Lifeline 2 review: 3 Minute Games gets magical

Lory Gil ∙ Updated October 9, 2015

When Apple Watch first launched, 3 Minute Games made a huge impression with its choose-your-own-adventure game, Lifeline, designed for the wrist worn device. It is a simple text-based game where players help a character on the other end survive. It was a huge hit with Apple Watch owners.

Lifeline 2 is out now and it is definitely a proper follow up to the first game. It has all the same charm as its predecessor, but has an entirely new story and includes some new features to make players happy. We've got a full game review of Lifeline 2 for your reading enjoyment.

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CM4 Q Card Case for iPhone 6s doubles as a wallet

Lory Gil ∙ September 28, 2015

I hate carrying a bunch of stuff around with me wherever I go. I try to pair down to the minimum, which means a couple of cards, some cash, my iPhone, and maybe some Chapstick (oh, and candy… always gotta have candy). To me, a wallet is a bulky, unnecessary addition that I don't want to deal with.

CM4's Q Card Case for iPhone 6s is perfect for holding your cards and cash so you don't need a wallet. It's ultra thin (as wallet cases go), so you're still ahead when it comes to stuffing your pockets. Now you can have more room for candy.

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iPhone 6s Plus vs MacBook Pro: Exporting 4K video from iMovie

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

By now, it's well documented how fast the new A9 processor is in the iPhone 6s. The benchmarks show a marked improvement over last year's iPhone 6, and it even compares nicely with the iPad Air 2.

The iPhone 6s benchmarks better than the entry-level 12" MacBook, and compares nicely with some the earlier generations of MacBook Airs. Needless to say, this device is quite something from a technical perspective. So much so, that I thought it would be fun to compare it with my MacBook Pro.

I decided to install iMovie on my Mac, and compare a 4K export between it and the iPhone 6s. By no means is this a scientific test, but the results paint a general picture that may surprise some people.

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How to enable 1080p Slo-mo videos on iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 25, 2023

The iPhone iSight camera has received several remarkable improvements over the year, headlined by its ability to shoot 4K video. Another big feature is its ability to shoot slow motion videos in 1080p. Older iPhones, like the iPhone 6, were only capable of shooting "Slo-mo" videos in 720p resolution. With new iPhones, you can now enjoy slow motion videos in full HD glory.

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Poll: What’s your favorite thing about the iPhone 6s?

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Now that the iPhone 6s has been here for a few days and we've been able to at least partly digest its presence, it's time to tell us about your favorite new feature. Is it the new rose gold color? How about 2GB of RAM? Or maybe you think 3D Touch widely exceeds expectations?

We have our favorites, now it's time to share yours. Vote in our poll, and let your opinion be heard.

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Wallpapers of the week: urban sprawl

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Another edition of the Wallpapers of the Week section comes to you this Sunday with city life. While having nature shots and blurry bokeh backgrounds are excellent, it is time to give the city some time in the spotlight. With tall illuminated buildings and articulately complex infrastructure, the city makes an intriguing image for your favorite devices.

Inside, take a look at four new wallpapers and enjoy the different images captured of the city. Depending on the camera's point of view, the beauty of the city changes every time.

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Tweaks of the week: Multiplexer, PhotosLive, Seng, and more

Sébastien Page ∙ September 27, 2015

Some of us got to play around with a new iPhone 6s this weekend, and surely, some ideas must have popped up in people's brains on how cool a jailbreak could be on this new device. Imagine the possibilities if Activator met 3D Touch for example! We're still left longing for such a treat, so in the meantime, lets just enjoy what we have now.

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New in iOS 9: Safari hides private tab information when the App Switcher is opened

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 27, 2015

When you open the App Switcher in iOS 9, Safari will automatically blank out the preview page if you happen to leave off while browsing in Private mode. In iOS 8, Safari would show the preview card, regardless of whether or not a Private browsing session was last engaged.

There is already an API available for third-party developers to blur out App Switcher previews to protect sensitive data. Some banking apps and other apps with sensitive customer data do this already. But Apple's method for going about obscuring potentially sensitive web browsing sessions is a bit different. Instead of blurring out the page, Safari simply blanks out everything when the App Switcher is opened.

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Here’s how Huawei implemented its version of ‘Force Touch’ into the Huawei Mate S

Jeff Benjamin ∙ September 26, 2015

Last month, Huawei made headlines by introducing a phone with Force Touch before Apple. Everyone knew that Apple was releasing a phone with Force Touch, (now more appropriately named 3D Touch in the iPhone 6s) so Huawei probably thought it was a good idea to strike preemptively and build off of the already established momentum.

The result, as you can see from the following video, is a mixed bag. While Apple's implementation is focused with a defining purpose, Huawei's version seems to be all over the place. Judge for yourselves...

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How the iPhone 6s Plus Taptic Engine compares to the vibration motor in the iPhone 6 Plus

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

If you're rocking a new iPhone 6s, then you've no doubt felt the difference that the new Taptic Engine makes when it comes to vibrations. Vibrations are now audibly quieter on the iPhone 6s, yet still just as strong, if not stronger. If you've ever felt a vibration from the Apple Watch, a device the necessitated the creation of the Taptic Engine, then you already understand the difference.

You'll also notice a new default vibration option for text tones in the Settings app. The new default vibration, called Synchronized, replaces the older Staccato default vibration from older devices. Synchronized allows for the Taptic Engine to sync with the sound of a selected text tone. This provides users with a unique vibration that matches each selected text tone, which is really cool.

We've created a video highlighting some of the differences between iPhone 6s Plus and the iPhone 6 Plus' vibration patterns. It's a change that goes unnoticed to the eye, but you can certainly feel and even hear the differences.

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Video shows iPhone 6s surviving for 1 hour under water

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

While we've yet to independently confirm the validity of such a test, a new video is making its rounds on YouTube showing an iPhone 6s and an iPhone 6s Plus being submerged in bowls of water for over an hour. Each device then emerges from the bath apparently unscathed.

Apple has never touted its devices as being water proof, or even water resistant to any degree, but, assuming it's legitimate, this video raises some interesting questions...

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