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Reddit CEO doubles down on attack on Apollo developer in drama-filled AMA
Reddit’s unpopular decision to revise its API pricing in a move that’s forcing third-party apps out of business has taken a weird turn. In an AMA hosted today by Reddit co-founder and CEO
Popular third-party Reddit app Apollo is shutting down as a result of Reddit’s new API pricing
The popular third-party Reddit app Apollo is shutting down on June 30, 2023, as a direct result of Reddit’s recently announced new API pricing plans which would end up costing Apollo $20 million
ChatGPT comes to iPad, adds support for Siri and Shortcuts
Less than a month after its release on the App Store, OpenAI’s ChatGPT app is getting its first big update. The new version, out today, brings native iPad support to the AI chatbot app, as well
Reddit makes an exception for accessibility apps under new API terms
Reddit says it will update its newly revised API terms to carve out an exception for accessibility apps, which allow users, including people who are blind or visually impaired, a way to browse and use
iOS 17 will connect your content subscriptions from apps to Apple Podcasts for exclusive benefits
Among the many changes coming with iOS 17, Apple will also introduce a new feature that will allow users to connect a content subscription they use in an App Store app to Apple Podcasts in order to ac
Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps
Apple is introducing a new developer toolkit that will make it easier to introduce users to their mobile apps by showing them tips on how to get started. Typically, developers have to design their own
Apple redesigns its Shortcuts app in iOS 17 to be easier to use
Apple is making its Shortcuts app simpler to use with iOS 17. The app, which allows power users to create automations for their favorite apps, will receive an updated user interface, making it easier
Apple revamps watchOS 10 with widgets, topographic maps, mindfulness features and more
Confirming earlier reports, Apple’s watchOS 10 for its Apple Watch is turning out to be a fairly notable upgrade. At the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple previewed the
‘Stranger Things’ game developer BonusXP is shutting down
BonusXP, the game studio that worked with Netflix to kick off its gaming initiative and introduced “Stranger Things” titles on mobile devices, as well as on desktop and consoles, is shutti
Drive times app ETA brings its handy location dashboard to CarPlay
Nearly a decade after its launch, ETA‘s simple drive times app is finally making its way to Apple’s CarPlay. The newly updated app, which offers an alternative first step to planning a tri
Popular Reddit app Apollo may go out of business over Reddit’s new, unaffordable API pricing
The maker of Apollo, one of the most popular third-party mobile apps for browsing Reddit, may have to close up shop due to Reddit’s recently announced new API pricing terms. App developer Christ
Character.AI, the a16z-backed chatbot startup, tops 1.7M installs in first week
Demand for AI via consumer mobile apps has been climbing, with market leader OpenAI’s ChatGPT mobile app topping half a million downloads in its first six days. Now, another AI app is touting it
DistroKid releases new iPhone app, says Android launch coming soon
DistroKid, an independent music distribution service that musicians use to put music into online stores and streaming services, has released a new iPhone app that allows its users to upload new music,
MyHeritage debuts Reimagine, an AI app for scanning, fixing and even animating old photos
AI is impacting the realm of photography, ranging from tools for professionals like Adobe Photoshop’s new generative AI, to those for consumers, like Google Photos’ forthcoming Magic Edito
Instacart’s new feature lets you ‘favorite’ shoppers to have future orders fulfilled by them
Instacart announced today that it’s introducing a new feature that lets you “favorite” repeat shoppers you trust to have your future orders fulfilled by them. The company is testing
Web Roulette is an addictive, ‘swipeable’ web browser for the TikTok era
If mindlessly browsing the internet is your preferred way to combat boredom and waste time, the indie app makers behind to-do list app Clear and game Heads Up! have a new product you’ll want to
OpenAI’s ChatGPT app tops 500K downloads in just 6 days
Despite being U.S.- and iOS-only ahead of today’s expansion to 11 more global markets, OpenAI’s ChatGPT app has been off to a stellar start. The app has already surpassed half a million do
TikTok is testing an in-app AI chatbot called ‘Tako’
AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, are all the rage, so it’s no surprise to learn that TikTok is now testing its own AI chatbot, as well. Called “Tako,” the bot is in limited testing in sele
Peloton relaunches its workout app with new free and pricier subscription tiers
Peloton is revamping its workout app to offer users three different tiers, including a new free tier and an upscaled one that costs $24 per month. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s look
This Week in Apps: ChatGPT comes to iPhone, Bing AI efforts expand, Instagram’s Twitter clone
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as c