Join us this week as we race away from giant creepy monsters, while playing tactile virtual toys and developing the next big game on the AppAdvice Podcast episode 45.

Reversible emoji could be in our future. If approved, Apple and other vendors would be able to choose which emoji can be reversible on their devices.

A Venmo-like peer-to-peer payment service, Apple Pay Cash can now be used by anyone with an iPhone or iPad with iOS 11.2 installed.

A new Fitbit Ionic update is here. The Apple Watch competitor now offers more apps and watch faces, with more coming in 2018.

Is the Amazon Prime Video app finally coming to Apple TV? Amazon has confirmed it will launch before the end of the month, as promised.

Today’s AppsGoneFree list includes a scanner, an interactive story, and a children’s app.

For the fourth-generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, tvOS 11.2 brings a new Sports section to the TV app and more.

Facebook Messenger Kids is a new app launching this week for iOS. Don't worry, parents, it's not nearly as scary as it sounds.

Early this morning, Dec. 2, Apple pushed out the first public version of iOS 11.2. This update is critical; you should download iOS 11.2 right now.

The early iPhone X adoption rate has bested that for both the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus in eight countries. Elsewhere, things look good.

Today’s AppsGoneFree list includes a measurement app, a third-party keyboard, and a puzzle game.

Apple AirPods shipments should improve dramatically in 2018 now that supply constraints for the accessory have largely been resolved.

Today’s AppsGoneFree list includes a platform game, a route planner, and a fitness app.

From speakers to charging pads to cases, we've got you covered. It's time to accessorize with the best iPhone accessories.

Today’s AppsGoneFree list includes a relaxation app, a children’s app, and a reference app.

Hoppenhelm is a twitchy reflex platformer arcade game that will keep you hoppin' for more.

The latest version of Apple's iOS software is moving closer to general release as iOS 11.2 beta 6 was just seeded to developers.

LEGO AR Studio is a new app coming soon. It uses ARKit to allow children to play with "virtually enhanced animated versions" of popular LEGO sets.

Google Photos sharing on iOS devices just got easier thanks to the latest app update. You can now share Google Photos using iMessages.

Today’s AppsGoneFree list includes a sports game, a health app, and a productivity app.

Has Apple compromised security on iOS 11? One Russian firm believes that it did. The question now is whether Apple will do anything about it.

Apple plans on introducing a lower priced iPad in 2018. The new 9.7-inch model could be priced as low as $259 and arrive during the second quarter.

Animal Crossing is finally available on your mobile device. Was it worth the wait?

The popular navigation app Google Maps now takes advantage of the full, taller screen of Apple's new iPhone X handset. The update is live on the App Store.