Mobile apps

Why are people ordering food and fashion deliveries that never arrive?

Getting a dopamine hit is the reward behind the popularity of a different sort of online shopping: ‘buying’ without getting what you ordered.

China’s Newborn Town targets global viewers with AI-made short dramas

Though based in the mainland, almost all of Newborn Town’s businesses are entirely outside of China.

I keep bracing myself for friction when travelling in China. It never comes

China’s app-based life, arguably the most advanced in the world, has made the country nearly frictionless for non-Chinese speakers, says the writer.

WhatsApp locks down usernames of S’pore politicians in latest privacy feature roll-out

The new feature will be rolled out later in 2026, although users can already reserve usernames.

South Korea launches app to give stalking victims real-time access to suspects’ location

The system allows victims to see a suspected stalker’s current location and direction of movement.

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports

Meta's app will probably rely on a video game-like points system instead of users wagering money.

Digital coaching, constant glucose monitoring improve health of people at risk of diabetes: HPB

HPB chief executive Tay Choon Hong said tapping technology and artificial intelligence for personalised health nudges allows more effective engagement

How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

Telegram has challenged the ban by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the Delhi High Court.

Sick of swiping, some daters would rather sweat together

The new dating apps rely on the premise that people who devote time and energy to fitness share values and interests.

ST Explains

What are must-have apps for China travel? When should I set them up?

In June 2025, China overtook Japan as the top travel destination for Singaporeans, according to YouTrip. The trend has continued into 2026.

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