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A free retro Nintendo game emulator is now live on the Apple App Store, and because of recent changes made to Apple's app review guidelines, it's actually permitted to be on there. Whether Nintendo will take kindly to it is another matter, given its stance that "supporting emulation also supports the illegal piracy of our products."

An emulator that lets users play thousands of Nintendo games is currently the top free download on the iPhone App Store.

Sonic Dream Team's Content Update 2, or Version 1.3, has introduced a host of new content to the game, including a new zone. The last big content drop for the title was released in February.

Apple Notes app is one of the most used note-taking apps for iOS users. Over the past few years, the company has rolled out several features for the app to make it more useful. However, with iOS 18, the Note app is expected to get new upgraded features with AI. As we all know, Apple is planning to introduce AI features with iOS 18, and now it has been revealed that the Notes app will also benefit. Know what Apple has planned for the iPhone's note-taking app. 

Apple enthusiasts eagerly await the release of the iPhone 16 Pro lineup, anticipating significant upgrades in camera features. Reports suggest several improvements, promising enhanced photography and videography experiences for users.

iOS 18 will open new doors for the iPhone in terms of utility and possibly UI design changes, which will make it the biggest update Apple has released since the beginning of the platform itself. The company's AI-driven utilities will extend beyond standard features as it is expected to implement the technology on a system level, with various apps gaining improvements. The latest information suggests that the Notes app in iOS 18 will offer Voice Memos and math functionality within the app for convenience and easier access.

It hasn't been long since Apple started allowing retro game emulators on the App Store. We've already seen one notable controversy after the company pulled Game Boy emulator iGBA from the storefront. It turned out that iGBA, which hit the top of the download charts, was a near carbon copy of another emulator submitted for review.

Bethesda's very own Mr Handy (director and executive producer) Todd Howard has addressed the controversy surrounding the Fallout TV show's treatment of Fallout backstory, reaffirming the canonicity of Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas and promising that Bethesda and Amazon are being "careful" to maintain consistency between the games and the TV series. Are you new to this latest lore scandal? Watch out for Fallout Season 1 spoilers ahead, then.

The buzz around the iPhone series is never-ending, and with the iPhone 16 on the horizon, tech enthusiasts are eager for insights. Recently, a video from EFTM's Trevor Long unveiled machined blanks of the iPhone 16, shedding light on Apple's evolving design choices. Here's a roundup of the major changes Apple has in store for its 2024 iPhone lineup.

Apple has announced investment plans to expand its clean energy footprint around the world as part of the ‘Apple 2030' initiative aiming to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030. While Apple's global operations and supply chain is powered by more than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity, the Cupertino-based tech giant is investing more in solar power in the US and Europe.

Today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase may have been a letdown for Hollow Knight: Silksong hopefuls, but it was overall a pretty great show, and included the news that a Hades-like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roguelike is coming to Switch as a timed console exclusive in July. This is a brilliant surprise, as it comes after almost a year of being locked away as an Apple Arcade exclusive.

Pilgrims, produced by Amanita Design, is now available on Android after being available only on Apple Arcade for some time.

UK developer and publisher Kwalee is cutting around ten per cent of its staff.

Apple has long been criticized for offering a meagre 128GB as base storage capacity on its iPhone. Even the $999 iPhone 15 Pro features 128GB storage as standard. Owing to flak from consumers, the iPhone maker may be changing its strategy. A new leak suggests that with the iPhone 16 series, the Pro models may feature 256GB storage as standard, which, if true could be a highly appreciative move.

iPhone 16 launch in 2024: After months of anticipating the iPhone 16 model's design, a new leak showcases the dummies of the upcoming devices. It was also revealed that the upcoming iPhone 16 variants are in the final stage of development, therefore, the launch is not so far. This year, Apple is expected to include a new capture button in the iPhone 16 Pro models and an action button in the iPhone 16 standard models. But, there are more 2024 iPhone models. Know what's coming.

