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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M4 SoC is a solid performer, now with an attractive offer. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple M4-powered MacBook Pro gets sizeable $200 discount on Amazon

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the powerful M4 SoC can now be purchased with a $200 discount on Amazon US. The laptop is an excellent machine, boasting a brilliant display, superb battery life, and commendable performance with v...

Sambit Saha, 21 Nov 2024 14:06

The current discount is available for all colours of the 13- and 15-inch Macbook Air (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple Macbook Air M3 13-inch and 15-inch versions hit new lowest price with up to $300 off on Amazon

All models of the 2024 Macbook Air M3, in both 13-inch and 15-inch versions, have received their biggest discount yet on Amazon. The offer, which comes ahead of Amazon’s Black Friday sale, brings the 13-inch model with 16 GB RAM a...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 21 Nov 2024 12:13

An iPhone 17? (Image source: AppleTrack)

iPhone 17 tipped to switch to series-first central camera hump

Apple is projected to introduce the most substantial iPhone design upgrades in generations with the successors to the current 16 series. They are now thought to include rear camera arrangements much less familiar than most. Meanwh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2024 21:18

War Thunder 2.41 "Firebirds" update now available (Image source: Own)

War Thunder 2.41 "Firebirds" comes with the iconic F-117A stealth fighter, several ships, light vehicles, and more

Released yesterday, War Thunder 2.41 comes with a mix of military hardware, new and tweaked locations, missions, and technical improvements alongside bug fixes. Alongside the world's first stealth airplane, the "Firebirds" update ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2024 00:55

The iPhone 6 launched a decade ago is still Apple's thinnest smartphone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Fresh leak suggests iPhone 17 'Air' or 'Slim' will be the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made

Apple was once known for its obsession with visually appealing products, especially in terms of thinness. That narrative appears poised to make a comeback, with Apple planning a shockingly thin iPhone 17 variant for next year.

Sambit Saha, 20 Nov 2024 00:54

Apple's M4 Max trades blows with the RTX 4070 Desktop GPU in Blender benchmark. (Image source: Apple, Nvidia)

Apple M4 Max defeats RTX 4070 Desktop GPU in Blender benchmark, trades blows with RTX 4080 Laptop

Apple's M4 Max is quite the beast of an ARM SoC. Packing up to 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores, the M4 Max places the MacBook Pro among the fastest notebooks on the market. According to a recently uncovered Blender benchmark, it app...

Sambit Saha, 20 Nov 2024 00:16

RayCue's latest product is a fairly compact solution for adding more ports and storage to the new Mac mini. (Image source: RayCue)

This new Apple Mac mini dock adds over half a dozen ports and NVMe SSD expansion for $79

RayCue has released what appears to be the first purpose-built dock for the Mac mini based on Apple M4 and M4 Pro processors. Available for under $100, the dock sits beneath the mini-PC while adding over half a dozen ports and NVM...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2024 18:46

Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with a new short film and Apple Vision Pro app. (Image source: Otoy on YouTube)

Otoy explores Captain Kirk's afterlife with new short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro app

Otoy has explored Captain Kirk's afterlife following his death in "Star Trek: Generations" with a short film "765874: Unification" and Apple Vision Pro app. The short film utilizes facial scanning, computer graphics, and other tec...

David Chien, 19 Nov 2024 09:00

Corsair updates K65 Plus and M75 for Mac (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair announces updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and M75 wireless gaming mouse for Mac

Mac gaming has been steadily improving, but users still face limited peripheral options. Corsair aims to change that with the newly updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and a Mac-specific version of the M75 wireless gaming mo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2024 07:59

The M4 Max-equipped MacBook Pro boasts impressive CPU and GPU performance. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro flexes its muscles in Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, Resident Evil 4 with excellent performance

Apple's recently unveiled M4 lineup of SoCs have received overwhelmingly positive reviews. The highest-end variant of the lineup, the M4 Max, packs up to 40 GPU cores for excellent graphics performance. But is that enough for a pl...

