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Deep dives, deal roundups, and the stories behind the iOS apps we track — written for people who love discovering great apps.
T-Mobile Is Charging $5 a Month for iOS 27's Free-Sounding iPhone Handoff Feature
iOS 27's new iPhone Handoff feature shares one number across two iPhones, but T-Mobile — the first carrier to support it — is charging $5 a month. Here's what the feature does and who else might charge for it.
This Week's iPhone App Deals: A PDF Tool, a Dungeon-Keeper Roguelike, and a Flashcard App
SwiftDocs drops to $0.99, Legend of Keepers and SwiftCard get steep cuts, and two free health and puzzle apps round out this week's verified iPhone App Store deals.
This Week's Best iPhone App Deals: Free Document Scanning, Music Plugins, and Indie Games
Clear Scan drops to free from $19.99, FRMS Granular Synthesizer gets cheaper for iOS musicians, and two well-reviewed indie games go on deep discount. Five picks, re-verified live against the App Store.
Best Free Streaming Apps for iPhone in 2026 (No Subscription Required)
Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, and Sling Freestream all stream real movies and live TV on iPhone without a subscription. Here's what's actually free, what's ad-supported, and where the upsells hide.
iOS 27's Screen Time Redesign: What Changed, and the Parental Control Apps Still Worth Adding
iOS 27 rebuilt Screen Time with Ask to Browse, smarter Communication Safety, and passcode-activity alerts. Here's what's new, what's still missing, and which third-party apps fill the gap.
iOS 27 Is Here: iPhone Duo, the New Siri AI, and What Else Changed Today
iOS 27 launched today with a genuinely conversational Siri, Apple's first foldable iPhone (iPhone Duo), and a Spotlight rebuild that speeds up app launches system-wide. Here's what's actually new.
This Week's Best iPhone App Deals: University Notes, Nihongo Chat, and Pro Cam Go Free
A $49.99 study app, a $29.99 language-chat app, and a $19.99 camera app all dropped to free this week — plus an AR chemistry app worth a careful look. All prices verified live.
This Week's Best iPhone Games on Sale: Two Square Enix Classics, One Comedy Gem
Two Square Enix RPG remasters hit their lowest recorded prices this week, plus a $0.99 comedy adventure and a LEGO puzzle game. Here's what's worth downloading before prices snap back.
iPhone utility app deals: Weather Now PRO, File Explorer, and more go free
Five useful, non-game iPhone apps are free or steeply discounted right now: a full-featured weather app, a wireless file browser, a PDF signer, an ISS tracker, and a sleep alarm. Here's what's worth grabbing and what to watch for.
iOS 27's Siri "App Actions" Could Change How Your App Gets Discovered
iOS 27 lets Siri complete tasks inside third-party apps that support a new "App Actions" framework — not just launch them. Here's what's confirmed so far, and why developers should care before it ships this September.
Best AI Photo and Video Enhancer Apps for iPhone: What They Actually Charge
Every AI photo and video enhancer on the App Store is free to download and none of them are really free to use. We compared four of the biggest — Remini, Wink, YouCam Enhance, and Winkit — on what you actually get before the paywall hits.
How to Spot Fake App Store Reviews Before You Download
A 4.8-star rating doesn't mean an app is good — it means enough reviews got past Apple's filters. Here's how to tell a genuine review pattern from a manufactured one before you hand over your card details.