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Scratches at a level 3, with...wait, what?! (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

iPad Pro (M4): Durability test reveals downside of fancy new nano-texture glass upgrade

Nano-texture glass is a new optional extra touted to eliminate glare from the screen of a new iPad Pro while retaining image accuracy and quality. It is available in the new flagship tablet's top-end 13-inch variant, and also its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2024 15:28

The Vision Pro might go international soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro tipped to launch outside US in mid-2024

Apple will finally expand availability for the first-gen Vision Pro later in 2024, according to some new reports. The VR/AR headset is set to be released to a shortlist of additional countries on that date, in which Apple Stores w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2024 14:23

The Apple iPhone 16 series is expected to be revealed in September 2024. (Image source: @theapplehub - edited)

Underwhelming Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max battery capacities revealed in alleged battery leak

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 i...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2024 18:37

Nomad offers an AirTag in credit card format that can be charged via MagSafe. (Image: Nomad)

Ultra-thin AirTag with MagSafe: Nomad presents Tracking Card

Nomad is now offering one of the most interesting alternatives to the Apple AirTag, as the tracking card is not only thin enough to fit in the card compartment of a wallet, but can also be easily charged via MagSafe so that the ba...

Hannes Brecher, 30 May 2024 04:55

WWDC 2024 will commence on June 10 and will last until June 14. (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces WWDC 2024 event details for rumoured iOS 18 and macOS 15 announcements

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 update...

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2024 21:49

Love it or hate it, the notch is definately polarising. (Source: Notebookcheck)

The M4 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are unlikely to fix Apple's ridiculous notch design

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...

David Devey, 28 May 2024 18:30

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 will reportedly pack several new AI features. (Souce: Notebookcheck)

Report sheds light on several new AI features coming to iOS 18 as Apple aims to catch up with Google and Microsoft

According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to introduce several new AI features embedded into its upcoming iOS 18 update, including AI-assisted photo retouching, smart recaps, and a revamped Siri wi...

Sambit Saha, 28 May 2024 15:15

The MacBook Pro 16 with M2 Max has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI 2.1, an SD card reader, and one 3.5 mm jack. (Source: Andreas Osthoff for Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) with M2 Max and 32 GB RAM experiences massive price drop

The 2023 Apple MacBook Pro 16 with an M2 Max SoC, 32 GB of unified memory, and 1 TB of storage is selling on Woot for less than $2,000. For the price, the MacBook Pro 16 (2023) on sale appears like an incredible deal especially wh...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 May 2024 14:32

Apple is said to be planning a MacBook in the style of the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Apple reportedly developing MacBook with 20-inch folding display at high prices

The development of the first MacBook with a foldable display is apparently progressing. According to the latest information from the supply chain, the device may come onto the market next year and be based on the Apple M5.

Hannes Brecher, 25 May 2024 05:04

An iPad Air X-ray. (Source: Creative Electron via iFixit)

iPad Air 13 (M2) proves iFixit reparability lightweight following teardown

Apple's latest iPad Air has upgraded to the M2 chipset as well as the same 11- and 13-inch size options as its Pro counterpart. It has also now grabbed more of the vlogging spotlight for itself - courtesy of teardown experts iFixi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2024 19:58

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 has a 13.6-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2,560x1,664. (Source: Andreas Osthoff for Notebookcheck)

Deal | New Apple MacBook Air 13 with M3 SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage reaches record low price

The latest Apple MacBook Air 13 with the M3 SoC has dropped to its lowest price yet on Amazon after scoring more than $100 off. As a result, the laptop, which usually retails for around $1,499 for 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage, ...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 May 2024 13:01

The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen can be had for as little as $189 at Amazon. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen discounted to near all-time low price on Amazon

The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen is on sale for up to 24% off over on Amazon. This brings both sizes (40 mm and 44 mm) within $10 of their all-time lowest prices.

Sam Medley, 22 May 2024 23:19

ESR's new Waterproof Pouch. (Source: ESR)

ESR debuts new Waterproof Pouch custom-made for underwater, IPX8-grade iPhone photography

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 fee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2024 16:44

The ARM-based Surface Pro features up to a 12-core Snapdragon Elite X chip, rivals Apple's M-series MacBooks. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft claims its new Snapdragon X-powered Surface lineup is over 50% faster than the M3 MacBook Air, leads comfortably in battery tests

Microsoft has claimed its Snapdragon X-powered Surface lineup is over 50% faster than Apple's M3 MacBook Air in a recent briefing attended by The Verge, and also demonstrated battery tests to prove the Surface's efficiency prowess...

Sambit Saha, 22 May 2024 00:24

Pixel 9 Pro leaks suggest we might finally get a compact phone without the compromises (Source: Rozetked)

Pixel 9 Pro leaks suggest it could be the only compact phone on the market that doesn’t compromise on features

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.

David Devey, 21 May 2024 19:10

Apple iPhone SE 4 could see a 10% price hike (Image source: Apple [edited])

Apple's upcoming affordable iPhone tipped to see a price bump

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...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 May 2024 17:14

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently commented on the colors of Apple's iPhone 16 generation (Image: AppleHub)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Titanium Rose to replace blue, analyst names color options for all iPhone 15 successors

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 option...

