Review: Ikenfell

Despite being a big fan of the Harry Potter franchise during the height of its popularity, today I no longer care about the series at all. I think this is largely because ever since the series ended, all efforts to keep the franchise in the public eye have felt forced, from the so-so Fantastic Beasts films to the random and annoying Pottermore tidbits like how wizards would apparently just crap on the floor in the olden days....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Kaitlyn Lopez

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 tips and tricks: 12 cool features to try

Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 3 is arguably the most exciting phone to be launched in years, if only because it brought a sturdy design and more accessible price point to thefoldable phonemarket. And - if you’ve realised that - andmade the Z Flip 3your firstflexible smartphone purchase, there’s plenty in the software worth digging into that’s more than just surface level. Watch the video below or follow our written instructions if you find it easier....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Tammy Davis

Steve Jobs envisioned an Apple credit card back in 2004

Earlier this year, Apple officiallyannounced the Apple Card— a brand new credit card built in cooperation with Goldman Sachs. But Apple’s goal of launching a credit card with the company’s logo on it dates back several years. Way back to 2004, it turns out. Onhis personal blog, Ken Segall, a former Apple ad executive, showcases Apple’s first effort with a credit card. Segall jokes in his opener that people’s backlash over theApple Cardcertainly included the tried-and-true “Steve Jobs would never do this!...

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Brenda Reed

Superman’s Rachel Brosnahan calls for stars to stand by their bad superhero movies

Superman’s Rachel Brosnahan calls for stars to stand by their bad superhero movies Superman star Rachel Brosnahan has called out actors who accept roles in comic book movies, then throw those films under the bus when they fail. Superhero movieshave been widely criticised of late, with critics and audiences alike bemoaning the quality of recentMarvelandDCmovies. The stars of those movies have also been having their say, with Sydney Sweeney joking that “you definitely didn’t see me inMadame Web,” on SNL, and Dakota Johnsonsayingof the same film: “Art does not do well when it’s made by committee....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Emily Newman

Want to make a movie on your iPhone? Experts told me their secrets

“The phone in your pocket is a time machine. Take it out, point the camera, and shoot important moments in your life. It’s your very own film,” says Victoria Mapplebeck, a Department of Media Arts professor at the Royal Holloway University of London. She knows a thing (or two) about making films with a smartphone. Victoria won the BAFTA honors in the Short Form Programme category in 2019 for her film Missed Call....

August 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1570 words · Benjamin Stevenson

Warcraft 1 and 2 Remastered Stealth Released During 30th Anniversary Stream

In a surprise move that caught fans off guard, Blizzard announced remastered versions of Warcraft and Warcraft II during theWarcraft30th Anniversary Stream with a release date of that exact moment.Both titles are part of a new Warcraft Remastered Battle Chestalongside Warcraft III: Reforged, which has a base price of $39.99, but includes dynamic pricing so if you buy any of the re-releases separately, it will reduce the price of the bundle....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Steven Kane

What are Taverns In HearthStone Mercenaries?

Activision-Blizzard is introducing The Village with Hearthstone Mercenaries. This serves as a central hub for players to accept Bounties, manage their Minions, and so on. This is also the base of operations for PvE and PvP battles. The Tavern in Hearthstone Mercenaries The image below provides an overview of the Tavern. It’s about what most people would expect—very reminiscent of the simplistic nature of Hearthstone. Related:What are Combat Roles in Hearthstone Mercenaries?...

August 18, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Eric Anthony

10 Best Dark Mode Reader Firefox Add-Ons

10 Best Dark Mode Reader Firefox Add-Ons Although Firefox doesn’t have as big a user base as Google Chrome, many people use it to read websites, watch videos, etc. If you spend a lot of time inside Firefox,dark mode might keep your eyes happy. It also helps sleep at night. Nowadays, it is possible to get a dark theme/mode in almost any app and browser, includingMozilla Firefox. If you want to explore more, check out the following list of the best dark mode reader Firefox add-ons for everyday use....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1256 words · Jonathon Yang

10 best people finder services to search for people

Finding any tool that helps you look for your target person seems unreal. However, it is now possible to find someone by typing their name or phone number on people search sites or other applications. These search engines are preferably developed to find scam businesses and fake people that make up stuff to fool people. To check whether our assumptions for people are true or false, we must run a background check on them....

August 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2073 words · Raymond Pittman

10 Little-Known Facts About BMW For Car Enthusiasts

10 Little-Known Facts About BMW For Car Enthusiasts From the M1 to the i3, BMW has always had a reputation for making innovative cars. It was first formed as a maker of aircraft engines, but after the Second World War, transitioned solely to making motorcycles and passenger cars. After financial trouble in the ’50s, the following decades saw the brand expand significantly, building class-leading automobiles and establishing itself as one of Europe’s premier automakers....

August 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1971 words · Kathy Wilkinson

3 TV shows like Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender you should watch now

The first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderhas arrived, and as predicted, it’s already No. 1 on the list ofthe most popular shows on Netflix. However, unlike the beloved animated series that inspired this live-action show,Avatar’sfirst season has only eight episodes. Knowing Netflix, a gap of two or more years between seasons is not uncommon, so it could be quite a while before a second season ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderarrives. If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, you won’t have to go far....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Cheryl Hunt

6 Copilot features that are actually useful and don't totally suck

It’s hard to figure out the best and most efficient ways to use your time every day. Time management is an issue for many people, and checking off everything that needs to be done can be challenging day in and day out. Sitting down and writing out aschedule, maximizing your time by getting up earlier or staying up later, or figuring out the best ways to squeeze in a few more tasks, are just a few strategies that can help....

August 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1667 words · Kyle Young

Adobe Flash and the iGeneration

This is a guest post by Polemicist, a loyal blog reader and commenter. If you’d like to guest post on theiPhone Download Blog, please see theguidelines. What ever happened tothis guy? Developer Jonah Grant submitted an “Adobe Flash mobile” plug-in for the iPhone and iPod Touch’s Safari browser on Friday, July 27, 2025. So why would Apple go out of its way to stop a product that has been around since the early 90’s in one form or another?...

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Anne Wiggins