Opal raises $4.3 million for its ‘digital well-being’ assistant for iPhone – TechCrunch
Many people want to develop better screen-time habits, but don’t have a good set of tools to do so. A new startup, Opal, aims to help. The company, now backed...
EdgeQ reveals more details behind its next-gen 5G/AI chip – TechCrunch
5G is the current revolution in wireless technology, and every chip company old and new is trying to burrow their way into this ultra-competitive — but extremely lucrative — market....
Apple hit with another European class action over throttled iPhones – TechCrunch
A third class action lawsuit has been filed in Europe against Apple seeking compensation — for what Italy’s Altroconsumo consumer protection agency dubs “planned obsolescence” of a number of iPhone...
TikTok viral hit breaks Spotify records, inauguration boosts news app installs, judge rules against Parler – TechCrunch
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 industry is as hot as...
Google refreshes its mobile search experience – TechCrunch
Google today announced a subtle but welcome refresh of its mobile search experience. The idea here is to provide easier to read search results and a more modern look with...
Bodyguard is a mobile app that hides toxic content on social platforms – TechCrunch
If you’re somewhat famous on various social networks, chances are you are exposed to hate speech in your replies or in your comments. French startup Bodyguard recently launched its app...
Camera refinements are nice, but the price drop’s the thing – TechCrunch
The Galaxy S21 is a tank. It’s a big, heavy (8.04 ounces versus its predecessor’s 7.7), blunt instrument of a phone. It’s quintessential Samsung, really — the handset you purchase...
6 investors on 2021’s mobile gaming trends and opportunities – TechCrunch
'We are definitely fearful of Apple’s ability to completely disrupt/affect the growth of a game' Lucas Matney @lucasmtny / 8 hours Many VCs historically avoided placing bets on hit-driven mobile...
Apple’s new editorial franchise, Apple Podcasts Spotlight, to highlight interesting creators – TechCrunch
Apple today announced a new editorial franchise called Apple Podcasts Spotlight, which aims to highlight rising podcast creators in the U.S. The editorial team at Apple will select new podcast...
WhatsApp responds to privacy backlash – TechCrunch
WhatsApp delays enforcement of a controversial privacy change, Apple may get rid of the Touch Bar in future MacBooks and Bumble files to go public. This is your Daily Crunch...