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Apple's new Pro iPhones feature a striking design with a large camera bump. Aluminum has been revived as the casing material, which may not appeal to everyone, but it does have many advantages, including significantly longer battery life.

Epic Games is now giving away a new game for Android and iOS gamers to celebrate Halloween. Available to download now for free, Bendy and the Ink Machine comes highly rated on both Android and iOS.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is pushing toward integrating ads into Apple Maps as early as next year. Functioning similarly to advertisements in App Store queries, these ads would likely allow companies to pay to more prominently feature their locations in Apple Maps searches.

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The Epic Games Store has discounted a new game for Android and iOS gamers. While Doodle Farm: Breeds and Beasts will be free to claim until next week, a well-known leaker has already divulged information about the company's plans for the start of November.

Apple iPhone Air sales outside of China have reportedly fallen short of expectations. The low demand has allegedly sparked a revision in the production plan, as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that most suppliers "are expected to reduce capacity by up to 80%" in the coming months.

A user on r/iPhone has compiled the Geekbench 6 single-core, multi-core, and Metal scores of almost all major iPhone models since 2015. The results show that the iPhone 17 is close to 600% faster in single-core and over 1,000% ahead in multi-core/GPU performance when compared against the iPhone 6S.

Apple's "Liquid Glass UI" in iOS 26 has been divisive, with many users complaining that its heavy transparency hurts usability, drawing comparisons to Windows Vista's old Aero look. In response to the feedback, Apple is testing a new fix in the iOS 26.1 beta. This update introduces a "Tinted" option found in Display & Brightness settings, allowing users to increase opacity and contrast for better readability.

A renowned industry analyst has reported that Apple is still struggling to achieve the desired performance with AI-powered Siri. The update is supposed to arrive with iOS 26.4 which is still several months away.

The Epic Games Store is poised to announce a new freebie for mobile gamers tomorrow. In the meantime, a well-regarded source has revealed the company's plans hours ahead of schedule.

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Besides the two PC free games that recently went live, Epic Games Store is also offering a free game for iOS and Android. This freebie will be available until October 16, 2025, expiring at UTC 15:00.

The Epic Games Store is now giving away another puzzle game from the Doodle game universe. Joined by in-game Firestone Idle RPG items, Doodle Devil: Dark Side is well-rated on both Android and iOS.

Details of Epic Games' next mobile game giveaway have emerged ahead of schedule. Arriving on Thursday, the free mobile game will be another from the Doodle puzzle universe that Epic Games account holders can claim on Android, iOS or on both platforms.

OpenAI has introduced Sora 2, a new video and audio generation model that improves physical realism and user control. The launch also includes a new social app designed to let users experiment with AI-generated media and cameo appearances.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out its Message Translations feature to Android and iPhone users, allowing in-chat translations in 1:1 chats, groups and channels after updating the app. Translating a message is simple, but supported languages are limited.

The Epic Games Store is finishing up another month with a final game giveaway on Android and iOS. Available to claim until early next week, Eastern Exorcist is a 2D side-scroller that brings in RPG elements while focusing on action gameplay dynamics.

Caviar has just launched custom iPhone 17 editions with gold plating, exotic leathers, and premium materials. Prices range from $7,900 to $10,770. Limited availability via Caviar’s website.

Apple has confirmed that Digital I.D., a feature in iOS 26 that allows users to store passports, will roll out this year for United States passports only. This should make traveling (at least for citizens of the U.S.) a bit more seamless for iPhone users.

A deep dive into the latest iOS 26.1 beta 1 code has hinted at improved communication between iPhones and third-party smartwatches. Not just that, pairing between these devices could become more seamless.

The new Apple iPhone 17 smartphones are big upgrades over the iPhone 16 series. This is especially true for the Pro models. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max bring new designs, better screens, new cameras, and much more. However, almost everyone seems to have missed one small improvement.

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, preventing users from rolling back after upgrading to iOS 26. The latest version, released on September 15, 2025, is available for iPhone 11 through iPhone 17 series.

