Vibe coding apps taught me how hard real coding is
Like so many others, I jumped onto the vibe coding bandwagon, entranced by the idea of building my own incredibly useful apps with nothing but an AI prompt. Over the course of about six weeks,…
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Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025
Fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, the company says, a shift that the tech giant credits with its increased investments in proactive security systems and AI technology. In its latest Android…
The final countdown for Intel Mac apps has begun
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple plans to phase out Rosetta functionality in macOS 28, ending support for Intel-based apps on M-series Macs by late 2027. This transition matters…
These iPhone AI apps expose your data, and they’re all over the App Store
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that nearly 200 AI apps on the App Store expose sensitive user data through security vulnerabilities identified by CovertLabs’ Firehound project. The Chat & Ask…
Why my favorite iPhone apps of 2025 belong on your Home Screen too
2025 has been a pretty momentous year in terms of the apps I used on my iPhone. Whether it was a new discovery that changed the way I work, or an old favorite that kept…
Traveling for the holidays? Pack these 13 essential iPhone apps and gadgets
I’ve had more than a few mornings where I’ve woken up, impulsively booked a one-way ticket to a foreign country, tossed some clothes in a bag, and flown off solo. A couple of decades ago,…
Get these three apps before getting a new computer
TL;DR: The PC Transfer Kit Bundle gives you three apps to move, backup, and permanently erase files, and it’s only $30. Moving to a new computer doesn’t have to be annoying. The PC Transfer Kit Bundle simplifies the entire process…
iOS 26.2 beta 2 is out with changes to the Games and Measure apps
A day after the wide release of iOS 26.1, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.2. This release is again expected to focus primarily on polish, tweaking, while adding quality-of-life enhancements rather than any…
I’m done with clicking apps to open in Windows. Here’s what I do instead
I move around my Windows desktop very quickly, opening apps and windows with rapid speed, and because of that, I find pointing and clicking with a mouse far too slow. No, for my power-user pace,…
7 free apps that let you paint and draw right in your browser
Photoshop and other professional image creation programs are often expensive and complicated. Fortunately, there are many alternatives that cost nothing and are easy to use, making them great for beginners, hobbyists, or anyone who just…