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Recreate Games cancels Party Animals' AI video contest after 57.3% of players voted to end it, following a Steam review bomb that dropped ratings to Mostly Negative.

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy's first official update showcase airs May 23, with producer Naoya Matsumoto revealing new characters, abilities, and fixes.

Apple could be preparing a smarter version of Genmoji for iOS 27. A new leak claims the feature will automatically suggest custom AI-generated emoji based on photos in the user’s gallery and their typing history.

Foxconn confirmed a ransomware attack on North American factories after Nitrogen claimed to steal 8TB of data including Apple, Nvidia, and Intel project documentation.

Neverness to Everness Phase 2 is live with Hotori's Misty Tipsy Style banner running May 13 to June 3, alongside the Bright Moon arc banner and Hourglass Perks event.

Bandai Namco has confirmed Digimon Alysion launches on iOS and Android in 2026, bringing the Digimon Card Game to mobile with original story content and TCG battles.

Arknights: Endfield Version 1.3 launches around May 29 with Camille, the game's first male 6-star Operator, alongside Mi Fu. The Fest of Brilliance banner opens on May 14.

Genshin Impact Version 6.6 Luna VII launches May 20, 2026, with Nicole Reeyn, Lohen, and Prune, a new Archon Quest in Sumeru, and a Snezhnaya teaser for Version 7.0.

My Hero Ultra Impact closes its servers on May 17 at 10:59 PM ET. Players have five days to spend Hero Gems and claim daily free 10x pulls before the shutdown.

The Apple iPhone could soon become much more interesting for photography enthusiasts, as Apple is apparently planning far-reaching software adjustments aimed specifically at photographers and videographers. iOS 27 is said to offer significantly more options, while the user interface of the camera app can reportedly be highly personalized.

The Apple iPhone receives two new features with the update to iOS 26.5, led by RCS support. This finally makes it possible to send encrypted messages to friends with Android smartphones without having to switch to a third-party platform.

Brawl Stars Season 50 Starr Patrol launches May 7 with a free Starr Nova Brawler on May 24, the Void Master Finx boss event, and Brawl Cup Berlin on May 15-17.

PUBG Mobile 4.4 Hero's Crown launches May 12 with a Greek mythology map overhaul, Nimbus Island, a Centaur boss fight, the M1 Garand, and a Blue Lock collab on May 22.

A leaked video reveals "Gemini Intelligence" running on a Google Pixel phone, suggesting a branding shift for Google's AI. As Google prepares for I/O 2026, this new branding reminds us of Apple Intelligence, despite Cupertino's recent $250 million settlement over delayed AI features. But the more important question is: Will Android 17 adopt Apple's Liquid Glass UI design?

Ironmouse has cut ties with Neverness to Everness after claiming Hotta Studio lied about AI use. Players have flagged suspected AI assets across the game's environments.

Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit for $250 million over the delayed rollout of Siri’s Apple Intelligence features. U.S. owners of iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025 may be eligible for a payout of up to $95. Here is everything you need to know.

The Apple iPhone is apparently getting a practical new feature with iOS 27, as a report from Bloomberg reveals. The Wallet app is set to support significantly more tickets than before, with a "Create a Pass" feature allowing any QR code to be turned into a digital card.

Kakao Games has confirmed Eversoul will end service on June 30, 2026. In-app purchases are already disabled and refunds are available for recent purchases.

Pokémon TCG Pocket's Pulsing Aura expansion launched with 234 new cards, including Mega Lucario ex, Mega Sceptile ex, and a full month of May events.

Racing Master, developed by NetEase and Codemasters, launches globally on May 8 with 120+ licensed cars, real-world circuits, and dynamic weather on iOS and Android.

Monster Hunter Outlanders second closed beta launched April 29 with new Adventurers, the Lance weapon, two new regions, and Radiant Monsters on iOS and Android.

Wild Rift x Porsche launches April 30 with a Prestige Kai'Sa skin inspired by the 911 GT3 and a free Gragas skin through the Neon Daredevil event.

The Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook will receive a number of exciting AI features with the next major operating system update, as revealed in a report by Bloomberg. Apple will focus primarily on editing photos with the help of artificial intelligence.

