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Epic Games will be giving away free mobile games weekly from today onwards. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: Surprise giveaway arrives as company changes future free game plans

The Epic Games Store has stepped up its free game giveaway service on Android and iOS. While the storefront only kicked off the program a few months ago, it has timed this week's offering of Super Meat Boy Forever and Eastern Exor...
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2025 18:59
Siri seems to be struggling to answer simple questions like 'what month is it?'. (Image source: Guitar_Scary on Reddit)

Apple Intelligence updates couldn't come sooner to Siri as it fails to answer the most simple questions

Siri can’t seem to answer a simple question like “what month is it” or open apps that are already installed on the device. Hopefully, Apple Intelligence updates that are expected in the coming year will fix these issues.
Vineet Washington, 20 Mar 2025 16:56
New leak hints at glass and metal construction for back panels of iPhone 17 Pro models. (Image source: Sonny Dickson on X)

Alleged iPhone 17 dummy units indicate metal and glass back panels

iPhone 17 dummy units hint at glass and aluminum back panels for the Pro models. It is unclear if these will still also have some titanium included as part of the construction.
Vineet Washington, 20 Mar 2025 15:59
Epic Games' next mobile giveaway should arrive later today. (Image source: Headup - edited)

Leaker reveals new Epic Games Store free game giveaway ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store is already giving away a new PC game worth $60 this week. However, the popular storefront is also preparing to update its nascent mobile free game program, the contents of which have now been revealed by a rel...
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2025 13:25
Apple's rumored smarthome hub (a render of which is pictured) will apparently be delayed until 3Q2025. (Image source: 9to5Mac)

Kuo: Rumored Apple smart home display delayed due to iOS 19 design shift

The rumored Apple smart home hub is predicted to be delayed until the latter half of 2025, according to Apple market analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo states that the hub's launch is delayed due to iOS 19 launching later this year, which ...
Sam Medley, 13 Mar 2025 00:50
Rumored iPhone 17 Air may come with a 9.5mm thickness around the camera bump. (Image source: MacRumors - edited)

iPhone 17 Air said to be 9.5mm thick including camera bump, 5.5mm around the body

Apple may be working on the slimmest iPhone yet as the rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to be just 5.5mm thick. However, the massive camera bar might just bump that to 9.5mm.
Vineet Washington, 12 Mar 2025 16:35
Apple is set to introduce a completely overhauled iPhone operating system with iOS 19. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone and MacBook to get iOS 19 and macOS 16 with brand new design in the fall

With the updates to iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16, Apple is expected to fundamentally overhaul the design of the user interface of the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year, giving the iPhone the most extensive design update since...
Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2025 02:23
RCS on iOS is coming to more carriers, particularly MVNOs like Mint Mobile. (Image source: Mint Mobile w/ edits)

RCS support coming to popular MVNOs with iOS 18.4

Rich Communication Services, or RCS, will be coming to more iPhones with the launch of iOS 18.4. Specifically, the messaging standard will come to iPhones using popular MVNOs such as Mint Mobile, Google Fi, and others piggybacking...
Sam Medley, 06 Mar 2025 00:14
The One AI Smart Pen integrates ChatGPT AI into a ball point pen. (Image source: Kickstarter)

The One Smart AI Pen aims to revolutionize writing with ChatGPT integration and more

ChatGPT and AI features have made their way to ball point pens with the One Smart AI Pen. The Kickstarter campaign for this steel and plastic, 30-gram pen is live with a goal of $10,000.
Vineet Washington, 05 Mar 2025 17:11
The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus wireless mic helps creators record cleaner audio to smartphones, cameras, and laptops. (Image source: Shure)

Shure launches MoveMic 88+ wireless microphone for smartphones, cameras, and computers

The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus is a wireless microphone for content creators, featuring selectable pick up patterns and adjustable EQ. It can be placed closer to the audio source for higher-quality audio recordings with reduced backgro...
David Chien, 05 Mar 2025 08:22
At the Mobile World Congress, Honor announced many useful innovations for its smartphones, like the Magic7 RSR, as part of its Alpha Plan. (Image source: Weibo)

MWC 2025 | Honor catches up with Samsung and Google, new strategy to greatly benefit Magic7 Pro and more

During its press conference at the Mobile World Congress, Honor unveiled a comprehensive strategic realignment as it enters the age of AI. The new strategy will introduce highly useful enhancements for users of current and upcomin...
Alexander Fagot, 02 Mar 2025 17:37
Adobe releases AI-powered Photoshop for Apple iPhone smartphones. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe launches Photoshop for Apple iPhones

