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Apple's new iPhone Air surpassed expectations in a new durability test. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

The iPhone Air bends in JerryRigEverything's test — but thankfully, it’s not "Bendgate 2.0"

The iPhone Air faced Zack Nelson’s notorious bend test—and survived. The phone held up remarkably well even during extreme tests, putting Bendgate 2.0 fears to rest.

Kristen Spradlin, 20 Sep 2025 16:19

Pictured: OpenAI's black monoblossom (Image source: OpenAI)

OpenAI teams with Jony Ive and Luxshare to launch AI-native hardware by 2027

OpenAI is building its first consumer devices with Jony Ive’s design vision and Apple’s former hardware talent. The company’s debut product, a screen-free AI speaker, is slated for 2026–2027, with additional wearables and accessor...

Nathan Ali, 20 Sep 2025 11:19

The battery life of the iPhone Air can be extended with an official MagSafe power bank (Image source: Apple, edited)

Apple iPhone Air: Teardown shows Apple's expensive MagSafe power bank in detail

The ultrathin Apple iPhone Air has only a tiny 3,149mAh battery. In order to improve its battery life, Apple is offering a very expensive power bank that is thicker than the iPhone Air itself and houses a surprising battery, as iF...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Sep 2025 00:56

iPhone Air: Apple's thinnest phone ever doesn't seem so thin compared to the iPhone 6, but it's likely much more robust. (Image source: Reddit)

Apple iPhone Air seems virtually indestructible: Viral TikTok video dares to do more than JerryRigEverything

The entire (Apple) world is waiting for one man: When will Zack Nelson finally publish the official iPhone Air durability test and dispel all fears of a Bendgate revival for the thinnest iPhone ever? In the meantime, however, a fe...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2025 19:34

iPhone Air Space Black display unit with scratches around the MagSafe area. (Image source: Consomac)

iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air are prone to scratches, especially the dark colors

The iPhone 17 Pro and Air come in a combination of light and dark colors. It has been observed that the darker shades are susceptible to scratches as display units in China, France, and London showed visible scuffs after a few hou...

Vineet Washington, 19 Sep 2025 17:55

The average worker in India needs 160 days of labour to afford an Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Igor Omilaev)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs 3 to 160 workdays: iPhone Affordability Index reveals global divide

In the US and much of Europe, the average worker only needs a few days of work to afford an iPhone 17 Pro, whilst Apple’s latest flagship can cost several months of salary in other regions – a global divide highlighted by the iPho...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Sep 2025 08:28

The A19 Pro offers a big jump in GPU performance. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple A19 Pro hands-on GPU benchmarks show 40% upgrade versus A18 Pro but the Snapdragon 8 Elite is hardly inferior

Apple's new A19 Pro has been put through a series of GPU benchmark tests. The chipset on the iPhone 17 Pro Max constantly outperforms the A18 Pro on the iPhone 16 Pro Max by about 40%, but fails to flat-out dominate the Snapdragon...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2025 07:29

Apple's most powerful desktop, the M3 Ultra-powered Mac Studio (pictured), apparently has issues with updating to macOS 26 Tahoe. (Image source: Apple, w/ edits)

Apple's most powerful desktop cannot install latest version of macOS

Several users that own a Mac Studio with Apple's M3 Ultra chip have reported that their desktop cannot install macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of macOS. This is apparently due to a bug that may relate to an inability to properl...

Sam Medley, 17 Sep 2025 22:59

Side-by-side image of the green iPhone 17 with dual cameras and the orange iPhone 17 Pro with triple cameras. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro shows lower stability than iPhone 17 in GPU ray tracing stress test

Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro with the A19 Pro chip deliver impressive GPU performance in benchmarks, but stability results from the 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme stress test tell a different story.

