Apple starts charting iOS adoption, 96% of users are on iOS 6

Apple has started charting the iOS adoption figures via a portal for its registered developers. While Google’s been doing this for quite some time now, it’s the first time Apple offered the continuously updated official iOS adoption data. Key takeaway: a whopping 96 percent of Apple customers are now using iOS 6, as measured by the App Store during a 14-day period ending July 13, 2025. There is a massive difference compared to Android 4....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Marie Donovan

Apple's HomePod Smoke Detector Alert Just Went Live: Here's How It Works

Apple’s HomePod Smoke Detector Alert Just Went Live: Here’s How It Works Apple’s HomePod smart speakers have received an update that enables them to alert users when a smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) detector is activated. Initially announced during the second-gen HomePod launch earlier this year, theSound Recognition featurelistens for the alarm sound and sends a notification to the user’s phone. The update is now rolling out to first andsecond-gen HomePods, as well as the HomePod Mini....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Alexander Mccullough

Asus ROG Ally 2 to Revolutionize Handheld Gaming in 2024 with Windows 11 Integration

In the dynamic world of handheld gaming, innovation continues to reign supreme. The much-anticipated Asus ROG Ally 2, set tolaunch in 2024,promises to redefine the gaming landscape with itsWindows 11 integrationand heightened focus on an unparalleled gaming experience. Amidst the backdrop of a burgeoning handheld gaming market, Asus is gearing up to solidify its position as a leader with the upcoming release of the ROG Ally 2. Following the triumph of its predecessor, the ROG Ally, which emerged as a compelling alternative to Valve’s Steam Deck, the ROG Ally 2 is poised to make waves in a year where Nintendo is rumored to unveil the highly-anticipated Switch 2....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Lisa Young

Baldur’s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin Build Guide

Baldur’s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin Build Guide– In thisBaldur’s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin Build Guide, I’m going to be covering myPaladin Build, and showing you what I’ve found to work best. I’ll be doing moreBuild GuidesforBaldur’s Gate 3, but for now, let’s look at how you can use anOathbreakerPaladineffectively. Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Paladin Builds Features Baldur’s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin Build Guide The Oathbreaker Paladin is aggressive when it comes to dealing massive damage at point-blank range andFrighteningtargets....

June 30, 2025 · 15 min · 3042 words · Christopher Morris

Best Weapons for Beginners of Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links With the release ofMonster Hunter Wilds, there are sure to be plenty of new players looking to get started in the adventures that the series offers. One of the hardest parts of starting Monster Hunter for the first time is picking out a weapon that will help you learn as you play. There are 14 choices and each weapon has a playstyle to it that will require adjustments to how you think about approaching a hunt....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1158 words · Daniel Taylor

Can I Use Body Lotion on My Face? Risks and Alternatives Explained

Wondering, “Can I use body lotion on my face?” Facial skin is thinner and more sensitive. Body lotion can cause irritation, acne, or dryness. Learn why face-specific moisturizers are the better choice. Out of your moisturizer and tempted to just slather body lotion on your face? Stop right there. While facial moisturizer and body lotion have some stuff in common, they’re very different skin care treatments. Here’s why you shouldn’t use body lotion on your face and how to keep your facesmooth,healthy, andhydrated....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Elizabeth Campbell

Can you run Returnal on Steam Deck?

ThePC versionofReturnalis available, and players generally seem to enjoy it. Although the port has unfortunately underperformed in sales and concurrent players, it has nonetheless successfully carried overReturnal’sfrenetic, challenging gameplay to PC without much issue. Some players, however, may want to experienceReturnalon the go so they can stay comfortable on the bed or couch while overcoming its difficulty. TheSteam Deckserves as a potentially fantastic solution to this, but that’s assuming that it can even runReturnal....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Cynthia Wright

Canva lets you create beautiful graphics with ease on iPhone or iPad

With the introduction of more powerful devices, iOS is truly hitting its stride as an undoubtedly useful platform for casual creativity. This maturation is primarily aided by the introduction of new powerful apps that are more interesting than ever.Canvais part of this class of apps that are fascinating for casual creatives on iOS. Canva allows for the easy creation of interesting graphics using customizable stock templates mixed with your own personal images....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jeffrey Pugh

Caption contest: Jony Ive at Silicon Valley’s all-star pizza dinner

This photo is gold. Twelve of the most important people in Silicon Valley gathered for a dinner tonight, hosted by Nextdoor CEO and longtime Silicon Valley entrepreneur Nirav Tolia. In attendance was Apple’s design guru Jonathan Ive alongside a few other Silicon Valley celebrities. Most notably, these include Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, Google X director Mike Cassidy, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and CEOs of Yelp, Dropbox (“you’re just a feature”) and Path....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Carlos Taylor

Darkest Dungeon 2 is dark, stressful, and full of hope

Early accessis an oddly unique phenomenon that really only works in the world of video games. Playing a game that’s still incomplete and giving the developers feedback makes sense; it’s almost the purest form of beta testing. Imagine, though, if the audience could look at the dailies on a movie shoot, or listen to the bass line of a new EP. It would be absolute madness. That makes early access feel more intimate....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Jennifer Ruiz

Destiny 2 Hand Cannon tier list: Best Hand Cannons for PVP and PVE

Hand Cannons are a beloved weapon archetype in Destiny 2 and arguably the most stylish. If you bring the aim, these weapons bring the pain, but which ones are worth using? Let me show you our Destiny 2 Hand Cannon tier list: Best Hand Cannons for PVP and PVE. The best Hand Cannons in Destiny 2 While every weapon istechnicallyuseable everywhere, some excel in PvP, while others are better suited elsewhere....

June 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1762 words · Jesse Stewart

Destiny 2: Warlord's Ruin Dungeon Guide

Quick Links The newDestiny 2dungeon, Warlord’s Ruin, is now live, and you have a whole new playground to explore, three major bosses to defeat, and some neat puzzles to solve. The newdungeontakes you to the high mountains of EDZ, where you need to stop Scorn and Taken from forming a ritual. Destiny 2 Season Of The Wish: How To Get The Witcher Emblem Add some wolves to your Emblem! Similar to all other dungeons, Warlord’s Ruin has some mysteries in each major encounter, plus a big mystery between the first and second encounters....

June 30, 2025 · 17 min · 3567 words · Elizabeth Torres

Disguised Toast reveals how much Among Us boosted his YouTube & streaming stats

Disguised Toast reveals how much Among Us boosted his YouTube & streaming stats Offline TV sensation Jeremy ‘Disguised Toast’ Wang saw a meteoric rise during the Among Us era of 2020, but he’s revealed some insane stats that show just how much impact the game had on his career. While 2020 has become synonymous with many things,Among Usis certainly one of them. The Mafia inspired party game became an instant hit for streamers everywhere, raking in millions of viewers....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Justin Larson