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Apple introduces 'Distraction Control' in Safari in upcoming OS updates (Image source: Apple)

Apple's Safari gains 'Distraction Control' to streamline browsing

Apple's new 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari aims to help users minimize distracting elements on webpages, allowing them to selectively hide content like sign-in prompts, cookie consent banners, and autoplay videos. While n...

Nathan Ali, 06 Aug 2024 22:29

The next Apple Watch SE might be the Apple Watch's iPhone 5c moment. (Image source: Apple)

Upcoming Apple Watch SE will likely feature a plastic case, reiterates prominent tipster

Apple is widely expected to introduce a new Apple Watch SE next month, alongside the iPhone 16 lineup. Reports have also indicated a shift to a 'rigid-plastic case', likely allowing for a lower price and more color options. If tru...

Sambit Saha, 06 Aug 2024 16:08

Apple AirPods Max in Space Gray finish (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple AirPods Max now available on Amazon for less than $400

With over 10,000 units sold in the last month, the Apple AirPods Max have remained very popular for more than three years since their release. With a launch price of $549, they are now available on Amazon for $399.99, thanks to a ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2024 09:45

The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to launch later this year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Rumor: MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini to receive Apple M4 in 2024, while one model will get more extensive upgrades

The Apple M4 is currently exclusively available in the iPad Pro, but the chip is expected to find its way into three new Macs this year, including the next-generation MacBook Pro. One of these new Macs is said to be receiving far ...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Aug 2024 02:02

Apple's first foldable has been delayed by over 2 years. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Apple's first foldable device delayed to 2026, claims analyst

According to a recent report by Jeff Pu, Apple's first foldable device has allegedly been delayed quite significantly. Citing 'display durability' issues, Pu believes that the company's first foldable will not hit shelves until th...

Sambit Saha, 05 Aug 2024 21:58

The MacBook Air 13 M3 weighs 1.237 kg (2.73 lbs). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 price drops back to lowest ever on Amazon

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 has dropped back to its historic low price after a steep 23% discount on the list price. Suffice it to say, the discount makes the MacBook Air 13 M3 an even easier recommendation than before since ...

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Aug 2024 14:09

Apple has long struggled to find success with a fourth iPhone model. (Image source: FrontPageTech)

Leaker outlines why Apple iPhone 17 Slim may actually launch as the first iPhone Air

The iPhone 16 series could be the last run out for the 'Plus' model after three generations. Reportedly, the iPhone 16 Plus will not be replaced by the iPhone 17 Slim but the iPhone 17 Air, mirroring Apple's Mac lineup.

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2024 22:37

Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 18.1 developer preview can rewrite around 15,000 characters worth of text in under 2 minutes (Image source: Apple)

Early Apple Intelligence demo on iPad Pro M2 shows better on-device processing performance than Galaxy AI

Apple Intelligence is yet to be available to general users, but developers already have access. Some have started showing off its capabilities, and according to a video shared by AppleLeaker on X, Apple's offering seems to have mo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Aug 2024 15:57

The glaring similarities between Samsung's latest devices and their Apple counterparts are hard to ignore (Image source: AFP - edited)

Samsung chairman expresses anger at ‘Apple-inspired’ design of Galaxy Buds 3 and Watch Ultra

A insider report appearing in Korean media claims that Samsung Electronics Chairman Jae-yong Lee has expressed anger over the recently launched Galaxy Buds 3 series' and Galaxy Watch Ultra's controversial Apple-inspired designs, a...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 03 Aug 2024 17:44

Upcoming Huawei Kirin PC SoCs may better compete with the competition (Image source: Apple)

Upcoming Huawei Kirin PC chips rumored to feature unified architecture similar to Apple M series SoCs

Unified memory architecture brings many benefits, including better performance and lower power draw. Apple adopted it with M series SoCs, and Intel has brought the architecture to its Lunar Lake lineup. It seems Huawei has realize...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Aug 2024 13:21

Apple's latest MacBook Pro 14 M3 is on sale for its lowest price so far on Amazon (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | MacBook Pro 14 with lightning-fast Apple M3 Max processor gets biggest price cut ever on Amazon

Practically all variants of the sought-after MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M3 chipsets have dropped by $500 on Amazon, which presents content creators who would like to pick up one of the best multimedia laptops on the market with...

Enrico Frahn, 02 Aug 2024 23:42

iPhone 17 lineup will feature a 24 MP front camera, as per recent reports. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 lineup will reportedly feature an upgraded 24 MP front camera

Despite being at least a year away, iPhone 17 leaks have been far from scarce. According to a report by Ming-Chi Kuo earlier this year and more recently by Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 lineup is set to receive a major front camera upgra...