Brawl Stars x My Hero Academia is live now with five new skins. One is free through a nine-win challenge running until May 7, 2026.

Several iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users have reported that their phones struggle to turn on after running out of battery. This issue appears to affect multiple models, and the cause remains unclear.

CookieRun: OvenSmash adds Espresso Cookie, a new Wild Royale 2v2 Duo mode, Neo Seoul costumes, and a guaranteed Lucky Draw event in its latest update.

FIFA Heroes has slipped past its April 28 release date to May 2026. The 5v5 arcade football game remains in early access ahead of a full global rollout.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launches August 12, 2026, with Snezhnaya confirmed, new Elemental Reactions, a train network, NPC behavior overhaul, and a full visual upgrade.

A phishing campaign is abusing Apple's notification system to deliver scams inside real Apple emails that pass all authentication checks.

Infinity Nikki Version 2.5 Where All Souls Return is live today on iOS, Android, PC, and PS5, adding the Boneyard region, new Ability Outfits, and PS5 Pro visual enhancements.

Apple had been struggling with AI advancements, especially with Siri, until it joined hands with Google to use its Gemini models and cloud infrastructure. Now Google has also promised the improved Siri will arrive later this year, likely with iOS 27 in the new iPhones in September.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 Eternal Prison is live today with Rebirth Island in DMZ: Recon and Battle Royale, a Godzilla x Kong crossover, the new DP27 LMG, and the Toxic Overload class.

Apple is expected to release iOS 27 later this year with new features and improvements. However, according to a leaker, four iPhone models that currently support iOS 26 won't get the next update.

SNK has launched the Metal Slug 30th anniversary project, teasing a series reboot with new games in development under the "Mission Reboot" banner.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow launches April 21, 2026, on iOS and Android as a free roguelite RPG from Square Enix and KLabGames, featuring randomised Blessing runs and four-player co-op.

Ubisoft Nova's April 2026 Dev Brief for Rainbow Six Mobile reveals a Legendary ranked tier, monthly Operations, Site and Spawn Selection, and 120 FPS support coming next season.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.3 launches April 30, 2026 with two new characters, a new area, six crossover collaborations, and 40 free pulls for the game's second anniversary.

Nubby's Number Factory is now available on iOS and Android with no ads and no microtransactions, bringing the full Steam version to mobile for the first time.

Apple is apparently developing a whole range of new AI features for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. A code leak now reveals four new features in advance, led by nutrition tracking by scanning the label of a food product.

According to consistent user reports, there are currently significant issues affecting Garmin wearables when used with Apple devices. The problems can likely be traced back to an iOS update and did not just start recently.

Ronald Wayne helped found Apple with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976, then left the company just 12 days later in one of tech history’s most famous early turning points.

CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters crossover is live through May 6, and players looking to squeeze more out of the event can still redeem a handful of active CRK codes through Devsisters’ browser-based coupon page.

Early player impressions suggest CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters event is getting traction because its reward structure feels less punishing than a typical limited gacha collab.

CookieRun: Kingdom Act 2 is set for May 2026, with Devsisters teasing a fractured timeline, multi-timeline war, and faster main story updates.

Devsisters’ latest CookieRun: Kingdom event adds Rumi, Mira, and Zoey from KPop Demon Hunters alongside a new Dark Cacao Kingdom story, limited-time battle modes, and themed Kingdom decor.

Apple’s latest developer roundup points to WWDC26 prep, new sample code, design resources, and expanded App Store Connect analytics with more than 100 new metrics.

Apple’s developer releases page now lists iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as build 23F5043k, replacing the original March 30 beta 1 seed.

WhatsApp has reportedly warned around 200 users, mainly in Italy, after a fake version of the app was used in a spyware campaign linked to Italian vendor SIO.

A new IC3 public service announcement says some foreign-developed apps, especially those tied to Chinese firms, may collect extensive personal data, store it on servers in China, or introduce malware risks.

After Apple resisted for a long time, the Apple iPhone is finally getting better support for smartwatches other than the Apple Watch. However, smartwatch manufacturers who want full access to an iPhone's push notifications must agree to strict guidelines.