Alexander Fagot, 21 May 2024 06:32

Apple's Airpods Max are discounted 18% today. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | Apple Airpods Max, Airpods 2nd Generation discounted to just over lowest prices on Amazon

Apple's best headphones, the Airpods Max, are discounted close to their lowest price ever on Amazon. Additionally, the 2nd Generation Airpods are also discounted to just 99¢ higher than their lowest-ever price.

Sam Medley, 21 May 2024 04:58

A new version of the Apple AirTag is said to feature a better chip. (Image source: Apple)

Apple AirTag 2: New rumors suggest improvements for tracking accessory

A recent report has provided more information about the upcoming Apple AirTag 2, including a rumored release window. The second generation of the accessory is said to be improved compared to its predecessor. However, whether the n...

Polly Allcock, 20 May 2024 15:59

New information about the iPad Pro's memory modules has emerged online (image via Apple)

OLED iPad Pro: Entry-level variants reportedly come with 12 GB of RAM

The 256 GB and 512 GB iPad Pro variants have been found to run two 48 Gbit (6 GB) memory modules from Micron. Hence, their total memory capacity is 12 GB and not 8 GB as advertised on Apple's website.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2024 10:52

Rumoured iPhone 17 'Slim' will reportedly relocate the camera module to the upper-middle position, similar to the Pixel Pro. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Rumored iPhone 17 'Slim' will feature biggest redesign since iPhone X, priced above Pro Max variant as most expensive iPhone ever

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-cent...

Sambit Saha, 19 May 2024 17:01

The iPad Pro's M4 processor. (Source: iFixit via YouTube)

Apple iPad Pro 13 design and reparability praised while Pencil Pro panned as potential e-waste

Apple's newest and biggest iPad Pro has many potentially significant upgrades; however, it seems durability is not one of them. Nevertheless, the ability to take it apart and put it back together might make up for that, according ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2024 17:48

Winamp as an online platform (Source: Own)

Winamp will return this summer

Initially released at the end of April 1997, Winamp has been intermittently dormant for nearly a decade ever since. The latest stable release is one year old and carries the 5.9.2 version number. A new Winamp version, described as...

Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2024 13:02

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly getting a battery with a higher energy density. (Image: Rohan)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max reportedly getting brand new battery with higher energy density and stainless steel housing

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 n...

Hannes Brecher, 18 May 2024 02:38

The Apple M4 runs significantly faster with stronger cooling. (Image: Next_Floating_Brothers, Bilibili)

iPad Pro with liquid nitrogen cooling achieves benchmark record thanks to Apple M4

The Apple M4 is currently only available in the iPad Pro, a 5.1 mm thin tablet without active cooling. A test with liquid nitrogen reveals how much performance Apple is potentially losing by not installing a fan.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 09:36

The thinnest Apple product of all time - this is how Apple is currently advertising its new iPad Pro 2024 tablets, which undergo comparisons with their predecessors in the first bend tests. (Image: AppleTrack)

Ouch: Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 compared with predecessors in two durability & bend test videos

The thinnest Apple product of all time - according to the manufacturer - inevitably raises questions about its durability in everyday life given the Bendgate drama with the iPhone 6, which happened exactly 10 years ago. The first ...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:21

The new iPad Pro lineup features tandem OLED screens and the new M4 SoC. (Source: Dave2D on YouTube)

OLED iPad Pro gathers praise in early review, battery life surprisingly impressive despite powerful M4 SoC and thinner design

Apple recently revamped its iPad Pro lineup with the new M4 SoC and tandem OLED displays. An early review from YouTuber Dave2D suggests positive impressions, with notable improvements in performance and display quality while retai...

Sambit Saha, 16 May 2024 21:34

The iPad Air 5 with Apple's M1 SoC is on sale at Amazon for 33% off, a price cut of $200. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | M1-powered iPad Air 5 discounted to lowest price ever on Amazon

Apple's iPad Air 5, which is powered by the M1 chip, is on sale at Amazon for 33% off. This drops the price of the highly-rated tablet to $399, which is a $200 price cut and the lowest price at which Amazon has sold it.

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 18:43

The biggest name in emulation is now available on the App Store

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 opt...

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 17:53

The Apple HomePod and HomePod mini (above) are receiving new software. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rolls out new update for HomePod and HomePod mini

Apple is rolling out software version 17.5 for the HomePod and the HomePod mini. The release notes provide few details about what is new, though users have already begun to report possible changes. While many units will receive th...

Polly Allcock, 16 May 2024 13:14

PlayStation Portable emulator PPSSPP lands on Apple App Store

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.

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 21:58

Thank to Apple's upcoming Eye Tracking feature, anyone will be able to control their iPad or iPhone with only their eyes. (Image via Apple)

Apple's upcoming accessibility features allow users to control iPhones and iPads with their eyes

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 ...

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 18:35

VMware Fusion Pro 13 can now be downloaded free of charge. (Image: Broadcom)

$199 app becomes free: VMware Fusion Pro 13 emulates Windows 11 for free on Apple MacBook and the like

VMware Fusion Pro 13 can run Windows 11 on a Mac, even on modern Macs based on the Apple M1, M2 or M3. While private users previously had to pay $199 for the software, the license is now free.

