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Blizzard irons out multiple issues in World of Warcraft

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others requ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 13:23

TSMC will be making Apple's silicon amidst the sand dunes of Arizone. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Apple orders A16 SoC production from TSMC plant in United States

TSMC, one of the most popular chip manufacturers in the world, has apparently fired up fabrication in the United States. Its first chip is somewhat surprising: the Apple A16 SoC, which powered the iPhone 14 Pro. This may point to ...

Sam Medley, 18 Sep 2024 20:43

The A18 and A18 Pro are identical on the CPU side. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 16 series: First hands-on tests confirm CPU performance of the A18 and A18 Pro chipsets

The new Apple iPhone 16 series is finally being reviewed in the flesh, with a performance test showcasing the CPU capabilities of both the A18 on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and the A18 Pro on the "Pro" and "Pro Max".

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2024 20:23

Test reveals that iPhone 16 Pro Max may not charge at higher than 27W in regular conditions (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 16 Pro Max lab test reveals its actual charging speed

A recently surfaced certification data revealed that the newly released iPhone 16 lineup can charge at up to 45W, which would've been a notable upgrade. However, a test by iFanr reveals that 16 Pro Max charges at up to the same 27...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Sep 2024 18:12

Xiaomi has surpassed Apple for the first time in three years (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi beats Apple with second best sell-through market share in August

Counterpoint Research has shared its latest global sell-through market share report, and in August, Xiaomi managed to secure the 2nd spot. With that, the Chinese smartphone brand has surpassed Apple for the first time in three yea...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Sep 2024 16:34

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 'Aura Edition' boasts Intel's Lunar Lake chips. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i with 'Lunar Lake' chip smokes M3-powered MacBook Air in battery life test, lasts almost an entire day

A recently uploaded YouTube video portrays the efficiency prowess of a Lunar Lake-equipped Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i 'Aura Edition' laptop. Lasting almost an entire day in the local video playback test, the Yoga laptop leaves the 15-inc...

Sambit Saha, 18 Sep 2024 15:31

The M4 iPad Pro was announced in May 2024 and it comes in 11'' and 13'' sizes. (Image source: Apple)

Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for the M4 iPad Pro after reports of bricked devices

Some owners of the 11'' and 13'' M4 iPad Pro have bricked their device following the update to iPadOS 18. This has led Apple to stop the update until the issue is fixed.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2024 00:23

Apple Watch sleep tracking gets more clinical. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 11 is cleared by FDA to debut with Sleep Apnea alerts

Apple has received clearance to market its latest Watches as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -approved sleep apnea detection devices. Accordingly, they can start using their clinically-validated Breathing Disturbance analysis f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2024 22:53

iOS 18 is officially here. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 18 eligibility revealed with stable release

Apple has made the latest major version of iOS available today (September 17, 2024) to a broad range of modern iPhones - with one or two notable exceptions. iOS 18 is touted to make iPhones more tailored to the individual user tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2024 22:06

An iPhone 16 Pro's unboxing video has popped up on Twitter. (Image source: Twitter)

iPhone 16 Pro unboxing video surfaces online, reveals minimal packaging that reflects Apple's eco-conscious shift

A leaked video of an iPhone 16 Pro's unboxing has surfaced on the interwebs, indicating a shockingly minimal unboxing experience. Apple got rid of the EarPods and charging brick almost 4 years ago, and now, has also left Apple Sti...

Sambit Saha, 17 Sep 2024 20:59

Apple's upcoming redesigned Mac Mini will feature M4, M4 Pro SoCs along with a sleek new design. (Image source: Asher Dipprey via YouTube)

Redesigned Mac Mini with M4, M4 Pro SoCs and five USB-C ports revealed within Apple's software

The upcoming Mac Mini is expected to boast a major redesign, along with M4 and M4 Pro SoCs. A string of code within Apple's software has seemingly confirmed its existence, falling in line with recent reports indicating an October ...

Sambit Saha, 17 Sep 2024 02:06

Apple Watch SE 3 could have a plastic build, which could possibly lower cost and introduce more colors (Image source: Apple - edited)

More affordable Apple Watch than current-gen SE is reportedly on the way

The iPhone 16 series launch event introduced only one new smartwatch, the Series 10. Successors to the Watch SE and Watch Ultra 2 weren't announced, but as for the SE, Mark Gurman reports that Apple could be working on a more affo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Sep 2024 19:36

iPhone 16 Plus is up by 48%, while iPhone 16 Pro is down by 27% than last year (Image source: Apple)

Analyst highlights significantly lower demand for Apple iPhone 16 Pro than iPhone 16 Plus

Apple has started shipping the iPhone 16 line, and Ming Chi-Kuo, a reputed analyst, shared his analysis of the pre-orders made the first weekend after the announcement. According to the numbers, the Plus has a much higher demand t...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Sep 2024 15:55

