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iPhone users searching for destinations will start seeing something new on the Maps app as the ad-free experience is officially over. Apple is pitching these new sponsored business listings as a privacy-first approach to advertising.

Niantic and Capcom's Summer of Hunters 2026 event brings the Tropical Cannon Gunlance, boosted rewards, and 24-hour Velkhana interceptions to Monster Hunter Now through September 6.

Just how fast are the most powerful smartphones, really? Geekbench 7 aims to provide an answer with new tests and more realistic workloads. We take a look at the current performance elite and put the results into perspective.

KLab Games and Wanda Cinemas Games kick off JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit's first event with an SSR Jotaro Kujo banner, Rush combos, and an 11-panel tactical grid.

Gryphline brings Arknights: Endfield's Homecoming demo to Anime NYC 2026 before a bigger Gamescom booth with boss speedrun challenges.

Epic Games unveils Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override. Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Sora join the island on August 20 across mobile and consoles.

HoYoverse deploys emergency hotfixes for Genshin Impact Version 7.0, resolving Snezhnaya Archon Quest soft-locks and Prime Ice spawning bugs.

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch lies in Meta’s own description: It only checks who isn’t in your contacts. That’s exactly where the most dangerous scams lie.

HoYoverse reveals Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis." Explore new banners, story chapters, and racing events starting August 26.

Pearl Abyss has released Edania: Part 2 for Black Desert, opening the Inner Edania region with new bosses, hunting grounds, gear, and the Throne of Edana mode.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.3, Rising from the Moonlit Fog, launches August 19 with new characters Zankou and Linko, the Scarlet Letter finale, and new areas Fogden and Duskmoor.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between photos and AI-generated images. The Apple iPhone will soon include a feature that allows users to verify the authenticity of photos taken with an iPhone, as the latest beta version already offers a preview of this "Reference Image" feature.

Apple Arcade expands Simon's Cat - Blast Time with 200 levels starting August 20, alongside content drops for Lykke Studios' puffies. and stitch. milestones.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 7 Terminated is live, bringing a Terminator 2: Judgment Day crossover, the Cronen Squall assault rifle, Lockdown battle royale, and a refreshed Nuketown.

Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 arrives Aug 20 with new 5-star Resonators Qingxiao & Jingran, major performance upgrades, DLSS 4.5, and new boss challenges.

A U.S. court has rejected Apple's attempt to pause the App Store fee proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games. Apple now has 24 hours to submit and justify its proposed commission for purchases made outside the App Store.

Rusty Lake announces Servant of the Lake releases August 13 on iOS, Android, and Steam. Uncover Vanderboom secrets in this new point-and-click adventure.

Niantic and Capcom detail the Monster Hunter Now Upgrade Rush Quest event running August 10–16, 2026, featuring Velkhana, guaranteed driftstones, and Riftcharged Diablos.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit launches worldwide on iOS and Android on August 13, 2026, bringing six generations of Stands to a tactical grid-based RPG.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis adds Before Crisis Chapter 2: Turks Offensive on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring Aphromia, Rodd, and crossovers with Aerith, Tifa, and Yuffie.

Explore the August 2026 Honor of Kings update: features the $3M Paris World Cup, limited-time DAN DA DAN skins (Okarun, Momo, Jiji), and key hero balance reworks.

KLab and gumi have set August 6, 2026 as the worldwide launch date for My Hero Academia United Survival, moving the rogue-lite action game up from its original November window.

Kuro Games announces the Wuthering Waves Version 3.6 Special Broadcast for August 7, 2026. Get details on Qingxiao, Jingran, stream times, and 300 free Astrite codes.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 4.6 is live with new character Wavecatcher Miyu, a summer event, and quality of life updates on PC and mobile.

Konami has confirmed Suikoden Star Leap, the franchise's first mobile-native RPG, launches August 7 in Japan for iOS and Android. A Steam PC version is planned but has no confirmed date yet.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 "Everwinter Without Mercy" launches August 12, opening Snezhnaya with the Eye of Graeae tool, a new TPS mode, and characters Odette and Alyosha.

