Global Scans · Intelligent Apps · Weekly Summary

• Over the past few years, Tether has been expanding its reach into the world of artificial intelligence, and it has recently launched Tether AI, which states that its products will potentially integrate its peer-to-peer communication app, Keet, as well as other data tools. Cryptodnes EN
• There's a wall-mounted smart home tablet in Apple's production lineup that could use Apple Intelligence, operate home appliances, and access Apple apps. Business Insider
• Cellphone makers using Google's popular operating system, Android, could install multiple search engines and could install other Google apps without installing its search tool or its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant product. The New York Times
• By providing robust tools and APIs, Apple is enabling developers to create apps that harness the full potential of Apple Intelligence. Forbes
• Apple Intelligence is Apple's new family of AI features, which will thread its way through every Apple platform and even work with third-party apps. TechRadar
• Parenting in 2023 requires talking with your kids not just about the hazards of the internet and social media but also the artificial intelligence spreading rapidly into just about every app or online service. Wired
• Microsoft Power Apps will continue to transform app experiences with infused intelligence, enabling users to be more productive by using Copilot to work with data, get insights, and improve their apps. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog
• The head of Canada's Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has warned against using the video app TikTok, saying data gleaned from its users is available to the government of China. The Telegraph
• A smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help accurately diagnose acute otitis media could reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in young children, a study in JAMA Paediatrics found. The BMJ
• A report by Mordor Intelligence published last year estimated that between 2021-2025 the adoption of digital wallet apps will increase by a compound annual growth rate of 26.93%. UK Finance
• The future of intelligent data apps will enable virtually all organizations to operate a platform that orchestrates an ecosystem similar to that of Amazon.com Inc. SiliconANGLE
• Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore allows developers to build intelligent applications with full support for MongoDB data stored in Azure Cosmos DB, which unlocks opportunities for app development thanks to deep integration with other Azure services. Microsoft Azure Blog
• Google has not been shy about pushing artificial intelligence into its various apps and services, and it seems that the venerable Google Maps could be next in line to get an integrated AI chatbot of its own. TechRadar
• An artificial intelligence chatbot under development at Uber Technologies Inc. will offer recommendations to food-delivery customers and help them more quickly place orders, part of a race to integrate AI into popular apps. Yahoo Finance
• The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether OpenAI's ChatGPT has harmed people by publishing false information about them, posing a potential legal threat to the popular app that can generate eerily human-like content using artificial intelligence. Mint
• The Indian government blocked the mobile apps after receiving inputs from intelligence agencies, and after receiving the list of apps that posed a threat to national security and were not compliant with Indian laws. The Tech Portal
• Microsoft is adding new AI capabilities to the new Teams app, which will also include the previously announce intelligent recap and Copilot for Microsoft Teams that leverage OpenAI language models. My TechDecisions
• Artificial intelligence will make its presence felt in new ways in 2023, as machine learning models enter everyday use through new services and augment existing apps - including search and office productivity. Data Center Frontier
• Mobile apps, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will be the main focus areas of France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l' informatique et des libertes, in coming years. International Association of Privacy Professionals
• Apple Inc. has approved an email-app update after initially scrutinizing whether a feature in the software that uses language tools powered by artificial intelligence could generate inappropriate content for children. WSJ
• In 2023, web app development tendencies will expand to include artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, progressive web apps, voice search, single-page web apps, and more. TechBullion
• The announcement of three centers of Artificial Intelligence and 100 labs for 5G apps to nurture R&D in India with the vision to 'Make AI in India' and 'Make AI work for India' will further strengthen India's position vis-a-vis its global counterparts. OrissaPOST
• From artificial intelligence to chatbots and wearables, there is no doubt that mobile apps will play an essential role for businesses in 2023. Creativ Digital

Last updated: 13 July 2025