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Apple iPhone reportedly getting more powerful OneNote alternative with iOS 18

Apple 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 soon

Provenance, 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 devices

Razer 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 Store

Delta, 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 iPhone and artificial intelligence (DALL·E 3-generated image)

Apple iOS 18 to bring on-device AI features

Apple'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 Oceania

With 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

Official Minecraft website today (Source: Own)

Minecraft crowned as the video game with most cheaters

Although 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

Initial release of Google Podcasts for Android (Source: Google)

Google Podcasts is now history

Released 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

The iPhone 16 line may include a new button for quickly snapping photos. (Image via Weibo)

Leaked dummy models of iPhone 16 seemingly confirm addition of camera control button

New 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 mobile (Source: WoWS: Legends)

World of Warships: Legends now available on Android and iOS

Released 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

The WWDC 2024 will officially start on June 10. (Image: Apple)

Apple announces date for WWDC 2024, the launch event for iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2 and the like

The 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

Apple Campus, Cupertino California. (Image: Apple)

Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at Apple

Apple 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

With iOS 18, iPhones may be more similar to Android smartphones than ever before. (Image via Apple and Android w/ edits)

Rumor suggests iOS 18 will bring long-desired Android feature to iPhones

Rumors 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

The iPhone 16 might debut as an inaugural iOS 18 device. (Source: @MajinBuOffical)

iOS 18 thought to debut with generative AI, but not from Apple

iOS 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

The Apple Watch notoriously does not support Android smartphones at all. (Image source: Apple)

Apple blames technical limitations for Apple Watch Android support failure — internal company emails disagree

The 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

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 are now available for download. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 as well as updates for older iPhones and iPads

Apple 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

Android and iOS users will soon be able to access the Epic Games Store on their platforms (image via Epic Games)

Epic Games Store to arrive on Android and iOS later this year

Epic 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's Dante Unbound update introduces Dante and brings big changes to both Inaros and Mirage. (Image source: Digital Extremes - edited)

Warframe Dante Unbound update - another new Warframe, reworks on reworks, free loot coming on March 27

Popular 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

Thankfully, one can use Apple products that no longer get security patches for a few more years without major repercussions (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

3 iPhones and 3 MacBooks likely slated to lose software support in 2024

CheckMag 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 has been one of the best and safest ways to sideload on iOS, but can they finally go legit? (Source: AltStore)

AltStore could finally give iPhone users the freedom to install what they like, but only if you live in the EU

CheckMag 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

A recent survey reveals that teens have more complex thoughts on smartphone usage than you might expect. (Image source: Robin Worrall on Unsplash - edited)

Teens divided on smartphones: peace, also anxiety reported as smartphone separation side-effects

A 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

Developers will soon be able to offer direct iOS apps downloads from a website in the EU. (Image via Apple and Wikimedia Commons, w/ edits)

Apple to allow iOS app downloads directly from developer websites

Apple 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 receives a new feature (Source: Apple)

Apple Podcasts gets transcripts

Only 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 mobile app update will roll out later this year (Image source: Twitch)

Twitch creators will soon be able to share short videos on the app

The 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

iOS 17.4 puts an end to the App Store monopoly after 16 years in the EU. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.4 as one of the most important iPhone updates of all time

Apple 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

AI-centric devices and smartphones want to kill Apple's iPhone app-centric smartphone paradigm. (Image: Notebookcheck)

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 EU

In 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 has been officialy announced for smartphones (image via Age of Empires)

Age of Empires Mobile up for pre-registration on Android and iOS

Microsoft 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 is now available on PC (unofficially). (Image via Infinity Blade and Microsoft, w/ edits)

Infinity Blade port now available for PC

The 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 1.5 brings some quality improvements to the iOS emulator. (Image via Delta w/ edits)

Delta v1.5 brings local multiplayer and more to popular iOS emulator

Delta 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

Use your own gaming PC to play your games from anywhere (Source: NotebookCheck)

Forget the PlayStation Portal, here’s how to make a headless gaming PC and set up your own cloud gaming service

CheckMag 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 is severely restricting the range of functions of web apps. (Image: William Hook)

Apple iPhone loses access to progressive web apps, blames EU for deleted features

In 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 working on integrating AI with Xcode allowing code generation and completion (Image generated by DALL-E)

Apple's upcoming Xcode update set to revolutionize developer workflow with AI integration

Apple 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

iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 are available for download. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1

An 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

Tencent is reportedly working on a mobile version of Elden Ring (image via FromSoftware)

Elden Ring mobile: Tencent supposedly plans to make FromSoftware's RPG playable on smartphones

Industry 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 app

Beeper, 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

iOS 18 may be roughly four months away from its public debut. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Recent Apple iPhones rumoured to receive one of their biggest software updates yet with iOS 18 release

Reportedly, 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 is coming to iOS. (Source: Opera)

Opera One for iOS hyped to bring more AI search options to more open Apple ecosystem

Opera 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 is going hard to catch up on generative AI. (Image: Dall-E 3)

Apple pushing to catch up on AI suggest acquisitions, job postings

Apple 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 still make money on sideloaded apps. (Image via Apple and Getty Images, w/ edits)

Apple may charge fees and review apps installed via sideloading

According 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

The iPhone 15 Pro Max features Apple's most advanced camera system to date. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max to feature an advanced customised main camera sensor from Sony, claims reliable tipster

A 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

Pokemon Go seems as popular now as it did when it launched in 2016 (Source: PokemonGoLive)

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

The Apple iPhone will receive a major update in just a few days. (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone to receive new features and better theft protection with iOS 17.3

Apple 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

macOS Sonoma introduced a new Game Mode feature to optimize the gaming experience on Macs. (Source: Apple)

Apple continues to talk up gaming on Macs, iPhones and iPads in new interview

Apple 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

The highly reviewed AAA title is now available on the App Store (Image Source: Resident Evil via YouTube)

Resident Evil 4 Remake released for iPhone, iPad, Mac at 50% launch discount

Resident 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

Smartwatches are the best companion to your phone. Some of the best for Christmas this 2023. (Source: Apple)

5 best smartwatches for Christmas presents including the Apple Watch Ultra 2

CheckMag 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

Death Stranding Director’s Cut for iPhone, iPad, and Mac gets a new launch timeline (Image source: Epic Store)

Kojima Productions postpones Death Stranding Director’s Cut for iOS

Kojima Productions and 505 Games have postponed the launch of Death Stranding Director’s Cut for Apple devices. Initially, it was planned to debut at the end of this year. Now, the launch is scheduled for early 2024.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Dec 2023 18:30

AAA games like No Man's Sky support MetalFX on Mac, but also originally supported AMD's FSR tech on PCs. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s Metal FX upscaling is powered by AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology

A reference to the use of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology in Apple’s Legal & Regulatory disclosures has revealed that Apple’s MetalFX is powered by AMD’s graphics upscaling technology. AMD’s tech is open source, which...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Dec 2023 14:05

Rockstar announces GTA: The Trilogy for Netflix, iOS, and Android (Image source: Rockstar)

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy launches on Netflix, Android, and iOS

Announced at the end of last month, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy has now launched on Netflix. With this launch, subscribers can play the definitive edition of three classic GTA games: GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City. Each game ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Dec 2023 06:09