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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess wasn't enough, you can now run Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask…
A fan has successfully ported The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask to run natively on iOS and iPadOS, building upon a previous fan-made port of Ocarina of Time. This new port, named MaskPad, utilizes the Ship of Harkinian project and offers full controller support, alongside touch, keyboard, and mouse input.
iOS 27 beta has arrived: Here's how to get it on your iPhone
The beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS are now available for download for users with a developer account. This release allows early access to upcoming features and updates for Apple devices.
Evening Mobilization
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 updates will not drop support for any iPhones but will remove support for a few iPad models. Separately, Apple is reportedly losing ground in the wearable update market to competitors like Samsung and Google.
The first iOS, iPadOS and macOS 27 developer betas are available now
Apple has released the first developer betas for its upcoming operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. These betas are now available for developers to test.
Siri AI for iPhones and iPads will be delayed indefinitely in the EU
Apple's new Siri AI features for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will be delayed indefinitely in the European Union. Citizens of the EU and China will have to wait longer to access these anticipated updates.
Cyberpunk 2077 and Blue Prince among winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards
Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, recognizing outstanding apps and games on its platforms. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for Mac OS won the Visuals and Graphics Award, while Blue Prince received the Interaction Award. Other notable winners included 'Is This Seat Taken?' for Delight and Fun and 'Consume Me' for Social Impact.
Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27
Apple is reportedly planning to allow users to choose third-party AI models for its upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. This move would enable greater flexibility in generative AI capabilities on Apple devices.
Apple releases its first Background Security Improvement for macOS, iOS and iPadOS
Apple has released its first "Background Security Improvement" for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, offering smaller, ongoing security patches for components like Safari and WebKit between major software updates. These updates are designed to download in the background and require a quick restart to apply, aiming for a faster process than standard software updates.
Capcom Updates ‘Resident Evil 4′, ‘Resident Evil Village’, and ‘Resident Evil 7’ on iOS With Online DRM – TouchArcade
Capcom has updated Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Resident Evil Village on iOS and iPadOS to include online DRM. This update requires an internet connection to verify purchase history every time the games are launched, preventing offline play for titles that were previously playable without an internet connection. The change has been met with criticism for negatively impacting the user experience of paid mobile games.