Sambit Saha, 18 Nov 2024 22:05

Apple Vision Pro becomes available in South Korea and UAE

Apple's first-gen, yet extremely high-end, mixed-reality solution has made further strides on its availability by being released in two more countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Korea. The headset is no less expensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2024 21:41

Apple AirTag 2 to launch as more powerful and private anti-theft tool

Apple's second-gen smart tracker is now touted to come with numerous important upgrades to its internals. They will be harder to get at compared to the previous generation though, according to a new leak. Its design might be diff...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2024 19:46

The Xiaomi 15 Pro features a massive 6100 mAh thanks to higher Silicon-Carbon energy density. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 15 Pro dominates the iPhone 16 Pro Max and other flagship rivals in battery endurance test

A new battery endurance test has crowned the new Xiaomi 15 Pro as the best-performing device among its peers, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite phone seeing off devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 12, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and m...

Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2024 10:38

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health geo-restriction can be essentially circumvented with a Faraday cage. (Image Source: Lagrange Point on Substack)

Geeks circumvent AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid geo-restriction for their grandmas with a Faraday cage and leaky microwave

Rithwik Jayasimha and friends at Lagrange Point succeeded in circumventing Apple's geo-restricted Hearing Health features on the AirPods Pro 2. After several frustrating attempts in trying to skirt around Apple's persistent locati...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Nov 2024 06:45

Apple may have installed new QD-LED panels inside its latest MacBook Pros. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New MacBook Pro releases may be Apple's first with Quantum Dot displays

Apple continues to equip the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with the same Mini LED displays on paper, unless one opts for its new nano-texture option. However, a reliable source for all things display hardware reports that the ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2024 17:40

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air with Apple's M3 CPU is on sale at Amazon for a record-low price. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 drops to record-low price in early Amazon Black Friday deal

The silent Apple MacBook Air with its powerful Apple M3 processor is down to an all-time low on Amazon, thanks to a rare, sizeable $200 discount. The MacBook Air in question comes with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Nov 2024 23:39

Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)+ is coming to Apple Arcade in December. (Image source: Apple App Store)

Final Fantasy IV and more coming to Apple Arcade

Several games are coming to Apple Arcade in December and January, including a handful of Square Enix classics like Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy IV, and Trials of Mana.

Sam Medley, 13 Nov 2024 21:40

New Anker wall chargers, including the Charger (150W, 4 Port) (above), have landed at the Apple Store. (Image source: Apple)

Anker launches USB-C wall chargers exclusive to the Apple Store

Four new Anker wall chargers featuring only USB-C ports have been launched worldwide. The models are currently exclusively available via the Apple Store, though they can be used to charge devices from other brands. All of the acce...

Polly Allcock, 13 Nov 2024 11:45

Removable SSDs have finally returned with the latest Mac mini. (Image source: Quinn Nelson)

Replaceable SSDs coming for new Apple Mac mini

Replaceable SSDs are coming for the new Apple Mac mini. While the new mini-PC supports removable storage, Apple does not offer replacement parts directly. Thankfully, the team behind the Studio Drive project for the Mac Studio has...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2024 20:27

Raid: Shadow Legends from AI's perspective (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Raid Shadow Legends developer Plarium sold to Modern Times for $820 million

Available since early July 2018, Raid: Shadow Legends launched as a mobile role-playing game that was also ported to PC since its introduction. Both loved and hated by gamers and critics, this game, which is played by more than on...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2024 18:37

Apple is said to be developing a smart home camera with the aim of a 2026 launch. (Image source: Signify)

Apple rumoured to be developing a smart home camera with AI features and HomeKit integration

Apple is expected to enter the smart home camera market in the next two years and introduce a surveillance camera that will be seamlessly integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Thanks to a powerful ARM chip, this camera could well o...

Hannes Brecher, 12 Nov 2024 15:56

Apple M4 Mac mini holds its ground in gaming and emulation tests (Image source: ETA Prime)

Entry-level 2024 Apple Mac mini impresses with solid gaming and emulation performance

The 2024 Mac mini is the company's most powerful and smallest mini PC yet. The base model comes with Apple M4 series chips, and the SKU with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU held up fairly well in ETA Prime's gaming and emulation tes...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Nov 2024 09:24

LG Innotek is reportedly all set to begin mass producing selfie camera module for the iPhone SE 4 next month (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone SE 4 once again tipped for early 2025 release

The front camera module of the iPhone SE 4 is reportedly set to go into mass production in December, with LG Innotek said to be conducting final tests. This progress in manufacturing hints the upcoming Apple phone could be release...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Nov 2024 06:51

Hidden feature in iOS 18.1 reboots iPhones automatically, making them more secure and thwarting police

A new feature surreptitiously added to iOS 18.1 automatically reboots an iPhone after a set period of inactivity. This feature, dubbed "inactivity reboot," puts the iPhone in a more secure state after it has sat idle for four days...

