Instagram integrations for apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Day One.

Exploring Reddit's third-party app environment 7 months after the APIcalypse

Reddit's changes to access its API led to the closure of many third-party Reddit apps.
Narwhal, a popular third-party Reddit app, now charges a subscription fee of $3.99 per month due to Reddit's API changes.

Strava plan to restrict third-party apps has users in an uproar

Strava has restricted third-party apps from displaying users' data to enhance privacy, provoking significant backlash from the user community.

Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps | TechCrunch

Meta's API changes disrupt third-party apps, removing essential features for users, notably affecting Instagram integrations for apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Day One.

Exploring Reddit's third-party app environment 7 months after the APIcalypse

Reddit's changes to access its API led to the closure of many third-party Reddit apps.
Narwhal, a popular third-party Reddit app, now charges a subscription fee of $3.99 per month due to Reddit's API changes.
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#user-experience

Google Photos' Partner Sharing Glitch Leaves Users Furious: What's the Deal?

Google Photos' recent changes to Partner Sharing have frustrated users by limiting the sharing of photos taken with third-party apps.
Users are left without easy solutions to restore previous sharing capabilities of their photos.
The change aims to align with user expectations but has instead complicated the sharing experience.

iOS 18 lets you replace Apple's camera app with Halide or Obscura on the lock screen: Here's how | TechCrunch

iOS 18 allows replacement of the lock screen camera app with third-party options like Halide and Obscura.

iOS 18 Control Center: 18 apps that add useful actions to your iPhone | TechCrunch

iOS 18 introduces significant changes to the Control Center, enhancing user convenience and allowing third-party app integrations.

This could finally be the year the iPad gets a built-in calculator app

Apple may finally introduce its native Calculator app in iPadOS 18, alleviating the need for third-party apps.

Google Photos' Partner Sharing Glitch Leaves Users Furious: What's the Deal?

Google Photos' recent changes to Partner Sharing have frustrated users by limiting the sharing of photos taken with third-party apps.
Users are left without easy solutions to restore previous sharing capabilities of their photos.
The change aims to align with user expectations but has instead complicated the sharing experience.

iOS 18 lets you replace Apple's camera app with Halide or Obscura on the lock screen: Here's how | TechCrunch

iOS 18 allows replacement of the lock screen camera app with third-party options like Halide and Obscura.

iOS 18 Control Center: 18 apps that add useful actions to your iPhone | TechCrunch

iOS 18 introduces significant changes to the Control Center, enhancing user convenience and allowing third-party app integrations.

This could finally be the year the iPad gets a built-in calculator app

Apple may finally introduce its native Calculator app in iPadOS 18, alleviating the need for third-party apps.
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Rivian's software boss is 'super excited' about third-party apps | TechCrunch

Rivian aims to create a third-party developer ecosystem for app integration in their vehicles, enhancing user experience and revenue potential.

Elon Musk's X further squeezes developers with apparent new API fees

Musk's X is introducing additional fees for third-party developers, significantly increasing costs and limiting access to the platform's API.

Zoom AI Companion gets smarter, but personalization costs extra

Zoom AI Companion 2.0 enhances integration and personalization while expanding its knowledge database.
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YouTube and ad blockers: Who's in the right?

Google denies targeting ad blockers, attributing issues to performance improvements.

Juno, the YouTube app for Vision Pro, pulled from App Store | TechCrunch

Juno, an app for viewing YouTube on Apple's Vision Pro, has been shut down due to compliance issues raised by Google.

YouTube Is Cracking Down on Third-party Apps That Block Ads

YouTube is tightening enforcement against ad blockers on third-party apps to protect its revenue stream.

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps

YouTube is enhancing its anti-ad blocker policy to prevent third-party apps from bypassing ads, emphasizing the importance of ads in supporting creators.

YouTube and ad blockers: Who's in the right?

Google denies targeting ad blockers, attributing issues to performance improvements.

Juno, the YouTube app for Vision Pro, pulled from App Store | TechCrunch

Juno, an app for viewing YouTube on Apple's Vision Pro, has been shut down due to compliance issues raised by Google.