The TopSpin 2K25 soundtrack has been unveiled by 2K Games, and it will feature 18 songs. Artists such as Drake, Fall Out Boy, Justin Timberlake, and Swedish House Mafia are amongst some of the musicians that feature. There is also an original score by BT, aka Brian Transeau, a musical pioneer in the world of trance. The ‎TopSpin 2K25 Soundtrack by 2K is on Apple Music, so those interested, and have an Apple Music account, can listen to it now.

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Just days after changing its policies to allow video game emulators on iPhone, Apple has pulled Game Boy Advance emulator app iGBA from its App Store.

Apple has been reported on multiple occasions to bring various camera improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which includes bringing the tetraprism upgrade to the smaller version and an entirely new Sony sensor for the primary unit. The company also intends to address the lens flare problem on its upcoming premium models, with the latest rumor stating that a special ‘Atomic Layer Deposition’ (ALD) coating will be used to alleviate that effect while improving image quality. Let us take a look at the details.

Apple will soon announce the iPhone 16 models in the coming months. However, the speculations and leaks about the smartphone have started to circulate rapidly, revealing the expected specifications. A new rumour about the iPhone 16 Pro model has surfaced which claims that this year we may receive an improved camera performance with less lens flare and ghosting. Know what Apple has been planning for the iPhone 16 Pro camera.

Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt says the game's ammo boosters were inspired by his time serving in the military.

Apple currently leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for several of its chipsets, and the company may stick to this manufacturing process for a few iPhone generations. According to the latest report, the iPhone 17 will not be the first lineup to sport an A-series SoC fabricated on the ultra-advanced 2nm node. This will mean that the A19 Pro that is expected in 2025 will retain the 3nm lithography, but it will not be the same technology, as you will soon find out.

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Fallout TV series fans are trying to estimate the in-game character level its protagonist Lucy might have reached by the end of the show's first season.

Sonic Dream Team is getting a significant free update on Wednesday, April 17, that will add more levels and a ranking system. The update for the Apple Arcade exclusive comes on the heels of layoffs at developer Sega Hardlight, which was impacted by a recent restructure at Sega.

Google Wallet is expanding its features with a new addition called 'Automatically add linked passes.' This feature aims to link related passes to your digital wallet, including boarding passes, event tickets, loyalty cards, and more.

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 is set to introduce a range of new AI features that won't rely on cloud servers, according to a recent report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This move signifies Apple's commitment to enhancing user privacy and device performance by processing AI tasks directly on the device.

Amazon's Fallout TV show released in its entirety last week, and answered one of the series' longest-running mysteries in the process.

The boss of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has ruled out a transmog system coming to the hit PC and PlayStation 5 co-op shooter, insisting: “it doesn’t make sense.”

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It's bad news for interstellar fashion icons everywhere, as Helldivers 2's creative director confirms that Arrowhead isn't planning to add transmog options to the hit shooter because it just "doesn't make sense."

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will announce the company is increasing its commitments to Vietnam by an unspecified amount during his visit to Hanoi.

iOS 18 is reported to be Apple's biggest update for the iPhone as the company is planning a swarm of new AI-related utilities on a system level. There have been numerous reports highlighting how the iPhone could benefit from generative AI and what advancements it could bring to Siri and Spotlight Search. While the company is gradually expanding its efforts to bring the technology to the older and newer models of the iPhone, a prominent analyst claims that the first wave of AI features will not rely on AI cloud servers on the iPhone.

Apple currently sells the M2 Ultra versions of the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. With the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max launched in October 2023, it is strange that the company has yet to launch the M3 Ultra. What is even stranger is that a new report states that the M4 Ultra will power Apple’s workstation hardware, with one of the models launching in the middle of 2025. Does that mean that the M3 Ultra models will not see an announcement? Read on ahead to find out.

Fallout has «more than doubled its concurrent players» on Steam following the release of Amazon Prime's blockbuster TV series.

