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The Apple iPad Air M3 ticks all the boxes for a memorable Father's Day gift, thanks to Amazon's ongoing sale. (Image source: Florian Schmitt)

Deal | Apple 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air M3 drop to all-time low prices on Amazon

Apple's M3-powered iPad Air made its debut earlier this year, boasting an array of features that makes it an easy recommendation for the vast majority of casual users as well as an excellent Father's Day gift. The tablet is freque...
Sambit Saha, 10 Jun 2025 20:19
macOS 26 is the final operating system for Macs with Intel processors. (Image source: Apple)

The end for Intel Macs: Apple to discontinue software support with macOS 27

Apple's desktop operating system is getting its biggest design update in more than two decades via macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple has now confirmed that this will be the last update for Intel Macs, as macOS 27 will require an ARM processor...
Hannes Brecher, 10 Jun 2025 19:47
The Vivo X Fold 5 is said to work well with the Apple Watch and also with iPhones, MacBooks, and iCloud. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold 5 is the first Android to partner with Apple Watch, also integrates with iPhones and MacBooks

Vivo hopes to entice Apple fans with the integration of their iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and the iCloud; even the Apple Watch is said to be able to work seamlessly with the Vivo X Fold 5, marking a first for Vivo in the Android ecos...
Alexander Fagot, 10 Jun 2025 19:03
The Apple iPad is finally getting decent multitasking with multiple app windows. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPad gets true multitasking, background processes and file management via iPadOS 26

After 15 years, the Apple iPad is finally getting the very features that make the tablet a viable laptop replacement, namely effective multitasking, an extended file manager and better mouse support, in addition to numerous design...
Hannes Brecher, 10 Jun 2025 09:59
Apple is giving all operating systems a fresh look. (Image source: Apple)

These iPhones, iPads and Macs are getting Apple's biggest updates in years

Apple has just announced a slew of its biggest operating system updates in years: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and watchOS 26. In addition to the new features and design updates, Apple has also confirmed which iPhones, iPads, Macs ...
Hannes Brecher, 10 Jun 2025 09:42
Apple Watches wearers gain an AI workout buddy in watchOS 26. (Image source: Apple)

Apple watchOS 26 arrives with AI workout buddy

Apple has unveiled watchOS 26, featuring a sleek Liquid Glass interface, AI-powered Workout Buddy, and enhanced Smart Stacks for a more intuitive experience. The OS also includes new messaging action suggestions, wrist gestures, a...
David Chien, 10 Jun 2025 05:07
Apple TVs with iPhones turn into karaoke machines with tvOS 26. (Image source: Apple)

Apple tvOS 26 turns Apple TVs into sing-along karaoke boxes

Apple has introduced tvOS 26 for Apple TV, featuring a karaoke mode with follow-along lyrics that uses iPhones as microphones. The OS adopts Apple's Liquid Glass interface design, and displays movies and shows with new poster art.
David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 22:59
Customised macOS desktop interface showing Liquid Glass design elements, updated Dock, and redesigned widgets. (Image source: Apple)

macOS Tahoe 26 adds iPhone call support, redesigned interface, and new AI tools

macOS Tahoe 26 introduces a redesigned interface with new customization options, iPhone call support via the Phone app, and expanded Spotlight features. The update also adds system-wide Apple Intelligence tools and real-time Live ...
Anmol Dubey, 09 Jun 2025 22:04
Apple visionOS 26 previewed with new features for Apple Vision Pro XR headset. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils visionOS 26 for Apple Vision Pro

Apple has introduced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, enhancing virtual experiences with spatial widgets, improved Personas, and AI-powered depth rendering for immersive 3D scenes. The update also adds support for new acces...
David Chien, 09 Jun 2025 21:18
The iOS 26 developer beta can be installed on eligible devices today (image source: Apple)

iOS 26 officially shown off with radical redesign and plenty of new features

Apple has finally unveiled a new iOS version for iPhones. iOS 26 brings forth plenty of visible and under-the-hood changes and is advertised to be one of the most significant updates in recent years.
Anil Ganti, 09 Jun 2025 20:57
The WWDC 2025 keynote will be streamed live on YouTube (Image source: Apple)

Apple WWDC 2025: Here's how to watch and what to expect from the keynote livestream

One of the most exciting weeks of the year for Apple fans and developers is about to kick off. In less than 2 hours (at 16:00 GMT, June 9), Tim Cook and his company will once again provide detailed previews of the latest major upd...
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jun 2025 17:01
The iPhone 19 Pro is set to receive the most significant redesign since the iPhone X. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's anniversary iPhone: iOS 26 foreshadows brand-new iPhone design

