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It’s Official: Gemini Will Replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026
The mandatory transition from Google Assistant to Gemini on Android has been officially delayed. Originally slated for late 2025, Google has pushed the full takeover to early 2026 to ensure a "seamless transition." Here is everything you need to know about the new March 2026 deadline, the hardware requirements for Gemini Nano, and why Google is hitting the brakes to prioritize quality over speed.
OpenAI Launches App Directory: ChatGPT Now Accepts Third-Party App Submissions
OpenAI has officially opened the doors to third-party developers, accepting submissions for a new ChatGPT App Directory. This move transforms ChatGPT from a chatbot into a comprehensive "AI OS," allowing for interactive, chat-native apps that can execute complex workflows. Learn how the new Apps SDK and Model Context Protocol (MCP) are redefining the developer ecosystem.
The Death of Stateless AI: Why I’m Betting on Google’s Interactions API
For years, building complex AI apps meant managing a chaotic mess of chat history and context on the client-side. That era is ending. Google's new Interactions API introduces server-side state, a fundamental shift that makes building autonomous, multi-turn agents simpler, faster, and far more powerful. Here's why the future of AI development is stateful.
How to Get Backlinks for Your Startup: The Complete Guide to Boosting SEO Fast
Can I buy backlinks? Do social media links count? We answer the top questions founders ask about SEO and reveal the fastest way to get 30+ high-quality backlinks for your new startup without the manual grind.
Waze Finally Tests Traffic Lights on Routes: A Game-Changer for Urban Navigation?
Waze is testing a new feature that displays traffic lights directly along your route. Learn how this update could improve city driving, reduce confusion, and change the future of navigation apps.
Best Tools of the Month
Missed the latest launches? We curated 4 game-changing startups from whatlaunched.today this month. Discover the newest tools for creator outreach, seamless payments, AI community management, and fitness tracking.