Thousands of users are reporting issues with Apple Pay today. Some are unable to transfer money, while others can't make payments. While Apple has confirmed there's an ongoing issue affecting Apple Cash, it hasn't shared when the service will be fully restored.

Aniplex and Lasengle celebrate Fate/Grand Order's 11th anniversary with the Chaldea School Festival, running August 1–2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

CookieRun: Crumble is out now on mobile and PC. Devsisters' idle RPG spinoff brings 69 Cookies, 54 Pets, 12-member parties, and launch-week rewards.

iOS 27 allows users to remove or replace the annoying dictation shortcut in Messages. This change fixes a long-standing frustration for iPhone users who've accidentally triggered dictation or voice messages.

Two Anthropic researchers used Claude to find a flaw in Safari. Apple closed it with iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 and names the AI model in its acknowledgments. In total the update fixes 87 vulnerabilities. Apple also explains why your iPhone runs warmer right after the update.

Kadokawa has announced a new free-to-play Konosuba 3D RPG coming to PC and mobile in 2026, featuring an all-new original story overseen by Natsume Akatsuki.

Infinity Nikki's Version 2.8 "Golden Dust" update adds the White Night's Ballet 5-star outfit, featuring the Spinning Reflections wall-climbing ability and Brightnight Mirror Realm co-op mechanics.

Ugreen's FineTrack Slim Duo 2 is now available in the US and Europe. The slim wallet tracker works with both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, offering cross-platform compatibility alongside a louder buzzer and a battery rated to last up to seven years.

The Epic Games Store has kicked off a new giveaway for mobile gamers. Available for a short time, Foretales can be picked up on Android and iOS for free until July 30.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 Phase 2 launches July 29. Get details on S-Class Anima healer Iroi, her banner release, new events, and Version 1.3 updates.

Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble opens global pre-registration on iOS and Android. Here are the latest details on gameplay, characters, and the rumored launch date.

Endgame Studio rolls out Creative Mode for Everweave, restoring the classic sandbox experience after backlash over Update 15's Character Engine and Dialogue Mode.

Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will end service on October 6, 2026. Producer Shoichi Ichikawa explains the shutdown, plus the final Before Crisis content roadmap and refund details.

Zenless Zone Zero clears $600 million in lifetime mobile revenue as HoYoverse gears up for the upcoming Version 3.1 special program livestream.

Microsoft has patched a critical flaw in the Copilot apps for Android and iOS. A malicious website could push commands to the AI through Microsoft Edge without the user noticing. It is rated 9.6 out of 10, and Microsoft says it was never exploited.

Retro internet simulator Hypnospace Outlaw is coming to iOS and Android on July 23, 2026, featuring redesigned touch controls and a free-to-start pricing model.

Apple iPhone users can now install an early version of iOS 27, as Apple has released the public beta. iOS 27 introduces numerous new features, including Siri AI, performance improvements, and the ability to customize Liquid Glass to your liking.

Ugreen has launched the FineTrack Slim Duo in the UK. The new wallet tracker is said to work with both Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub networks, while packing a louder buzzer and longer battery life than the previous models.

Over one million players signed up for CookieRun: Crumble in just three days, but storefront registration remains open ahead of the expected late July launch.

Klei Entertainment and Playdigious confirm the official July 21, 2026, mobile release date for the multiplayer survival hit Don't Starve Together.

Hotta Studio rolls out Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 "999 Nights," featuring the global Steam launch, Warren Continent expansion, and Shinku's banner.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has opened applications for beta testing the upcoming Bleach Mirrors High video game for Android and iOS devices. The game is set after the Blood War timeline and includes two new Soul Reaper characters designed by Bleach creator Tite Kubo.

The Honor 600 is visibly close to current Apple devices in terms of design and software. Neither the iPhone-like appearance nor the borrowings of MagicOS from iOS are fundamentally problematic, and even seem coherent in the overall picture. Nevertheless, it is clear that Honor could focus more boldly on a more independent design in the future and at the same time streamline the sometimes overloaded software.

The Epic Games Store has started July 2026 with a new giveaway for mobile gamers. Available until July 9, Sophia the Traveler draws inspiration from Where's Wally? and Where's Waldo? with over 1,800 characters, 10 levels and numerous Easter Eggs.