Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.
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WhatsApp to launch third-party chat integration in Europe soon
Users in Europe who have opted in to the third-party integration will be able to share messages, images, voice messages, videos and files.
TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
With a new “Share to TikTok” button, Amazon Music users can share songs, albums, playlists, and personal listening highlights from their Insights on Amazon Music directly to TikTok.
ChatGPT launches pilot group chats across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently in pilot across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allowing users to collaborate directly within the app.
Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
Apple updates its App Store rules to restrict apps from sharing personal data with third-party AI without disclosure and explicit permission.
Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers
Apple is launching a new program for mini app developers that slashes its fees for in-app purchases. On Thursday, the company announced that mini app creators who join the program take advantage of a lower 15 percent commission rate — half of the up to 30 percent rate Apple charges other developers. Apple describes mini […]
Apple halves commissions for mini app makers
Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.
Tesla might finally bring CarPlay to its EVs
The addition of CarPlay would mark a significant change for Tesla, which has so far shunned phone mirroring in its vehicles.
Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
The service rolling out “Deep Research,” a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research.