While the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is set to feature a significantly larger camera module, customers can expect the most serious redesign since the launch of the iPhone X for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. iOS 26 will likely provi...
Hannes Brecher, 09 Jun 2025 11:19
Apple will unveil its biggest software update of the year for iPhone, iPad and Mac on Monday (Image source: Apple)

New details on Apple's huge iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 software updates unveiled

In just a few days time, Apple is expected to announce the biggest update for the iPhone in years, which could include a fresh look as well as a bunch of new features. In addition to providing some information on iOS 26, Bloomberg...
Hannes Brecher, 06 Jun 2025 19:50
The AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale at Amazon, alongside its non-ANC brother and the AirPods Pro 2. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple's AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 get heavy discounts at Amazon

Apple's AirPods 4 (both with and without ANC) and AirPods Pro 2 received heavy discounts over at Amazon, slashing the price of the TWS buds by as much as $80.
Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2025 18:19
The iPhone 17 series may launch with a handy MagSafe charging speed increase over the current iPhone 16 series. (Image source: NCC via 91mobiles)

Apple iPhone 17 series could launch with serious MagSafe charging speed upgrades

The iPhone 16 series already surpasses many of its peers when it comes to wireless charging speeds. New regulatory body filings suggest that Apple will upgrade MagSafe charging speeds again by adopting the Qi 2.2 charging standard...
Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2025 18:33
AirDrop apparently has a less than certain future. (Image source: Apple)

Apple projected to disable AirDrop in EU over DMA implementation

Apple has a history of only allowing one way to use, connect and wirelessly share files between devices such as iPhones and Macs: its way. That might all change soon, as the European Commission's Digital Markets Act (DMA) now requ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2025 18:29
Apple AirPods will soon be able to control the iPhone camera and pause music when users fall asleep. (Image source: Vasil Korzh)

Apple AirPods (Pro) expected to get exciting new features with iOS 26, including remote camera control

The update to iOS 26 is expected to not only introduce numerous new features to the Apple iPhone, but also to the fourth-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro 2. A leak has revealed Apple's plans in advance, ranging from improved...
Hannes Brecher, 05 Jun 2025 10:19
The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (pictured) can now be had for $80 off its MSRP. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Amazon drops Apple Watch 10 and Watch SE 2 to near all-time low prices

You can grab an Apple Watch 10 or Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for up to $100 off at Amazon. This drops the price of each model to near their respective all-time low prices.
Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2025 18:23
The iPhone XS (pictured) will likely not receive the next version of iOS. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Rumored list details phones getting iOS 26

A new list claims to enumerate all Apple handsets that will get iOS 26, the upcoming version of iOS. While the list is fairly extensive, older fan-favorite devices may be left to gather dust.
Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2025 17:44
The developers of Halide show what iPhone apps could look like on iOS 26 (Image source: Lux)

Apple iPhone: iOS 26 design changes imagined in impressive images

With iOS 26, Apple is expected to announce a brand-new user interface for the iPhone in just a few days time. Lux, the developers of the popular camera app Halide, have now demonstrated how sleek iPhone apps could soon look if the...
Hannes Brecher, 04 Jun 2025 01:20
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro might be powered by a 2nm ARM processor (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold rumored to get performance boost from 2nm Apple A20 SoC with integrated RAM

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Fold might receive a significant performance and efficiency boost thanks to the rumored Apple A20 chipset. Recent rumors suggest two major upgrades for Apple's next-generati...
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2025 23:27
Apple is reportedly cutting cost on the displays of the iPhone 17 and 17 Air. (Image source: AppleTrack)

Apple iPhone 17's rumoured 120 Hz display may have three key limitations versus Pro model

The Apple iPhone 17 will reportedly become the first base iPhone model to feature a 120 Hz OLED display. However, according to the latest rumours, Apple may opt to cut costs by not including a ProMotion LTPO panel, potentially lea...
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2025 16:42
The free AngelQ web browser for Apple devices helps protect children online from online dangers. (Image source: AngelQ)

AngelQ leverages AI to create a safer Apple web browser for children

AngelQ has launched a free web browser for Apple iOS that uses AI to safeguard children from online predators, harmful content, and social media dangers. Parents can monitor their children's digital experiences to better guide the...
David Chien, 02 Jun 2025 21:27
The best smartphones for digital photography

Ranking: Best camera smartphones tested by Notebookcheck

May 2025 update. Camera features and image quality are central to the modern smartphone experience. Thanks to some very impressive technical advances of recent years, good camera phones make simple dedicated cameras redundant, with intricate behind-the-scenes calculations in the background making sure that even a quick snapshot from the hip always looks good. This article lists the best phones for photography that we have tested recently.
Marcus Herbrich, 15 Nov 2024 13:34
A prototype iPhone with Taptic Buttons. (Image source: Apple Insider)