Photoshop for iPhone provides mobile creators with a wider set of photo editing tools than found in Adobe Express and Lightroom. Some features are free, while others required a paid subscription.
David Chien, 25 Feb 2025 21:54
Google Gemini may make an appearance on iOS soon. (Image source: Apple and Google, w/ edits)

Apple may soon let users use Google Gemini for Apple Intelligence

A snippet of code spotted by a developer on X suggests that Apple will integrate Google's Gemini AI into iOS 18.4. This move will allow users to opt for Google's AI model as the basis for Apple Intelligence features in the future....
Sam Medley, 25 Feb 2025 01:03
Apple users in the UK will soon lose out on a key security feature (image source: Notebookcheck)

iCloud end-to-end encryption no longer available for new and existing users in the UK

Apple has announced that its UK-based users can no longer enable Advanced Data Protection. The opt-in feature added end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backup, and users who switched it on will have to disable it to continue usi...
Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2025 19:31
Epic Games' latest giveaway will run until March 20. (Image source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store is now giving away two new surprise free games

The Epic Games Store is already giving away two free PC games this week. Now, the storefront has complemented this giveaway with another two titles for Android and iOS. Worth almost $50, the games should appeal to gamers who are f...
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2025 20:32
Aptoide free app store for iOS now generally available across the European Union (Image source: Own)

Free App Store alternative Aptoide now fully available across the European Union

With the limited beta period over, Aptoide users across the European Union can join without any restrictions this App Store alternative for iOS users. Thanks to it, all users of Apple hardware can enjoy the App Versions feature, w...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2025 17:38
The Epic Games Store will breeze past a dozen game giveaways later this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store confirms free game giveaway plans for 2025

The Epic Games Store is set to give away at least another three games later this week. In the meantime, the storefront has revealed the extent of last year's giveaways, as well as its plans for 2025.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2025 14:27
The LumiPhone may look like a Lumia 1020 on the outside but it has the heart and guts of an iPhone. (Image source: Reddit)

Meet the LumiPhone: A Nokia Lumia 1020 with the guts of an iPhone SE (3rd gen)

What do you get when you cross the Nokia Lumia 1020 with the iPhone SE (3rd generation)? A Nokia iPhone SE, Lumia SE, or Lumia 1020 SE? You get a LumiPhone — a device with the chassis of a Lumia 1020 and the internals of the iPhon...
Habeeb Onawole, 17 Feb 2025 21:36
The base model of the Apple iPhone SE 4 may only offer 64 GB of storage for $499 (Image source: @MajinBuOfficial)

Apple iPhone SE 4 to launch with very little storage, retailer hints at trimmed-down base model

The fourth-generation Apple iPhone SE is set to be officially unveiled next week, with prices starting at $499. According to a retailer, however, Apple may make the base model unattractive by drastically limiting the storage space...
Hannes Brecher, 15 Feb 2025 01:34
Mozilla Firefox 135 finally integrates a chatbot driven by AI (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Finally, it gets AI: Firefox 135 is here

In addition to smaller changes such as credit card information autofill, certificate transparency enforcement, or additional language support for Firefox Translations, the latest version of Mozilla's web browser comes with AI chat...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2025 13:09
Apple is not happy about a new app available via the AltStore PAL third-party app store. (Image source: EU Flag, AltStore logo)

Apple castigates EU digital laws over controversial third-party app

A controversial new app, available only in third-party app stores, has Apple spitting fire. The company cites the app, which allows users to browse adult content, as an example of harmful software it is forced to allow under the E...
Sam Medley, 04 Feb 2025 21:04
iOS 18.3 might get another new feature soon. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Confetti slated to launch as new event-planning service that works via iCloud

Apple will reportedly augment its Services arm with a new feature called Confetti soon. It is slated to help users issue invitations to parties, meetings and other functions. It might be integrated into iCloud, and is also apparen...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2025 18:02
Apple Intelligence's availability might improve soon. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 19 tipped to unleash Apple Intelligence in China thanks to DeepSeek

Apple Intelligence is touted as iOS 18's killer feature - even if its availability is currently limited in various regions for various reasons. In China, one of the main problems involves finding a local replacement for the OpenAI...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2025 17:41
The M2 iPad Air 11 and its bigger brother are both on sale, matching their lowest ever prices. (Image source: Notebookcheck Review of M2 iPad Air 11)

Deal | Amazon slashes M2 iPad Air 11 and M2 iPad Air 13 to match lowest price ever

Both sizes of the M2 iPad Air are on sale over at Amazon, dropped back to their lowest prices. This includes most storage capacities for both the 11-inch and 13-inch models.
Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2025 00:05
The 6 Plus. (Image source: Apple)

