Apps &amp; Software

ChatGPT app adds College Planner and flashcards for teens

ChatGPT app gets College Planner, flashcards and multi-photo PDF capture — all aimed at US teens in grades 10–12.

7 Oct 20261 min read

Google Messages app icon displayed on an Android smartphone screen

Google Messages Prepares to Strip Individual SMS Overrides for RCS Contacts

Google Messages beta code reveals plans to drop the per-chat SMS and MMS toggle, pushing users to adopt RCS everywhere or shut it off across the board.

Google Chrome 155 Ships 247 Security Patches Across Desktop and Mobile

Google has rolled out Chrome 155 with 247 security patches across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, tackling four critical memory flaws and high-severity vulnerabilities in tools like Google Translate.

Spotify app interface displayed on a smartphone screen showing audiobook covers and playback options

Spotify Expands Audiobooks Across More Than 180 Global Markets

Spotify is rolling out audiobooks to more than 180 territories, unlocking 350,000 titles in 120 languages. Premium subscribers in newly supported regions receive 12 listening hours per month.

Google Messages app icon displayed on a mobile phone interface

Google Messages Code Reveals Built-in Games Heading to Android Chats

Google Messages may soon add integrated chat games like Chess and Pool. An Android beta build reveals code strings pointing to a new native gaming section.

7 Oct 20261 min read

ChatGPT for Teens Is an 'Unacceptable Risk,' Says Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media calls ChatGPT for Teens an 'unacceptable risk' — citing broken parental alerts, weak crisis response, and unchecked homework assistance. OpenAI disputes the methodology but confirms parental controls can take hours to activate.

Close up of an Android smartphone displaying digital credit cards inside Google Wallet

Google Wallet Rolls Out Stacked Card Interface to More Android Phones

Google is widening the rollout of its stacked card layout in Google Wallet for Android, replacing the old horizontal carousel with a vertical view that separates payment methods from passes and tickets.

Google Chrome 155 Rolls Out With Fixes for 247 Vulnerabilities

Google has launched Chrome 155, patching 247 security vulnerabilities including several rated critical. Here is what is fixed, how the update lands, and how to verify your installation.

Google Docs Markdown Support: What It Means and When It Arrives

Google Docs now supports Markdown files natively: open, edit, save, and collaborate on .md files without conversion or formatting loss. Rolling out globally to all Google accounts over the next 15 days.

6 Oct 20261 min read

A Google Docs interface showing a rendered Markdown document with headings, a table, and a code block.

Google Adds Native Markdown Support to Docs and Drive

Google Docs and Drive now support Markdown natively: open, edit, comment, and render .md files without changing format or losing real-time collaboration.

6 Oct 20261 min read

Side-by-side comparison of old and new Apple Music logos

Apple Music’s New Logo Is Live in iOS 27.2 Beta 3

The new Apple Music logo has appeared in iOS 27.2 beta 3, matching the design used at Apple Music Hall and recent Instagram Reels — confirming an active, system-level rebrand rollout.

6 Oct 20261 min read

HeyPolo app interface showing a Driving Score, map view, and trip timeline