Day: September 29, 2026
In defense of Apple’s $230 iPhone sock | TechCrunch
If you thought Apple’s $19 polishing cloth was ridiculous, wait until you hear about Apple’s newest product: The...
Meta now alerts parents if their teen discussed suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot | TechCrunch
Meta announced on Thursday that it will now notify parents if their teen discusses suicide or self-harm with...
Apple halves commissions for mini app makers | TechCrunch
Apple announced on Thursday the launch of a new developer program, the Mini Apps Partner Program, which will...
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations | TechCrunch
Livestream shopping app Whatnot announced Wednesday that it has acquired Shaped, a machine learning company that specializes in...
iOS 26.2 beta adds new Liquid Glass customization, alarms in the Reminders app, and more | TechCrunch
Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 1 last week, introducing several updates, such as the option to customize the...
Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B | TechCrunch
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a...
Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints | TechCrunch
Apple Watch and iPhone owners in the United States will now be able to carry a copy of...
Spotify expands parent-managed accounts to users on its free tier | TechCrunch
Spotify announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing parent-managed accounts for kids to its free tier. Families in the...
Apple reportedly plans ambitious satellite-powered iPhone features | TechCrunch
While Apple’s iPhone already supports texting, calling emergency services, and contacting roadside assistance via satellite connectivity, the company...
Reelful’s AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media | TechCrunch
A new iOS app called Reelful uses AI to automatically turn photos and video clips from your camera...
