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Facebook Dominates the Decade in App Downloads as Industry Hits $90 Billion

App Annie's year and decade in review reveals that Facebook apps claim the top four most-downloaded spots over the past ten years. Meanwhile, the broader app industry sees consumer spending reach $90 billion in 2019 alone.

Microsoft Sets May 2020 Shutdown Date for Acquired Wunderlist App

Microsoft officially announces the end of Wunderlist, setting a May 6, 2020 closure date as the company shifts focus entirely to its native To Do application.

Canva Expands Beyond Graphics With Video Editing and App Marketplace

Canva introduces a beginner-friendly video editing tool alongside a new app marketplace featuring integrations with Google Drive and Instagram. The company also launches a free education platform to attract younger users.

Alternative App Stores and Subscription Services Shake Up Mobile Market

The mobile app industry continues to boom with massive consumer spending, while new distribution methods like AltStore challenge traditional app marketplaces.

Microsoft Interns Build Camera-Based App to Teach Adult English Literacy

A team of Microsoft interns creates Read My World, an app that uses smartphone cameras and computer vision to help adults learn English vocabulary from everyday objects. The tool focuses on practical, day-to-day words rather than formal lesson plans.

Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record User Screens, Exposing Sensitive Data

Major iPhone apps use session replay technology to record every tap and swipe without user permission, inadvertently exposing sensitive information like credit card details and passport numbers.

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Free Wi-Fi App Ranks Among China's Most Popular Services

WiFi Master Key, a free hotspot app by Shanghai startup LinkSure, ranks as China's fifth-largest app with 800 million global users. The service shares network passwords while keeping users engaged with algorithmic news content.

Google Releases Two Android Apps to Improve Audio Accessibility

Google introduces Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier, two new Android applications designed to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing users in their daily lives.

Researchers Find Over a Dozen iOS Games Tied to Golduck Malware

Security firm Wandera discovers 14 retro-style iPhone apps communicating with a command server linked to the Android-focused Golduck malware. These apps currently push ads and collect user data, but pose a potential future risk.

Apple Enhances Siri With New Shortcuts Feature for Third-Party Apps

Apple introduces Shortcuts, a new update that allows third-party applications to integrate directly with Siri. The new Shortcuts app also gives users the ability to program personalized feature suggestions within the voice assistant.