In the rush for the latest gimmick, we are losing the joy of ‘things’

Another Apple launch, another innovation – this time the loss of the headphone jack. But is built-in obsolescence and minimalism depriving us of the sheer joy of ‘things’, asks Aleks Krotoski

T-Mobile tells its iPhone users to skip latest iOS 10 update

Telecoms company cites connectivity issues and says Apple is working on a fix in latest setback for the rollout of the ‘biggest iOS release ever’

Does it matter if your in-laws hate you? Catch up on our live look at the week

It’s been a week of ups and downs, highs and lows – but what’s got you talking? Recap on our weekly debate and leave your comments

Apple has ditched earphone wires: what other cables should we get rid of?

The company has announced that the iPhone 7’s AirPods won’t have leads – but why stop there? The world needs a wireless declutter

My 102-year-old grandmother tries social media: ‘Is this what they do all day?’

I interviewed my grandmother to get a century of perspective on technology, from the cellphone she uses ‘only for emergencies’ to Twitter and Snapchat

As the iPhone 7 shows, technology has become part of the fashion industry

Increasingly the tech business is all about making good products artificially redundant and mediocre ones seem relevant

Apple faces tough sell after scrapping iPhone 7 headphones jack

Retailers report surge in wireless headphones sales but analysts say Apple has taken a ‘misstep’ with some critics calling it ‘user-hostile’ and wasteful

How waterproof are the iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S7 and smartwatches?

Will your device survive trip down the toilet? What does ‘IP67’ actually mean, and how do smartphones fare against waterproof watches?

Super Mario Run: Nintendo’s mascot finally makes the jump to mobile

Nintendo’s iconic character, Mario, will finally make an appearance on smartphones in a fully-fledged running game on the iPhone first

Apple reveals waterproof iPhone 7 with new camera … and no headphone jack

New colours, faster processor and longer battery life for the smaller iPhone 7, and dual-cameras on the back for the iPhone 7 Plus – but as predicted, the headphone jack is no more

Earth to Apple: wireless Airpod headphones are like a tampon without a string

Consumers are perplexed by Apple’s new iPhone 7 AirPods because of one obvious oversight: that string is there so they don’t get lost

iPhone 7 launch: Apple gambles on headphone jack and introduces new Apple Watch

New design paired with release of AirPods that represents characteristic gamble for tech firm in bid to outpace rivals and usher in wireless listening

Tim Cook and James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke: dissecting an awkward ride

The journey to Wednesday’s Apple event raises important questions: was the OneRepublic song really about Steve Jobs? And why Sweet Home Alabama?

Readers predict the new iPhone: no more headphone jack and new Apple Watch

According to our readers, there will be dual cameras and colours for the iPhone, a new iPad and the Apple Watch will gain GPS – but you can forget about seeing an Apple car anytime soon

Worried face: the battle for emoji, the world’s fastest-growing language

It started with 176 icons. Now it’s grown to 1,800. But who decides what becomes an emoji? We lift the lid on the California coders who live and breathe smiling cats and banned aubergines