The holiday season has come, and that means that you’ve probably gotten some kind of cool gadget. Now that you’ve unwrapped your new tech, it’s time to use it! We here at The Verge have put together a series of guides to the best apps and games to get the most out of your new smartphone, console, or tablet.
Dec 25, 2017
13 sci-fi series starters to break in your new ebook reader
So you just got a new ebook reader for the holidays this year. Nice! Now, it’s time to find books to load it up with, which should give you plenty to read on your trip home, or if you need an excuse to avoid relatives for a couple of hours.
Read Article >Here’s 13 science-fiction books that kick off a series for you to break your new e-reader in, whether it’s a Kindle, Kobo, Nook, or other tablet.
Dec 25, 2017
The best games for your new PC
After many of us refreshed our hardware through Black Friday sales and now (hopefully) have the perfect mouse, mechanical keyboard, chassis, GPU, and the works, it’s time to d-d-duel — just kidding, it’s time to game. Now that the long stretch of the holiday weekend is ahead, you can break out the PC games, taking pride in how smoothly your new computer’s frame rate is. Some of these games rely on the player to have excellent reflexes, while others just require you to have a love of story.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
Dec 25, 2017
The best games for your new PS4
So you’ve just unboxed that sleek new PlayStation 4 Slim, or perhaps you’ve now got your hands on a souped-up PS4 Pro ready to be plugged into an all-new 4K and HDR-equipped TV. But now is the slightly harder part: figuring out what to play, especially when you don’t want to further empty your bank account by putting down money on games you may not like.
Read Article >Fear not, for we’ve collected all the best titles to hit Sony’s home console these past 12 months, with a few favorites from years past. It’s been a great year for the PS4, as the platform has enjoyed hit after hit in the exclusive department and a widening lead over the Xbox. Here’s where to get started if you’re a lapsed PlayStation player and upgrading to the current console gen for the very first time.
Dec 25, 2017
These are the best games for your new Nintendo Switch
Your family fought the good fight and got you a Switch. First things first: thank them. Go ahead, give them a big smile and a hug. Great! Okay! Time to get to gaming. We've included all the must-have games below along with a couple additional recommendations for when you want even more. These should last you a while and make the most use of your brand new Switch.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year.
Dec 25, 2017
The best games for your new Xbox One
Photo by James Bareham / The VergeWhether its an original Xbox One, the slimmed down Xbox One S, or the ultra-powerful Xbox One X, Microsoft has tons of great options out there new and old for you to enjoy on your new console. To help out, here’s some of our favorite picks.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
Dec 25, 2017
The 11 best apps for your new Android phone
Photo by James Bareham / The VergeSo you just got a new Android phone. You’ve probably turned it on, logged into a bunch of apps, downloaded your favorites — Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. — and logged into all of them as well. But now it’s time to dive a little bit deeper. If you’re setting up a phone for the first time, here are 11 apps worth downloading that you might have missed.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
Dec 25, 2017
The nine best apps for your new iPhone
Photo by James Bareham / The VergeJust unwrapped a fancy new iPhone X? Maybe a svelte iPhone SE? No matter what model, you’re gonna need some apps to go with your fancy new phone. Fortunately, we’ve already done the busy work for you and put together the best apps to get started with.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
Dec 25, 2017
The eight best apps for your new Mac
Vjeran Pavic / The VergeWhether you’re unwrapping your first Mac, or getting an upgrade, you’ll need some apps for your new computer. We’re here to help, with some of our best picks to get you started.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
Dec 25, 2017
The eight best games for your new iPhone, iPad, or Android phone
Photo by James Bareham / The VergeAlright, you’ve gotten your new Android phone or iPhone set up. Now it’s time for the important part: games. You’ll want something good to play on your new pocket supercomputer, especially if you’re stuck somewhere for the holidays away from your console or gaming PC. Fortunately, there’s tons of great games out there for mobile devices — here’s some of our favorites.
Read Article >We've rounded up our favorite and most-used apps and utilities for the technology we use every day. Check out our other picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Macs. We've also listed our favorite games for iOS and Android from this year, and our top choices for PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.