Guides & Articles
Device guides, app lists, how-to tips, buying advice, and vintage tech — for older iPhones, iPads, and classic gadgets.
Device Guide · iPad mini 4
iPad Mini 4 in 2026: Still a Contender?
Stuck on iOS 15 with no upgrade path, yet Call of Duty still loads and serious music apps still run.
Device Guide · iPad Air 2
iPad Air 2 in 2026: Still Worth Using?
One of the thinnest iPads ever made, under £50. iOS 15 ceiling — here's the honest assessment.
Device Guide · iPad 6th & 7th Gen
iPad 6th and 7th Gen: Best-Value Family iPad
Under £85 on eBay, runs iOS 17/18, supports all family apps. Sweet spot for a kids' tablet.
Device Guide · iPad Pro 2015–2017
iPad Pro 2015–2017: Big Screen Bargains?
Four models running iOS 16 and 17. The 2017 ProMotion models are exceptional value.
Device Guide · iPad 5th Gen
iPad 5th Gen in 2026: Cheapest iPad Worth Buying?
Under £45 and iOS 16 capable. YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix all work. Cheapest entry into iOS 16.
Device Guide · iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s in 2026: Still Worth Using?
Millions still in use. iOS 15 ceiling — banking apps are the dealbreaker test.
Device Guide · iPhone 7
iPhone 7 in 2026: 100 Million Devices, One Question
Water resistant, A10 Fusion chip, iOS 15 ceiling. Best of the iOS 15 iPhones, assessed honestly.
Device Guide · iPhone 8
iPhone 8 in 2026: Still Worth Using?
iOS 16 means YouTube, Spotify and Instagram all work. A11 chip, wireless charging, IP67.
Device Guide · iPhone X
iPhone X in 2026: The Original Face ID iPhone
OLED display, Face ID, A11 Bionic, iOS 16 max. Under £130 refurbished — still an excellent screen.
Device Guide · iPhone SE 1st Gen
iPhone SE (1st Gen) in 2026: Smallest iOS 15 iPhone
Most compact iPhone ever made, available under £25. iOS 15 ceiling, 4-inch screen.
Device Guide · iPhone SE 2nd Gen
iPhone SE (2nd Gen): Best Upgrade from Old iPhone
Fully current on iOS 26, A13 chip, Touch ID. From £90 refurbished — the natural upgrade.
App Guide · YouTube
YouTube Not Working on Old iPad or iPhone?
YouTube requires iOS 16. The Safari workaround, best alternatives, and what UK viewers can still stream.
App Guide · Spotify
Spotify Not Working on Old iPhone? iOS 16 Required
Spotify requires iOS 16. Best alternatives: Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer — and the web workaround.
How-To Guide · App Store Tips
How to Install Older App Versions on Your Old Device
The App Store hides incompatible apps — but your Purchased list offers the last compatible version. Here's the trick.
Compatibility Reference · iOS 15
Apps That No Longer Support iOS 15 — The Full List
YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Netflix, Chrome — the apps that left iOS 15, and what to use instead.
App List · Streaming · iOS 15
Best Streaming Apps for iOS 15 in 2026
YouTube and Netflix left — but BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, Plex, and Infuse all still work.
App List · Games · iOS 15
Best Free Games for iOS 15 iPads and iPhones in 2026
Puzzle, strategy, arcade, card games — the best free games still available on iOS 15.
App List · Music · iOS 14–17
Best Music Production Apps for Older iPads
Cubasis 3, BeatMaker 3, FL Studio Mobile, AUM — DAWs and synths still running on older devices.
App Guide · Music
GarageBand Alternatives for iOS 15
GarageBand now requires iOS 16. BandLab is free and comparable. Here are all your options.
App List · Notes · iOS 15
Best Note-Taking Apps for iOS 15 in 2026
GoodNotes 6 and Notion both left iOS 15. Bear, Notability, and iA Writer are the best replacements.
App List · Productivity · iOS 15
Best Productivity Apps Still Working on iOS 15
Notion and GoodNotes 6 left — but Bear, Things 3, Fantastical, and iA Writer all still run.
