Gang of hackers behind nude celebrity photo leak routinely attacked iCloud

'Months of hard work' behind publication of more than 100 stars' private photos as hackers ask for bitcoin and go underground

FBI investigating hack of naked photos of Jennifer Lawrence and others

Jennifer Lawrence’s lawyers have contacted law enforcement over a ‘flagrant violation of privacy’ as Kirsten Dunst hits out at Apple. By Samuel Gibbs

Naked celebrity hack: security experts focus on iCloud backup theory

After intensive examination of file data leaked by one or more hackers, suspicion grows that iCloud backups were source of pictures – though precise method of attack still unclear. By Charles Arthur

20 best iPhone and iPad apps and games this week

Star Walk 2, Bioshock, Gruffalo: Games, Tiny Tower Vegas, Hyperlapse from Instagram, Google Slides and more. By Stuart Dredge

Apple to go big on biometric devices, bigger on iPhone

Technology giant expected to announce healthcare-focused wearable device as well as 4.7in iPhone 6 as it seeks to diversify

Apple confirms 9 September event – expect new iPhone and wearable

The tech industry expects that Apple’s next smartphone, which will feature a larger screen, will be launched at the event in Cupertino. By Samuel Gibbs

Oh help! Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo Games app for children

New iOS app is ‘clearly not a book’ but aims to inspire children to re-read Julia Donaldson’s original stories. By Stuart Dredge

Yogscast YouTube gaming stars get an official mobile app

iPhone app from MCN Maker Studios follows stablemate PewDiePie onto the App Store. By Stuart Dredge

Swing Copters clones crash as Google cleans up Play Store

Hundreds of clones of the follow up to the smash hit Flappy Bird removed from Android app store propelling Swing Copters to the top. By Samuel Gibbs

Star Wars meets Clash of Clans in free-to-play Star Wars: Commander game

Disney and Lucasfilm team up for new mobile game enabling players to pick their side in the Galactic Civil War. By Stuart Dredge

Apple share price: why is at a record high?

Excitement about an iWatch is partly responsible, but the iPhone is at the heart of why the company is outperforming Google

Sapphire, gold and tantalum … What will your iPhone 6 be made from?

Alex Hern: If rumours are right, the newest iPhone may boast a ultra-hard-wearing sapphire screen. If so, it'll join the bewildering array of precious materials contained in the modern mobile