Technology news compiled from 23/10/2025 to 13/11/2025
Summary of news on the latest app launches and technological trends
Over the last few days, we have compiled a series of news items that we consider to be relevant to our sector. Some of them may affect the Mobile Services Office Service.
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- Both Apple and Google continue to integrate AI into their systems: in Siri, the Google console or in the Play Store…
- Google is enhancing app monitoring and will display a new metric for understanding app status
Use Firebase Crashlytics MCP to speed up crash analysis
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WhatsApp adds the option to create third-party group chats
The Digital Markets Act requires WhatsApp to ensure its services are interoperable with third-party chat platforms.
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The iPhone Air failed to meet Apple’s expectations
Apple has indefinitely postponed the iPhone Air 2 and has almost entirely halted production of the first model.
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- • https://www.applesfera.com/rumores/iphone-air-2-anticipaba-mejora-que-muchos-pediamos-para-original-apple-ha-retrasado-indefinidamente
- • https://www.xataka.com/moviles/normal-cuando-producto-triunfe-que-fabricante-renueve-al-ano-siguiente-hola-iphone-air
The new Siri will use Google’s AI
Apple will pay $1 billion per year to use Gemini.
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Real-time translation for AirPods arrives in Europe
Apple already has real-time translation for AirPods ready in Europe. Other features are still to come.
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- https://www.applesfera.com/apple-1/tenemos-traduccion-tiempo-real-para-airpods-cuando-llegara-iphone-mirroring
- https://www.applesfera.com/apple-1/traduccion-tiempo-real-airpods-llega-fin-a-europa
Improvements in app submission to the App Store
New options have been introduced for submitting apps to the App Store, including for In-App Events and versions that fix critical bugs.
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Google will add a new metric for excessive battery consumption to Android Vitals
Starting 1 March 2026, this will be tracked alongside crashes and ANRs. Apps that fail to meet them may see reduced visibility.
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New Google Play tools and improvements
Several new features have been added, such as AI-generated descriptions for statistical charts in the Play Console.
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AI-powered app search in the Play Store
Users can now ask Gemini questions about apps directly within the Play Store.
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Google rolls out Play Store age verification system
With new regulations on the horizon, all services, platforms and apps offering adult content will need to verify users’ ages.
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