Ideas & Inspiration
10 Things to Do With an Old iPad in 2026
Smart home dashboard, photo frame, music production, kitchen tablet — your old iPad needs a job.
How-To Guide · Smart Home
How to Use an Old iPad as a Home Assistant Dashboard
Turn a retired iPad into a permanent Home Assistant control panel. Apps, wall mounting, ESPHome.
Technical Guide · Jailbreaking
What is Jailbreaking? A Guide for Old iPhone & iPad Owners
checkm8 means most A8–A11 devices can be jailbroken. What you gain and the honest risks.
Buyer's Guide
Best Cheap Refurbished iPads in 2026
Amazon Renewed, eBay, Back Market — best value at each price point from £35 to £200.
Comparison
iPad Air 2 vs iPad mini 4: Which Should You Buy?
Both cost under £55 and max at iOS 15. Air 2 is bigger; mini 4 supports Apple Pencil.
Reference Guide · All iPhones
Can I Still Use My Old iPhone in 2026? Every Model Assessed
Every legacy iPhone from the 6 onwards — iOS version, what apps work, keep or upgrade.
Vintage Tech · Wearables
Vintage and Classic Smartwatches in 2026
Hamilton Pulsar LED watch, Casio MP3 watch, Pebble, original Apple Watch — history, collectability, prices.
Apple Silicon · News & Analysis
The MacBook Neo Uses an iPhone Chip — and That's the Best Compliment Apple Ever Paid Your Old Phone
The MacBook Neo's chip is direct DNA from older iPhones. If your phone feels 'obsolete', Apple just proved it was always packing Mac-class silicon.
Breaking · iOS 27 Beta
iOS 27 Beta: Every Device That Gets It — and Every Device Apple Is Leaving Behind
iOS 27 is here in beta — and A12 iPhones and iPads from 2018–2019 are being cut. Full device compatibility list, and what it means for app support.
Advanced Guide · Legacy iOS
What Can You Actually Do with a Jailbroken iPhone or iPad?
Jailbreaking unlocks far more than just installing unofficial apps. Here's what a jailbroken iPhone or iPad can actually do in 2026 — and whether it's worth doing.
Jailbreak Guide · iOS Tweaks
The Best iOS Tweaks in 2026 — What's Actually Worth Installing
These are the iOS tweaks that actually change how you use your device every day — not just make it look different. Ranked by genuine usefulness.
iOS 27 · App Compatibility
Every App That Will Stop Working When iOS 27 Becomes the Baseline
iOS 27 is in beta. When it goes stable, apps will start requiring it — and iOS 26 devices will slowly lose access. Here's the realistic timeline.
iOS 26 · Survival Guide
Your iPhone Is Stuck on iOS 26 Forever — Here's What to Do
iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max won't get iOS 27. Here's the honest guide to what happens next — and how to keep these phones useful for years more.
iOS 27 · Upgrade Guide
iOS 27 vs iOS 26: What You Actually Gain (and What You Lose)
Should you update to iOS 27? Here's an honest comparison of what actually changes — and what's just marketing noise.
Jailbreak Guide · iOS Tweaks
The Best iOS Tweaks in 2026 — What's Actually Worth Installing
These are the iOS tweaks that actually change how you use your device every day — not just make it look different. Ranked by genuine usefulness.
iOS 27 Beta · Warning Guide
Should You Install the iOS 27 Public Beta on Your Main iPhone? App Compatibility and Performance Risks Explored
iOS 27 public beta is live. Before you install it on your main iPhone, read this — broken apps, performance hits, and why rollback is harder than you think.
iPhone 18 · RAM & AI
Why Apple Is Moving to 12GB RAM for iPhone 18 — and What It Means for Older 8GB Devices Running Local AI
iPhone 18 jumps to 12GB RAM for on-device AI. If your iPhone 15 Pro has 8GB, here's which AI features won't run locally and when the gap starts to actually matter.