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The Epic Games Store is giving away another two free games across Android and iOS. Surprising fans with the full version of Road Redemption, this week's giveaway also includes Samorost 2 for mobile gamers.

Besides the Dragon Quest VII remake showcased during the latest Nintendo Direct, fans of the series can look forward to a new mobile game: Dragon Quest Smash/Grow. Departing from the traditional JRPG formula, this upcoming game embraces roguelite elements whilst retaining the franchise’s characteristic art style.

A popular leaker has revealed what is coming next from Epic Games Store and its free game service. Arriving on September 18 and running until September 25, the giveaway will be available for mobile gamers across Android and iOS.

Dave2D has tested the new Apple iPhone Air, and the battery life testing results are pretty interesting. The phone packs a rather small 3,149 mAh battery, which is considerably smaller than both the regular Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Introduced in late August, Nano Banana, which is officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is now the most popular AI-powered image generator and editing tool. Thanks to it, the Gemini app has finally snatched the top spot in the App Store AI apps category from ChatGPT.

The biggest update of the year for the Apple iPhone has arrived. iOS 26 fundamentally modernizes the user interface based on Apple's Liquid Glass design, while numerous apps have been revamped and an entirely new Games app introduced.

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a number of ways - the ability to connect, and swap files, with iPads and Macs included.

The Epic Games Store is offering another batch of games for Android and iOS gamers. Available from today for a short time, Monument Valley 2 joins The Battle of Polytopia as a free game on both platforms, but only for a short time.

Apple CEO Tim Cook successfully unveiled the thinnest iPhone ever on Tuesday, called the Apple iPhone Air. But Samsung was quicker off the mark, and a comparison is definitely in order.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have its hands full with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max next year, as Apple has made some pretty big changes to the cameras. The new 48 MP Fusion Telephoto camera, for instance, reportedly lets in considerably more light than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Apple has officially announced the release date of iOS 26, the next version of the company's mobile operating system. Apple users can install the official public launch of Liquid Glass, improved Apple Intelligence, and other new features on September 15.

Signal, the open-source messaging service, is introducing new free and paid secure cloud backup plans for chats and media. The free plan gives you 100MB of storage for messages and up to 45 days of media backups.

The Epic Games Store is giving away a new game across Android, iOS, macOS and Windows until next week. While it has indicated free PC game plans for next week, a leaker claims to have discovered the storefront's mobile free game plans ahead of schedule.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile store with another giveaway. Available for a short time on Android and iOS, Monument Valley is exceptionally well-rated on both platforms.

The Epic Games Store has decided to offer a new free game for Android and iOS gamers. Available for a limited time, Machinarium is a highly rated side-scroller on both platforms, typically sold for $6.99.

September marks the first step in the ambitious renewal of the iPhone design, which has remained virtually unchanged for years. The renewal is planned over three years and is expected to bring not only new form factors such as the first foldable iPhone but also culminate in a completely redesigned "iPhone 20" with a glass design, in addition to many other Apple innovations up to 2027.

The GameSir X5s is a new telescopic mobile controller aimed at bridging the gap between X5 Lite and G8 Plus. Sold for $49.99, GameSir's latest controller supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity with support for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 devices.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is rumored to be talking with Google about integrating the search giant's Gemini AI into Siri. While still a rumor, it is increasingly likely that Apple may use a third-party AI tool for Siri and Apple Intelligence in lieu of continuing development of their own internal model.

The Epic Games Store has updated its mobile giveaway program with a new game for Android and iOS games. An occult puzzler, Strange Horticulture is highly regarded on both Android and iOS with near-perfect ratings on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

Epic Games has discounted another game in its vast library for mobile gamers. Available on Android and iOS until next week, Hidden Folks is a charming hand-drawn affair that contains hundreds of hidden elements for gamers to discover.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway service with a new title. From today, one can download 112 Operator on Android, iOS or both platforms in a deal worth almost $20 when redeeming both versions simultaneously.

As per the Smartphone Act, Japan has now officially ordered Apple to end browser engine restrictions on iOS. According to the new Mobile Software Competition Act guidelines, Apple would have to remove them by December 2025.

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