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These apps helped me tame the chaos of a sudden move
From note-taking apps to all-in-one browser tab managers, here are some of the tools that kept me, a massive mess, organized.
Hours after posting that a notarization submission for the Epic Games Store had been rejected by Apple, Epic and its CEO Tim Sweeney now say it has been un-rejected (a familiar situation here).
We’re still months away from EU residents actually getting the store on their iPhones and iPads, complete with Fortnite, but one barrier has been removed.
Figma pulls AI tool after criticism that it ripped off Apple’s design
Figma says it didn’t train the generative AI models it used and blames a ‘bespoke design system.’
Google Keep is one of a long list of note-taking apps we like, and if you’re using it on a “large screen Android device,” it has a new feature for you.
Expanding on the ability to open two instances of the app at once, now the platform will let you sign into separate accounts at the same time — no hacks required.
The portable speakers you need this summer
Plus, in this week’s Installer: an AI app for reading anything, The Bear is back, an easy way to make websites, and much more.
Seems like a really useful way to help your friends and followers find stuff to check out on Bluesky. The starter packs have a link, a QP code, and a preview image to make them more shareable.
Yelp is adding searchable accessibility attributes that make it easier to find businesses that meet mobility, hearing, and vision accessibility needs, but only if business owners add the new attributes to their listings.
The app and website will start automatically adding AI-powered alt text to restaurant, bar, and nightlife photos for people using screen readers — available on desktop starting today.
Improve your workflow by getting distracted and bouncing a virtual ball around your screen instead of doing whatever it was you were supposed to be doing.
The new and improved Windows PCs are finally here
Plus: the excellent new Elden Ring DLC, a great calendar app for Windows, an AI history podcast, and much more.
The new versions of Final Cut Pro are rolling out to the iPad and Mac starting today. While the iPad version of the app includes a new live multicam feature and external project support, the Mac update features new AI editing features. Both apps are available as a free update for existing users.
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There are a lot of Arc fans here at The Verge, and I’ve come to like the Arc mobile app a lot as well. (Even if it is becoming a little too AI-y for my taste...) The latest update optimizes Arc for iPads, which, finally. Don’t expect fireworks — this is just straight-up the iPhone app on a bigger screen — but I’ll take it!
[The Browser Company]
The app first started letting users automatically back up their photos on Android last year, and now it’s available on iOS, too. Unlike Google Drive, all the files stored in Proton Drive are end-to-end encrypted.
The super simple gadget trying to replace your phone
Plus, in this week’s Installer: a music history doc you’ll love, the surprisingly great new Yahoo News app, Apple’s new Passwords app, and much more.