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Apple has been leading the way in recent years with the length of software support it provides to its smartphones. However, Google and Samsung now offer up to seven years of software support for their smartphones. Now, Apple has been forced to confirm its minimum guaranteed update schedule for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Reliable tipsters Ice Universe and Instant Digital have revealed the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup's expected dimensions, corroborating previous leaks suggesting significantly thinner bezels. Larger screen sizes across the Pro lineup have long been rumored, and the increase in overall dimensions align with these speculations.

Leica is releasing a professional camera app for the Apple iPhone, which not only gives users full manual control over the cameras, but also access to eleven Leica looks and several simulations of Leica M lenses, some of which are legendary.

PPSSPP, the PSP emulator, is back on the App Store after it was removed last week. While the standard version of PPSSPP was removed, the Gold version remained, despite the fact that it is entirely the same as the base version of the app.

ESR has refreshed its kit for charging several Apple devices at the same time with the new Qi2 wireless standard. Its folding design allows for potentially enhanced portability, and also supports an innovative detachable puck for "4x faster" Watch charging. It has made its debut on Amazon and elsewhere with some potentially attractive discounts - some more so than others.

According to a reliable source on Twitter, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup will feature remarkably thin bezels, thinner than that of any other smartphone on the market. When fitted with the previously rumored larger displays, the upcoming iPhone Pro lineup might sport a drool-worthy screen-to-body ratio.

The supposed battery capacities for the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have leaked again. There have already been a couple of battery-related leaks in regard to the Apple iPhone 16 series, but this latest one is also accompanied by some images and a short video clip of the iPhone batteries in question.

Images of the cases for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro have recently surfaced. The huge cut-out for the camera unit confirms the speculation that the new Pro model could receive the 5x telephoto lens previously used in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple has now confirmed details for this year's World Wide Developers Conference. Rumoured to be the beginning of Apple's big AI push, WWDC 2024 is already being billed by Apple as a tool to showcase various 'groundbreaking updates'.

CheckMag The notch is a contentious issue. For some it becomes unobtrusive after time, for others it seriously messes with the feng shui of an otherwise gorgeous screen. While some form of notch might be required for a phone, Apple devices over two generations of both MacBook Air and Pro laptops still ship with a notch. Tolerate it or hate it, what will become of the notch?

The OnePlus x Sharge Pouch is touted as an entire charging kit rather than a power bank, as it can also keep its own charger and cable on it at all times thanks to an innovative "co-engineered" design. The partners have announced the new accessory's price ahead of its imminent pre-orders, as well as a way to avoid paying all of it on that day.

ESR is confident in your ability to dunk your iPhone (13 to 15 series) in the pool with impunity - so long as it is wearing the OEM's new Perfect Fit pouch. It is rated to keep the device dry even if it is taken 30 meters (100 feet) underwater. It also has an inflatable mode to maintain access to the touchscreen or simply let the handset float.

CheckMag The Pixel 9 series details are coming thick and fast, with everything from the display to the camera specs becoming public knowledge. If true, we might finally be able to buy a compact phone without making compromises.

According to an account named Revegnus on X, a name previously known for offering reliable insight on upcoming phones, the iPhone SE 4 will see a price hike. Although the account is currently deleted, the tipster reported that the upcoming budget-friendly phone will possibly have a 10% price increase over the predecessor but will be priced under $500.

(Update: Fortunately, Apple reacted quickly and has already released a patch to fix the problem.) Since the update to IOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, there have been an increasing number of complaints from users whose deleted images have suddenly reappeared. In terms of data protection, this is particularly worrying if the iPhone or iPad has already been sold.

September is not too far away, with just under four months to go until the appearance of the successors to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it seems to be now largely clear which color options iPhone 16 buyers will be able to choose from.

Otterbox hints that the latest additions to its Symmetry series for Apple devices might be the most "ethical" accessories ever made. They are described as "leather", albeit a version of the material apparently sustainably sourced from a common form of cactus. It has been crafted into "beautiful" and "durable" iPhone 15-series cases and Apple Watch straps in a range of colors.

According to a recent report from The Information, Apple is expected to unveil a new 'Slim' variant of its future iPhone 17 series set for launch in 2025. Priced above the Pro Max model, this 'Slim' variant will feature a top-centre positioned rear camera, a much slimmer aluminium frame, a 6.6-inch display alongside other improvements, and will command an eye-watering price tag of $1,199.

Apple is supposedly installing a new battery with a higher energy density in the iPhone 16 Pro Max for the first time before utilizing the technology for all four models in the iPhone 17 series next year. One analyst describes a number of advantages that the new battery could offer.

Retroarch, a massive multi-system emulator, is now available in Apple's App Store for iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Retroarch has 78 cores that can emulate a plethora of video game consoles and handhelds, ranging from popular options like the Nintendo Entertainment System to more obscure consoles like the Fairchild Channel F.

The most popular PSP emulator, PPSSPP, is finally available on iOS and iPadOS through Apple's official App Store. The emulator is free and available on devices running iOS 12.0, iPadOS 12.0, or visionOS 1.0 or later.

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize voice commands; and Vehicle Motion Cues, which may help reduce motion sickness.

Sharge and OnePlus has finally set the date on which the unique "all-in-one" Pouch power bank's pre-orders will begin. The device has been 'crowd-designed' to satisfy as many charging needs as possible in one product while being as compact as possible. It is also touted as an ideal travel accessory thanks to its "premium portability".

