The latest limited edition of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in four designs and adds gold, diamonds or leather to the smartphone, depending on the variant. As usual, the Caviar collection is extremely expensive.

We pit the iPhone 15 Pro Max against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the ROG Phone 8 Pro in a real-world 30-minute gaming test to see which phone offers the best thermal performance.

Most past reports about the iPhone SE 4 hinted that the device would have an iPhone 14 design with a notch. But a new rumor is suggesting otherwise, saying that the next budget-friendly Apple smartphone will feature Dynamic Island instead. The rumor also showcased the design with a mockup.

An update wave for Apple users: iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 have just been released. This means new updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the like.

Samsung's new Galaxy S24 Ultra appears to be a battery champion. The flagship phone saw out rivals like the OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi 14 Pro in a battery drain test, but also managed to reach the highest recorded temperature of all the tested devices.

JLab touts its latest wireless earbuds as an industry first in that they introduce Preferred Listening Response Curve tuning from Knowles to their market. The Epic Lab Edition buds also support the LC3 codec, Spatial Audio and "Smart" ANC. They are also Hi-Res Audio certified and are rated to get up to 56 hours of battery life thanks to their "dual-mode" charging case.

A new leak has now revealed alleged information on the battery capacities of three of the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup phones: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two of the devices are reported to get battery upgrades, but the third device apparently does the reverse.

The base-model iPhone had had dual rear cameras for the last few generations, and will again in 2024, according to the latest leaks. However, those shooters are also now expected to assume a design not seen since 2020 - then again, this almost retro-looking rear panel is also rumored to be paired with Apple's latest display type this year.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra are both top-end mobile devices with titanium edges. However, Apple and Samsung have gone about the integration of the premium material into their flagships in very different ways, according to a famous vlogger. One method also apparently results in a thinner titanium frame than another.

Apple considers iPhone 15 Pro models running warmer than previous iPhones to be “expected behavior”, we have learned. However, iPhone 16 Pro owners might look forward to different device behavior with Apple rumored to be exploring the use of graphene to mitigate lingering thermal issues.

The next few years are apparently going to be big for iPad and MacBook devices with the addition of OLED displays and foldable form factors. According to the latest report out of Korea, Apple could release its debut foldable device in 2026 followed by a foldable MacBook.

According to a reliable analyst, Apple is bracing itself for a slowdown in iPhone sales throughout 2024, particularly in the second half of the year. Principally, the lack of changes between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 could are being blamed, with even fewer planned than Apple offered between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15.

Beeper, an app that allows Android users to access iMessage by linking their Apple accounts via a Mac, has halted iMessage connections after a handful of user accounts were banned by Apple. This comes almost two months after Beeper Mini shut down services following bans from Apple.

Reportedly, iOS 18 is shaping up to be a substantial update for the iOS ecosystem. According to one typically well-informed Bloomberg editor, Apple is joining the bandwagon of companies leveraging AI to deliver software improvements.

Opera has announced that it will celebrate its wider, DMA-mandated access to the Apple ecosystem by unleashing a version of the "AI-centric" One browser for iPhones. The company asserts that its app will stand out in the coming influx of Safari alternatives with an enhanced UI and UX. Opera also now hints that it will get into even more AI in the near future, in a way also related to Europe.

Apple is working hard to catch up to the competition in adding generative AI features to its devices, including its flagship iPhones. The company is busy acquiring start-ups and hiring AI specialists, but the new features aren’t likely to reach customers until late this year.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to institute policies that will charge fees related to apps installed on an iPhone outside the App Store. These new policies would only apply in Europe, per the Journal, in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March.

Death Stranding is finally being released on the Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac, in the extended Director's Cut and at a reduced price. The game will take full advantage of the capabilities of Apple's ARM chips and support both Metal 3 and MetalFX upscaling.

A known tipster with a reliable track record on Weibo has claimed that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a much larger 1/1.14 inch primary camera sensor from Sony, along with several other advancements, positioning the iPhone 16 Pro Max as an "image flagship".

RedMagic has just released its latest mobile gaming controller to regions such as North America. The Shadow Blade Gamepad 2.0 is rated to fit "all types" of smartphones, its maker's new 9 Pro flagship included, and stands out in its market with interchangeable shells for the tops of its arms.

ESR's latest charging gadget has upgraded to the latest Qi2 standard on its launch. The new version of the Wireless Car Charger is rated for the same kind of magnetic connection with newer Android smartphones as it would with MagSafe-capable iPhones. It starts at just under $30 via the OEM's most prominent channels.

In a recent battery life test by YouTuber XEETCHARGE, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outshone its competition, including the Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as its predecessor, the S23 Ultra. Despite featuring a similar 5,000 mAh battery, the S24 Ultra's impressive 11-hour performance marked a sizeable improvement over the S23 Ultra.

Fresh details about the state of the iPhone 16 Pro's camera hardware has emerged online. While the iPhone 15 Pro successors is now expected to arrive with an improved 48 MP primary camera, it could also be delivered with cheaper QLC NAND flash storage.

Apple has just officially confirmed that iOS 17.3 will be released in a few days, meaning that users of compatible iPhones can look forward to a range of new features. First and foremost, improved theft protection will help prevent an increasingly popular scam for stealing iPhones.

Apple may finally be ready to bring next year’s base iPhone 16 smartphones on par with the Pro models when it comes to RAM capacity. The report which comes to us courtesy of MacRumors claims that the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus will feature 2 GB more RAM vs the iPhone 15/15 Plus. Additionally, the rumor also alleges better Wi-Fi connectivity for both devices.