Apple's iPhone has long been renowned for its sleek design and user-friendly interface, but the tech giant is now venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) to further elevate the user experience.

Amidst the buzz surrounding the iPhone 16, Apple quietly gears up for the release of another promising model: the iPhone SE 4. Set to revolutionise Apple's budget-friendly lineup, the iPhone SE 4 is poised for a significant upgrade, featuring a fresh design, USB-C charging, and more.

iPhone maker Apple denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge to reject a request by “Fortnite” developer Epic Games to hold it in contempt.

Looking to upgrade your smartphone? Now might be the perfect time with unbeatable discounts on Apple's latest iPhones. Whether you're an avid photographer or need high-speed performance, there's a deal for you.

The Apple iPhone 14 has quickly become a popular choice for smartphone enthusiasts since its launch. Now, Amazon is offering a fantastic deal on this device, making it more accessible to potential buyers.

Want to buy a new Apple device or looking for an iOS upgrade? Then Amazon is offering a huge discount on iPhone 14 which debuted in the year 2022. If you are looking to switch from Android to iOS or have older iPhone models, then switching to iPhone 14 could provide you with a great upgrade with advanced features. The good news is that you can get the Apple iPhone 14 at a reasonable price from Amazon. Check the details about deals and discounts. 

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Friends, there is trouble a-brewing down the radioactive watering hole. While Amazon's Fallout TV adaptation has launched to pretty positive verdicts, a contingent of Fallout players are up in arms over its portrayal of the Fallout timeline. In particular, it's being claimed that the show has written the events of Obsidian's Fallout: New Vegas out of the canon, despite reassurances from Bethesda Game Studios design director Emil Pagliarulo. Dare you read on? Let me just load up my Junk Jet with piping, hot Fallout Season 1 spoilers...

Fallout fans are scratching their heads over a plot point mentioned in the new hit TV show's sixth episode — which some say contradicts the game series' established lore.

The new 13-inch, 15-inch M3 MacBook Air and the base M3 MacBook Pro all have 8GB unified RAM for the base configuration. Where Apple’s competitors have started outfitting their premium notebooks with 16GB RAM as standard, the company has taken a backseat when it comes to upping the total memory count. According to the latest interview, Apple executives have defended the technology giant’s decision by stating that this amount of unified RAM is ‘suitable’ for various tasks. Obviously, these individuals have ignored the significant number of drawbacks that come with these limitations, which we have discussed below.

Apple’s iPhone 16 range is rumored to arrive with multiple hardware upgrades to boost its AI capabilities. However, analysts are still skeptical of the launch, predicting that a limited artificial intelligence features set is expected to arrive later this year. However, for those who have intended to skip a purchase in 2024, 2025 has some notable internal changes arriving with the iPhone 17 lineup, likely boosting its AI-related functionality. Let us take a look at more details here.

Apple is gearing up for a significant upgrade to its Mac lineup, introducing the highly anticipated M4 family of chips. This move underscores the company's commitment to innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Noodlecake and Big Green Pillow Studio just dropped Slash Quest on Android, an adventure puzzler that’s as adorable as it gets. Originally available only on Apple Arcade, it’s now available for all Android users. It’ll be relaunched on iOS in a few weeks (shedding its Apple Arcade exclusivity). Apparently, a Steam version is on the way too.

After introducing Self Service Repair for iPhones a few years ago, Apple has now announced support for used genuine parts. Up until a few years ago, getting an iPhone repaired proved to be a headache, especially for those who did not live near an Apple repair centre. Unlike other companies, the iPhone maker did not allow self-repair, with only Apple experts authorised to do it. That changed in 2022 when it announced its Self Service Repair program, enabling iPhone users to carry out repairs on their devices using Apple-supplied parts and repair kits. The program seems to have now been expanded to include genuine used parts.

iPhone 16 series to launch in the second half of 2024. And always, the rumour mills are working overtime to reveal details about the next iPhones. As of now, we have come across several leaks, revealing the expected features of the iPhone 16 models. Earlier, the iPhone 16 Pro colours were leaked, now the colour options of the standard models, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are surfacing. While there is speculation about a few tweaks in the standard iPhone models, a new rumour claims that additional colour options are coming for these models. Check what colours are coming. 