Apple has released a series of feature updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, including new anti-stalking features designed to protect users from trackers that use Google's "Find My Device" network.

Gamma, a PlayStation 1 (PSX) emulator, has officially launched on the iOS store. The emulator can play games originally designed for Sony's first home console and features save states, cloud backups, and controller skins. However, initial reviews highlight some bugs in this first release.

Now that Apple currently has the best OLED displays in tablet format with the new M4 iPad Pro models, the next development step may be due in September 2024, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro. A leaker claims to have learned that significant progress can be expected, particularly in terms of brightness.

Apple is now believed to integrate a chatbot into its next version of iOS, slated to debut with the iPhone 16 line-up later in 2024. The new feature is apparently more likely than ever to be ChatGPT, or based thereon, as the Cupertino giant allegedly draws closer to an agreement with its first third-party AI partner.

Shargeek touts the Starship Seer as the ideal on-the-go accessory for the smartphone power user, as it functions as a travel clock as well as a 10,000mAh power bank thanks to its inbuilt status display. Now, the transparent-chic multi-use accessory is seeing its final sale at a 63% discount.

Thanks to the Galaxy S24 smartphones, Samsung has reportedly enjoyed a strong Q1 2024 in the US with the company gaining market share. On the other hand, Apple, which had the most smartphone market share stateside in Q1 2024, failed to register a YoY increase.

Forget the OLED MacBook, its foldable counterpart is poised to overtake it as Apple's next big thing in super-expensive PCs. At least, that is what is intimated in a new leak from an increasingly well-known industry analyst. The Cupertino giant is now projected to expedite its long-overdue foray into the foldable tech market, starting with what might be the larger of its alleged cutting-edge devices.

The iPhone 17 series, if Apple sticks to its yearly release schedule, should launch in the fall of 2025. According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is going to remove the “Plus” model from its lineup and replace it with a new iPhone variant. The analyst also suggests that all the iPhone 17 phones are going to get a 24 MP front-facing shooter alongside a new design.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was the best-selling smartphone in the world in Q1 of 2024, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra even surpassed the Galaxy A series to become the most popular Android smartphone on the global market. Flagships are doing much better this year than in the same quarter last year.

MagSafe is reportedly undergoing fundamental revisions on the iPhone 16 for the first time since the magnetic accessory connector was introduced on the iPhone 12. Meanwhile, the long-awaited iPhone with a smaller punch-hole appears to have been delayed once again, as Face ID will not be installed under the panel next year either.

CheckMag Whether its questionable privacy practices, incorrectly categorising images as child pornography, or using your data for its AI training models, storing your photos with Google continues to be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully a self hosted solution is making waves in the community, and for good reason.

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Finding feature is perhaps not yet known to everyone.

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Ubisoft will be releasing Assassin's Creed Mirage for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Air and iPad Pro in a few weeks. The game will offer the full scope of the console version and can be tried out free of charge for 90 minutes, after which the full console price will apply.

The latest version of the ESR Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is backed to keep new (or upcoming) Android smartphones as stable while driving as a MagSafe-capable iPhone would be thanks to an upgrade to cutting-edge Qi2 charging technology. The accessory is rated to work just as fast as many wireless chargers for the home, and currently has a doubly discounted price on Amazon.

As the launch of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro draws closer, concept images reveal what the next-generation flagship may look like. With a dedicated capture button, new colors, a polished titanium frame and a larger display, numerous design improvements are expected.

The release of the iPhone 16 series remains roughly five months away. Nonetheless, a typically reliable leaker has revealed mockups highlighting all four rumoured iPhones, including the larger iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max variants.

LG's Innotek divison has won its latest Edison Award for its advanced optical zoom module for smartphones. The company claims that a device with one of these lenses will be able to take images of the highest quality possible at magnification of up to 5x without the usual super-prominent camera hump. The technology may or may not feature in the new iPhones of the coming years.

Nomad is relaunching the Glow accessory range, claiming that the new protective case for the Apple iPhone and the wristband for the Apple Watch & Apple Watch Ultra will glow three times brighter than the first generation.

Apple has reportedly decided to get rid of the disappointing FineWoven material for its first-party cases and accessories. Made with “68 percent post-consumer recycled content”, FineWoven was introduced as a green alternative to leather. Apple currently sells FineWoven cases for the iPhone 15 series, AirTag key rings, and more.

iMazing 3 for Windows and MacOS is now ready. It allows users to back up iPhones and iPads to a computer and to browse the backups without needing access to the backed-up device.

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardware (the Steam Link), which is sadly no longer available. However, combined with Steam, Parsec or Sunshine / Moonlight, pretty much anything that has a screen can be turned into a client for game streaming.

By switching to renewable energy throughout the supply chain and investing in green energy, the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2030. However, the timing of this press release is unlikely to be a coincidence.

Apple is reportedly developing a completely revamped app that not only allows users to scan documents, save photos and text and synchronize them across all Apple devices, but will also include voice memos and a calculator.

Provenance, another multi-system emulator built for iOS, is supposedly coming to the official App Store soon. It follows on the heels of the Delta emulator, which has already topped the App Store's Entertainment category.

Razer touts its latest accessory as having reached the "God Tier" of mobile gaming controllers, conferring a "pro-grade console" experience on a wide range of devices with USB-C, such as the iPhone 15 as well as Android smartphones or tablets. The Kishi Ultra also upgrades to Razer Chroma RGB and Sensa HD Haptics.