Next-gen Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad bound for Taptic Button upgrade in new leak

"Taptic Buttons" are back on Apple's drawing board, , according to a new report. This time, they are allegedly destined for next-gen Apple Watches and iPads as well as iPhones. The new kind of physical control is reportedly pressu...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2025 18:09
The iPhone 16. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 tipped to launch with same internals as iPhone 16

The iPhone 16 is now accounted as having been the world's best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2025. Its successor might not be entirely equipped to supplant it, though. The 17 is projected to be a less than complete up...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2025 16:42
Black Shark’s Global Positioning Tracker (pictured) works with Apple Find My. (Image source: Black Shark)

Black Shark launches new tracker card with Apple Find My

Black Shark has released a new accessory in China: the Global Positioning Tracker. Shaped like a card, the device is designed to help you keep an eye on the location of your possessions. It works with Apple Find My, with support f...
Polly Allcock, 30 May 2025 19:23
The iPhone 17 could return with the design of the current iPhone 16. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 tipped to launch with dual 48 MP cameras and 120 Hz display

A new leak has highlighted two of the most important upgrades that Apple will bring to its standard iPhone with the release of the iPhone 17. Not only is the iPhone 16 successor said to be gaining a 120 Hz display, but it is also ...
Alex Alderson, 30 May 2025 18:20
A 'future iPhone' render. (Image source: MacRumors)

200MP iPhone: More specs and features of Apple's alleged camera upgrade leak out

Some of the world's highest-end and/or most competitive Android smartphones now rock rear cameras with the class-leading 200MP sensors, although iPhones have never followed suit to date. That might change soon, as Apple is now all...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2025 18:18
The 13-in MacBook Air (2025) on top of a table. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | MacBook Air deal: 13-in M4-powered 16/256 GB SKU down to $869.00 (Amazon.com)

The more compact of the two 2025 MacBook Air models is currently enjoying a significant discount. The 256 GB of storage that this particular SKU comes with look a little tight, meaning power users will have to resort to using USB-...
Sergey Tarasov, 30 May 2025 16:37
The Beelink Mate mini will require a separate power supply in some cases. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink releases Mate mini dock for Apple Mac mini globally with Thunderbolt 5 and up to 16 TB storage

Beelink has now released its Mate mini docking solution for the latest Apple Mac mini. Starting at $139, the Beelink Mate mini provides a Thunderbolt 5 port and up to 16 TB of storage split across two M.2 2280 drive slots.
Alex Alderson, 29 May 2025 21:29
Apple Intelligence features running on iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to mimic Tesla and Samsung in numbering iOS and macOS after release years

Just like Samsung jumped from a Galaxy S10 to a Galaxy S20 in a year, Apple may want to sound fresh and in sync with the times, too. The kicker, however, is that the new naming scheme won't be applied to iPhones.
Daniel Zlatev, 29 May 2025 09:33
Apple will soon sell iPad replacement parts directly to consumers. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple now selling spare parts for iPad, iPad Pro and iPad mini

Apple iPad users will soon be able to purchase original spare parts and tools for repairing their tablet directly from Apple, as the tech giant has now just added the first iPad models to its self-service repair program.
Hannes Brecher, 28 May 2025 19:33
The iPhone 17 Air may offer MagSafe charging and an optional battery expansion accessory. (Image source: Majin Bu)

Apple iPhone 17 Air tipped to feature tiny battery even with silicon-carbon tech

According to a new leak, the iPhone 17 Air is still on track to be the first iPhone to launch with silicon-carbon battery technology. Unfortunately, it may not bring the competitive battery life that many would have hoped for. Ins...
Alex Alderson, 28 May 2025 16:12
After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally coming to the Apple iPad. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp now finally available on the iPad

Popular messaging app WhatsApp is now available on the Apple iPad and, in addition to the multitasking features of the tablet, also supports the most important features of the smartphone app, including video calls with up to 32 pe...
Hannes Brecher, 28 May 2025 12:14
Apple Arcade game Limbo showcasing the gaming experience on an iPhone, highlighting Apple's expanding gaming ecosystem (Image source: Apple Newsroom)

Apple set to replace Game Center with unified gaming app across devices

Apple is reportedly set to replace Game Center with a new gaming app across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
Louise Burke, 28 May 2025 08:26
Nick Gillard builds the pico-mac-nano, a 62mm tall Mac Classic powered by a WaveShare Pico Zero. (Image source: Nick Gillard)

Nick Gillard unveils pico-mac-nano: A 62mm tall Macintosh Classic built using a WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board

Nick Gillard has created one of the world's smallest working Macintosh Classics, using the WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board running a modified pico-mac emulator and clever engineering, all housed within a 62 mm-tall 3D-print...
David Chien, 28 May 2025 05:56
Apple now offers a trio of 48 MP rear-facing sensors across its Pro and Pro Max iPhones. (Image source: Samuel Angor - Unsplash)