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 20:42

Apple iPhone Air is only 5.6 mm thick. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life testing shows surprisingly good runtimes despite small 3,149 mAh cell capacity

Dave2D has tested the new Apple iPhone Air, and the battery life testing results are pretty interesting. The phone packs a rather small 3,149 mAh battery, which is considerably smaller than both the regular Apple iPhone 17 and the...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Sep 2025 19:11

Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 series may not charge faster with older third-party power bricks

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max have just launched alongside a series-first upgrade rated to allow them to charge by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. A review of this technology suggests that it is enabled by a specific version o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 18:50

A 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 model) with the stock charger and cable on a desk (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Affordable $599 MacBook tipped to launch towards the end of 2025, OLED MacBook Pro with touch panel on track for late 2026

Apple is reportedly preparing major changes to its MacBook lineup. New leaks from known Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo suggest significant updates are coming to both its premium Pro models and an upcoming budget-friendly option.

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 13:15

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests unchanged design language while standard iPhone 18 may be postponed

A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro models will largely retain the design language of their predecessors, including display sizes and camera layout. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 may see a delayed launch, potentially ar...

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 05:37

Banner for Nintendo Direct and Apple Event (Image source: Nintendo of America, Apple with edits)

Nintendo Direct Switch 2 game showcase earns higher viewership than Apple iPhone 17 reveal

The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japa...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Sep 2025 22:19

The AirPods Pro 3 are equipped with a newly developed heart rate sensor (Image source: Apple)

Apple AirPods Pro 3: Heart rate sensor surprisingly more accurate than Powerbeats Pro 2

In addition to more effective noise cancellation and a more robust, ergonomic housing, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 sport a brand-new heart rate sensor. An initial test now shows that the earbuds can also record significantly more accu...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Sep 2025 18:05

Precision Finding feature locating AirPods Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Yet another AirPods Pro 3 feature doesn’t work with older iPhones, not even iPhone 16 series

Apple unveiled the updated and upgraded AirPods Pro 3 at its September 9 event. They come with a few improved features, some of which, unfortunately, will not work unless you have the latest iPhone.

Vineet Washington, 16 Sep 2025 17:37

macOS 26 Tahoe significantly improves Apple's Spotlight search. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 26 Tahoe with upgrades to design, Spotlight and gaming

Apple has just released macOS 26 Tahoe, a massive operating system update that can now be installed for free on all compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe brings significant gaming upgrades, a significantly more flexible Spotlight search an...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:58

iOS 26 is by far the largest update for the Apple iPhone in years. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone gets Liquid Glass design and brand new games app via gigantic iOS 26 update

The biggest update of the year for the Apple iPhone has arrived. iOS 26 fundamentally modernizes the user interface based on Apple's Liquid Glass design, while numerous apps have been revamped and an entirely new Games app introdu...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:57

True multitasking and menu bar for the Apple iPad: iPadOS 26 now available

iPadOS 26 has arrived, finally making the Apple iPad (Pro) a more attractive laptop replacement. Following the update, multiple apps and windows can be displayed simultaneously and freely positioned like on a desktop, while Apple ...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:54

watchOS 26 has arrived, bringing a host of new features to the Apple Watch. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch receives major update to watchOS 26 with high blood pressure detection, Workout Buddy and more

Following the update to watchOS 26, the Apple Watch not only has a fresh user interface, but also exciting new features, including high blood pressure detection, Workout Buddy, third-party apps in the quick settings, and configura...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:51

The battery life of the Apple Watch Series 11 is unlikely to be much longer than that of the Series 10. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch Series 11: Advertised 24-hour battery life more of an illusion than reality

The Apple Watch Series 11 is advertised with a battery life of 24 hours instead of the 18 hours of the Apple Watch Series 10. However, the fine print reveals that the battery life is not actually expected to increase by 33% in pra...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:37

Some iPhone 17 Pro Max repairs cost up to $799 (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro (Max): This is how much repairs and battery replacements cost

Apple charges up to $799 for repairs of the iPhone 17 series. The manufacturer has now confirmed how much customers will have to pay to replace a defective display, a cracked back glass or a worn-out battery on the iPhone 17 (Pro)...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:24

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most popular model in the new iPhone 17 series. (Image source: Apple)

Kuo: iPhone 17 series demand surpasses iPhone 16, iPhone 17 Pro Max leads preorders

The recently launched iPhone 17 series is proving more popular than the iPhone 16, according to early preorder data and delivery lead times cited by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone 17 Pro Max leads demand, while the new iPhone Ai...