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2024 03:54

Caviar is now offering the Apple iPhone 16 Pro in three new and very expensive limited editions. (Image source: Caviar)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro gets Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Steve Jobs Limited Editions

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are now available in three new, strictly Limited Editions with designs inspired by Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Steve Jobs. The collection is intended to celebrate Donald Trump's recent...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Nov 2024 22:35

The Anker Charger (240W, 4 Port) has been launched globally. (Image source: Apple)

New Anker Charger (240W, 4 Port) with GaN technology launches

Anker has released the Charger (240W, 4 Port) worldwide. The accessory uses GaN technology and offers four USB-C ports, one of which has a maximum output of 140W. The product has a similar design to the older 749 Prime Desktop Cha...

Polly Allcock, 11 Nov 2024 21:56

The 'Vesica Piscis' appears to be Apple's long-rumoured 'Project Bongo' iPhone. (Image source: Apple Demo)

Rare prototype iPhone reveals Apple's secret taptic button project

A rare iPhone prototype has popped up online. Sporting Apple's long-rumoured but not cancelled 'taptic buttons', the 'Vesica Piscis' iPhone lacks conventional power and volume buttons altogether.

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2024 21:13

An OLED MacBook Air may be too costly for Apple (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OLED MacBook Air too expensive to make and may be delayed as Apple can't shake Samsung as display supplier

Apple is between a rock and a hard place when it comes to equipping its cheapest MacBook with an expensive OLED display.

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Nov 2024 16:38

What will the laptops of the future look like? (image source: Dall-E 3 AI)

Stale designs: The laptop market needs an Elon Musk style disruption

CheckMag Laptop designs started to feel stale in recent years, with most laptops adopting similar design attributes - most following the example of Apple MacBooks. For this reason: The market needs an Elon Musk disruption!

Benjamin Herzig, 11 Nov 2024 15:46

At just 7.8 mm, the vanilla iPhone 16 is one of the slimmest phones on the market. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim and Apple iPhone 17 Air may not be as slim as expected

Word on the grapevine strongly claims both Samsung and Apple will release new, slender devices next year. Widely regarded to be branded as the Galaxy S25 Slim and iPhone 17 Air, new reports claim both devices will not be as slim a...

Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2024 15:41

Standalone app for Google Gemini spotted on the App Store

Google may be priming a standalone app for its AI assistant, Gemini, on Apple's iOS app store. A Reddit user in the Philippines reported he could download the app on his iPhone.

Rohith Bhaskar, 11 Nov 2024 10:06

The MediaTek Dimensity's Immortalis-G925 GPU impresses. (Image Source: MediaTek)

Dimensity 9400: New GPU tests highlight top-tier efficiency of MediaTek's flagship chipset in the Vivo X200 Pro

The Snapdragon 8 Elite may be Android's headliner for the year but MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 remains a fine alternative in the premium segment. Tests show the Dimensity 9400's Immortalis-G925 displaying impressive performance and ...

Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2024 07:39

Even though the SSD is removable, it's a proprietary module (Image source: @L0vetodream)

2024 Apple Mac mini features removable SSD, but it's not easy to upgrade

The 2024 Apple Mac mini comes with a non-soldered SSD module. Even after being removable, the storage is still not easily user-upgradable as it's proprietary.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Nov 2024 15:25

Amazon drops just-released M4 Mac mini to lowest price ever. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Just-launched 2024 Mac Mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD on sale at lowest price ever on Amazon

Amazon has given the just-released Mac mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD a price reduction of $50 off the MSRP of $599. The Mac is smaller than the prior model and adds AI-powered features.

David Chien, 10 Nov 2024 06:18

Anthropic launches improved Claude AI with computer control and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations. (Image source: Dall-E-3 AI)

Anthropic advances AI with Claude 3.5 Haiku, improved Claude 3.5 Sonnet with computer control, and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations

Anthropic has unveiled improved Claude AI that can control computers directly, allowing the AI to complete complex tasks that previously required direct human input. A partnership with Palantir provides the US government with AI c...