Sambit Saha, 02 Aug 2024 18:26

The Apple Watch Ultra (left) with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. (Source: iFixit)

Samsung wins battle of Watch Ultras in new teardown video

The Galaxy Watch Ultra has roundly been accused of looking just like its Apple namesake on the outside - however, they are not the same on the inside, according to iFixit. The teardown enthusiasts now indicate that Samsung's Watch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2024 16:46

iPhone 16 Pro series will feature larger battery sizes across the board. (Image source: iFixit via YouTube)

iPhone 16 Pro leak hints at significant battery upgrades across the lineup

With a likely launch set for next month, Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series is expected to bring along a plethora of updates and improvements. According to a recent leak by a tipster with a decent track record, the upcoming iPhone ...

Sambit Saha, 02 Aug 2024 16:24

Apple's AirPods (2nd gen) are 46% off on Amazon. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Amazon discount brings AirPods (2nd gen) within arm's reach of their lowest prices ever

Apple's 2nd-generation AirPods can now be purchased for a whopping 43% discount, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. Although over 5-years old, the AirPods offer superb convenience and respectable audio quality, although modern f...

Sambit Saha, 31 Jul 2024 23:55

The iPhone 15 Pro comes features IP68 water and dust resistance. (Image source: MKBHD on YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro survives 22 hours underwater: Reddit user shares remarkable story

A Reddit user has shared his experience with the iPhone 15 Pro's underwater durability. The user's phone was submerged in water at a depth of 2.5 meters for a jaw-dropping 22 hours, but returned to functioning perfectly after bein...

Sambit Saha, 31 Jul 2024 21:39

The Apple iPhone 16 is rumored to bring a new Capture button. (Image source: Apple, Sonny Dickson on X, edited)

New iPhone 16 design leaks in five different colors

Apple is reportedly refreshing the iPhone 16 design with some notable changes. Dummy units of the base iPhone 16 have leaked on X in five different colors. These units give us a proper look at the back design of the iPhone 16.

Fawad Murtaza, 31 Jul 2024 12:33

The iPhone SE 4 is rumored to arrive with a number of excellent upgrades, including an OLED display likely from the iPhone 13. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

iPhone SE 4 will feature OLED display from iPhone 13, claims recent report

According to a recent report from The Elec, Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to sport an OLED display that will be similar to that of the iPhone 13 or 14. This rumored 6.06-inch OLED panel will be a major upgrade for the next-g...

Sambit Saha, 30 Jul 2024 15:15

Apple Intelligence has supposedly run into some pre-launch issues (image source: Apple)

Apple Intelligence could be pushed back to October; developers might be able to test it next week

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says not all Apple Intelligence features will launch together. In particular, the enhanced Siri could take a while to arrive due to stability issues.

Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2024 13:43

An iPhone SE 4 render. (Source: 4RMD via YouTube)

iPhone 17 Slim and SE 4 tipped to launch as first iPhones with Apple 5G

Apple is projected to launch a new SE version of the iPhone in 2025. Now, the device is also believed to be the first of its series to launch with mobile data powered by an in-house chipset rather than one from Qualcomm as usual. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2024 16:20

The Apple store in Towson, Maryland, was the first Apple retail location in the U.S. to unionize in June 2022. (Source: IAM CORE)

Apple and its first U.S. retail union, IAM CORE, reach tentative agreement for better wages, benefits and more

California tech giant, Apple and its first U.S. retail union, IAM CORE, have reached a tentative agreement. The deal, covering employees at a Maryland store, comes after over a year of challenging negotiations. The agreement inclu...

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Jul 2024 01:47

The PSP Go had a unique slide out controller and a similar setup might soon be available for your iPhone (Image source: Amazon)

M-Con prototype controller set to turn your iPhone into a PSP Go

Most phone game controllers are bulky and hold the phone between the grips like the Razer Kishi, GameSir G8 and various other options. However an entrepreneur by the name of Josh King has spent the last 5 years creating a prototyp...

David Devey, 27 Jul 2024 19:09

2026 iPhone may come with 2 TB of maximum storage, albeit at the cost of performance and longevity. (Image source: Apple)

2026 iPhone lineup may get a 2 TB model at the expense of performance and longevity

Recent rumors, including a very recent report from TrendForce, have indicated that Apple is considering switching to QLC storage for its 1TB iPhone models, potentially even paving the way for 2TB iPhones. While this is an absolute...

Sambit Saha, 26 Jul 2024 15:03

This Anker MagGo USB-C accessory offers SD and TF slots. (Image source: u/joshuadwx via Reddit)

New Anker MagGo SD card reader for iPhone appears

A new iPhone accessory from Anker appears to be on the way: a MagGo SD card reader. The USB-C device seems to offer two slots hidden underneath a case. The accessory is designed to attach to the back of your iPhone magnetically wh...