The iPhone's new repair screen. (Image source: Phone Repair Guru)

iPhone independent repair gets "glitchy" in iOS 18 RC previews

Apple asserts that it will include features to make the independent repair of iPhones easier, safer and more legitimate in the next major upgrade to iOS. Some teardown vloggers have found that some of the Cupertino giant's infamou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2024 21:49

Apple is expected to introduce M4-powered Macs as well as entry-level iPads at its rumored October event. (Image source: Apple)

Apple likely to introduce new M4 Pro, M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro lineup alongside entry-level iPad 11 at upcoming event

Apple has widely been rumored to release 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max SoCs sometime next month. Mark Gurman recently reiterated these claims, adding that new, entry level iPads may also debut at t...

Sambit Saha, 15 Sep 2024 20:36

iPhone 16 Pro users will face higher battery replacement fees. (Image source: Apple)

Apple increases battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models by 20%

Apple has recently increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for its iPhone 16 Pro models, now charging $119. This marks a 20% hike from the previous generation. The standard iPhone 16 models will keep the $99 replacem...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Sep 2024 19:50

Apple Store app shows an illustration of MacBook with Face ID icon (Image source: Apple)

Apple Store app teases a new MacBook with Face ID

While Apple introduced a notch display with MacBook Pro 2021, none of the models so far featured Face ID like iPhones. But that can possibly change, as the official Store app now shows an illustration of a Mac with a Face ID icon ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2024 13:42

Apple A18 Pro scores about 18% higher than A17 Pro in latest Geekbench GPU test (Image source: Apple)

Apple A18 Pro in iPhone 16 Pro Max scores similar to M1 and beats A17 Pro in GPU test

A brand-new chip powers the latest Apple iPhone 16 Pro series, the A18 Pro. In a recent Geekbench CPU test, this SoC scored higher than the A17 Pro, and now, it has outscored the predecessor and even the Apple M1 in the latest GPU...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2024 12:13

Apple's upcoming M4-powered MacBook Pro lineup is expected to bring substantial performance improvements to the table. (Image source: Own)

Buying a MacBook Pro right now might be a grave mistake - here's why

CheckMag Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro lineup with M4 Pro and M4 Max SoCs is likely to boast serious performance improvements owing to the increased demands of Apple Intelligence, even though any visual changes or OLED displays are unlikely...

Sambit Saha, 13 Sep 2024 19:23

The Apple iPhone parts Activation Lock is designed to deter smartphone theft for repair parts resale value. (Image source: Apple / Beta Profiles)

iPhone parts Activation Lock spotted in iOS 18 RC — may be Apple's latest blow to right to repair sold under the guise of user protection

As of iOS 18, Apple will seemingly start linking individual iPhone components to their owners' iCloud accounts. Activation Lock for iPhone parts will prevent components like batteries, displays, and cameras from being calibrated t...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Sep 2024 07:07

Image Playground is a fun new feature made possible by Apple Intelligence. (Image source: Apple via WIRED)

Apple Intelligence in action: First image generated with Image Playground shared by Apple

Apple's much-awaited Apple Intelligence suite of AI features and tools is yet to grace the real world. A few tools, such as 'Image Playground', are missing even from the most recent developer betas. However, Apple's Craig Federigh...

Sambit Saha, 13 Sep 2024 01:48

New multi-core score of Apple 18 on Geekbench is better than before (Image source: Apple)

Apple A18 of iPhone 16 now scores close to Apple M1 in Geekbench multi-core test

An early Geekbench run of Apple A18 revealed underwhelming multi-core scores, but there have been new entries since then. These new runs of the iPhone 16 SoC have multi-core scores similar to the Apple M1.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Sep 2024 15:06

Apple has stated that battery servicing for its iPhone 16 lineup should be easier than before. (Image source: Apple)

Apple claims iPhone 16 batteries will be easier to replace, thanks to 'reengineered internal design'

Apple claims to have made battery replacements easier for its recently launched iPhone 16 lineup, confirming previous rumors. The extent to which the battery replacement experience has been simplified is a mystery for the time bei...