Leaker reveals future Apple iPhone upgrade plans with talk of 200 MP camera

In recent years, Apple has been gradually upgrading its Pro iPhones to the point where they feature a trio of 48 MP sensors. According to a reliable leaker, Apple may eventually follow Samsung and others by offering a 200 MP camer...
Alex Alderson, 28 May 2025 01:00
The Mate mini costs around $137 in China. Pictured: the Mac mini dock. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink reveals price of its new Thunderbolt 5 Mac mini dock

The Mate mini was recently teased as a new Mac mini dock with Thunderbolt 5 and support for up to 16 TB of expanded storage. Beelink has now revealed the Chinese price of this new mini PC accessory.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 May 2025 14:52
The Apple Watch is set to receive comprehensive design updates via watchOS 12. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 12 and tvOS 19: Apple Watch and Apple TV 4K set to get comprehensive design updates

iOS 19 is set to be the most extensive design upgrade for the Apple iPhone since the release of iOS 7 in 2013. According to the latest rumors, users of an Apple Watch and an Apple TV 4K can also expect a major update, which is lik...
Hannes Brecher, 27 May 2025 12:55
iPhone with under-screen Face ID concept. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple’s long-term iPhone redesign roadmap leaks with under-display Face ID planned for 2026

Apple is expected to introduce major design changes to the upcoming iPhone models. A new leak reveals possible changes for the next three iPhone generations.
Huzefa Baloch, 26 May 2025 22:21
A user operates a virtual desktop using the Apple Vision Pro headset (Image source: Apple)

Apple may introduce visionOS-style redesign for iOS, macOS, and more at WWDC 2025

Apple is preparing a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Inspired by visionOS, the new interface is expected to unify Apple’s software platforms.
Anmol Dubey, 26 May 2025 19:22
Beelink Mate mini connects to the Mac mini through a Thunderbolt 5 port. Pictured: the dock. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink Mate mini dock for Mac mini debuts with support for up to 16 TB storage

Mini PC maker Beelink has introduced a new expansion dock for the Apple Mac mini, the Mate mini. The accessory connects through a Thunderbolt 5 port and brings support for up to 16 TB of expanded storage.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 May 2025 12:11
Despite the warning, there have been no specific actions taken. (Image source: Pexels)

Apple, Samsung and other companies could face a 25% tariff on imported phones to the US

The Trump administration threatened to impose a 25% tariff on phones not manufactured in the US. The president has tried to re-shore manufacturing back to the country.
Daniela Morales Soler, 24 May 2025 22:40
Best smartphones of the smaller kind tested and ranked by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Best compact smartphones reviewed by Notebookcheck

Q2 2025 update. Smartphones with large displays are omnipresent now. Ubiquitous. It's small phones that are hard to find, which is why we came up with a list of the most compact smartphones currently available on the market that have been extensively tested by Notebookcheck and got a good to very good rating.
Daniel Schmidt, 24 May 2025 09:44
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS+Cellular model in 46mm Titanium Slate case at lowest price ever. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple Watch Series 10 receives biggest discount ever

Amazon has given the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular smartwatch in a 46 mm Titanium Slate case with a Stone Grey S/M sport band its biggest discount ever just in time for college graduations.
David Chien, 24 May 2025 07:04
The Vision Pro is off to a tepid start but Apple works on smart glasses. (Image source: Apple)

Apple set to release stylish smart glasses as it works on AirPods with camera

The stylish, lightweight AR glasses that Apple shelved while developing the Vision Pro are back in the release menu. The new glasses will reportedly be more elegant than Meta's Ray-Ban set.
Daniel Zlatev, 23 May 2025 14:19
Keychron B2 Pro Space Gray wireless low-profile keyboard

Keychron B2 Pro is a lightweight low-profile wireless keyboard for Apple users that claims 300 hours battery life, advanced customisation with ZMK firmware

Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at a...
Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2025 22:45
Acasis Workstation: Docking solution for the Mac Mini. (Image source: Acasis)

Acasis Workstation packs Mac Mini into stylish case with two SSDs and many ports

The Acasis Mac Mini M4 Workstation is a special docking solution that makes Apple's compact PC system significantly larger, offers many features and allows the mini PC's storage to be expanded.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 22:18
Amico brings Apple TV 4K compatibility to the Amico Home app alongside two new games. (Image source: Amico)

Amico launches Amico Home for Apple TV 4K with new games

Amico Entertainment brings Apple TV 4K compatibility to the Amico Home app, allowing gamers to access a growing world of family-friendly games that includes three new titles.
David Chien, 22 May 2025 06:30

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