WhatsApp slated to stop working on iPhone 6 Plus by mid-2025

iPhones of the 6 series or older are destined to lose support for WhatsApp later in 2025, according to a new report. The popular messaging app's latest beta apparently activates an alert telling those who still use these older dev...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2025 18:26
T-Mobile turned on Starlink on iPhones (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink satellite Internet now works on Apple iPhones with latest iOS 18.3 update

T-Mobile has turned on the Starlink satellite Internet service for Apple's iPhones in a rather surprising move. Previously, launch tests for the direct-to-cell feature were always done on Samsung phones.
Daniel Zlatev, 29 Jan 2025 14:07
Apple has released the third major update for iOS 18. (Image source: Apple)

Newly released iOS 18.3 update for iPhone fixes one of the biggest "Apple Intelligence" criticisms

Apple has just released its third major update for iOS 18, which delivers long overdue improvements to the massively-criticized notification summaries, but only a few of the new features are currently available in Europe.
Hannes Brecher, 28 Jan 2025 00:04
Fediverse on Kickstarter. (Image source: Kickstarter)

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup: Alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp launch crowdfunding campaign

Pixelfed, Loops and Sup - open source alternatives to conventional social media - are taking off. Having just launched a Kickstarter campaign, these platforms aim to counter the negative dynamics of conventional social media by p...
Marc Herter, 28 Jan 2025 00:02
The Epic Games Store has silently updated its free mobile game program with a second title. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store is now giving away a new free game for mobile devices

The Epic Games Store has dropped another giveaway to celebrate the rollout of its mobile free game program. The latest deal is the second title for Android and iOS devices in the program and runs simultaneously alongside the store...
Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 17:32
It is unclear when Epic Games' next free mobile game will be available. (Image source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store reveals new free game offer with time to spare

The Epic Games Store will soon be offering another game for $0.00. Although the date of its 100% discount is not yet known, the storefront has already named the game in question.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 23:51
Epic Games' first mobile game giveaway will be around until February 20. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games Store: Surprise free game giveaway lands on mobile devices

The Epic Games Store has kicked a surprise free game giveaway. Arriving in addition to the title it began offering for free yesterday on Windows, the new giveaway is the first of many free games that will be available via its mobi...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2025 19:32
Mental health apps might turn into bigger business soon. (Image source: Headspace)

Mental health apps backed to turn into multi-billion-dollar business by 2031

The ever-growing pool of apps rated to help the user manage their mental health and/or related conditions is now predicted to represent an industry that will be worth nearly $18 billion by the start of the 2030s. The 'solutions' a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jan 2025 18:45
Insta360 has only released one camera gimbal this time around. (Image source: Insta360)

Flow 2 Pro: Insta360 releases new camera gimbal as future DJI Osmo Mobile 7 rival

Insta360 has stolen a march on DJI by releasing a new camera gimbal before its rival has had the chance to officially introduce the Osmo Mobile 7. Arriving for under $160, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro features various upgrades over the...
Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2025 11:35
Apple has paused AI notification summaries

Apple pulls AI news summaries after inaccuracies reach tipping point

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-gene...
Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jan 2025 01:15
Solitaire meets Candy Crush (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Pre-registrations now open: Candy Crush Solitaire coming next month

In addition to the Apple- and Google-operated services, no less than five alternative stores will host the launch of Candy Crush Solitaire. Already receiving registrations, the upcoming mobile game will launch on February 6th to b...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2025 12:21
Razer's PC Remote Play should work away when from a home network. (Image source: Razer)

CES 2025 | Razer announces PC Remote Play for Android and iOS devices without 'compromises on visual quality'

Razer has expanded its Nexus app for Android and iOS with PC Remote Play. Still a subscription-free service, PC Remote Play is billed as achieving 'no compromises on visual quality or game speed' when streaming 'full-resolution ga...
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2025 15:00
According to the Mobile Threat Report, cyberattacks increased in the first three quarters of 2024. (Image source: Pixabay / AhmedAlMaslamani)

iPhones more affected than Android smartphones by a certain kind of cyberattack

Cybersecurity company Lookout Incorporated has just published the latest version of its Mobile Threat Report. According to the report, attackers are increasingly turning to phishing to gain access to sensitive data. End devices fr...
Andreas Jakobi, 05 Jan 2025 02:59
The M-Con should be available on Kickstarter in early January. (Image source: M-Con Innovations)

M-Con: New MagSafe gaming controller for smartphones revealed before CES 2025 with Hall effect joysticks and pocketable design

M-Con Innovations has returned with a new version of its M-Con smartphone controller. Completely redesigned, the M-Con features Hall effect joysticks and fold-out handles, despite its compact and pocketable design.
Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2024 22:52
iOS 19 leaked compatibility list reveals iPhone XR will still be alive and kicking next year. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iOS 19 compatibility: Good news for old iPhone users