Ninja Theory's upcoming Hellblade 2 might very well be the best-looking Unreal Engine 5 title to date, although it will ask a lot from the Xbox Series X.

Apple is working to release a new iPad Pro model in the first half of 2024, but considering the production concerns, we might see another delay soon, and the launch could stretch to WWDC 2024 or later. However, certain factors highlight that the iPad Pro with OLED display could launch sooner than expected, as Apple's latest iPadOS 17.5 beta houses references to the unreleased device and the technology it will bring to the table.

Best Buy is always a great retailer to turn to if you’re looking for some savings. There are almost always Best Buy deals taking place on TVs, appliances, and devices we use to navigate the digital world. In fact, right now at Best Buy you can find some of the best TV deals, best laptop deals, and best phone deals that can be shopped, and we haven’t even mentioned the deals on tablets and home audio equipment currently taking place at Best Buy. We’ve rounded up all of the best Best Buy deals you can shop right now and categorized them for your convenience below, so read onward for some great opportunities to save.

Amazon is expanding April's previously announced Prime Gaming subscription games with two additional Fallout titles, both available now via its Luma game streaming service, to celebrate the launch of its live-action Fallout TV show.

Apple has issued warnings to iPhone owners in 92 different countries that they have been targeted by a «mercenary spyware attack.» Apple explained that these attacks are «vastly more complex» than standard malware or cybercriminal activity.

Google is celebrating the launch of its Find My Device network. And, interestingly, the company now says that Pixel 8 devices can be located even when their batteries are drained.

The iPhone SE series is excellent for anyone who wants to enjoy the iPhone experience without spending a lot of money, and the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will provide the same experience. For years, Apple has been delivering a robust experience for those who are looking for an iPhone on a budget, and this year is going to be no different.

Apple has issued an alert for iPhone users over a ‘mercenary spyware attack' that they might have fallen prey to. The iPhone maker has issued a threat notification to iPhone users in India and 91 other countries, citing that attackers may have tried to “remotely compromise the iPhone”, as per a Reuters report. 

Privacy concerns regarding Apple's iPhone have recently been highlighted by researchers from Finland's Aalto University. Despite Apple's reputation for prioritising privacy, the researchers found that keeping personal data hidden from Apple is challenging. The study focused on eight preloaded Apple apps, including Safari, Siri, and iMessage, which are integral to the Apple ecosystem and difficult to remove.

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The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models will launch with a handful of improvements in terms of design, and as per the latest leak, Apple is tweaking the internal design as well to fit a bigger battery. While all iPhone 16 models are expected to house bigger batteries, the iPhone 16 Plus battery capacity will be slightly smaller than the current iPhone 15 Plus model.

Apple News is testing a new game for iOS 17.5 called Quartiles, which requires players to organize a grid of 20 syllables into 5 four-syllable words. Spotted by Gadget Hacks, the interface for Quartiles looks a lot like the New York Times’ newest hit, Connections. Did Apple News sherlock the New York Times?

Exciting hints have surfaced regarding the much-anticipated OLED iPad Pros, along with a new iteration of the beloved Apple Pencil. These revelations stem from a deep dive into the iPadOS 17.5 beta conducted by 9to5Mac.

As we eagerly anticipate the launch of Apple's iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, rumours and leaks have been swirling about the potential features and upgrades we can expect from the tech giant. From design tweaks to performance enhancements, here's a roundup of all the leaks and rumours surrounding the iPhone 16.

The Samsung S24 and Apple iPhone 15 are two flagship smartphones, offering cutting-edge features and performance. Let's delve into a detailed comparison between these two devices to help you make an informed decision.

