Since the launch of iOS 10 last September, Apple has made it possible for third-party applications to respond to voice commands through its Siri personal assistant. AppleInsider offers a list of some of the the best apps that boast Siri support.
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The best third-party apps for iOS 10 that support Apple's Siri 1
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App face-off: Apple iMessage vs. WhatsApp Messenger 0
January 30th at 6:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWhen WhatsApp Messenger went free earlier this year it gave iOS device owners a viable solution to connect with friends and family who don't use Apple products, but the app comes with a few caveats.
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Bjork launches virtual reality app for iPhone and iPad 0
December 22nd at 7:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe real world finally caught up with Bjork's virtual reality style music, and now you can get it via an iOS app.
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LG to launch webOS 3.0 with mobile connection for smart TVs 0
December 22nd at 6:25am / Mashable / 0 opinionsLG is hoping its webOS 3.0 platform can compete with the new world of set-top boxes.
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WhatsApp voice calling comes to iPhone along with iOS 8 share extension 1
April 22nd at 4:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsWhatsApp is no longer just an instant messaging service. In a new update now rolling out to users on iOS, the company is introducing new voice calling capabilities that allow you to phone family and friends anywhere and at no extra cost. The…
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Well, hello there: WhatsApp voice calling is coming to iPhone 0
April 22nd at 12:45am / Mashable / 0 opinionsYou'll soon be able to make free calls from within the iOS version of WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp voice calling comes to iOS 1
April 21st at 9:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsA few weeks ago, the hugely popular chatting service WhatsApp started letting Android users make voice calls through the app, and now that feature is starting to roll out to iOS users. An update to the iOS app hit the iTunes Store earlier today and indicates that you'll soon be able to call anyone using WhatsApp for free, regardless of where they may live. Naturally, the app uses your internet connection to complete these calls. But even if you update the app today, you might not have access to the...
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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Its Voice-Calling Feature To iOS Users 1
April 21st at 9:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsLess than a month after WhatsApp introduced free voice calls to users of its Android app, so the Facebook-owned company has begun rolling the feature out to its iOS customers.
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Under Armour buys MyFitnessPal for $475M, SwiftKey update adds predictive emojis to iOS 8 keyboard 0
February 5th at 7:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular health tracking service and iOS app MyFitnessPal has been acquired by clothing maker Under Armour for nearly a half-billion dollars, while iOS 8 custom keyboard SwiftKey has added predictive emoji entry, and WhatsApp Messenger has been updated with a new quick camera button.
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Moves app reneges on privacy promise, will share data with Facebook 0
May 7th at 5:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWhen fitness tracking app Moves was purchased by Facebook in late April, both companies tried to allay worries of privacy-minded users by saying there would be no data "commingling." It appears the statement was only partially true.
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Google made last-ditch effort to block WhatsApp-Facebook deal, was willing to pay more than $19B 0
February 21st at 12:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAs talks between Facebook and WhatsApp began to draw to a close, Google Chief Executive Larry Page made a last-ditch effort to block the deal, and was even willing to outdo the $19 billion agreement the messaging app eventually reached with Facebook.
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Google bid $10B for WhatsApp, made separate 'odd' offer before Facebook deal was struck 0
February 20th at 7:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsBefore WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook this week for some $19 billion in cash and stock, the messaging service was being aggressively pursued by search giant Google, which reportedly offered $10 billion and also made a unique offer in attempt to ensure it wouldn't be outbid.
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20 social apps that got us talking in 2013 5
December 23rd at 12:08am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAs we wind down the year, The Next Web compiled a list of some of the social apps that have made some significant moves in 2013. How did we qualify what a social app was? In our mind, it was a service that had a core functionality that enabled users to interact and engage with other people, either online or offline....
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Messaging app 'WhatsApp' gets updated for iOS 7, 'Paper' adds support for new drawing stylus 0
December 3rd at 10:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsTwo popular iOS apps received updates on Monday, with WhatsApp getting a makeover more consistent with iOS 7's "flat" design aesthetic, while drawing app Paper prepares for its new Pencil stylus.
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WhatsApp finally updated for iOS 7, adds ‘broadcast to list’ feature and more 2
December 3rd at 7:48am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWhatsApp, the popular messaging service with over 350 million monthly users, has finally been redesigned for iOS 7 after getting an update that adds a number of other new features and tweaks....
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25 Apps to Save You Money 6
November 1st at 2:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAre you member of "Generation Procrastination"? If your savings account and retirement plan are gathering virtual cobwebs, you probably are. A recent retirement study by Scottrade suggests that Gen Y is getting way behind on its savings. The recession, mounting student debt and freelance or part-time jobs offering few employee benefits may be to blame for what one Scottrade spokesperson called that generation's laissez-faire attitude toward personal finances.
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22 of the best mobile messaging apps to replace SMS on your smartphone 3
October 18th at 5:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWe’ve known for sometime that SMS is becoming passe for many smartphone owners worldwide....
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Apple Unveils Top Apps of All Time 1
October 8th at 5:14pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAs Apple's App Store nears 50 billion downloads, the company reveals the all-time most popular apps for iPhone and iPad.
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WhatsApp adds voice messaging as it hits 300 million monthly active users 2
August 7th at 2:49am / The Verge / 0 opinionsWhatsApp — the hugely popular messaging app found on Android, the iPhone, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and even Symbian — is now in the voice messaging business. On Tuesday, while also announcing that it now has 300 million monthly active users, WhatsApp began updating its apps to enable users to send voice memos to one another. So far, the voice update has hit Android, BlackBerry, and Symbian, but not yet iOS or Windows Phone....
