Shelby Brown

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls and Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure now available on Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade added Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls and Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure on Friday. These latest releases bring the gaming subscription service’s total to 214 games. Subscribers can also check out updates to Star Trek: Legends, SongPop Party, Solitaire Stories, Fantasian and Grindstone. Here’s what you need to know about this week’s releases. Castlevania: Grimoire …

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Apple’s iPhone MagSafe Wallet works with the Find My app

At Apple’s iPhone 13 event,, the company unveiled new and updated accessories like the iPhone MagSafe Wallet with Find My app compatibility, alongside the iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch Series 7, a revamped iPad and iPad Mini, as well as iOS 15. Unlike an AirTag, the MagSafe Wallet can’t “phone home” on Apple’s Find My network. According to MacRumors, the wallet instead notifies the user when and where …

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iPhone 13 adds hours to a single battery charge, Apple says

Apple’s new iPhone 13 models will sport longer battery life than the iPhone 12 lineup, the company said at its product event Tuesday. The extended battery life results from a combination of a bigger battery, iOS 15 software and the A15 Bionic chip. Now playing: Watch this: Review: The iPhone 13 and 13 Mini check all the boxes 9:18 Here’s how much longer the new …

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Here’s how to screen

Apple’s newest operating system, iOS 15, was released in September and added features like better map directions and the ability to FaceTime with Android users. The new OS also offers a new way for gamers to share gameplay. While screen recording isn’t new to the operating system, iOS 15 will let players start and stop screen recording easily with a …

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Zookeeper World joins Apple Arcade’s catalog of more than 200 games

Apple Arcade added Zookeeper World from game developer Kiteretsu on Friday. With this latest release, the service now houses 212 games. Subscribers can also check out updates to Lego Brawls and Sneaky Sasquatch.  See at Apple Arcade Zookeeper world is a cute match-three puzzle (like Candy Crush or Simon’s Cat) that allows players to create and manage their own zoo.  …

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You can take screenshots on any device. Here’s how for Galaxy S20, iPhone 11, Windows 10, MacOS

Screenshots are fast and handy, but the process for taking one can change depending on your device. Newer versions of phones can require a different process for capturing a screenshot. Press the wrong combination and it can trigger an unintended action, like waking up the iPhone’s Siri assistant, shutting your phone off or doing some other inconvenient thing.  Here’s a …

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Google Collections tab update gives you quick access to your recent search activity

Google updated its Collections bookmarking feature last week to make keeping up with your recent searches easier. The news was spotted earlier by 9to5Google. The Collections tab now features recently viewed content and automatic organization into sections like Quick Access, Shows and Movies, Shopping, Collections, Recipes and more.  When I opened my Collections tab, Quick Access showed me a few …

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Yik Yak, a toxic social network that shut down four years ago, is somehow back

Yik Yak, a controversial social media app focused on anonymous, local posts, announced its comeback on Aug.16. But the app, which faded into obscurity four years ago amid connections to everything from bomb threats to sexual harassment, is returning at a time when social media is in a different place — a much more toxic one.  The app, developed by …

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iPad kids game Pok Pok Playroom is the perfect back to school app for families

Over the summer, Pok Pok, a company “incubated” in Snowman — the studio behind Apple Arcade games Skate City and Where Cards Fall — released a new way for kids to experience playtime. Pok Pok Playroom is a games app for kids which was created with the help of educators, occupational therapists and sensory experts. As families get back into the …

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Tim Cook says Apple will donate to Hurricane Ida relief

In a tweet on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the tech giant will be donating to Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Cook said the company’s thoughts are with people impacted by the storm, especially those sheltering in Louisiana.  “[W]e’re grateful for the first responders who are helping keep communities safe,” Cook tweeted. “Apple will be donating to relief and recovery …

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