Sambit Saha, 12 Sep 2024 14:05

Even the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are certified with 45 W charging. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 16 lineup confirmed to offer 45W charging

While Apple has not advertised it in any of its material so far, it appears that all four iPhone 16 series phones feature improved charging compared to last year's models, with certifications and Apple support in China confirming ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Sep 2024 10:02

War Thunder 2.39 "Dance of Dragons" in-game update notes (Image source: Own)

War Thunder 2.39 "Dance of Dragons" lands with first domestic Swiss aircraft, new squadron vehicles, and more

Unleashed yesterday, War Thunder "Dance of Dragons" is labeled 2.39 and arrives as this year's third major update of Gaijin's title. Its highlights include the first domestic Swiss aircraft, the French coastal fleet tree closed te...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 23:58

The iPhone 16 hardware camera button is the best thing to happen to Android smartphone photography in years

CheckMag Apple may be copying a 15-year-old feature with the Camera Control button, but it's almost guaranteed that Samsung and its ilk will copy the feature. This is excellent news for anyone that wants a physical shutter button but doesn...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Sep 2024 22:59

Opera GX and Riot Games got together for LoL players and fans (Image source: Stride PR for Opera GX)

Opera GX and Riot Games team up to deliver exclusive content aimed at LoL players and fans

In a move perfectly timed for this year's League of Legends World Championship, Opera GX teamed up with Riot Games to provide special access to a Co-Streamer Hub, exclusive drops, as well as custom browser modes for LoL players an...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2024 20:56

Vivo targets those switching from Apple iPhone with the X200 series (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X200 series aims to rival the new Apple iPhone 16 lineup

Jia Jingdong, the current Vice President and General Manager of Brand and Product Strategy at Vivo, has shared the first details of the X200 series. Mentioning the Apple iPhone 16 series, Jia says that the upcoming lineup will be ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2024 18:12

ESR's new iPhone cases. (Image source: ESR)

ESR sets iPhone 16 series up for Fastest MagSafe Charging with new cases

ESR has updated its iPhone case line-up to support the new 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Each new flagship variant now has its own Stash Stand, Cloud Soft and CyberLock accessories, the latter of which is rated for "7x" mili...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2024 16:28

"Pro" at last means the same regardless of the screen size - thankfully, a trend a number of manufacturers are now onboard with. (Image Source: Apple)

Finally, the iPhone 16 Pro doesn’t discriminate against those who want a smaller screen

CheckMag Historically, the best features have been reserved for the largest screens, regardless of the "Pro" moniker attached to the name. But some manufacturers are waking up to the fact that not everyone wants a monolith in their pocket....

David Devey, 11 Sep 2024 12:32

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro series. (Source: Apple)

Latest Apple A18 Pro Geekbench scores reveal true performance of the iPhone 16 series

A new Geekbench listing has now revealed what appears to be scores of Apple's latest flagship chipset, the A18 Pro. The A18 Pro delivers around 18% better CPU performance than the A17 Pro on last year's models, with the vanilla A1...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2024 11:24

The Beats iPhone 16 Case with MagSafe has a sapphire crystal so that it works with Camera Control. (Image source: Beats by Dre)

Beats adds phone cases to its lineup as it unveils a MagSafe case for the iPhone 16 series

Beats has branched out from making audio products to making phone accessories, and its first is a case for the iPhone 16 series. The cases have MagSafe support and have been designed to work with the iPhone 16's Camera Control fea...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Sep 2024 02:45

The Apple Watch 2 pictured may see only minor updates in 2025. (Image source: Benedikt Winkel / Notebookcheck)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumor suggests 2025 release alongside Watch SE 2 and smartwatch overhaul

The much-leaked Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE were apparently supposed to herald a new era of Apple Watch devices at this week's Apple event. Instead, it now looks like the Apple will announce the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and ...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Sep 2024 22:16

MacBook Pro lineup will switch to OLED displays by 2026 at the earliest. (Image source: Apple)

OLED MacBook Pro unlikely to hit shelves before 2026, claim prominent analysts

Reiterating previous rumors, analysts Ross Young and Ming-Chi Kuo have stated that Apple will switch to OLEDs for its MacBook Pro lineup by 2026 at the earliest, indicating that next year's MacBook Pros will continue using mini LE...

Sambit Saha, 10 Sep 2024 18:51

First Geekbench run of alleged Apple A18 shows lower multi-core score than A17 Pro (Image source: Apple)

Alleged Geekbench result of Apple A18 in iPhone 16 shows underwhelming multi-core score

Apple has just announced the iPhone 16 lineup, which brings many upgrades, including two new SoCs. The Apple A18 of the non-Pro models has seemingly been tested on Geekbench, and the multi-core score is a little underwhelming.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2024 14:14

Apple Intelligence will be available with iOS 18.1 update (Image source: Apple)

Apple reveals when iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence will be available

Apple has launched the iPhone 16 lineup, and this new series has the first phones the company has designed for AI, specifically for Apple Intelligence, which will be available with iOS 18.1. The Cupertino giant has now revealed wh...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2024 12:51

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus devices will come in black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine colors. (Image source: Apple Newsroom)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus launched with 48MP 'Fusion camera', Camera Control and A18 chip

Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, featuring the A18 chip, a new Camera Control button, and a 48MP Fusion camera alongside a 12MP wide-angle lens. The phones claim to offer improved battery life and pe...

