Google has officially released a desktop search app for Windows to English-speaking users worldwide. The app first appeared as an experiment last year, but it has now expanded to a stage where it can be used without registering for Search Labs. Google announced via its official blog on April 14 that the app is being made available globally to Windows users. Supported environments are PCs running Windows 10 or higher. The key feature of this app is shortcuts [… ], similar to Spotlight on a Mac.
X is scheduled to launch its standalone messenger app, XChat, first on the iPhone and iPad on April 17. This move aims to take a step further into the messenger market by separating the direct messaging feature previously offered within X into a standalone app. Through this app, X has revealed its intention to expand beyond a simple social platform into a communication infrastructure. According to Apple, XChat features end-to-end encryption, no ads, and no tracking [… ]
Google is attempting to change the very way AI is used by adding a 'Notebook' feature to the Gemini app. The key point of this update is that it expands Gemini from a chatbot that ends after a single conversation into a long-term workspace that bundles files, conversations, and instructions in one place. Google described Notebooks as a ‘personal knowledge base shared across all Google products.’ A new 'Notebooks' area has appeared on the Gemini side panel, and users can [… ] conversations and files
Meta unveiled its new large language model, 'Muse Spark,' on April 8. This model is the first introduced by Meta's Superintelligence Labs and is currently deployed on the Meta AI app and website; it is scheduled to be sequentially expanded to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and AI glasses over the next few weeks. Meta also announced that it would provide a private API preview to select partners. The key point of this announcement is that Meta views AI not merely as a general-purpose chatbot, but […]
Google has begun introducing two new productivity-boosting features to Chrome. The key features of this update, released on April 7, are Portrait Tabs and Immersive Reading Mode. Google explained that these features help keep the browser screen more organized and allow users to handle many tabs and long texts more efficiently. According to official announcements, the features are being rolled out sequentially. The most notable change is Portrait Tabs. […]
Netflix has launched 'Netflix Playgrounds,' a game app for children. This app is a service that brings together play-based content for children aged eight and under in one place. Featuring popular characters such as Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss, and Peppa Pig, it is designed to allow children to enjoy games and activities within a familiar world. Netflix has put the very aspect that parents are most sensitive about front and center. There are no advertisements within the app, and there are no additional payments. No separate paid items or [… ]
Domino's Pizza has revamped its signature order tracking service. The core of this update lies in utilizing artificial intelligence to show more accurately when a pizza is ready and when it will arrive. In an official announcement on March 24, Domino's stated that the new tracker provides more precise estimated times, support for iOS Live Activity, and a clearer progress screen. First introduced in 2008, the Domino Tracker has handled over 2.5 billion [… ] orders to date.
OpenAI has launched Apple CarPlay support for ChatGPT. Users can now launch ChatGPT on their vehicle's display to have voice conversations on supported iPhones running iOS 26.4 or later. The ChatGPT CarPlay feature is available on all ChatGPT plans worldwide. The key takeaway from this update is that using ChatGPT in the car has become more natural. Users can open ChatGPT from the Apple CarPlay screen to start a new voice chat or [… ] recent [… ]
Google has extended its headphone-based real-time interpretation feature to iOS for its translation service, Google Translate. With the expansion to the iPhone, the scope of its application has significantly increased compared to the previous feature, which was primarily available on select Android devices. The key feature of this update is that it works without the need for separate equipment. Users can connect standard Bluetooth headphones to their iPhone and activate the Live Translation feature within the app to hear the other person's speech translated in real time. Specific brands [… ]
Kakao Map, a location-based lifestyle platform operated by Kakao, has launched a cherry blossom map service in time for the cherry blossom season. This service is a feature designed to allow users to check the blooming status and location information of famous cherry blossom spots nationwide on a single screen. Users no longer need to physically visit and compare multiple locations to see how much the blossoms have bloomed; they can check the blooming situation directly within the map. The Kakao Map cherry blossom map features Seoul Forest, the Jinhae Naval Port Festival, and the Hadong 10-Mile Cherry Blossom Road [… ]
Google has expanded support for its search feature, 'Search Live,' globally. According to announcements made on March 26, the feature is available in all languages and regions where AI mode is supported. As a result, users in over 200 countries and regions can now use voice and cameras to conduct searches and engage in conversations. Search Live works by allowing users to ask questions and receive answers verbally, instead of typing text into a search bar. […]
It has been reported that Apple is preparing plans to develop Siri into a standalone app. Bloomberg reported on March 24 that Apple is testing a dedicated Siri app and a new “Ask Siri” feature. This feature is part of the AI overhaul in iOS 27 and macOS 27, and there is speculation that it may be unveiled at WWDC, which begins on June 8, 2026. The core of this change is to transform Siri from its existing voice-activated interface into something like ChatGPT or Claude [… ]
