This Week in Apps is a weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest news in mobile OS, mobile applications, and the app economy. Last year, consumer spending in the app economy dropped for the first time by 2%, however, downloads are continuing to grow, up 11% year-over-year in 2022. The TikTok model has infiltrated many consumer apps, such as Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and Pinterest. This Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with the fast-moving industry in one place with the latest news, updates, startup fundings, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