Apple News · Market Analysis
Apple Reclaims the World's Most Valuable Company from Nvidia — What It Means for Your Old iPhone
Apple hit $4.88 trillion, overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company. Here's what the Apple vs Nvidia story actually means for device owners.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
How to Use Netflix on iPad mini 2 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 2 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 3
How to Use Netflix on iPad mini 3 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 3 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
How to Use Netflix on iPad Air (1st gen) in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad Air (1st gen) can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 6 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 6 Plus in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 Plus can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
How to Use Netflix on iPad mini 4 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad mini 4 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
How to Use Netflix on iPad Air 2 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad Air 2 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 6s in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 6s can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s Plus
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 6s Plus in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 6s Plus can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
How to Use Netflix on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone SE (1st gen) can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
How to Use Netflix on iPad (5th gen) in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad (5th gen) can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 7 in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
How to Use Netflix on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026
Netflix stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 Plus can still stream. Here's what actually works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
How to Use YouTube on iPad mini 2 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 2 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 3
How to Use YouTube on iPad mini 3 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 3 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
How to Use YouTube on iPad Air (1st gen) in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPad Air (1st gen) can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 6 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 6 Plus in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 Plus can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
How to Use YouTube on iPad mini 4 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad mini 4 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
How to Use YouTube on iPad Air 2 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad Air 2 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 6s in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 6s can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s Plus
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 6s Plus in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 6s Plus can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
How to Use YouTube on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone SE (1st gen) can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
How to Use YouTube on iPad (5th gen) in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPad (5th gen) can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 7 in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
How to Use YouTube on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026
YouTube stopped supporting iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 Plus can still watch. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
How to Use Spotify on iPad mini 2 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 2 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 3
How to Use Spotify on iPad mini 3 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 12 — but your iPad mini 3 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
How to Use Spotify on iPad Air (1st gen) in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 12 — but your iPad Air (1st gen) can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
How to Use Spotify on iPhone 6 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
How to Use Spotify on iPhone 6 Plus in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 12 — but your iPhone 6 Plus can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
How to Use Spotify on iPad mini 4 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPad mini 4 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
How to Use Spotify on iPad Air 2 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPad Air 2 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
How to Use Spotify on iPhone 6s in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPhone 6s can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
How to Use Spotify on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPhone SE (1st gen) can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
How to Use Spotify on iPad (5th gen) in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPad (5th gen) can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
How to Use Spotify on iPhone 7 in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
How to Use Spotify on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026
Spotify dropped iOS 15 — but your iPhone 7 Plus can still stream music. Here's what works in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPad mini 2 in 2026
WhatsApp on iPad mini 2 — current status, whether it still works on iOS 12, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPad Air (1st gen) in 2026
WhatsApp on iPad Air (1st gen) — current status, whether it still works on iOS 12, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPhone 6
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPhone 6 in 2026
WhatsApp on iPhone 6 — current status, whether it still works on iOS 12, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPad mini 4 in 2026
WhatsApp on iPad mini 4 — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPad Air 2 in 2026
WhatsApp on iPad Air 2 — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPhone 6s in 2026
WhatsApp on iPhone 6s — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026
WhatsApp on iPhone SE (1st gen) — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPhone 7
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPhone 7 in 2026
WhatsApp on iPhone 7 — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
How to Keep WhatsApp Working on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026
WhatsApp on iPhone 7 Plus — current status, whether it still works on iOS 15, and what to do if it stops.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
Can You Play Roblox on iPad mini 4 in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPad mini 4 runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
Can You Play Roblox on iPad Air 2 in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPad Air 2 runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
Can You Play Roblox on iPhone 6s in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPhone 6s runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
Can You Play Roblox on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPhone SE (1st gen) runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
Can You Play Roblox on iPad (5th gen) in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPad (5th gen) runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPhone 7
Can You Play Roblox on iPhone 7 in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPhone 7 runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
Can You Play Roblox on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPhone 7 Plus runs iOS 15. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
Can You Play Roblox on iPad mini 2 in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPad mini 2 runs iOS 12. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
Can You Play Roblox on iPad Air (1st gen) in 2026?