The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) on Monday accused Apple of promoting monopolistic practices by only allowing certain stores to offer huge cashback on iPhones. Calling it “discriminatory pricing”, the AIMRA, which represents 1.5 lakh mobile retailers around the country, has accused the iPhone maker of hurting sales with its exclusive offers.

The Apple Watch Series 10 could get a big boost in battery life owing to upgrades in the display technology, reports suggest. Apple's next-generation smartwatches are slated to launch this year alongside the iPhone 16 series. It is likely to be a special lineup due to the 10th anniversary of Apple Watches, with some reports suggesting that the smartwatch could even be named Apple Watch X, a naming strategy that Apple previously followed with the iPhone X. Now, it has been reported that the Apple Watch Series 10 (or Apple Watch X) might have better battery life than previous models. Here's why.

Two months after I started using the Apple Vision Pro, it hasn't transformed the way I live. It hasn't replaced my TV, and it doesn't make me want to give up my powerful desktop or slim laptops. It's just another tool in my gadget arsenal — one I can don to catch up on X-Men '97 in bed, or to help me dive deep into research while I'm away from my office. The Vision Pro becomes normal so quickly, it's almost easy to forget how groundbreaking it actually is. Its screens are still absolutely stunning, and the combination of eye tracking and Apple's gesture controls makes for the most intuitive AR/VR interface I've seen yet.

Recent leaks regarding the upcoming iPhone 16 series suggest notable changes in battery capacities compared to their predecessors, the iPhone 15 models. While Apple traditionally keeps specifics about battery sizes under wraps, a Weibo tipster revealed purported details about the iPhone 16 lineup's batteries.

Apple has entered into a partnership with Shutterstock, a stock photos and videos library, to utilize its data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. The agreement suggests that Apple is making strides towards developing its proprietary foundation model. Despite previous speculations regarding the integration of Google's Gemini AI and Baidu's Ernie Bot (in China) into the iPhone 16 series for AI functionalities, it seems Apple's long-term strategy involves incorporating its own native AI model.

Apple is reportedly exploring a built-in camera to natively support FaceTime in a future Apple TV release, an idea that might remind Xbox fans of the abandoned Kinect. Apple has already added FaceTime support with tvOS 17, which requires a compatible iPhone or iPad to stream a video call to an Apple TV, but this upgrade would make things much more seamless.

Now that Android's Find My Device network is off the ground, Chipolo is launching a pair of AirTag-like tracking devices that are specially designed for wallets and bags. The Chipolo ONE Point and CARD Point arrive May 17th, just in time for summer vacation.

Last year, I boarded the Google One train when my sister's 15GB storage tanked. Initially, I opted for the 100GB "Basic" plan, confident that it would provide me with ample benefits. But that didn't last long, and I realized that for a service called "Google One" it's sorely lacking in its inclusiveness.

In an unexpected twist, Apple now says that retro game emulators are allowed on the App Store. The updated policy may bring emulators like RetroArch or Dolphin to the iPhone, depending on how Apple interprets its somewhat vague guidelines.

Apple updated its App Store rules Friday to allow emulators for retro console games globally with an option for downloading titles. However, the company warned that the developers are responsible for making sure that they follow copyright rules.

After a decade, Apple finally laid its self-driving car project to rest while laying off several employees in the process. It was reported that ‘Project Titan,’ the name given to the company’s autonomous vehicle venture, was not commercially viable. Implying that it would have been difficult to compete with Tesla at the price at which the latter’s EVs are being sold at. However, a report states that even if Apple had sold a fraction of the units, it could have turned its car business into a $50 billion one, which is equivalent to the combined revenue of Mac and iPad.

Apple has come under scrutiny in the European Union for its strict App Store rules that restrict external payment options, sideloading of apps and more. The iPhone maker and other tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and more, however, have had to bring in several changes to their policies since the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect for the companies in March. Now, Apple will allow game emulator apps on the App Store.