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New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’ve ever asked Siri a question and immediately thought, “That’s not what I meant,” you’re not alone. While Apple’s voice assistant is fine for simple tasks, many ...

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Most of us are drowning in things we’re supposed to read. Emails. Documents. Long articles, someone says, are important. When life gets busy, those things stack up fast. That’s where ...

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious ...

No matter what we are doing, it only takes one buzz or ringtone to break our concentration. Smartphones are designed to grab our attention, not give it back. That is why one simple app stood out to me ...

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...