Roblox requires iOS 16 and your iPad Air (1st gen) runs iOS 12. Here's what actually works — for parents setting up kids on older iPads.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
How to Use TikTok on iPad mini 4 in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPad mini 4 running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
How to Use TikTok on iPad Air 2 in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPad Air 2 running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
How to Use TikTok on iPhone 6s in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPhone 6s running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
How to Use TikTok on iPhone SE (1st gen) in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPhone SE (1st gen) running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPhone 7
How to Use TikTok on iPhone 7 in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPhone 7 running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
How to Use TikTok on iPhone 7 Plus in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPhone 7 Plus running iOS 15.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
How to Use TikTok on iPad (5th gen) in 2026
TikTok drops old iOS support faster than almost any other app. Here's how to get it working on iPad (5th gen) running iOS 15.
Apple Subscriptions · Price Hike
Apple Hiked Prices on Music, One, and iCloud+ — Is It Still Worth It?
Apple raised subscription prices again. Here's whether Apple One is still worth it — and 5 ways to cut your iCloud bill without upgrading.
Tech Analysis · AI Hardware
Apple vs OpenAI: The AI Hardware War That Changes Everything for Your Devices
Apple and OpenAI are heading for direct hardware competition. Here's what the AI device race means for the iPhone, iPad, and devices you already own.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
Minecraft on iPad mini 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad mini 2 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 3
Minecraft on iPad mini 3 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad mini 3 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
Minecraft on iPad Air (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad Air (1st gen) — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
Minecraft on iPhone 6 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone 6 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
Minecraft on iPhone 6 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone 6 Plus — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
Minecraft on iPad mini 4 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad mini 4 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
Minecraft on iPad Air 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad Air 2 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
Minecraft on iPad (5th gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPad (5th gen) — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
Minecraft on iPhone 6s — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone 6s — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
Minecraft on iPhone SE (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone SE (1st gen) — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
Minecraft on iPhone 7 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone 7 — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
Minecraft on iPhone 7 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Minecraft still runs on iPhone 7 Plus — but you need the right version. Here's what works on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
Simply Piano on iPad mini 2 — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPad mini 2 and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
Simply Piano on iPad Air (1st gen) — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPad Air (1st gen) and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPhone 6
Simply Piano on iPhone 6 — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPhone 6 and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
Simply Piano on iPad mini 4 — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPad mini 4 and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
Simply Piano on iPad Air 2 — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPad Air 2 and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
Simply Piano on iPad (5th gen) — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPad (5th gen) and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
Simply Piano on iPhone 6s — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPhone 6s and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
Simply Piano on iPhone SE (1st gen) — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPhone SE (1st gen) and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPhone 7
Simply Piano on iPhone 7 — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPhone 7 and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
Simply Piano on iPhone 7 Plus — Does It Work? (2026)
Simply Piano requires iOS 15 — here's whether it works on iPhone 7 Plus and what to use if it doesn't.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
BBC iPlayer on iPad mini 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad mini 2 can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
BBC iPlayer on iPad Air (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad Air (1st gen) can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
BBC iPlayer on iPhone 6 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6 can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
BBC iPlayer on iPhone 6 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6 Plus can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
BBC iPlayer on iPad mini 4 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad mini 4 can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
BBC iPlayer on iPad Air 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad Air 2 can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
BBC iPlayer on iPad (5th gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad (5th gen) can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
BBC iPlayer on iPhone 6s — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6s can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
BBC iPlayer on iPhone SE (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone SE (1st gen) can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
BBC iPlayer on iPhone 7 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 7 can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
BBC iPlayer on iPhone 7 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
BBC iPlayer requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 7 Plus can still catch up on the BBC in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
ITVX on iPad mini 2 — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad mini 2 can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
ITVX on iPad Air (1st gen) — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad Air (1st gen) can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone 6
ITVX on iPhone 6 — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6 can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
ITVX on iPhone 6 Plus — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6 Plus can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
ITVX on iPad mini 4 — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad mini 4 can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
ITVX on iPad Air 2 — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad Air 2 can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
ITVX on iPad (5th gen) — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPad (5th gen) can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
ITVX on iPhone 6s — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 6s can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
ITVX on iPhone SE (1st gen) — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone SE (1st gen) can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone 7
ITVX on iPhone 7 — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 7 can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
ITVX on iPhone 7 Plus — Does It Work in 2026?