Hannes Brecher, 15 May 2024 03:55

Cake supposedly turns the Apple Watch into a tiny smartphone alternative. (Image: Cake)

Cake turns Apple Watch into a tiny iPhone replacement

A new gadget supposedly turns the Apple Watch into an extremely compact smartphone replacement and allows music streaming and navigation along with features such as phone calls and contactless payment. The design is strongly remin...

Hannes Brecher, 14 May 2024 03:30

The Apple iPhone gets new anti-stalking features with iOS 17.5. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5 and macOS 14.5 with new features for iPhone, Apple Watch and the like

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.

Hannes Brecher, 14 May 2024 03:11

Gamma officially brings PlayStation 1 emulation to the iPhone and iPad. (Image via Apple, Sony, and Gamma, w/ edits)

PlayStation emulator Gamma launches on iOS

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,...

Sam Medley, 13 May 2024 17:01

A new hint from Chinese network Weibo suggests that a brighter display for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is in the works. (Image: Applehub)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Not only larger but also significantly brighter display expected

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 si...

Alexander Fagot, 13 May 2024 03:55

Revanced modifies the Android YouTube app to give you the full ad-free experience (Source: Revanced)

While Google continues to crack down on ad blockers, here's the best way to keep blocking YouTube ads on Android

CheckMag Some might argue that YouTube adverts are getting ridiculous. With 2 ads often up to 20 seconds each at the start of a video and another one slapped in your face if you try to scrub through a section, it's no surprise that ad bloc...

David Devey, 12 May 2024 23:24

An Apple x OpenAI iPhone(?). (Source: NBC via DALL·E 3)

iPhone 16 series tipped to launch as ChatGPT-powered devices

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 Cuper...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2024 16:49

The 2024 iPad Pro 13 is the thinnest Apple product to date. (Source: Apple)

New iPad Pro 11 and 13-inch sales reported to face headwinds due to expensive price tag and larger iPad Air 13

The latest Apple iPad Pro 11 and 13 with their cutting-edge Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED panels and 9/10-core Apple M4 SoC pack substantial upgrades over their predecessors that had mini-LED panels and the Apple M2 SoC. However, a...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 May 2024 14:11

Apple's recent Crush ad for the new iPad Pro has been heavily criticised, leading the company to issue an apology and pull the ad from TV spots. (Image source: Apple / Perfect Union on Instagram - edited)

Apple apologises after anti-AI backlash over iPad crush video ahead of WWDC 2024 generative AI launch

Apple has received substantial backlash from artists over its latest iPad promotional video showing the destruction of traditional art supplies and instruments, with some calling the ad “tone-deaf,” especially in light of the curr...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 May 2024 20:54

John Ternus is likely to succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO. (Source: Apple)

Apple hardware boss John Ternus may succeed Tim Cook as CEO, claims report

According to a recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman; John Ternus, Apple’s Senior VP of Hardware Engineering, is likely to succeed Tim Cook as the tech behemoth’s CEO when Cook, 63, ultimately retires. Ternus’ trajectory with...

Sambit Saha, 10 May 2024 19:41

Samsung Galaxy S24 series starts at $799.99. (Source: Dhruv Vishwakarma on Unsplash)

Galaxy S24 helps Samsung snatch US market share in Q1'24 as Apple remains stale in slowing smartphone market

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, fail...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 May 2024 14:40

Apple will equip AI servers with internally developed chips in the coming months. (Image: Apple)

AI features of the iPhone to be powered by the Apple M2 Ultra

The Apple iPhone and iPad are set to receive numerous AI features in a few months, bringing Apple up to speed with Google and Microsoft. Contrary to expectations, the more advanced functions will not be processed directly on the e...

Hannes Brecher, 10 May 2024 03:18

Apple's 9th Generation iPad, released in 2021, is now available for $249. (Image via Apple on Amazon)

Deal | Apple's 9th Generation iPad slashed by $100 on Amazon

The 9th Generation iPad (2021), which still retains the older body style with the Home button, has been cut by $100, a 24% discount. This is close to its all-time lowest price. The iPad 10 is also available on Amazon at its new pr...

Sam Medley, 09 May 2024 20:37

Apple's newest M4 chip brings forth some impressive CPU performance gains (image via Apple)

Updated | Apple M4: New Geekbench listing highlights 25% single-core performance improvement over Apple M3

New Geekbench listings of the Apple M4 have shown up online. Its CPU is remarkably faster than its predecessors in single-core performance and its GPU punches above its weight class, too.

Anil Ganti, 09 May 2024 06:19

The Paper-Feel Magnetic Screen Protector. (Source: ESR)

ESR paper-like, removable screen protector for iPad Pro 2024 now available

ESR has now announced a release for its range of 2024 iPad-compatible accessories. They include new versions of its "Red Dot Award-winning" Shift Magnetic Case for the Air, Pro 11 and Pro 13, as well as multi-mode keyboard cases f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2024 17:38