Hohem's prominence in the smartphone/camera gimbal game has made its announcement of the Mic-01 wireless lavalier mic as its latest products all the more surprising. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the accessory will "elevate" any creator's audio with based on "advanced" DSP technology, "stable" transmission over nearly 700 feet and up to 20 hours of battery life.

Zagg is reintroducing the Mophie Juice Pack, promising significantly longer battery life for the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. For this, Zagg has simply packed a power bank into a protective iPhone case.

At CES 2024, Belkin has introduced the world's first DockKit accessory. DockKit is an Apple framework for iOS devices that enables motorized tracking of the subject using the iPhone's camera. The Belkin Stand Pro offers MagSafe charging while seamlessly pairing with an iPhone 12 or above using the DockKit protocol without having to install any third-party application.

Hollyland claims to have packed all the tech for a "top level consumer-grade" lavalier- or lapel-style microphone into an "all-in-one button" with its latest Lark-series release. The M2 is rated to eliminate unwanted background noise with environmental noise cancellation (ENC) to product "accurate" recordings in "studio-grade" quality. Hollyland also claims that its receiver can pick up from a "remarkable" distance away or right through obstacles like the user's body.

AOHi has announced that crowdfunding for a new generation of its innovative modular (or "splicable") cable has begun. Like its Future Creative predecessor, the Racing Cable can be put together to be longer or even to be type-A at one end via its custom extensions. It augments specs such as 8K video and super-fast charging with the USB4 standard in this iteration.

XREAL asserts that it is ready for Apple's Vision Pro with the Air 2 Ultra, which upgrade to tracking in six degree of freedom (6DoF) and a field of view (FOV) that might beat that of its Cupertino-born rival. The glasses also boast high-refresh-rate displays from Sony in a titanium-enhanced form-factor that the OEM touts as both style- and development-friendly.

Apple is now compensating customers who were affected by deliberate processor slowdowns as part of the Batterygate scandal. These are by no means penny amounts.

ESR has announced that the next generation of charging accessories will include products compatible with the new Qi2 standard rated to bring a MagSafe-like experience to compatible Android devices. On that note, the OEM will also unveil its latest range of officially Apple-certified chargers at CES 2024.

With the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple has been able reduce the Dynamic Island to the necessary minimum, thereby increasing the available display area on the one hand and creating more space for dynamic content on the other. An analyst provides details on camera upgrades for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max launched as markedly light Apple mobile flagships thanks to their new titanium-infused construction. However, their 16-series successors are now tipped to backslide in these terms in 2024, thanks to a switch to larger displays in both the Pro and Pro Max models.

Apple has largely moved away from leather accessories over the past year, instead offering iPhone cases made from 'FineWoven'- a fine mesh that hasn't proven to be particularly robust. Caviar is now upgrading the original protective cases with high-quality leather.

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have revealed details of the “most sophisticated” iOS attack they have ever seen, as part of the ongoing investigation called Project Triangulation. The attack originates from a message on iMessage, triggers without any user interaction, and exploits four zero-day vulnerabilities present in Apple’s A12 - A16 Bionic SoCs to gain complete access to the device data.

Apple is continuing to promote its Mac, iPhone and iPad platforms as viable gaming alternatives to both devs and AAA gamers. In a new interview, the company has highlighted what it has done to lay the groundwork to make Apple devices more attractive for gaming along with what the company thinks give it some unique advantages.

Even though it has only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 15 series, the rumor mill regarding 2024’s iPhone 16 smartphones is in full swing. From the screens to the camera configuration, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are shaping up to be nice upgrades over the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. A new rumor from MacRumors now reveals the tetraprism lens telephoto shooter for the iPhone 16 Pro.

Isn't there something missing this year? That's right - there hasn't been a blinded smartphone camera test with the most important camera flagships in 2023 yet - until now. Traditionally, this one comes from Tech-Youtuber MKBHD, but this time another YouTube channel is beating him to it. Once again, the results are highly surprising, and the winner of the most votes is quite the outsider phone.

CheckMag Choosing the best smartphone for videography requires considering factors beyond still photo capabilities. Look for devices with high-resolution cameras, advanced lenses, quality audio recording, and image stabilization to mitigate camera shake. Below are 4 top recommendations and what makes them so good for videography.

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series, a number of users have taken to social media with images of swollen iPhone 15 Pro batteries. A recent post claims that a representative at an Apple Store confirmed an increase in the number of cases of warranty repairs for battery issues on Apple's latest Pro iPhone.

Resident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited time.

Marques Brownlee has revealed his thoughts on the best and worst smartphones released this year. For the first time, MKBHD has included a category for best foldable, which joins nine other categories, including 'bust of the year'.

CheckMag More than 200 million people wear smartwatches globally. In addition to simply showing you the time, smartwatches will let you check your fitness, monitor your health, help you find your way and track a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone can benefit from one, so here are 5 smartwatches for all price ranges to give as Christmas presents this year.

Once again, it can be said that Apple is a few years behind trends in the Android world. While Android camera flagships with three or even four 50 MP sensors are no longer unusual, Apple is only very hesitantly approaching this goal. At least one analyst expects the iPhone 17 Pro Max to be on this level by 2025.

A reference to the use of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology in Apple’s Legal & Regulatory disclosures has revealed that Apple’s MetalFX is powered by AMD’s graphics upscaling technology. AMD’s tech is open source, which would have made it an expedient pathway to integrating the technology into Apple’s platforms.

As per some recent reports, Apple has made the beta version of the upcoming iOS and iPadOS 17.3 update available to developers. The update will introduce new security features to iPhones and iPads.

According to the latest rumors, the Apple iPhone 16 will receive numerous design adjustments. In addition to the brand-new camera trigger and action button, customers can also expect an adapted camera module that could be optimized for spatial video.