ITVX requires iOS 15 — here's whether your iPhone 7 Plus can stream ITV in 2026 and what to do if not.
App Guide · iPad mini 2
Candy Crush on iPad mini 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPad mini 2 — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air (1st gen)
Candy Crush on iPad Air (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPad Air (1st gen) — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6
Candy Crush on iPhone 6 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone 6 — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6 Plus
Candy Crush on iPhone 6 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone 6 Plus — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 12 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad mini 4
Candy Crush on iPad mini 4 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPad mini 4 — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad Air 2
Candy Crush on iPad Air 2 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPad Air 2 — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPad (5th gen)
Candy Crush on iPad (5th gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPad (5th gen) — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 6s
Candy Crush on iPhone 6s — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone 6s — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone SE (1st gen)
Candy Crush on iPhone SE (1st gen) — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone SE (1st gen) — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7
Candy Crush on iPhone 7 — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone 7 — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
App Guide · iPhone 7 Plus
Candy Crush on iPhone 7 Plus — Does It Still Work? (2026)
Candy Crush Saga still works on iPhone 7 Plus — here's everything you need to know about playing on iOS 15 in 2026.
Apple News · Finance
Apple Is Replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program With a Klarna-Powered Leasing Plan
Apple and Klarna are teaming up to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program with flexible 24- to 36-month device leasing. Here's what that means for your next upgrade.
Apple News · Hardware Leaks
iOS 27 Beta Code Points to a Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' With Dual Batteries
iOS 27 Beta 4 code strings reference a split battery architecture — the strongest hardware evidence yet that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is real and in active development.
Apple News · Mac
Apple's Biggest Mac Lineup Shake-Up in Years: MacBook Neo, New Entry-Level Pro, and Updated iMacs
Apple's next Mac wave includes a budget MacBook Neo with A19 Pro, an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, and new iMacs. Here's the full picture of what's coming and when.
iPad News · Hardware
The Next iPad Mini Is Getting iPhone-Level Water Resistance
The next iPad mini is reportedly getting proper iPhone-like water resistance in an October 2026 refresh — a first for the mini lineup and a meaningful upgrade for its target audience.
iOS 27 · Beta 4
iOS 27 Beta 4: On-Device Recovery, Digital Wallet Passes, and What It Means for Your iPhone
iOS 27 Beta 4 lets you restore a bricked iPhone over Wi-Fi with no Mac or PC needed — a landmark change to how iPhone recovery works. Here's what's new and what it means.
Apple Legal · Corporate
Apple's $250M Siri Settlement, a $634M Patent Loss, and the iPhone 18 Display Cost Battle
Apple's $250M Siri settlement got preliminary court approval, a $634M Masimo patent verdict survived appeal, and Apple is squeezing OLED suppliers ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here's the full picture.
Apple News · AR Hardware
Apple's Smart Glasses Pushed to 2027 After Privacy Redesign
Apple's AR smart glasses have slipped to late 2027 after a privacy redesign — hardware kill switches, tamper-proof indicators, and zero cloud camera processing. Here's what changed.
Apple News · Earnings
Apple Heads Into Q3 Earnings Near $5 Trillion as AI Bets Pay Off
Apple heads into its July 30 Q3 earnings call with its stock near all-time highs and market cap brushing $5 trillion. Here's what's driving investor confidence — and what it signals for the product roadmap.
App Guide · Piano & Music
The 5 Best Piano Apps for iPad That Make a Digital Piano Sound Incredible
Run your digital piano into an iPad through a proper amp and speakers — and suddenly you have a £250,000 concert grand in your living room. These are the five iOS piano apps that actually deliver it.
Apple News · Smart Home
Apple's Smart Home Is Getting Three New Devices — Including a Dedicated 7-Inch Hub
Apple is finalising a 7-inch smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV, and an updated HomePod mini — all with upgraded silicon for local Siri. Here's the full picture.
