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Microsoft Excel iOS App Plunged Into Chaos Following Problematic Update

Microsoft Excel has become virtually unusable for many iOS and iPadOS users following a problematic update released in October 2025. The app reportedly freezes, crashes, and fails to respond to basic commands, preventing users from accessing their spreadsheets and creating new documents.

Widespread Excel iOS Malfunctions

Microsoft Excel for iOS and iPadOS has been experiencing severe stability issues for the past week, with numerous users reporting the application hanging or crashing repeatedly, according to multiple customer reports. The problems appear to have originated following the release of Excel version 2.102.1 for iOS and iPadOS on October 13, 2025, which introduced support for Apple’s Liquid Glass design framework.

by Darren Holt
HardwareSoftwareTechnology

Apple’s iOS 26.1 Beta Introduces Liquid Glass Feature, M5 Vision Pro Tested as Formula 1 Partnership Confirmed

Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 includes a mysterious Liquid Glass setting that has sparked discussion about the company’s software design approach. Meanwhile, the tech giant has finalized its Formula 1 streaming partnership and provided early access to the M5 Vision Pro headset to reviewers.

New Liquid Glass Setting Sparks iOS Design Debate

Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 beta 4 includes a previously unseen “Liquid Glass” toggle in Settings, according to reports from 9to5Mac’s Benjamin and Chance. The inclusion of this feature has generated discussion about whether it reflects Apple’s confidence in its current software design direction. Analysts suggest the setting could relate to display technology or interface fluidity, though its exact purpose remains unspecified in the current beta release.

by Ryan Holbrook
AISoftware

Meta AI Sees User Surge Following ‘Vibes’ Video Feed Launch, Rivals Decline

Meta AI’s mobile application has experienced a dramatic increase in daily active users and downloads, according to new market intelligence. The surge appears to correlate with the recent introduction of the Vibes AI video feed and broader industry interest in AI video generation technology.

Meta AI User Base Expands Rapidly

Meta AI’s mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms has seen substantial growth in user engagement, according to reports from market intelligence firm Similarweb. The analysis indicates daily active users across both platforms reached 2.7 million as of October 17, representing a significant increase from approximately 775,000 users just four weeks earlier.

by Carter Wells