The last seven days were light on news, but we posted plenty of other tidbits to keep you busy – check out all the articles you may have missed this week
News stories
App Store pre-orders
You can now buy apps and games in advance on the App Store. Read the story!
Device slowdown
Could old devices be sped up by replacing the battery? Read the story!
How-tos
Ruya
A match-three puzzler to unwind to. See our review!
App reviews
Vidgets guide
Four useful shortcuts you can add to the lock screen. Find out how!
Push email fixes
Three easy ways around common problems with the Mail app. Find out how!
Festive Specials
Design your own cards
There are loads of great apps to help you create your own custom Christmas cards. See our roundup!
Make your own gifts
We look at the best services for turning your photos into real life prints, gifts, and cards. See the roundup!
Travel and weather roundup
The apps you need to get to avoid stress when traveling this holiday season. See our roundup!
Food and drink roundup
Our pick of the best apps to have on hand in the kitchen come Christmas day. See our roundup!