iOS 18: How to Customize Your App Icons with Color and Size

Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update is bringing a slew of new features, including exciting customization options for your iPhone’s home screen. This update lets you change the color of your app icons, adjust their size, and even make them automatically change based on the time of day. This guide will walk you through the steps to unleash your creativity and personalize your iPhone’s look and feel.

Apple’s Growing Gaming Ambitions: From Proof of Concept to a Real Contender

Apple’s quiet push into gaming is starting to gain traction. From running older titles like ‘No Man’s Sky’ on a MacBook to showcasing new releases like ‘Frostpunk 2’ on its latest hardware, Apple is demonstrating its commitment to becoming a serious gaming platform. While it still faces challenges in convincing developers to release games simultaneously on its devices, Apple’s recent partnerships and the introduction of new tools like the Game Porting Toolkit 2 are accelerating the process. The upcoming release of ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ on iPad and MacBooks will be a major test for Apple’s vision, offering players seamless cross-device gaming experiences.

Apple Starts Working on iOS 19, Even Before iOS 18 is Released

Apple is already working on iOS 19, codenamed ‘Luck,’ even before iOS 18 is released to the public. The company is developing software for next year’s hardware products, including macOS 16 (‘Cheer’), watchOS 12 (‘Nepali’), and visionOS 3 (‘Discovery’). iOS 18, currently in beta testing, features Apple Intelligence, enhanced writing and communication tools, and new customization options.

ElevenLabs Launches Reader App: AI-Powered Text to Speech for iOS

AI audio startup ElevenLabs has released its Reader app for iOS, allowing users to listen to any content, from news articles to PDFs, using high-quality AI voices. The app offers a variety of voice options, reading speed control, and plans for future features like offline playback and RSS feed access. ElevenLabs also aims to expand the app’s language support to all 29 languages supported by its multilingual model.

Antstream Arcade Brings 1,300 Retro Games to iPhone and iPad

Antstream Arcade, a subscription service offering over 1,300 retro games, is launching on iOS and iPadOS on June 27. This follows Apple’s recent changes to iOS, allowing for third-party app stores and streaming platforms, making retro gaming on iPhones and iPads more accessible. Antstream offers a curated library of games from various classic consoles, including Amiga, Atari 2600, PlayStation 1, and SNES, and features challenges and tournaments for multiplayer fun. The service will cost $4 per month or $30 per year for a limited time after its launch.

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