YouTube Is Cracking Down on Third-party Apps That Block Ads

YouTube is tightening enforcement against ad blockers on third-party apps to protect its revenue stream.

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps

YouTube is enhancing its anti-ad blocker policy to prevent third-party apps from bypassing ads, emphasizing the importance of ads in supporting creators.
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#contactless-payments

Apple expanding iPhone's NFC to third-party apps - all the ways that benefits you

Apple is expanding NFC usage on iPhones to allow third-party apps to handle contactless transactions.

iPhone budgeting apps can now automatically import your Apple Card and Cash transactions

Apple iOS 17.4 update enhances financial tracking for Apple Card, Cash, and Savings users through third-party budgeting apps.
The feature is exclusively available in the US, where Apple offers its Card, Cash, and Savings account.

Apple expanding iPhone's NFC to third-party apps - all the ways that benefits you

Apple is expanding NFC usage on iPhones to allow third-party apps to handle contactless transactions.

iPhone budgeting apps can now automatically import your Apple Card and Cash transactions

Apple iOS 17.4 update enhances financial tracking for Apple Card, Cash, and Savings users through third-party budgeting apps.
The feature is exclusively available in the US, where Apple offers its Card, Cash, and Savings account.
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How to record a call on your iPhone (and check if it's legal in your state)

Apple announced call recording feature for iPhone in new Apple Intelligence.
Recording phone calls on iPhone requires third-party apps or external iOS devices for now.

Alternative app store AltStore PAL adds third-party iOS apps in wake of EU Apple ruling | TechCrunch

AltStore launched third-party iOS apps in the EU, a response to the DMA forcing Apple to open up to new rivals.

iPhone torrenting apps are now available in the EU

The EU's AltStore PAL introduces exclusive third-party apps not found on the Apple App Store, including torrenting and social discovery apps.

Shopify Vs. eBay (2024 Comparison)

Shopify has a wider selection of third-party apps compared to eBay.
Shopify offers more diverse store templates and greater flexibility with product images than eBay.

Reddit reportedly strikes $60M-a-year AI content-licensing deal with Google

Reddit signed a $60 million licensing deal with Google for AI training.
Reddit shifted to a paid model for third-party apps to cover API costs.

"Instagram Rolls Out Grid Preview Feature for Creators and Brands - Lindsey Gamble

Grid Preview offers a convenient way to assess how new uploads will fit with existing content on Instagram.
Instagram is introducing features that were previously only available through third-party apps.

How worried should we be about the "AutoSpill" credential leak in Android password managers?

AutoSpill is a vulnerability that exposes credentials from password managers on Android devices when autofilling into third-party apps.
The vulnerability affects popular password managers like Google Smart Lock, Dashlane, 1Password, LastPass, and more.

Samsung's Live Translate now works with third-party voice calling apps

The Live Translate feature of Galaxy AI is now compatible with third-party voice calling apps.
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Apple brings free call recording and transcription to iPhones; journalists rejoice

Apple's practice of 'sherlocking' third-party apps involves incorporating features of popular apps into their own software, potentially rendering the third-party apps obsolete.

Sherlocked: The controversial practice of Apple copying apps| ScopeTrader

Apple's practice of integrating features from third-party apps into its own systems (Sherlocking) poses challenges for developers competing with their native features.

iOS 18 could 'sherlock' $400M in app revenue | TechCrunch

Apple's practice of "sherlocking" third-party apps can have significant impacts on developers and competition.

Apple brings free call recording and transcription to iPhones; journalists rejoice

Apple's practice of 'sherlocking' third-party apps involves incorporating features of popular apps into their own software, potentially rendering the third-party apps obsolete.

Sherlocked: The controversial practice of Apple copying apps| ScopeTrader

Apple's practice of integrating features from third-party apps into its own systems (Sherlocking) poses challenges for developers competing with their native features.

iOS 18 could 'sherlock' $400M in app revenue | TechCrunch

Apple's practice of "sherlocking" third-party apps can have significant impacts on developers and competition.
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