AI agents were supposed to kill apps. Instead, the App Store is booming. Here are 7 hidden gem apps spotted by TechCrunch that actually earn a place on your home screen.
7 App Store Hidden Gems Worth Adding to Your Home Screen (Aug 2026)
AI Agents Are Booking Your Flights. Who Agreed to the Terms?
A quick pointer to Andreas Welsch's piece on IEEE 7012 (MyTerms), the new standard tackling consent as AI agents start transacting on our behalf.
Webild: The AI Website Builder Beating Lovable and Cursor on Design
Webild is an AI website builder trained on a seven-figure agency's workflow. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how it stacks up against Lovable, Cursor, and Framer AI.
ChatGPT Health Opens to Everyone in the US: What It Does and How to Set It Up
OpenAI opened ChatGPT Health to all US adults on every plan. Here is what it does, a 10-minute setup guide, five prompts that work, and the privacy gaps to know first.
WhatsApp Plus Subscription: What $2.99 (or Rs 79) a Month Gets You (And the Fake App to Avoid)
WhatsApp launched its first paid tier, WhatsApp Plus, on May 27, 2026. Here's what the real $2.99/month subscription unlocks, how to subscribe, and how to spot the fake APK that gets accounts banned.
Facebook Seller App and Free Verification: What Marketplace Sellers Need to Know
Meta launched Seller, a standalone Facebook Marketplace app, plus a free selfie verification badge. Here is how to set both up, what the 10% shipped fee costs you, and which platforms beat Marketplace on fees.
Synthesia Roleplay Sessions: The AI Avatar That Practices Your Toughest Conversations (And Grades You)
Synthesia's new Roleplay Sessions has employees practicing pitches and hard conversations with an AI avatar that talks back and scores them. Here's how it works.
Snapchat Stops Rewarding AI-Generated Spotlight Videos: What Creators Need to Know
Snapchat has cut fully AI-generated videos from Spotlight recommendations. Here is what changed, what is still allowed, and why every major platform is now moving in the same direction.
Substack’s New AI Detector Just Made Every Newsletter’s Byline a Question Mark
Substack now scans posts, notes, and comments to estimate how much AI wrote them. Here's how the Pangram integration works, and what it means for writers and readers.
Imagi Review: The K-12 Platform Teaching Kids to Vibe Code Without Losing Control (Just Raised $4.5M)
Imagi gives K-12 students safe, monitored access to real AI coding tools like Lovable. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how it compares after its $4.5M raise.
