As you may have noticed, we do most of our computing through web browsers now. Websites and web apps can take care of everything from watching movies to building spreadsheets to checking emails. If ...

Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs, can turn app-like websites into website-like apps. Browsers are beefing up support for these useful hybrid apps, and we show you how to install and use them. I've been ...

Apple's mobile software has supported so-called "web apps" for years now. But what is a web app, and how do they differ from typical apps used on iPhone and iPad? Here's your short explainer. When ...

After four months of living without native apps on my phone, I’m not going back. If you try this experiment, you’ll probably find that all of the apps on your phone are also available as web apps. I ...

There are a bunch of not-great apps like Spotify and Slack that suck battery life, because they basically run a full copy of Google Chrome inside each window. Chrome is a notorious energy hog, and ...

Telegram packs many unique features that make the messaging experience better than other chat apps. Recently, it added the custom stickers feature. You can use Telegram on all kinds of devices, ...

Oculus today announced that web apps and WebXR apps will soon be allowed into the main Quest store and App Lab. Apps served this way will support multitasking, allowing users to run them side-by-side ...

With Chrome OS, Windows, Mac, or even mobile, these standout PWAs will help you get more done without any of the usual baggage. Say the phrase “progressive web app” to most people — including ...

iOS 26 gives you two distinct ways to add websites to your iPhone's Home screen – as web apps or traditional bookmarks. They might look similar at first glance, but choosing the right option can ...