mobile apps

OpenAI adds Codex to ChatGPT mobile letting developers review code and approvals remotely

OpenAI said it is rolling Codex, its coding tool, into the ChatGPT mobile app on iOS and Android, aiming to broaden access to AI code generation as competition with rivals like Anthropic heats up. Codex can write features, answer questions about a codebase, fix bugs, and propose pull requests. With the mobile app, developers can stay updated by reviewing outputs, approving changes, and launching new tasks while connected to macOS machines running Codex, with Windows support expected soon.

The Economic Times

·Published by Beige· on 15 May 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

Instagram launches Instants letting photos vanish after viewing in a Snapchat-like duel

Instagram has launched Instants, a new ephemeral photo-sharing feature designed for spontaneous, unedited moments. Shared images appear in a stack within Instagram inboxes and disappear after they’ve been viewed. Instagram also released a standalone companion app for faster camera access. The feature is rolling out globally starting today.

Republic

·Published by Beige· on 14 May 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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IBM launches AI Companion inside Ferrari’s F1 fan app for 2026 Miami Grand Prix engagement

IBM has rolled out new AI-powered features for the Scuderia Ferrari app ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Built on IBM watsonx, the update adds an AI Companion for conversation-style guidance, a Game Center with quizzes and leaderboards, and an upgraded Race Center with richer timelines and real-time driver insights—aimed at engaging Ferrari’s massive global Tifosi base.

IndianWeb2

·Published by Beige· on 2 May 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 2 May 2026

Apple unveils cheaper App Store subscription tier with 12 month lock in

Apple is introducing a new App Store subscription option that allows developers to offer a lower monthly price if users commit for 12 months. The change aims to give customers an easier entry point while encouraging longer renewals. Details on how pricing and developer terms will work will determine how quickly apps adopt the tier.

TechCrunch

·Published by Beige· on 28 Apr 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 28 Apr 2026

Truecaller growth slows as it pivots to subscriptions and business services

Truecaller’s once-hot growth is maturing, prompting the company to lean harder on subscriptions, business-focused services, and fresh app features. With demand beyond India becoming more important, the strategy signals a shift from pure user growth to revenue diversification, testing whether new monetization can replace the momentum of earlier expansion.

TechCrunch

·Published by Beige· on 27 Apr 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 27 Apr 2026

India mobile app revenue jumps 33% to 300 million as AI and short drama lead

India’s mobile app revenue rose 33% to $300 million in Q1, powered mainly by non-gaming apps. Generative AI and short-drama platforms drove a 44% jump in non-gaming revenue, contributing more than $200 million. The report also shows download growth led by AI and short-drama categories, signaling changing user preferences and monetization patterns.

The Economic Times

·Published by Beige· on 24 Apr 2026

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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FBI Warns Americans: China linked apps can hoard your data indefinitely

The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning Americans about mobile apps developed by China-based companies. It says China’s national security laws could allow authorities to request access to user data. The agency cautions that popular apps may collect details like names, emails, phone numbers and contact lists, then store that information on servers in China for an indefinite time.