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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

Damaged back glass of an imaginary iPhone model (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Rotten Apple: Rear camera repair program available for some iPhone 14 Plus models

Apple has just acknowledged that iPhone 14 Plus handsets that were manufactured last year between April 10 and April 28 have a rear camera issue that prevents the device from showing image previews. Thankfully, the problem will be...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2024 12:30

All iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature LTPO screens (Image source: Apple)

Non-Pro iPhone 17 models once again tipped to get a much-needed display upgrade

The non-Pro iPhone 16 models lack one important screen feature when compared to Android flagships: a high refresh rate. However, things could change for the non-Pro iPhone 17 models, as they are once again tipped to sport 120 Hz L...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Nov 2024 13:37

Dual boot Asahi Linux on your Apple Silicon Mac and open the door to a wider selection of games. (Image Source: Notebookcheck / Apple - edited)

Asahi Linux gaming toolkit offers native dual boot and opens the door for more games on Apple silicon - Tested

CheckMag Since dropping x86 in favour of ARM, Apple has more or less closed the door on native dual booting on its hardware. However, Asahi Linux, for some time, has offered native Fedora builds for Apple silicon Macs. The latest release n...

David Devey, 01 Nov 2024 15:30

Apple's M4 Max laptop chip has made its Geekbench debut (image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Max makes Geekbench debut with 31% performance uplift over M3 Max

Apple's latest M4 Max laptop CPU has been tested on Geekbench. On the CPU side, it scores 4,060 and 26,675 points in the single and multi-core tests. In the Metal benchmark, its GPU scores 192,532 points. The chip was tested along...

Anil Ganti, 01 Nov 2024 14:05

Apple Watch users can already track their blood sugar levels when using Dexcom devices. (Image source: Dexcom)

Apple trials new blood sugar monitoring features in secret app

A report has revealed that Apple has developed a secret app with blood sugar monitoring features. A select group of employees has been testing two tools designed to help them understand how certain foods affect their blood glucose...

Polly Allcock, 01 Nov 2024 00:58

First benchmarks of the Apple M4 Pro have started to show up online (image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Pro makes Geekbench debut with fantastic performance uplift over Apple M3 Pro

Apple's newest M4 Pro chip has shown up on Geekbench. The 14-core CPU/20-core GPU variant powered a 16-inch MacBook Pro, where it scored 3,925 and 22,669 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests.

Anil Ganti, 01 Nov 2024 00:07

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition headed to Apple devices next year

Cyberpunk 2077 will be the newest AAA game to be playable on Apple hardware. It will be launched 'early' next year and support frame generation, spatial audio and path tracing.

Anil Ganti, 30 Oct 2024 22:25

Firefox 132 launches with support for Microsoft PlayReady, improved tracking protection, security fixes, and more

Available since yesterday, Firefox 132.0 comes with Microsoft PlayReady encrypted media playback, which allows 4K UHD support on several streaming websites, as well as various security fixes, improvements to tracking protection, a...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2024 22:17

The MacBook Air now comes with at least 16 GB of memory (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple gives M2 and M3-powered MacBook Air models a much-needed RAM upgrade

New MacBook Air models (M2 and M3) will now come with 16 GB of RAM out of the box without a corresponding price hike. For now, this change only applies to MacBook Air models bought directly from Apple, but third-party retailers sh...

Anil Ganti, 30 Oct 2024 18:21

iPhone 17: First stage of production tipped for move to India

Apple typically converts the prototypes for its next-gen iPhones into production models in facilities located in China. However, that might not be the case as of the upcoming 2025 17 series, as some of this work is reportedly maki...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2024 18:04

Apple has officially announced the M4 Max chip for Macbook Pros (image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Max official with incremental upgrades over the M3 Max

Apple's most powerful laptop chip, the M4 Max, is finally here. Specs-wise, it isn't much different from the Apple M3 Max, with the most notable upgrade being added support for Thunderbolt 5.0.

Anil Ganti, 30 Oct 2024 17:14

Apple's newest MacBook Pro laptops are finally here (image source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro announced with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max variants

Apple has shown off its newest MacBook Pro laptops in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. They can be customized with an Apple M4, Apple M4 Pro and Apple M4 Max chip, and configured with up to 128 GB RAM and 8 TB storage.

Anil Ganti, 30 Oct 2024 16:47

iPhone 16 Pro is outpaced by both its arch rivals - the S24 Ultra and the Pixel 9 Pro XL in DxOMark's display rating. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 16 Pro fails to impress in DxOMark display analysis, lags behind Pixel 9 Pro XL and S24 Ultra

DxOMark's display analysis for the iPhone 16 Pro is now available, and the results leave much to be desired. Both the S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro pulled ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro, and not by a small margin.

Sambit Saha, 29 Oct 2024 23:36

The M4 Max SoC will power the highest-end MacBook Pro 14 and 16. (Image source: Apple)

Upcoming MacBook Pro's M4 Max SoC confirmed via leaked media assets on official website

Apple's M4 Max SoC was spotted in the offical website, confirming its existence. However, the high-end SoC's core counts and other details remain shrouded in mystery. With the launch of the M4 MacBook Pro lineup being just around ...

Sambit Saha, 29 Oct 2024 19:10

The Apple M4 Pro is now official (image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Pro official with Thunderbolt 5.0 support, up to a 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU

Apple has officially unveiled the M4 Pro alongside its new Mac Mini. It comes with a 12-core CPU plus 16-core GPU or a 14-core CPU plus 20-core GPU, along with support for Thunderbolt 5.0.

Anil Ganti, 29 Oct 2024 16:25

The new Mac mini will be the series' biggest update in years. (Image source: Peng Originals - Unsplash)

New Mac mini leaks with fresh design, up to 64 GB of RAM and Apple M4 Pro chipset

Apple's long-awaited redesigned Mac mini has leaked online shortly before its official release. Not only has Amazon appeared to confirm the mini-PC's new design, but it has also provided details about the Apple M4 Pro chipset with...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2024 14:51

Apple has unveiled one of its many M4-powered computers today (image source: Apple)

Apple iMac official with 8-core and 10-core M4 variants

Apple has finally updated its 24-inch iMac with its new M4 chip. However, its base version is lower-bin product that features fewer CPU and GPU cores compared to the one found on high-end iPads.

Anil Ganti, 28 Oct 2024 16:48

This MacBook Pro now has the ability to receive storage upgrades via a slot-in NVMe SSD. (Image source: iBoff RCC on YouTube)

Removable storage upgrade for Apple silicon MacBook Pro debunks excuses for soldered SSDs

An enterprising engineer has reverse-engineered Apple's MacBook storage interface and created a slotted SSD solution for Apple's laptops. Although the mod certainly voids the warranty and likely hardly makes sense from a cost poin...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Oct 2024 14:45

Apple's new M4 powered laptop and desktop PCs will be announced this week (image source: Notebookcheck)

M4 MacBook Pro to launch with at least a 10-core CPU; Mac Mini to be offered in M4 and M4 Pro versions

Mark Gurman has revealed some more information about Apple's upcoming Mac lineup. Both MacBook Pro variants (14 and 16-inch) will get a 10-core CPU, while the iMac will have to make do with a 9-core model.

Anil Ganti, 28 Oct 2024 14:36

iPhone 16 sales banned in Indonesia (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Apple iPhone 16 now banned in Indonesia

Since Apple hasn't managed to meet the requirements of the Indonesian law that requires certain smartphones to contain at least 40% locally manufactured parts, sales of the iPhone 16 lineup are not allowed in the country. However,...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2024 14:16