Elvis Shida, 15 Sep 2025 14:16

SPR AVS (Spatial Relay Audio-Visual Sync) is first being implemented by Apple in iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Vision Pro. Pictured - the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Omid armin on Unsplash)

Apple is moving beyond Bluetooth with new SPR AVS protocol, starting with the iPhone 17 series

SPR AVS is debuting with the Apple iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Vision Pro, delivering lossless, low-latency wireless audio. The new protocol should work alongside Bluetooth for next-gen features.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Sep 2025 12:13

Fantastic A19 Pro benchmarks show Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 may ultimately not be superior

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcom...

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2025 21:10

Following the launch of the iPhone 17, Bloomberg's Apple analyst Mark Gurman names 10 new Apple products that we can expect to see in the coming months. (Image source: Elise Bouet)

Bloomberg: Ten new Apple products we can expect between now and early 2026

Apple is far from finished with its plans for 2025, and early 2026 will also be exciting and packed with more new Apple products coming our way over the next six to seven months. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, these w...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Sep 2025 19:42

The OriginOS 6 x macOS UI. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 series backed to gain AirDrop-like feature on launch (sort of)

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 19:31

According to a leaker, the iPhone 18 series with not have an under-screen FaceID and camera. (Image source: Omar Al-Ghosson via Unsplash)

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro tipped to bring a smaller Dynamic Island, no under-display Face ID

According to a new rumor, Apple is expected to shrink the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro. However, the lineup may still miss out on the long-rumored under-display Face ID, meaning the pill-shaped cutout will rem...

Elvis Shida, 14 Sep 2025 13:48

iPhone Air checks full gamut of portrait photography boxes in preliminary camera review

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact that the former has just one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:22

The 2025 Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life deemed 'incredible' thanks to missing SIM card slot

The iPhone Air is the thinnest handset that Apple has ever made, and buyers may have second thoughts about its battery life for a good reason. Apple, however, has found a novel way to increase the iPhone Air battery life.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2025 17:14

According to a leaker, the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in China are working on thin flagships with large batteries. (Image source: Apple)

Forget the iPhone Air: Slim Chinese flagships to come with giant batteries and telephoto cameras

Anyone who wants an ultra-thin flagship smartphone generally has to choose between Apple or Samsung, and make many compromises in doing so, especially in terms of camera and battery performance. That said, significantly less limit...

Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2025 13:18

A new Apple Watch Hypertension Notification. (Image source: Apple)

New Apple Watch blood pressure feature gains FDA approval

Apple's latest health-tracking feature has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US. The Cupertino giant estimates that it is capable of helping detect up to 1 million cases of undiagnosed hypertens...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2025 18:50

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro offers interesting camera upgrades, but Apple is cutting corners in some areas. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's misleading iPhone 17 Pro camera marketing distracts customers from the real weaknesses

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has received two significant camera upgrades - a 48 MP telephoto camera with a larger sensor and an 18 MP selfie camera with a square sensor. However, Apple has failed to address a major weakness of the pre...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 21:19

Pitaka's latest iPhone cases. (Image source: Pitaka)

Pitaka unveils collection of stylish aramid-reinforced cases for iPhone 17 series

Apple's latest first-party cases are touted to have a woven effect; however, Pitaka could be said to have been doing that first with products such as its aramid fiber-imbued ProGuard cases. The new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max access...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 21:12

Artistic representation of AirPods Pro 3 translating Spanish to English. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Pro 3 bring live translations but not for all iPhone users

Live translations require iPhone models that support Apple Intelligence. This means only those who are using the fairly newer phones will be able to make use of this advanced feature.

Vineet Washington, 11 Sep 2025 18:29

Apple’s sleep score feature (pictured) will be available for users of third-party wearables. (Image source: Apple)

New Apple sleep score rolling out to Garmin and Amazfit smartwatch users

Apple’s new sleep score feature will be available for users of third-party devices from brands like Garmin and Amazfit. Currently in beta testing, the metric is designed to help you understand and improve your quality of sleep, ba...

