Apple’s unexciting 2021 Mac and iPhone software prove it should take a break from annual OS updates
Apple’s fall software updates, iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, are officially out in the world for everyone. But Apple’s latest software has arrived with more of a whimper than a bang; the two updates aren’t so much bad as they are boring. Which has me wondering: why is Apple still clinging to its annual release…
Netflix’s new mobile games service arrives on iOS tomorrow
League of Legends' Hextech Mayhem incoming. Following its official Android launch last week, Netflix's fledging video games service is now rolling out for iOS, and should appear in-app from tomorrow, 10th November.Netflix announced its intention to expand into gaming back in July, explaining it would initially focus its efforts on titles for mobile devices.Two such games…
Skip-Bo, the classic board game, has already been played over three million times since its launch last week
News Mattel163 launched their reincarnation of the 53-year-old board game Skip-Bo on Android and iOS last week. Players were clearly excited about the developer’s third entry into the mobile card game universe because it received over half a million pre-registration on Google Play. And now that the game has launched, it has already been played…
Blue Archive, the highly anticipated anime RPG with over one million pre-registrations, has launched on Android and iOS
Nexon and NAT Games’ highly anticipated anime RPG Blue Archive has officially launched for Android and iOS. The game already received over a million pre-registrations and is now on all virtual shelves for both mobile platforms. Blue Archive follows the story of a group of bold schoolgirls from Kivotos, who are figuring out their school…
Sparklite is out now on iOS and Android, with a 30% discount until November 16th
New Releases Sparklite, the action-adventure roguelite game created by Red Blue Games and redesigned for mobile by Playdigious, is out now on both iOS and Android devices with a price tag of $6.99. Eager players can buy the game now and enjoy a launch discount of 30% off until November 16th. In Sparklite, players follow…
Netflix Games is available on your iPhone and iPad
Netflix just brought its new gaming service to all subscribers on Android, but now it has officially come to iOS. The service gives users access to a limited selection of mobile games without ads or in-app purchases. A tweet from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman confirms that the five launch games are already available as individual…
Four ways to make your iPhone charge faster
If you’ve watched a smartphone commercial in recent years, then you’re probably already familiar with the bold charging speeds that some devices tout. Android smartphones like the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra promise 25 percent in just three minutes, and the Nord 2 5G from OnePlus can charge your phone completing in just 30 minutes. On…
iOS 15.2: Beta 2 is available today with Communication Safety in Messages
It’s common for Apple to start beta-testing a new version of iOS just a day or two after the previous version is released. And sure enough, iOS 15.2 began its beta test period just a day after iOS 15.1 was released on October 25, 2021. As is typical of these releases, it is first available…
Apple offers 6 months free Apple Music, Keynote holiday greeting card templates
Apple Apple on Tuesday released a set of Keynote templates for making your own holiday greeting cards. The templates were created in collaboration with artists Jocelyn Tsaih, Antti Kalevi, and Hvass&Hannibal, and can be customized with your own photos, videos, and a written message. The eight templates require Apple’s Keynote presentation app and can be downloaded for free. (Note that the file…
Tim Cook says cryptocurrency is something Apple is looking at and that he already owns some
In brief: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said cryptocurrency is something the company is looking at, but not something they have immediate plans to get involved in. They do, however, have ideas about segments they wouldn't want Apple to mingle in. Cook's thoughts on crypto came during an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin as…