Pixel Launcher now allows users to quickly open apps by searching and pressing enter, a feature that has been gradually rolled out since September 2025 and is now widely available after a reboot, enhancing one-handed usability and streamlining app access.
Twitter and Pinterest founders have launched a new app as an alternative to traditional social media platforms, aiming to provide a different experience for users seeking alternatives to mainstream social networks.
Nintendo has expanded its official Nintendo Store app to multiple countries, allowing users to browse and purchase Nintendo Switch consoles, games, accessories, and merchandise, as well as access game news, notifications, and play activity tracking, all through a dedicated app available on iOS devices.
Nintendo has launched its official Store App on iPhone, introducing a new feature that fans will appreciate, enhancing their gaming and shopping experience.
ESPN has launched its long-anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming app, integrating ESPN+ and its linear networks, with a focus on engagement and personalized experiences, priced at $30/month, and aiming to work seamlessly with traditional pay-TV providers and distributors.
Google has launched a dedicated Gemini app for iPhone, providing users with a standalone AI assistant previously only accessible via the Google app or web browsers. The app features Gemini Live, a conversational AI experience supporting 12 languages, and offers tools for creativity, productivity, and learning. Users can personalize the assistant's voice and utilize features like Imagen 3 for image generation. The app integrates with Google's ecosystem, enhancing workflow by connecting with apps like Gmail and Calendar. The Gemini app is now available on the App Store.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app developed by Creatures, The Pokémon Company, and DeNA, is set to launch in 2024, allowing players to collect, trade, and battle virtual Pokémon cards. The app will feature in-app purchases, daily free packs, and an 'Immersive Cards' concept, but specific details about its functionality are still scarce.
Crunchyroll has launched its app on Samsung smart televisions globally, starting with the U.S. and expanding to other markets by the end of the week. The app is available on Samsung TVs made between 2017-2023, and the company has recently expanded its services onto Amazon's Prime Video channels. Additionally, Crunchyroll collaborated with Sony Pictures Entertainment's GSN to launch a new 24/7 linear channel on various platforms.
Apple's Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset priced at $3,499, has been launched, with customers able to demo and purchase the device at Apple stores. The headset offers over 600 apps, including 3D Disney movies and a YouTube app. Reviews and teardowns of the device have surfaced, highlighting its features and limitations, such as the inability to walk and use the headset simultaneously. Additionally, Apple has released a developer strap dongle and a translation app for the Vision Pro, while also revealing that the device lacks Find My location tracking.
Meta's rumored Twitter competitor app could launch by the end of June, branded as Instagram's text-based spin-off. The decentralized app is said to work with current Instagram parameters, allowing users to sign up and automatically sync with their current followers. The app appears to be very Twitter-like, with its own versions of likes, replies, and reposts.