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Mobile Audio Synthesis and Sound Design: Next-Gen DAW Plugins and Modular Synth Betas
We test next-generation mobile sound design. AUv3 plugin architectures, modular synthesizer betas, and hardware MIDI MPE tested on iPad and Android.
Olivia Williams
Writes about mobile applications and upcoming releases. Her coverage focuses on what users can realistically expect from an app and which launch features are worth testing.
Articles by Olivia Williams
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Offline-First Personal Knowledge Apps: Anticipated Beta Features and Local Vector Search
We test early beta builds of next-generation PKM apps. Local vector search, embedded on-device embeddings, and semantic recall evaluated without cloud leaks.
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Decentralized Mobile Social Networks: Hands-On with Bluesky AT Protocol and Nostr Clients
We test decentralized mobile social apps in 2026. Bluesky AT Protocol, Nostr, and Mastodon benchmarked across cryptographic key security, censorship, and mobile UI.
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Computational Photography Beta Teardown: Multi-Frame Neural Processing in Next-Gen Camera Apps
We test next-generation computational photography betas. Neural demosaicing, synthetic aperture depth, and HDR tone mapping benchmarked on mobile.
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Autonomous On-Device AI Agents: What Upcoming Mobile Assistant Frameworks Mean for Daily Workflow
We analyze the next wave of autonomous mobile AI agents. On-device SLMs, cross-app execution, and privacy boundaries tested across Apple and Google ecosystems.
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Next-Generation Local File Sharing: Cross-Platform AirDrop Competitors and WebRTC Protocols
We test open-source local file sharing tools across iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. LocalSend, PairDrop, and Quick Share benchmarked over Wi-Fi 7.
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Modern Vector Illustration Apps Arriving on Mobile: Beta Feature Teardown and Launch Expectations
We test early beta builds of next-generation vector design apps for iPad and Android. Infinite canvas engines, variable fonts, and pen tool precision evaluated.
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The Next Wave of Generative Mobile Video: Testing Early Beta Builds and Synthetic Motion Engines
We test early beta builds of on-device generative mobile video tools, evaluating neural processing units, frame synthesis latency, and creative workflows.
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The Rise of On-Device AI Dictation: Local Whisper Models Reshaping Mobile Transcription
A deep dive into next-generation mobile voice transcription utilities running quantized OpenAI Whisper models completely offline on smartphone NPUs.
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Cross-Platform RCS Messaging: What the Universal Profile Delivers to Mobile Users
An in-depth technical analysis of GSMA RCS Universal Profile rollout across iOS and Android, examining high-res media delivery, read receipts, and encryption.