iPhone and iPad backup software iMazing 3 now readyiMazing 3 for Windows and MacOS is now ready. It allows users to back up iPhones and iPads to a computer and to browse the backups without needing access to the backed-up device.Andreas Sebayang, 22 Apr 2024 01:44
5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardw...David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20
Sony XAV-AX3700 debuts as versatile, accessible Anti-Glare Touchscreen in-car AV receiverThe XAV-AX3700 is a relatively compact, wallet-friendly addition to Sony's line of in-car AV receivers. Nevertheless, it integrates features such as FLAC, LDAC and Apple CarPlay support, not to mention the ability to hook rear-fac...Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2024 16:13
Apple iPhone reportedly getting more powerful OneNote alternative with iOS 18Apple is reportedly developing a completely revamped app that not only allows users to scan documents, save photos and text and synchronize them across all Apple devices, but will also include voice memos and a calculator.Hannes Brecher, 20 Apr 2024 01:05
Provenance multi-system emulator coming to iOS App Store soonProvenance, another multi-system emulator built for iOS, is supposedly coming to the official App Store soon. It follows on the heels of the Delta emulator, which has already topped the App Store's Entertainment category. Sam Medley, 19 Apr 2024 16:57
Razer Kishi Ultra debuts touted as ulitmate Full-Sized gaming controller for USB-C mobile devicesRazer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphone...Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2024 19:22
Delta multi-system emulator lands on official iOS App StoreDelta, the multi-system console emulator developer by Riley Testut, is now available on the official iOS App Store. The emulator was previously available only through Testut's AltStore service, which would use some iOS trickery to...Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2024 18:06
Apple iOS 18 to bring on-device AI featuresApple's (allegedly) planned AI features expected to come with iOS 18 that have been mentioned a lot in the last few months will become official on June 10. The latest set of rumors claims that next-gen iPhones will not rely on clo...Codrut Nistor, 15 Apr 2024 14:44
Korean streaming service KOCOWA+ hits Europe and OceaniaWith subscription plans that start at $6.99 per month for basic access and only $7.99 for the premium offering, KOCOWA+ is now finally reaching Europe and Oceania. The company's CEO says this is the first streaming service that pr...Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2024 21:14
Minecraft crowned as the video game with most cheatersAlthough this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were ...Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 23:57
Google Podcasts is now historyReleased in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yeste...Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 20:21
Leaked dummy models of iPhone 16 seemingly confirm addition of camera control buttonNew images showing off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone 16 show the addition of another hardware button on the side of the handset. Rumors are flying that this button will be used for controlling the camera, similar to the came...Sam Medley, 28 Mar 2024 20:25
World of Warships: Legends now available on Android and iOSReleased for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles back in 2019, World of Warships: Legends landed on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021. Earlier this week, Wargaming's arrived on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Its ...Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2024 14:54
Apple announces date for WWDC 2024, the launch event for iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2 and the likeThe WWDC 2024 is official, and this year it will begin with a keynote that will be broadcast live from Apple Park in Cupertino. Details on iOS 18, the biggest iPhone update in years, as well as information on Apple's AI offensive ...Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2024 01:44
Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at AppleApple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has rece...Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2024 05:34
Rumor suggests iOS 18 will bring long-desired Android feature to iPhonesRumors are flying that the next major version of iOS will bring a more customizable homescreen that will allow iPhone users to arrange their app icons on a more free grid. This feature, which has been baked into Android since its ...Sam Medley, 25 Mar 2024 15:53
iOS 18 thought to debut with generative AI, but not from AppleiOS 18 is tipped to launch as the first ever 'AI-centric' UI for iPhones - however, the new features in question may not come direct from Apple. The Cupertino giant is reportedly in talks with more established companies such as Go...Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2024 17:49
Apple blames technical limitations for Apple Watch Android support failure — internal company emails disagreeThe Apple Watch has evaded Android compatibility for nearly a decade now. Apple claims this was due to technical limitations, but an internal company email from 2019 suggests it was to protect Apple's iPhone sales and the ecosyste...Julian van der Merwe, 22 Mar 2024 23:39
Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 as well as updates for older iPhones and iPadsApple has released two new updates, iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1. These can now be installed on all compatible iPhones and iPads. iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for older iPhones and iPads as well as visionOS 1.1.1 are also availabl...Marcus Schwarten, 22 Mar 2024 02:13
Epic Games Store to arrive on Android and iOS later this yearEpic Games has confirmed it will bring its storefront to Android and iOS later this year. Its Android release should be global while its iOS version will likely be restricted to the EU. Anil Ganti, 21 Mar 2024 06:15
Warframe Dante Unbound update - another new Warframe, reworks on reworks, free loot coming on March 27Popular MMO, Warframe, is set to get a massive update on March 27, bringing yet another new playable Warframe to the game and reworking two of the game's long-running stalwarts. Players will also get two free Forma as a login rewa...Julian van der Merwe, 18 Mar 2024 05:33
3 iPhones and 3 MacBooks likely slated to lose software support in 2024CheckMag Amber Lake and Coffee Lake-powered MacBooks find themselves swimming in dangerous waters whereas 2nd generation and 3rd generation iPhone SE phones have zero cause for concern. Every time Apple unleashes a new version of iOS and m...Sergey Tarasov, 17 Mar 2024 06:16
AltStore could finally give iPhone users the freedom to install what they like, but only if you live in the EUCheckMag For those familiar with sideloading on iOS, AltStore has been a staple for many years. Allowing users to sideload any app onto an un-jailbroken device with the use of a free Apple developer account. Now AltStore is going legit, bu...David Devey, 17 Mar 2024 06:09
Teens divided on smartphones: peace, also anxiety reported as smartphone separation side-effectsA recent study exposes a gap in the way many US teens think about their smartphones. Around three quarters feel that they are more peaceful without them, while almost half still complain of separation anxiety. Julian van der Merwe, 13 Mar 2024 00:28
Apple to allow iOS app downloads directly from developer websitesApple will soon push an update that will allow software developers to distribute their software to iOS devices directly from their websites. This is in addition to alternative app stores, but this practice will only be available t...Sam Medley, 12 Mar 2024 17:23
Apple Podcasts gets transcriptsOnly available for podcasts in four languages, namely English, French, Spanish, and German, transcripts do not come with translations. Users can enjoy this new feature on iPhone and iPad devices running at least iOS and iPadOS 17....Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2024 12:02
Twitch creators will soon be able to share short videos on the appThe Twitch mobile app is all set to get a major overhaul later this year. The update will introduce new user experience along with a bunch of new features. Nitisha Upadhye, 07 Mar 2024 07:13
Apple releases iOS 17.4 as one of the most important iPhone updates of all timeApple has released iOS 17.4 for the iPhone Xs and all newer iPhones, introducing some massive changes for Europe in particular. For EU users, apps can now be downloaded from other stores and browsers can now finally use engines ot...Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2024 23:12
Does the rise of AI-centric smartphones threaten the iPhone app-centric paradigm?With AI-centric devices already here, and the first AI-centric smartphone concepts already being promoted at CES 2024 this past week, how long will Apple be able to maintain its iPhone status-quo? Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Mar 2024 09:09
Apple backpedals on decision to kill Home Screen web apps in EUIn a statement released on its developer page, Apple announced it has changed its mind regarding Home Screen web apps. While the company earlier said it would no longer allow web apps as of iOS 17.4, the company has backpedaled an...Sam Medley, 01 Mar 2024 21:04
Age of Empires Mobile up for pre-registration on Android and iOSMicrosoft has announced it will bring the iconic Age of Empires franchise to smartphones. The game will get an open beta later, with a final build slated to be ready before the year ends. Anil Ganti, 23 Feb 2024 21:43
Infinity Blade port now available for PCThe classic iOS game Infinity Blade has been ported to PC. While this port is not officially endorsed by Epic Games and was developed by fans of the mobile game, it includes the full game. Infinity Blade was once the most popular ...Sam Medley, 22 Feb 2024 17:56
Delta v1.5 brings local multiplayer and more to popular iOS emulatorDelta is a fan favorite emulator for iOS that allows gamers to play classic Nintendo games. The newest update, available today, brings local multiplayer, AirPlay support, and other improvements and features.Sam Medley, 21 Feb 2024 17:54
Firsty eSim could be the perfect travel backup sim: free and permanent internet access worldwide, albeit with restrictionsE-Sims have made our globetrotting lives much easier over the last couple of years. There are now hundreds of choices for all scenarios, yet a Dutch start-up wants to make global internet completely free and even easier for everyone. An initial test of Firsty Free and Firsty Fast shows an interesting approach, although the free option is quite limited and the fast one isn't the best deal for everyone.Alexander Fagot, 19 Feb 2024 11:51