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WhatsApp for iPhone moves to $0.99 annual subscription model 1
July 17th at 1:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsWhatsApp, the multi-platform messaging app used by over 250 million people per month, is now free to download for iOS users. Previously a $0.99 purchase, the price-drop brings the iPhone app in line with the Android version, which is also free to download. Just as on Android, you'll be able to use all the features of the app for 12 months, after which you'll have to pay $0.99 for an additional year's access. The move to a subscription model has been planned for some time, and doesn't affect anyone that'...
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WhatsApp Messenger gets iCloud backups in update, Pocket fixes tweet attribution bug 0
July 17th at 5:31am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsTwo popular iOS titles received updates on Tuesday, with WhatsApp Messenger getting cloud storage backups with Apple's iCloud, while content reader, storage and syncing app Pocket squashes a Twitter related bug.
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Top iOS apps earn 4.6x more than Android, but Google Play is gaining ground 1
May 31st at 4:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsApple's iOS App Store remains by far the most profitable place for mobile developers to sell their applications, but Android's Google Play has managed to increase its share of revenue significantly over the last six months.
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Replacing Messages: Three alternative apps for iOS messaging 0
April 17th at 3:00am / Macworld / 0 opinionsMessages for iOS is arguably the most-used app on my iPhone: I use it more than Mailbox, more than Camera+, more than Google Maps, and definitely more than Phone. And I’m probably not alone here. Text messaging is an integral part of the mobile device experience, and Messages—specifically its integration with iMessage—makes it a joy to use....
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Cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp now bigger than Twitter, still touts 'no ads' mantra 1
April 16th at 5:04pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsIn an interview at the D: Dive Into Mobile on Tuesday, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum said his company's platform is now bigger that ubiquitous microblogging service Twitter and now handles some 20 billion messages per day.
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WhatsApp exec debunks rumors of Google takeover 0
April 9th at 12:04am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsIn a statement issued late Monday, popular messaging app WhatsApp denied claims that Google was in advanced talks to purchase the firm, the second time such a rumor has been debunked in recent memory.
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Messaging app 'WhatsApp' for iOS to become subscription based by year's end 0
March 19th at 4:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp is planning to eschew its current one-time purchase fee for iOS users, and move to a subscription model akin to how the title is distributed on other platforms like Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone.
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WhatsApp now free to download for iOS 16
December 21st at 7:09pm / The Verge / 1 opinionsThe popular cross-platform messaging client WhatsApp is giving its iPhone application away for free for a limited time. The app ordinarily costs $0.99 and gives users a way to get around SMS fees by letting them send messages to other members of the service over the internet, in an identical way to competitors like Kik, Viber, Facebook Messenger (which recently dropped its account requirement for Android), and many others. The Android version of the app will remain free to download, with a $0.99 yearly...
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WhatsApp Cuts iPhone App to Free for a Limited Time to Battle Rivals 0
December 20th at 6:41am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsMessaging service WhatsApp is running a limited promotion on its iPhone app, offering it for free, down from $0.99. Though the move could simply be a result of some extra holiday cheer, it’s hard not to infer that the sale is meant to temporarily push back against the battery of free services that it is competing with....
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WhatsApp Hits New Daily Record 0
August 23rd at 5:09pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsPopular mobile messaging app WhatsApp is on fire, apparently. Today, the company shared that it had hit a new daily record with 4 billion outbound messages sent, and 6 billion…
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Here's the Only App You'll Need for the Great American Road Trip 0
August 5th at 1:08pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsRoad tripping cross-country is an American cultural institution. Whether you're a veteran of the country's highways or it's your first time taking a road trip, a new web...
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15 iPhone Apps for Your Summer Getaway 0
July 30th at 11:01am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe all have our favorite apps that we use every day, but what about apps that sidestep our usual routine? If you're travelling out of town this summer, odds are you could...
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Texting Without Borders 0
May 4th at 7:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsIn the past year, two of my best friends have left New York City — off they went to Hong Kong and the Caribbean (bitch). While I'm not left here friendless, I can't even begin to explain how much I've felt their absence. And it's not because we saw each other every day or even every week when they lived here; it's because we were in constant contact with text messages. Every important, unimportant, or mildly amusing event or observation we shared with one another. In a weird digital-age way, I felt...
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WhatsApp crosses billion messages a day 0
October 31st at 6:52pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAccording to a blog post from Messaging app WhatsApp, the company is now getting over one billion messages sent using its platform a day. The company had this to say:…
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All the iPhone Apps on Sale Right Now 0
October 14th at 5:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsYou have a new iPhone 4S! Or you don't! Whatever, it doesn't matter. Everyone is getting cheap apps today! There are a ton of apps on sale right now and we've gathered 'em all for you in a nice little list. Download and save monies. Let us know if we're missing any apps or games! • Madden 12 - $3 (originally $5) • Dead Space - $1 (originally $7) • The Sims 3 -$1 (originally $7) • Battlefield Bad Company 2 - $1 (originally $3) • Fight Night Champion - $1 (originally $5) • RISK - $1 (...
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Music Monday: Young the Giant Premieres Video, Shares Favorite Touring Apps 0
April 11th at 11:41am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThere's no question that most bands spend a good portion of the year on the road, crammed in sweaty vans, rolling from city to city in the dark of night. Young the Giant...
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Around The World In 90 App Stores 0
January 19th at 3:21pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAs has been reported quite widely over the past few hours, Apple has updated its list of the top-selling iPhone and iPad apps of all time as it creeps towards…