John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Update: The issue with Apple’s verification server is now resolved. If you’re an Apple developer unable to install test builds on your device, you’re not alone. While Apple’s system status page for ...

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...

Amazon has been on a crusade to stop rampant piracy on Fire TV, with the company now blocking even the installation of certain sideloaded apps. In late 2025, Amazon started cracking down on sideloaded ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Apple is one of the early pioneers of the streaming era, as it released its first Apple TV device in September 2006. However, it wasn't until the second-generation model, which came out 4 years later, ...

We all know that pre-built PCs come with a bunch of bloatware that needs to be uninstalled, but what about the apps you install yourself? Are there any commonly installed applications that you could ...

Have you just bought a brand new iPad and are looking to install free apps to get started, but you're confused about which one to begin with? You're not alone. The way people use iPads has changed ...

In a job like this, you spend more time than most setting up Windows 11 devices, and these are the first apps I have to install. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...