Apple sued over software lock on AT&T iPhones

Apple has become the target of a new lawsuit this weekend. iPhone owners Zach Ward and Thomas Buchar filed a putative class action lawsuit against the company on Friday over the handset’s software lock. The two plaintiffs are claiming that Apple violated the Sherman Antitrust Act and Digital Millennium Copyright Act by not obtaining customers’ permission to have their iPhones locked to AT&T’s network… CNETreports: “The plaintiffs claim that Apple violated the Sherman Act’s prohibition on monopolization by not obtaining consumers’ contractual consent to have their iPhones locked when the tech giant entered into a five-year exclusivity agreement with the wireless carrier in 2007....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Kevin Frank

Apple TV+ spy drama ‘Tehran’ renewed for a second season [Updated: Apple confirms the renewal]

It might not have happened as quickly as some other series renewals, but the wait is finally over. So to speak.Apple TV+has renewed its spy drama,Tehran, for a second season. Update:Apple itself hasgone ahead and confirmedthe second season renewal for the Israeli espionage thriller. The original article continues below. That’s according to a report fromDeadline.Tehranis Apple TV+’s first non-English language original series, which is why it’s a little shocking it took so long for a season renewal....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Kimberly Neal

Apple Watch Series 7 review: There's no better smartwatch

The Apple Watch is much lauded asthesmartwatch to own, but theSeries 6of yesteryear offered little reason to upgrade. Fortunately 2021’s Series 7 is a more sizable upgrade - quite literally - delivering a bigger, brighter and altogether better screen. However, other than the size increase there’s little else that’s changed over previous years. Given the fast-paced world of technological advances, does the Apple Watch Series 7 do enough to impress - or should you give the 2021 model a miss and wait to see what 2022 brings?...

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Caitlin Dixon

Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Noble Walkthrough

Quick Links Taking out The Noble as part of theShinbakufu quest lineis a mandatory expedition to eventually roll credits inAssassin’s CreedShadows. By this point, you likely know the drill. You’ll need to complete a handful of sub-quests to gather intel before being able to actually take The Noble down. Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Complete Guide & Walkthrough All you need to know in order to survive feudal Japan in Assassin’s Creed Shadows....

July 22, 2025 · 15 min · 3063 words · Nichole Wright

Audi e-tron GT review: Sporty yet practical

Audi’s march into electric cars continues with aplomb. Having first attacked the SUV segment with the 2019 launch of theoriginal Audi e-tron, the selection is expanding, with the GT slotting in at the top of the pile. Broadly aligned with thePorsche Taycan- and unveiled at the same time at theLA Auto Show in 2018- you now have a choice when it comes to luxury electric sports saloons. Looking to provide an alternative to the successfulTesla Model S, Audi takes a different approach with the GT - and it’s a winning formula....

July 22, 2025 · 11 min · 2253 words · Ethan Pollard

Battle Camp review: raise a pet on Apple Watch, battle it on iPhone

Being an app reviewer, I am most interested in the type of content available to me on Apple Watch. Sure, there are dozens of great productivity apps to help keep you connected. But what about games? Battle Camphas been a battle pet RPG game for a couple of years. But, shortly after the first run of Apple Watches were on the wrists of early adopters, the game was updated to include a mini game that allows you to raise a pet to adulthood for a special prize....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Nancy Rivera

Best Bank Heist patterns in Monopoly GO

Monopoly GOis a fast-paced mobile adaptation of the Monopoly board game. One of the most exciting things to happen in-game is triggering a heist, as it has the most potential to make you lots of money. But it’s entirely random, right? Well, strangely, there have been lots of cases of specific patterns being formed that I’ve seen and noted down with my own eyes. Here are the best bank heist patterns for Monopoly GO....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Ann Lin

BlackBerry Key2 review: The keyboard phone king-lint

Most smartphone makers aim to build a device which millions of people will want. Whether that be an all-singing all-dancing powerful and stylish flagship, or a more affordable device that offers value for money. Under TCL’s lead, however, BlackBerry Mobile isn’t seeking to achieve either of those two things in the Key2. It’s a different kind of phone, with a different way of thinking, its physical keyboard standing apart from the typically touchscreen-only devices of today....

July 22, 2025 · 10 min · 2034 words · Jessica Thomas

CODE VEIN New Screenshots Reveal Winter Level, Animation & More!

Bandai Namco has just dropped a bunch of new screenshots ofCODE VEIN, their upcoming anime-souls, action-RPG. CODE VEIN- Coming Next Year! These recent images showcases a new “Ridge of Frozen Souls" level andcharacter, who is calledNicola Karnstein. As well asCODE VEIN’s opening animation and its “Ivy Blood Veil” and “Blood Code” features. Let’s start off with its newlocale, theRidge of Frozen Souls. It is described as a perilous mountain pass with precarious ledges and limited visibility....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Amber Hutchinson

Cook, Ive, Federighi sit down with Businesweek for a wide-ranging interview

Last time an Apple executive gave a detailed interview to Bloomberg Businessweek was in December 2012, whenCEO Tim Cook talkedScott Forstall, collaboration and management changes. Following last week’s iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c introduction and yesterday’s release of iOS 7, the most significant visual change to Apple’s mobile operating system since the original iPhone, the publication interviewed Cook and his lieutenants, design guru Jony Ive (who designed iOS 7) and software head honcho Craig Federighi....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1070 words · Amanda Wright

Disney Dreamlight Valley – How to learn new Recipes

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a fascinating adventure simulation gamefull of iconic Disney charactersthat we all know and love. You become the hero of the story as you explore the magical realm of Dreamlight Valley and help the characters restore it to peace and harmony. You can craft so many exciting Disney-themed items, as well as various Meals, by collecting all kinds of Recipes. These Crafting items are perfect for your house or around the world, and Meals great for restoring lost energy....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Robert Hines

Does The Color Of Your Insulated Cooler Truly Matter? Here's What You Should Know

Does The Color Of Your Insulated Cooler Truly Matter? Here’s What You Should Know Buyers looking for a new cooler for the summer months have a long list of decisions to make. They’ll need to pick the right size for their needs, choose betweenan airless or foam-insulated cooler, and decide whether to stick with a budget option or cough up the cash for a cooler from a high-end brand. Picking the color of the cooler can seem like an afterthought, although in some situations, it might be worth being picky about exactly which color you choose....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · James Lawrence

Every New Chevrolet Model You Can Get With A V8 Engine In 2025

Every New Chevrolet Model You Can Get With A V8 Engine In 2025 Chevrolet first experimented with the V8 engine layout as early as 1917. However, it was the 265 cubic inch small block, introduced in 1955, that laid the foundation forsome of the best V8 engines Chevy has ever produced. Since the mid-1950s, a variety of Chevrolet’s most popular models have featured a V8 engine in some form or another....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Jacob Brandt