SkySafari 8 and Sky Tonight shake up Android stargazing apps
SkySafari 8 finally arrives on Android, while Sky Tonight and Stellarium Mobile fight for the top spot among 2026's stargazing apps.
Mobile Apps 2 stories
Mobile apps are judged by what they do on a phone or tablet and how well they fit the constraints of a mobile platform. Coverage includes installation, permissions, notifications, privacy, accounts, syncing, settings, usability and application-specific troubleshooting. The focus is the app layer rather than Android or iOS system behavior, mobile hardware or cellular technology. Readers can understand app capabilities, manage access and data, compare workflows and resolve common problems without confusing them with operating-system issues.
Spotify mobile app crashes, leaving users unable to search or stream
Spotify's mobile app broke down for millions, blocking searches and streaming. The desktop version kept working for many, but mobile users faced error screens and missing features.