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Control Ultimate Edition Surprise Launches for iPad and iPhone for $5
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Ultimate Edition for iPad and iPhone, priced at $4.99. This version includes the base game and both DLC expansions, The Foundation and AWE, offering players the complete narrative experience on mobile devices.
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Control: Ultimate Edition has been released for iPhone and iPad. This marks the popular action-adventure game's debut on mobile platforms, bringing its unique gameplay and narrative to a new audience.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 to address a security flaw that allowed law enforcement, including the FBI, to access deleted push notifications on iPhones and iPads. The update improves data redaction to prevent notifications marked for deletion from being unexpectedly retained. This fix comes after reports that the FBI used a tool to access Signal notification data stored locally, even after deletion.
Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad
Control: Ultimate Edition, a graphically demanding action-adventure game, has been released for iPhone, iPad, and Mac for $5. Developer Remedy has rebuilt the UI and controls for touchscreen devices, though controller support is also available. The game requires an A17 Pro chip or M-series chip for optimal performance, making it the latest AAA title to arrive on Apple's mobile platforms.
Control Ultimate Edition Launches on iPhone and iPad with Mobile Features
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Ultimate Edition on iPhone and iPad for $5.99, featuring mobile-specific touch controls and a reworked interface. This universal purchase is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Remedy releases Control on iPhone and iPad with touch controls, reworked gameplay systems, and ray tracing
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Ultimate Edition on iPhone and iPad, featuring reworked touch controls, interface, and gameplay systems. The port supports ray tracing on compatible hardware and is available for $4.99, including all previously released content. A sequel, Control Resonant, is also slated for release this year.
Control Ultimate Edition now available for iPhone, iPad
Remedy Entertainment has released Control Ultimate Edition for iPhone and iPad via the App Store for $4.99. This version features adapted touch controls, UI, and mechanics for a better mobile experience, and supports Ray Tracing on compatible hardware. The game is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure where players use telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to fight a supernatural enemy.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to users in Asia and the Pacific
Google is expanding the availability of its AI chatbot, Gemini, within the Chrome browser to users across Asia and the Pacific, including countries like Australia, Japan, and South Korea. The feature, previously launched in the US, is accessible on desktop Chrome and mobile apps for iPhone and iPad, with Japan being an exception for iOS availability at this time.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to users in Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea
Google is expanding the availability of its AI chatbot, Gemini, within the Chrome browser to users in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. The feature, previously launched in the US, is accessible on desktop Chrome and mobile apps for iPhone and iPad, with integrations for Google services and an in-house image generator.
Apple could be fined up to $38 billion by Indian antitrust regulator
Apple faces a final hearing on May 21 with India's antitrust regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), over its refusal to submit financial data. The CCI is investigating Apple for allegedly exploiting its dominant position with the App Store, while Apple argues Android holds a larger market share in India. A potential fine could reach up to $38 billion.
Blackmagic Camera for iOS now has a companion Watch app
Blackmagic Design has updated its Blackmagic Camera app for iOS to version 3.3, introducing an Apple Watch companion app for remote control and monitoring. The update also enhances integration with Blackmagic's ATEM Mini switchers, allowing iPhones to function as live studio cameras with advanced controls for focus, zoom, and color correction.
Nigel Alderton interview - the man behind ZX Spectrum classic Chuckie Egg
Nigel Alderton, the creator of the 1983 ZX Spectrum classic Chuckie Egg, discusses his early career in game development, the design philosophy behind the game, and its recent mobile remake. Alderton, who developed the game as a teenager, reflects on the differences between early home computer development and the modern industry, and shares his thoughts on the enduring appeal of his seminal platformer.
Amazon buys the satellite internet company behind Apple’s SOS system
Amazon announced a merger with satellite internet provider Globalstar Inc. to enhance its Project Kuiper satellite network, a rival to Starlink. This deal will leverage Globalstar's existing infrastructure, which currently powers Apple's emergency SOS feature on iPhones and Apple Watches. The direct-to-device service is expected to launch in 2028, with the merger anticipated to close in 2027.
Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses that will rival Meta Ray-Bans
Apple is reportedly testing four distinct styles for its upcoming smart glasses, aiming to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban models. These designs range from rectangular to oval frames, with potential color options. The smart glasses, internally codenamed N50, are expected to launch in late 2026 or 2027 and will focus on seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.
X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
X's standalone messaging application, XChat, is slated for release on April 17, according to its App Store listing. The app, initially discussed by Elon Musk in mid-2025 as an upgraded direct messaging feature for X, will offer end-to-end encryption, message editing and deletion, screenshot blocking, and disappearing messages. It supports large group chats and will be ad-free and privacy-focused.
A new free-to-play Borderlands game gets surprise drop on mobile, which Zynga says is part of a 'limited-time…
Zynga has surprise-launched a new free-to-play Borderlands game for iPhone in the US, developed by NaturalMotion. The company is calling Borderlands Mobile a 'limited-time test' and is working with Gearbox Software for creative guidance. The game is described as an action-packed looter shooter optimized for mobile.
A new free Borderlands game just quietly dropped on iPhone
A new free-to-play looter shooter, Borderlands Mobile, has been quietly released on iPhone by 2K and developed by Zynga. The game is currently an iPhone-only release in the US, requiring iOS 18 or later. 2K described it as a limited-time test by Zynga, with Gearbox offering creative guidance.
Razer’s new Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds rise above slow Bluetooth hassles
Razer has released the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed wireless earbuds, designed to minimize audio latency for gamers. These earbuds utilize Razer's 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless technology for a stable, low-latency connection, with Bluetooth 6.0 as a backup. They are compatible with PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and smartphones, and feature improved active noise cancellation and THX Spatial Audio.
Borderlands Mobile Soft Launches on iOS, Developed by Zynga With Gearbox’s “Guidance”
Zynga's NaturalMotion studio has soft-launched a Borderlands mobile game on iOS, with Gearbox Software providing creative guidance. The free-to-play title features optimized mobile gameplay and a similar loop to its PC and console counterparts. This move aligns with Take-Two Interactive's strategy to leverage Zynga's expertise in bringing core IPs to mobile platforms.
Free-to-Play Borderlands Mobile Game Suddenly Available as 'Limited-Time Test' on iPhone
A new free-to-play Borderlands game has been unexpectedly released on iPhone as a limited-time test. The availability of this mobile title was not widely advertised prior to its launch.