Mac · iMac 2026
iMac 2026: Seven Colours, One Display — What Are You Actually Paying For?
The iMac 2026 comes in seven colours and the M4 chip. But the 4.5K display hasn't changed since 2021 and the accessories cost a small fortune extra. Here's the honest breakdown of what you're paying for.
Apple News · Finance
Apple's Price Hikes, the Stock Drop, and What Both Mean for Buyers
Apple has raised prices across the lineup while its stock pulls back from near-record highs. Here's what's behind both — and whether either changes when you should buy.
Complete Guide · Legacy Devices
The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Older iPhone or iPad Useful in 2026
Your older iPhone or iPad is more capable than you think. This complete guide covers apps, performance, storage, and the smartest ways to keep legacy hardware genuinely useful in 2026.
Device Guide · iPhone 7
iPhone 7 in 2026: What Still Works, What Doesn't, and Whether It's Worth Keeping
The iPhone 7 is stuck on iOS 15 with no upgrade path. Here's the honest picture of what still works, what's been dropped, and whether it's worth keeping or replacing in 2026.
Device Guide · Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 in 2026: Still Good, Still Supported (Just About)
The Samsung Galaxy S10 maxes out at Android 12 with no further OS updates. Here's what still works, what's been dropped, and whether it's worth keeping or replacing in 2026.
How-To · iPhone Storage
How to Free Up Storage on an Old iPhone When It's Full
A full iPhone slows down and stops backing up. This step-by-step guide covers every option for freeing up storage on an older iPhone — from the quick wins to the less obvious tricks.
How-To · App Troubleshooting
Why Has an App Stopped Working on My Old iPhone? (And What to Do About It)
An app stopped working on your older iPhone. Here's every reason this actually happens — and the fixes that work, beyond just 'buy a new phone'.
How-To · iPhone Performance
How to Make an Old iPhone Feel Faster — Without Buying a New One
An older iPhone doesn't have to feel slow. These settings changes and habits genuinely improve responsiveness on iOS 15 and iOS 16 devices — no new phone required.
Vintage Tech · MacBook
The Best MacBooks Ever Made: A Definitive List
Not every MacBook was great. But a handful were so well-engineered they're still in daily use a decade later. The A1398, the A1502, the legendary 2012 MBP, and the M1 Air that changed everything.
How-To · iPhone Storage
How to Free Up Storage on an Old iPhone When It's Full
A full iPhone slows down and stops backing up. This step-by-step guide covers every option for freeing up storage on an older iPhone — from the quick wins to the less obvious tricks.
How-To · iPhone Performance
How to Make an Old iPhone Feel Faster — Without Buying a New One
An older iPhone doesn't have to feel slow. These settings changes and habits genuinely improve responsiveness on iOS 15 and iOS 16 devices — no new phone required.
How-To · App Troubleshooting
Why Has an App Stopped Working on My Old iPhone? (And What to Do About It)
An app stopped working on your older iPhone. Here's every reason this actually happens — and the fixes that work, beyond just 'buy a new phone'.
Complete Guide · Legacy Devices
The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Older iPhone or iPad Useful in 2026
Your older iPhone or iPad is more capable than you think. This complete guide covers apps, performance, storage, and the smartest ways to keep legacy hardware genuinely useful in 2026.
Device Guide · iPhone 7
iPhone 7 in 2026: What Still Works, What Doesn't, and Whether It's Worth Keeping
The iPhone 7 is stuck on iOS 15 with no upgrade path. Here's the honest picture of what still works, what's been dropped, and whether it's worth keeping or replacing in 2026.
Device Guide · Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 in 2026: Still Good, Still Supported (Just About)
The Samsung Galaxy S10 maxes out at Android 12 with no further OS updates. Here's what still works, what's been dropped, and whether it's worth keeping or replacing in 2026.
Apple Audio · Buying Guide
AirPods with Cameras Could Land by End of 2026 — But Should You Buy Now?
Camera-equipped AirPods could arrive by end of 2026 as 'AirPods Ultra'. But the current Pro 3 is the best Apple earbud ever made — and the rest of the lineup is no slouch either.