Polly Allcock, 11 Sep 2025 17:50

Poco highlights that it had phones with stretched camera bars on the back before Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro phones. Pictured: the back of F6 Pro. (Image source: Poco)

After Google, Poco takes a swipe at Apple's iPhone 17 Pro camera island redesign

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro models come with a new camera island design, featuring a bar stretching across the phones' top back. Seeing the redesign, Poco poked fun at Apple, noting that it's nothing new for the company's phones.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 12:30

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Apple CEO Tim Cook successfully unveiled the thinnest iPhone ever on Tuesday, called the Apple iPhone Air. But Samsung was quicker off the mark, and a comparison is definitely in order.

Matthias Zellmer, 11 Sep 2025 12:24

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro features three 48 MP "Fusion" cameras on the back. (Image source: Apple on YouTube)

New iPhone 17 Pro telephoto camera to put Galaxy S25 Ultra to shame with reportedly 44% more light intake

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have its hands full with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max next year, as Apple has made some pretty big changes to the cameras. The new 48 MP Fusion Telephoto camera, for instance, reportedly lets in cons...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Sep 2025 12:07

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro can charge 50% battery in 20 minutes using the new 40W power adapter. (Image source: Apple)

Apple boosts iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro charging speeds, now reaching 50% battery in 20 minutes

The new iPhone 17 series introduces faster wired charging, with all models except the iPhone Air able to reach 50% in about 20 minutes when paired with the new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. Wireless charging remains capped at 25W, bu...

Elvis Shida, 11 Sep 2025 10:23

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP telephoto camera with a 56% larger sensor (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: First sample photos reveal camera weaknesses, especially at 40x zoom

First sample pictures have been taken with the ultrawide, main cameras and new 48MP telephoto camera of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. The latter has a 56% larger sensor and features up to 40x hybrid zoom.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 01:11

The new Spigen Ultra Hybrid T clear case is available in Glossy Orange, Clear White, and Matte Blue to match the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) colors. (Image source: Spigen)

Spigen rolls out iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases, including new color-matched clear options

Spigen has released its iPhone 17 series case collection. Unlike Apple’s own options, the new Spigen cases are designed to cover the updated camera bar for added protection and include clear models designed to match the iPhone 17 ...

Elvis Shida, 10 Sep 2025 20:21

Leaked benchmark suggests Apple A19 Pro GPU rivals this M series chip in performance

A leaked Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark suggests Apple’s new A19 Pro GPU delivers a huge leap in graphics performance. The results place it close to one of the recent M series chips, marking a major improvement over last year’s A18 P...

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 13:02

PWM can be deactivated on the iPhone 17 Pro (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro without OLED flickering: PWM can be turned off

The display of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro flickered at a frequency of 239Hz to reduce screen brightness via PWM. This can lead to eye strain and headaches for sensitive users. The iPhone 17 Pro now offers an option to completely deac...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 12:01

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image Source: Apple)

Early Apple A19 and A19 Pro CPU benchmarks showcase underwhelming performance improvements

Less than 24 hours after Apple took the wraps off its new iPhone 17 series quartet, all four phones appear to have made trips to Geekbench, recording CPU scores that indicate the absence of a big jump in performance from last year...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2025 11:13

Most models in the iPhone 17 series have larger batteries. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms battery capacities of iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro (Max)

Apple has confirmed the final battery capacity of the entire iPhone 17 series. As it turns out, the batteries are somewhat mixed, ranging from a model with a battery that is about a third smaller to another with a battery that is ...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 10:03

Apple itself offers a wide selection of protective cases for the iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max): Apple unveils six cases and magnetically adjustable crossbody strap

Along with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple has unveiled a surprisingly wide range of accessories for the new flagships, ranging from a crossbody strap to six different protective cases, some of which are sold with B...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 10:00

Close-up of the Apple iPhone Air rear camera module in white finish (Image source: Apple)

iPhone Air is cool, but I wanted an iPhone 17 Plus

CheckMag Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup brings major upgrades across the board, from ProMotion on the base model to a brand-new iPhone Air. But with the Plus variant missing this year, I’m forced into a choice I never asked for.

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 09:20

iOS 26 release date now official

Apple has officially announced the release date of iOS 26, the next version of the company's mobile operating system. Apple users can install the official public launch of Liquid Glass, improved Apple Intelligence, and other new f...

Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2025 23:17