Your iPhone already has iPhone Fold Software, but Apple won’t let you use it. I’m not sure why I was surprised about this, but iOS and iPadOS aren’t really distinct, as recent hacks have shown by getting iPadOS running on an iPhone. My latest piece for WIRED explores the ramifications and what it might mean for the future of Apple hardware and software alike.

The iPhone Fold? Pfft! I want the iPhone TriFold. But only if it’s better (and cheaper) than the Galaxy Z TriFold. Which, as I write for Stuff, just isn’t going to happen.

I hate Liquid Glass. I wrote for WIRED about its divisive nature, griped over at Stuff regarding its shortcomings, and grumbled on this blog about its accessibility issues. Since then, improvements have been made, but Liquid Glass is still a mess, eroding clarity and usability across every Apple operating system. So I’m not shedding a tear that Apple’s head of user design, Alan Dye, has quit. I am, however, excited that his replacement is Steve Lemay, a well-regarded interaction designer. Not that this will lead to a handbrake turn, but it could result in iOS 27 and chums being at least a little less awful next autumn.

Want to fill your house with Lego? You’ll need fewer sets with these giants. Although your wallet won’t thank you if you buy all 52 of these massive sets.

Need a gift for an iPhone fan? (Or some thoughts for your own list?) Here’s my gift guide for TapSmart.

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Planning for the holidays? Let your iPhone take the strain.

The new Met Office app is due. Specifically, the company will ruin its app and website on 10 December.

Actually good apps? Here are some for Apple Watch and Mac.

My Spotify Unwrapped is learning how poorly the service pays bands compared to its major rivals and that its founder invested in AI military defence. Other streaming services exist. As does Bandcamp, for when you want to actually own music rather than merely rent it.

Simogo Legacy Collection is out. I wrote about it last week. If you’ve got a Switch, buy it unless you hate fantastic, innovative games.