A rumor has revealed that iOS 19 will be compatible with iPhones as old as the iPhone XR, launched in 2018, which recently became old enough to enter elementary school.
Sambit Saha, 22 Dec 2024 21:44
The Hohem iSteady M7 AI smartphone gimbal has a 1.4-inch LCD touchscreen (Image source: Hohem)

Hohem launched a new smartphone gimbal that can track everything

Hohem has just launched the iSteady M7 AI-powered smartphone gimbal. Its key features include AI auto-tracking, 3-axis mechanical stabilization, 360° infinite pan tracking, a 1.4-inch LCD touchscreen controller, and up to 12 hours...
Abhinav Fating, 10 Dec 2024 17:09
RPCS3 won't be coming to Android and iOS anytime soon (Image source: Asus, RPCS3 - edited)

RPCS3 team shares why the PS3 emulator won't land on Android and iOS anytime soon

The developers behind the top-rated PS3 emulator RPCS3 have just announced the app's ports for ARM-based Linux, Windows, and MacOS devices. However, the team says that there are currently no plans to port it to Android and iOS.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Dec 2024 15:43
Logitech Pop Icon Keys review - Compact keyboard with customizable action keys

Logitech Pop Icon Keys review - Compact keyboard with customizable action keys

Compact, stylish, affordable. The Logitech Pop Icon Keys is a wireless keyboard available in various colors, that impressed us in the test with its quiet touch, long battery life and smart functions. However, there are still a few compromises to be made.
Daniel Schmidt, 06 Dec 2024 03:13
Sale of the iPhone 16 models has been banned in Indonesia since late October 2024. (Image source: Apple, Pixabay, Unsplash, edited)

iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia: Apple expected to pay 10x more than previous offer to lift sales embargo

While Apple is trying to lift the iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia, the Indonesian Government now expects the company to invest 10 times more in the country than previously offered. The development comes after Apple offered to increase ...
Fawad Murtaza, 04 Dec 2024 12:14
Image source: AI-generated

Roblox users can get 25% more Robux for buying direct

Roblox staff announced on the Creator Forum that players who buy directly through the website, using gift cards, or on PC, can get 25% more Robux for their money. This essentially means that you'll now get 25% less Robux when you ...
Daniel Fuller, 01 Dec 2024 03:50
After Inc: Revival has been available for iOS and Android since November 27. (Image source: Ndemic Creations)

After Inc: Revival – successor to Plague Inc. conquers iOS and Android

In the sequel to the pandemic simulation Plague Inc., players have to rebuild the world after a zombie apocalypse. Just three days after its launch, After Inc: Revival has already surpassed 50,000 downloads on the Play Store and s...
Marius Müller, 30 Nov 2024 17:00
Sanwa Supply launches wireless handheld mouse for VR and regular users. (Image source: Sanwa Supply)

Sanwa Supply unveils wireless handheld mouse with media control pad for regular and VR users

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the 400-MAWBT204BK wireless handheld mouse. The mouse has buttons for direct control of media players and can control computers while in VR.
David Chien, 26 Nov 2024 07:09
The 9th-Gen Apple iPad 10.9-inch with a $130 Best Buy Black Friday discount.

Black Friday Deal | Apple 9th-Gen iPad 10.9-inch drops to $199.99 in Best Buy Black Friday deal

The 9th-Gen iPad 10.9-inch has dropped to a whopping $199.99 in Best Buy's Black Friday 2024 sale, making it an incredible value as an on-the-go art tablet or media consumption device.
Julian van der Merwe, 25 Nov 2024 22:53
Opera GX UI facelift (Image source: Own)

Opera GX gets major facelift and performance improvements

The most immersive since the 2019 debut of Opera GX comes with a major visual refresh that includes "an expanded modding universe" while also providing improved performance and usability. Aimed at gamers, Opera GX now has over 30 ...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2024 22:52
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health geo-restriction can be essentially circumvented with a Faraday cage. (Image Source: Lagrange Point on Substack)

Geeks circumvent AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid geo-restriction for their grandmas with a Faraday cage and leaky microwave

Rithwik Jayasimha and friends at Lagrange Point succeeded in circumventing Apple's geo-restricted Hearing Health features on the AirPods Pro 2. After several frustrating attempts in trying to skirt around Apple's persistent locati...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Nov 2024 06:45
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)+ is coming to Apple Arcade in December. (Image source: Apple App Store)

Final Fantasy IV and more coming to Apple Arcade

Several games are coming to Apple Arcade in December and January, including a handful of Square Enix classics like Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy IV, and Trials of Mana.
Sam Medley, 13 Nov 2024 21:40

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