Forget the PlayStation Portal, here’s how to make a headless gaming PC and set up your own cloud gaming serviceCheckMag You might ask what use a gaming PC is without a monitor, but the ability to store your PC in any room in the house and play games using any device you can attach a controller to does have its benefits. If you have a solid network ...David Devey, 18 Feb 2024 20:37
Apple iPhone loses access to progressive web apps, blames EU for deleted featuresIn March, the Apple iPhone will gain access to alternative app stores and browser engines, but will lose the ability to use progressive web apps. In this way, Apple is ensuring that it can collect a fee for downloading each app, w...Hannes Brecher, 17 Feb 2024 23:56
Apple's upcoming Xcode update set to revolutionize developer workflow with AI integrationApple is reportedly developing an Xcode update inspired by GitHub's CoPilot - using AI to generate code from natural language prompts, potentially expediting app development. This aligns with Apple's broader effort to integrate AI...Sambit Saha, 16 Feb 2024 18:05
Apple releases iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1An update wave for Apple users: iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 have just been released. This means new updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the like.Marcus Schwarten, 08 Feb 2024 23:48
Elden Ring mobile: Tencent supposedly plans to make FromSoftware's RPG playable on smartphonesIndustry insiders say that Elden Ring will soon be playable on smartphones. However, it is said to launch as a free-to-play title with microtransactions. There is no word about when it will launch, and sources say it'll be a while...Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2024 08:50
Apple bans iMessage accounts linked to Beeper appBeeper, an app that allows Android users to access iMessage by linking their Apple accounts via a Mac, has halted iMessage connections after a handful of user accounts were banned by Apple. This comes almost two months after Beepe...Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2024 18:23
Recent Apple iPhones rumoured to receive one of their biggest software updates yet with iOS 18 releaseReportedly, iOS 18 is shaping up to be a substantial update for the iOS ecosystem. According to one typically well-informed Bloomberg editor, Apple is joining the bandwagon of companies leveraging AI to deliver software improvemen...Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2024 14:47
Opera One for iOS hyped to bring more AI search options to more open Apple ecosystemOpera has announced that it will celebrate its wider, DMA-mandated access to the Apple ecosystem by unleashing a version of the "AI-centric" One browser for iPhones. The company asserts that its app will stand out in the coming in...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2024 18:32
Apple pushing to catch up on AI suggest acquisitions, job postingsApple is working hard to catch up to the competition in adding generative AI features to its devices, including its flagship iPhones. The company is busy acquiring start-ups and hiring AI specialists, but the new features aren’t l...Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jan 2024 10:54
Apple may charge fees and review apps installed via sideloadingAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to institute policies that will charge fees related to apps installed on an iPhone outside the App Store. These new policies would only apply in Europe, per the Journal, in r...Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2024 16:44
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max to feature an advanced customised main camera sensor from Sony, claims reliable tipsterA known tipster with a reliable track record on Weibo has claimed that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a much larger 1/1.14 inch primary camera sensor from Sony, along with several other advancements, positioning the i...Sambit Saha, 24 Jan 2024 15:36
Please! When will Pokemon Go die?CheckMag A franchise whose opening marketing statement was “Gotta Catch Em All”, yet introduces new Pokemon characters every 3 years. How feasible is it to actually collect every single one? A game that spawned zombies on street corners fr...David Devey, 21 Jan 2024 21:27
Apple iPhone to receive new features and better theft protection with iOS 17.3Apple has just officially confirmed that iOS 17.3 will be released in a few days, meaning that users of compatible iPhones can look forward to a range of new features. First and foremost, improved theft protection will help preven...Hannes Brecher, 17 Jan 2024 22:08
Apple continues to talk up gaming on Macs, iPhones and iPads in new interviewApple is continuing to promote its Mac, iPhone and iPad platforms as viable gaming alternatives to both devs and AAA gamers. In a new interview, the company has highlighted what it has done to lay the groundwork to make Apple devi...Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2023 04:25
Resident Evil 4 Remake released for iPhone, iPad, Mac at 50% launch discountResident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited ...Vishal Bhardwaj, 21 Dec 2023 12:56
5 best smartwatches for Christmas presents including the Apple Watch Ultra 2CheckMag More than 200 million people wear smartwatches globally. In addition to simply showing you the time, smartwatches will let you check your fitness, monitor your health, help you find your way and track a range of indoor and outdoor...David Devey, 17 Dec 2023 16:29