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Apple Reveals 2025 App Store Awards Winners, Including ‘iPhone App of the Year’
Here are the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, including 'iPhone App of the Year' and 'iPhone Game of the Year'.
Apple Lights Up Your Tree on Battersea, Highlighting iPad-Made Chirstmas Tree Designs
Apple has unveiled the winning designs for its 'Your Tree on Battersea' Christmas Tree competition in the UK.
Sony Pictures Core Channel Now on Prime Video in Canada
Amazon has added a new subscription channel called Sony Pictures Core to Prime Video in both Canada and the United States. The add-on gives subscribers access to a curated lineup of Sony movies and TV shows, all streaming directly inside the Prime Video app. Sony Pictures Core includes a mix of classic and well-known titles....
Meta Snatches Apple’s Star Designer in a Stunning Power Move
Meta has pulled off a rare win against Apple by hiring one of its most influential design leaders, according to people familiar with the move. Alan Dye, who has been steering Apple’s interface design for years, is set to join Meta as chief design officer on December 31. The shift is being viewed by industry...
iOS 26.2 RC and More Released for Developers, iOS 18.7.3 is Out
Apple has just pushed Release Candidate (RC) versions of its latest beta software, signalling a final release will be coming soon before Christmas. RC builds are usually the last versions before we see regular releases pushed to the masses. The following 26.2 RC versions are now available for developers, which includes iOS, iPadOS and more:...
Sonos Pushes December App and Firmware Updates: Here’s What’s New
Sonos has released new updates on December 3 for both its mobile app and its speaker firmware, bringing fresh improvements for iOS and Android users along with important system fixes. The latest Sonos app versions are 80.34.40 on Android and 80.34.37 on iOS. A Sonos employee explained on Reddit that the rollout is happening in...
Fire TV Adds Alexa+ Scene Jump Feature to Prime Video
Fire TV now supports Alexa+ voice commands that let you skip directly to specific movie scenes on Prime Video by simply describing what happens.
Apple Faces Legal Fight in Netherlands Over App Store Rules
EU court says Dutch courts can hear Apple antitrust damages case tied to App Store practices, potentially affecting millions of users and billions in claims.
Global Smartphone Shipments Grow Just 1.5% in 2025: IDC
IDC says global smartphone shipments will grow just 1.5% in 2025 even as Apple posts record volumes, with tech spending shifting toward AI.
India Withdraws Mandate to Pre-Install State-Run App on iPhones
India has withdrawn its mandate to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app on smartphones after backlash from Apple, and privacy advocates.
Mario Kart World Just Dropped a Massive Switch 2 Update: Everything Added
Mario Kart World just got a major update on Nintendo Switch 2. Version 1.4.0 rolled out on December 2, and it brings new gameplay features, tweaks to online play, layout changes to several races, and a long list of bug fixes. One of the biggest new features are Custom Items. Players can now choose exactly...
Google Photos Just Dropped Your 2025 Recap and It’s Wild
Another day, and another 2025 year-end recap is here. Google Photos is rolling out its annual Recap feature again, giving users a short highlight video made from their photos and videos from the past year. The 2025 version includes more customization tools and easier sharing options. Recap still shows familiar stats such as your most-photographed...