The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our apps and games of the year
Find out which thumb-busting titles kept us most entertained this year
Apps and Games
Google’s Gboard changes are a bad omen for fans of basic punctuation
Google is giving users the option to remove the full-stop and comma keys from the keyboard. One is far worse than the other
ChatGPT is ready to become your browser, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it
While its AI smarts are impressive, I’m not sure I’m ready to switch all my internet browsing over to this new release
The Sega Master System at 40 – and six of its best games
The Master System didn’t quite conquer the games industry, but it did set Sega on the path to greatness
How to stop iPhone, iPad and Mac auto-updates to avoid early bugs and glitches – and Liquid Glass
Want everyone else to test the glassy waters of iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe before you do? Then turn off automatic updates on your Apple devices
The best free iPhone and iPad apps to download today
We’ve overhauled our list of the best free iOS apps to bring it bang up to date
I hate Ultimate Team on FC 26, so why can’t I stop playing it?
It’s got broken mechanics, toxic players and identikit teams, but FC 26 just keeps me coming back
The games that made samurai and ninjas must-play entertainment
Japan’s finest warriors from past, present and future
Instagram Teen accounts now PG-13 rated, Spotify lets parents censor the tunes
The kids are alright and now Instagram and Spotify are taking steps to make sure they stay that way.
What is the Dynamic Island? Apple’s iPhone notch replacement explained
It turns out someone had already trademarked Expand-O-Lozenge. Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s Dynamic Island
Best VPN services in 2025 to stay secure online
We’ve gathered together the cream of the Virtual Private Network crop – what’s the best VPN service for you?
Why I think games should be less difficult and more fun
I’m no stranger to difficult videogames but I’m increasingly choosing to press X to not continue…
