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The iPhone doesn't have the Apple Watch's Water Lock feature, meaning there's no built-in way to eject water from an iPhone. That's where Apple's Shortcuts app comes in.

By Clay Halton
the back of an iphone covered in water droplets

The new app will replace Game Center and act as a central hub to launch games and track in-game achievements. Apple also just made its first-ever gaming studio acquisition, RAC7.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple logo outside the Apple store in the Brooklyn borough of New York

A new update to Apple Maps is designed to highlight expert-recommended restaurants, hotels, and golf courses across the US.

By James Peckham
Two screenshots of an iPhone showing the changes to Apple Maps bringing in Michelin recommendations

Five days after Epic Games submitted Fortnite for App Store approval, it's heard nothing but radio silence from Apple. 'No news,' says CEO Tim Sweeney.

By James Peckham
An iPhone showing Fortnite on the App Store from before 2020

Operating system updates can mess with data that's cached in browsers and other apps. Here's how to clean things up and start fresh.

By Jason Cohen & Chandra Steele
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The revenue has more than doubled since 2020, and a significant chunk of it comes from game purchases. But Apple is fighting in the courts to keep this income stream alive.

By Jibin Joseph
App Store app logo as seen on an iPhone

Apple is asking to pause App Store changes that were enforced last week. Amazon, Patreon, Spotify, and more have already made changes to iPhone and iPad apps.

By James Peckham
The iPhone 16e with its screen on showing apps in someone's hand

Epic Games is still working through a developer account snag. 'We’re working as hard as possible,' says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney.

By James Peckham
A screenshot of Fortnite on the Apple App Store

Apple lets you install, manage, and work with custom third-party fonts on your iPhone or iPad. It's a little complicated but worth the effort if you're a font aficionado.

By Lance Whitney
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Looking for fun games to play on your iPhone? Check out our handpicked favorites, from popular hits to niche gems.

By Jordan Minor & Jason Cohen
best iphone games

The iPhone offers a highly polished user experience, but iOS has some quirks that you might find irritating. Our quick tips can help you shut down some of the biggest culprits.

By Ruben Circelli & Jill Duffy
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Your iPhone 16 needs apps, but how do you find the best ones in the packed Apple App Store? We help you decide with 117 top picks in 12 key categories.

By Jordan Minor
The Best iPhone Apps

Games like Last War: Survival Game, Squid Game: Unleashed, and Ingress are re-appearing on iPhones with the latest iOS update.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple iPhone 16's Home Screen

Apple's Podcasts app is available for mobile devices and desktops. Here's how to follow, listen to, and manage podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, in iTunes, or on the web.

By Lance Whitney
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Need to finesse an email or polish a blog post while on your phone or tablet? Enlist the help of a third-party AI keyboard like Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, or Grammarly.

By Lance Whitney
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Apple enhances the Notes app with each new release of iOS and iPadOS. Here’s how to take advantage of the latest upgrades, from locking down notes to tapping into Apple Intelligence.

By Lance Whitney
notes app logo over screenshots of the app

As of iOS 18.2, Apple lets you select a default for a wider category of apps, including calls and messages. Here's how to pick your app of choice.

By Tyler Hayes
App Store icon is seen displayed on a phone screen

You can easily assemble and share a slideshow of your favorite photos from the Photos app.

By Lance Whitney
photos in the apple photos app

Windows Phone Link and Link to Windows iOS apps get an update.

By Jibin Joseph
The Microsoft logo outside company headquarters in Redmond, Washington.