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Sep 2024 23:07

Apple's AirPods Max headphones are available in five new colors. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Max refresh brings new colors and a switch to USB-C

Apple has given the AirPods Max a slight refresh for the first time since they were launched in 2020. The updated headphones now come with a USB-C port and are available to buy in five new colors.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Sep 2024 22:27

Apple's new health features. (Image source: Apple)

Breathing Disturbances and Hearing Protection debut as latest Apple health measurements

Apple has announced that it can now help detect the conditions of sleep apnea and hearing loss in its users in conjunction with the launch of its latest wearables. They will be able to track and generate reports on the former over...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2024 22:18

Apple's top-spec iPhone models are now official (image source: Apple)

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max official with new cameras, A18 Pro SoC and larger screens

The iPhone 16 Pro is now official with a 6.3-inch screen. Even the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets a larger 6.9-inch panel. They come with all the bells and whistles of the iPhone 16 lineup, such as an Action Button, dedicated camera slide...

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2024 21:16

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 gets a second color for the first time. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch Ultra 2 gets a new black color and a handful of new straps

Apple's September 9 Glowtime event didn't bring the Apple Watch Ultra 3, but the Apple Watch Ultra 2 gets a new black colorway. The new color also comes with a brand new Milanese strap to go with it.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Sep 2024 21:11

Apple's new smartphone SoCs are finally official (image source: Apple)

Apple A18 and A18 Pro announced with massive CPU and GPU performance gains

Apple has shown off two new SoCs with the iPhone 16 lineup. The Apple A18 will power the vanilla iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, while the A18 Pro will be reserved for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2024 20:33

YouTubers DIY Perks and MrWhoseTheBoss have built the world's largest iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Image source: YouTube / MrWhoseTheBoss)

YouTubers build 2-meter iPhone and break two world records

YouTubers DIY Perks and MrWhoseTheBoss have built an XXL iPhone. The 2 meter tall and 190 kilogram replica of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is fully functional. As you can see in the video, it can even be used to make contactless payments...

Marius Müller, 09 Sep 2024 14:00

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series at tomorrow's 'Its Glowtime' event. (Image source: Apple)

These Apple iPhones, Watches, and AirPods will likely be discontinued after the upcoming iPhone 16 event

Apple's upcoming 'It's Glowtime' event is set to feature the company's upcoming flagship iPhones as well as the widely anticipated Apple Watch Series X. However, with the launch of these new devices, certain older-generation produ...

Sambit Saha, 08 Sep 2024 20:20

Apple iPad Mini 7 is expected to be announced in October (Image source: Apple)

Leaker hints at key upgrades that Apple iPad Mini 7 may bring

As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported, Apple will announce the new iPad Mini 7 after unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup. Per Apple Hub on X, this new tablet is expected to bring some key upgrades, including a new SoC, support for Apple ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Sep 2024 13:15

Apple says M3 MacBook is the "best AI PC" (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple claims MacBook Air M3 is up to 40% faster than Copilot+ PCs

Apple has updated the marketing material of the MacBook Air M3, and with this, the company is making new claims about the laptop. In the updated material, Apple claims that it is 40% faster than Copilot+ PCs in graphics performanc...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2024 18:07

The whole 2022 iPad Pro M2 line-up is discounted at Best Buy. (Image source: Florian Schmitt / Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | M2 iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch get up to 36% discount in Best Buy deal - 1TB model starting at $999

A Best Buy sale has brought down prices on M2 Apple iPad Pro models, with seemingly limited availability leaving the cheapest 11-inch models coming in at $999. Both the 12.9-inch and 11-inch M2 iPad Pro variants are on sale, and t...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Sep 2024 06:51

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are expected to bring massive camera upgrades to Apple's smartphone line-up. (Image source: Unbox Therapy on YouTube)

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max tipped to deliver 8K 60 fps and 4k 120 fps video with upgraded base storage and third-party-compatible shutter button to back it up

It looks like the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will both be capable of up to 8K 60 fps video, thanks to the new camera sensor and A18 SoC, although Apple may limit the iPhone 16 family to 4K 120 fps, instead. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pr...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Sep 2024 00:37

There are options for those who do not want to disassemble their dash to install an Android Auto or Car Play head-unit (Image Source: Carpuride)

Here’s how to add Apple Car Play or Android Auto to your older vehicle without the need to dismantle the dash

CheckMag After-market head units from big brands with Car Play and Android Auto support tend to start at around $250. Even then, they offer a screen that isn’t much bigger than your smartphone. Most relatively modern cars will need a costl...

David Devey, 05 Sep 2024 12:48