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ChatGPT Tops Apple's Most Downloaded Apps of 2025 in the US
OpenAI's ChatGPT became the most downloaded free iPhone app in the US in 2025, surpassing social media staples like TikTok and Instagram. This highlights AI's deep penetration in daily digital life and OpenAI's growing challenge to Google's search dominance on mobile devices.
Progress Software Introduces Agentic AI in Latest Telerik and Kendo UI Release
Progress Software's Q4 2025 update for Telerik and Kendo UI incorporates Agentic AI, enabling developers to generate production-ready UI code via prompts. This integration aims to boost development speed by over 30%, marking a significant shift in modern app building.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls for AI-Driven Software Development Shift
Satya Nadella emphasized the need for an AI-first software development lifecycle (SDLC) to transform how software is built globally. He highlighted emerging 'context engineering' to optimize AI data orchestration for impactful innovation.
Charter Launches Spectrum App Store to Expand Streaming Services Access
Charter Communications' Spectrum App Store allows customers to activate and manage streaming apps easily, with early adoption showing users activating an average of three apps. The company sees potential in boosting video penetration and ad revenue through this hybrid video approach.
Adobe Integrates Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat with ChatGPT
Adobe integrated three of its key apps into the ChatGPT ecosystem, allowing users to edit photos, designs, and PDFs through chatbot commands. This move follows a wider industry trend of embedding AI chatbot capabilities to enhance user productivity and expand market reach.
Microsoft Partners with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to Deploy AI at Scale
Microsoft announced strategic collaborations with four leading IT firms to deploy over 200,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, embedding agentic AI into core enterprise workflows. This initiative transforms these firms into 'Frontier Firms' driving AI-powered innovation and productivity across industries.
ChatGPT Becomes Most Downloaded App Globally in March 2025
Earlier in 2025, ChatGPT reached the milestone of becoming the most downloaded app worldwide, outpacing platforms like TikTok and Instagram, indicating a global surge in AI app adoption.
Expanded AI Coding Assistants Enhance Developer Productivity in Telerik and Kendo UI
Progress Software added twelve new AI coding assistants integrated across .NET and JavaScript frameworks, providing deep automation for developers and reducing coding time significantly in their recent release.
Microsoft Highlights the Coming AI-Driven Innovation in India's Tech Ecosystem
At a keynote in Bengaluru, Microsoft's CEO underscored AI's role in increasing organizational impact and innovation speed, positioning India as a key frontier in AI-driven software development.
Streaming Service Bundles and App Stores Gain Traction in Telecom Industry
Charter's hybrid video offering including linear cable and bundled streaming apps reflects industry trends to counter churn and monetize digital video markets through app store models and seamless user experiences.