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This Week in Apps: Zoom has issues, Pinterest founders new COVID-19 research app, record Q1 spending

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Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry saw a record 204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019, according to App Annie’s “State of Mobile” annual report. People are now spending 3 hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idle hours — they’re a big business. In 2019, mobile-first companies had a combined $544…

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The Essential App Pack for Creating Awesome Social Videos

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Rtro This app from Moment—the folks who make excellent snap-on smartphone lenses—comes with prefab filters created by filmmakers (including Shorty Awards finalist Ani Acopian) that give your videos a vintage Hollywood vibe. Swipe to pick a filter, choosing between Noir's moody monochrome, Aria's '60s swank, or the scratchy, desaturated color of Ranger, then shoot your clip. There are no editing tools, but the simplicity is the point. Nonpaying users get the three filters mentioned above, but a $15 per year pro account unlocks 11 others, and new options will be…

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The App That Wants You to Treat Self Care Like a Garden

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Amber Discko’s descent into a state of emotional turmoil started as a slow trickle. It began around the time Donald Trump won the presidential election in November 2016 and when Discko’s social media and voter registration work for the Hillary Clinton campaign ended. But then, when Trump was inaugurated in January 2017, the emotional levee broke. The extremes of the campaign—working late into the night just to start again at 4 am, day after day—had drained Discko of all their usual enthusiasm and radiance. Discko, who uses they/them pronouns, hustled…

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14 Apps and Tools to Stave Off Cabin Fever

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As more and more counties and states impose shelter-in-place restrictions while the new coronavirus spreads, everyone's suddenly spending much more time at home. While you might be glad to have escaped the grind of the daily commute for a while, staying indoors for the majority of the day comes with its own set of challenges. Your smartphone can help. With the right choice of apps, you can forget you're in such a confined space, get some exercise, and let your mind roam free. From socializing to exercise to checking up…

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The Secret to Enjoying Nature Is Your Phone

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An essential part of having a smartphone is hating yourself for it. The self-awareness that smartphones are bad for us, and that tech companies are evil for addicting us to their apps, is proof of sanity. In recent years, the predictable masochism we feel while scrolling has found an equally predictable remedy: nature. Nature is the opposite of smartphones—it is as good for us as smartphones are bad. And the call of the wild has never been stronger. Going on an unplugged yoga retreat in Costa Rica, renting a cabin…

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The best New Year’s resolution apps to carry you in 2020

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Another year, another resolution. If you have trouble sticking to new routines, these apps may make the transition to healthier habits a touch more bearable. Whether youre trying to eat more healthfully, be more active, take time to be mindful or manage expenses, the Daily Dot has got you covered with our roundup. New Years resolution apps:Physical health Nike Training Club, free with in-app purchases If youre looking for a high-intensity workout with an accountability system, look no further than Nike Training Club. This app offers workouts ranging from strength…

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The Real Genius of Love Island Is Its Money-Making App

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Love Island—the reality show stuffed with six-packs, sunscreen, fake tans, and pearly white teeth—is back! WIRED UK. The series, which returned to screens for a winter edition last Sunday, has been a smash hit, crossing international borders and being referenced on other shows including Orange is the New Black and Euphoria. But there’s an aspect to the show’s success that no one is talking about—Love Island has been revolutionizing the television business through its money-making app. Since 2017, the Love Island fan companion app has generated over £12 million in…

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Let these apps and gadgets be your Thanksgiving sous chef

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So youve bought and thawed your Butterball. Now what? Whether youre a novicecook or experienced chef looking to save some time, there are a few apps and gadgets that can take your kitchen to the next level. Here are the best tech tools that can teach you how to cook a turkey or maybe how to cook one even better. How to cook a turkey: The tech guide Combo baster and infuser $11.95 One of the first steps in learning how to cook a turkey is perfecting your basting ingredients…

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