TechCrunch Daily Crunch Meta AI now has 1B monthly active users
May 30, 2025
Meta AI now boasts an impressive 1 billion monthly active users, sparking discussions about personalization and potential paid features. Meanwhile, Apple's App Store has reached a staggering $400 billion in developer billings and sales. YouTube is gearing up to enhance viewer experience by integrating Google Lens into Shorts, a move aimed at boosting content discovery and competition. The episode also dives into promising startups in various sectors, making for an insightful tech roundup.
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Meta AI Hits 1 Billion Users
- Meta AI has reached 1 billion monthly active users, doubling since September 2024.
- The focus now is on personalization, voice, and entertainment with plans to monetize via paid recommendations or subscriptions.
Apple's App Store Revenue Growth
- Apple's U.S. App Store generated $406 billion in 2024, nearly tripling since 2019.
- Most developers pay no commission; Apple lowered commissions for small businesses to 15%.
YouTube Shorts Adds Visual Search
- YouTube Shorts will integrate Google Lens to let viewers search what they see in videos.
- This enhancement aims to improve visual search and content discovery, unlike TikTok and Instagram Reels.