David Chien, 09 Nov 2024 23:17

Apple explains why 2024 Mac mini has power button on bottom

The 2024 Mac mini launched as a more capable mini PC than its predecessor. It also has a tweaked design, making it more compact than the last-gen model. As for the power button, Apple has explained why it's on the bottom.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Nov 2024 10:55

Apple taps Foxconn and Lenovo for Taiwan-based AI server production (Image source: Foxconn)

Apple partners with Foxconn to build custom AI servers in Taiwan

Apple moves to fortify its AI infrastructure by partnering with Foxconn and LCFC to produce custom Silicon-powered AI servers. The strategic shift from Chinese manufacturing leverages Foxconn's expertise in AI server production an...

Nathan Ali, 09 Nov 2024 06:36

Apple could saving a major camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. (Image source: Sayan Majhi - Unsplash)

Apple analyst delivers exciting camera upgrade news for future Pro and Pro Max iPhones

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple could be taking a leaf out of Huawei and Xiaomi's books with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Reportedly, the camera upgrade planned could eclipse that which Apple has scheduled for the iPh...

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2024 15:11

Apple initially announced the AirPods Pro 2 in September 2022. (Image source: Apple, Gilberto Prada on Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Apple AirPods Pro 2 price records massive discount for limited time

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with the MagSafe USB-C charging case are now retailing at a discount of 32% on the list price at Best Buy. Thanks to the addition of new features like Hearing Aid, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 continue to be amo...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Nov 2024 10:01

Apple's latest tvOS update makes the Apple TV more versatile to a wider range of displays. (Image source: Omar Rodriguez - Unsplash)

Apple TV gains improved display support with latest tvOS 18 update

Apple has pushed a new beta update for all Apple TVs released from 2015 onwards. As promised, it has now added improved aspect ratio support, thereby allowing the latest Apple TV 4K and others to run happily on 21:9 external monit...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2024 00:47

Tesla phone could happen if Google and Apple go too far (Image source: Tesla)

Elon Musk says Tesla phone will only happen if it's needed

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk clarified the rumors about a possible Tesla phone. Musk says the company may make a smartphone when Google and Apple censor apps or become gatekeepers "in a really bad way."

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 18:20

Apple strengthens satellite communications with $1.5 billion Globalstar investment (Image source: Apple)

Apple secures $1.5 billion Globalstar deal to expand satellite messaging beyond emergency services

Apple's $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar expands its satellite ambitions beyond emergency services. The deal secures massive network capacity and paves the way for encrypted messaging via satellite on iOS 18, marking a leap i...

Nathan Ali, 05 Nov 2024 16:51

Apple is said to be adopting 90 Hz displays for some of its 'non-Pro' devices. (Image source: Jaime Marrero - Unsplash)

Apple iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display upgrades described in new leak

According to a new report, Apple may finally be joining its peers by moving away from 60 Hz displays across its non-Pro devices. While the iPhone 17 may land next year with a 120 Hz panel, future iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2024 16:27

The Apple Pencil Pro offers features that no third-party stylus for the iPad supports. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Pencil lands in the crosshairs of the EU: iPad not allowed to put third-party pens at a disadvantage

Avoiding the Apple Pencil Pro is near impossible among those who buy an Apple iPad Pro and want to use a stylus, as features such as magnetic charging or the hover function are not available with third-party styluses. This may cha...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2024 23:18

Apple advertises the new Mac mini with Sony's DualSense controller. (Image source: Apple)

Apple promotes new Mac mini as PS5 Pro alternative thanks to Apple M4

Apple is shipping early Mac mini units to customers. Ahead of their arrival, the company has decided to advertise its new mini-PC in a way it has not with previous models as part of its new gaming offensive.

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 17:38

The current MacBook Pro design may still be with us for another two years. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple analyst describes when to expect 2 nm processors, tandem OLED displays and design overhaul for MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16

According to a reliable analyst for all things Apple, a slew of new upgrades are headed to the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Not only that, but the same analyst has revealed when to expect these upgrades too.

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 14:50