Polly Allcock, 25 Jul 2024 22:12

The Anker MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand is available for various iPhone 13/14/15 models. (Image source: Anker)

Anker launches new MagGo iPhone Case with stand and 360° ring

The Anker MagGo Magnetic Case with Stand (2-in-1, 360° Silicone Ring) is now available via Amazon in countries including the US, the UK and the EU. There are variants for several iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 models and mult...

Polly Allcock, 25 Jul 2024 20:43

Apple's iPhone 18 series will feature a 48 MP ultra-wide camera sensor. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 successor will boast a Samsung sourced 48 MP ultra-wide sensor, reports analyst with positive track record

Apple's iPhone 18 series, set for launch in 2026, will reportedly gain a new camera sensor supplier - Samsung. A 48 MP ultra-wide sensor is also reported to be in development, which would be a significant improvement over the 12 M...

Sambit Saha, 25 Jul 2024 19:15

Apple's iPhone 17 'Slim' will have the same Dynamic Island as the 15 Pro models. (Source: Ming-Chi Kuo via Medium)

Apple to discontinue iPhone 17 Plus, will launch new ultra-slim iPhone 17 with titanium-aluminium alloy frame in late 2025

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple may discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus due to low sales. To fill the gap, they'll introduce an ultra-thin iPhone 17 in late 2025, as speculated previously. This new model will focus on...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2024 20:38

Apple's first foldable iPhone will mimick Samsung's Z Flip, claims report. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone similar to the Galaxy Z Flip, with a presumed launch date set for 2026

Apple has been extremely late to the party when it comes to foldable smartphones, and that is unsurprising considering the company's cautious approach to adopting certain technologies. Previous rumors have hinted at several form f...

Sambit Saha, 24 Jul 2024 19:15

Samsung's foldables have always struggled against dirt and debris getting caught in the screen and the hinge. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Galaxy Z Flip6 gets tortured with scratches, dirt, and fire to show familiar weaknesses and new strengths

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has been put through the wringer by Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything. Unsurprisingly, the phone shows familiar weaknesses with the scratch test. However, Samsung has managed to make the smartphone more ...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jul 2024 14:10

The Apple iPhone SE 4 will likely have the iPhone 15 series' 'Action Button'. (Image source: ConceptCentral)

Latest Apple iPhone SE 4 leak suggests a January-March 2025 release date

iPhone SE 4's production is reportedly picking up in October, and rumors suggest Apple's budget iPhone could launch in early 2025. A possible release around Lunar New Year is expected, or we will have to wait for the traditional M...

Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2024 01:44

The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will be the first model in the series to feature an OLED display. (Image Source: ConceptCentral)

Apple's iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6-inch OLED display, A18 SoC and a 48 MP rear camera, claims reliable tipster

Rumors regarding the upcoming iPhone SE 4 have been plentiful lately. As we inch closer to an expected early-2025 launch date, the potential upgrades that can be expected become clearer, with recent leaks suggesting a 6.06-inch OL...

Sambit Saha, 23 Jul 2024 21:22

New information about the iPhone 17 series has emerged online (image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 series tipped to arrive with electrifying new hardware upgrades

A new leak sheds light on Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. It will consist of four SKUs, all of which will launch with a 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Dynamic Island, and at least 8 GB of RAM.

Anil Ganti, 23 Jul 2024 17:27

iOS 18 allows users to customize the Control Center at last. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's public beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduces hundreds of new features to the iPhone and iPad

Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 so that all users of compatible iPhones and iPads can now try out the new features of the biggest operating system updates of the year before the final versi...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2024 03:38

Apple iPad Pro 13 (Gen 7) (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

iPad Pro 13 (2024) – Apple's Pro tablet stands out in most regards

Super thin, light and fast – these three qualities describe what the iPad Pro 13 is in a nutshell. Our review analysed in detail what else the Apple tablet is capable of. In this article, we’ll summarise our findings once more....

Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jul 2024 18:13

iPhone SE 4 design to be even more up-to-date than previously thought: new leak

Apple is projected to update the SE version of the iPhone as well as its flagship variants in 2024. The fourth-gen or 2024 iteration of the affordable handset was thought to upgrade to a chassis most like that of the last-gen vani...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2024 16:16

The Volvo EX90 will be missing several charging-related features at launch. (Image source: Volvo)

Volvo EX90 faces software troubles — several features including Apple CarPlay 'may be delayed' at launch

It looks as though Volvo's flagship electric SUV, the EX90, will be missing some major features when deliveries start, including quality of life features, like Apple CarPlay, Plug & Charge, and bidirectional charging functionality...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2024 19:23

Let's unbox some new iPhones(?). (Source: Unbox Therapy via YouTube)

iPhone 16 series: Apparent generational design changes showcased in new video

Dummy units for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have reached a major YouTube channel months ahead of the alleged 2024 flagship smartphones' launch. The leak seems to confirm the difference between each member of the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2024 15:43

The Apple iPhone can now play Windows games. (Image source: Apple / Turing Software, edited)

Apple iPhone and iPad get free emulator for Windows, macOS and Linux

UTM SE is a free PC emulator now available in the App Store for the Apple iPhone as well as for the iPad and Vision Pro. The emulator not only supports numerous Windows versions, but also systems based on PowerPC and RISC-V.

Hannes Brecher, 18 Jul 2024 07:20

Don't count older laptops out; these old dogs can learn some new tricks. (Image source: generated by DALL-E 3)

Age before beauty: Why a decade-old laptop is more than enough

CheckMag While buying the latest tech is tempting, older desktop and laptop computers are often more than enough to meet the demands of modern computing work. An older machine may require some time and tinkering to get up to par, but the p...

Sam Medley, 17 Jul 2024 20:58

The HomePod mini in Midnight looks a tad darker than the Space Gray variant. (Image source: Apple)

Apple HomePod mini gets a new color but loses another

Apple's HomePod mini smart speaker is available to buy in a new color. However, rather than bringing the available color options to six, Apple has discontinued another, so there are still five colors to choose from.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2024 18:25

The new Nomad 65W fast charging brick has a wireless charging pad on top (Image source: Nomad)

Nomad launches Apple-certified 65W GaN charger with built-in wireless charging

The Nomad 65W GaN charger has been refreshed, and the new edition features wireless charging. With official Apple MFi certification, it can fast-charge an Apple Watch. This makes the charging adapter more versatile than the previo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 16:22

Amazon drops 13.6" MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD to lowest price ever. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Amazon gives 13.6" MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD biggest discount ever as Prime Day approaches

Amazon has given the 2022 13.6-inch MacBook Air M2 with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD its biggest discount ever as Prime Day approaches. The M2 gets a substantial $200 discount off MSRP, resulting in the lowest price seen on Amazon of $...

David Chien, 14 Jul 2024 23:50

Introduction to Meshtastic networking (Image source: Meshtastic)

Enhancements coming soon to Meshtastic’s public server

With the popularity of LoRa radio communication growing, Meshtastic continues to upgrade its public MQTT server. July 15th is set to bring improved performance, security, and usability to devices using the default (PSK) Pre-Shared...

Stephen Pereyra, 14 Jul 2024 16:58

The OM 6 is DJI's flagship mobile gimbal, and features a built-in tripod and extendable selfie stick (Image source: DJI)

DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and SE phone gimbals can now use Apple Watch as remote control

DJI's latest firmware update for the Osmo Mobile 6 and SE introduces a handy (and decidedly cool) new feature: one can now use an Apple Watch as a remote control for the smartphone gimbals, even allowing one to view the camera fee...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 12 Jul 2024 21:21

Sales of the Apple Vision Pro are slowing in the United States. (Image: Apple w/ edits)

Apple Vision Pro sales slow to crawl in US, unlikely to hit 500,000 total units globally

Current projections from market research firm IDC point to fewer than 500,000 total sales for Apple's Vision Pro this year. Sales for the headset have cooled significantly in the US, although an international launch may reinvigora...

Sam Medley, 11 Jul 2024 17:17

The MacBook Air M2 comes in Midnight, Starlight, Sliver, and Space Gray colorways. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff for Notebookcheck)

Deal | Excellent Apple MacBook Air M2 is going for an enticing price as base configuration drops by double-digit margin

The Apple MacBook Air with the M2 chip is currently enjoying a $200 price cut at Best Buy. The unit on sale carries an entry-level hardware configuration with an M2 SoC (8-core GPU), 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. Moreover, t...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Jul 2024 15:36

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have faster charging via USB-C as well as MagSafe. (Image source: Onur Binay)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro to support improved fast charging via USB-C and MagSafe

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will not only receive a battery with higher energy density and capacity as well as a metal casing for safer repairs, but also a long overdue fast charging upgrade, at least according t...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Jul 2024 09:26

The new Temple Run title will be exclusively available to Apple Arcade users (Image source: Imangi)

Temple Run: Legends plus 2 new games to join Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade subscribers will soon be able to play a new Temple Run title, a BAFTA award-winning game, and a spatial version of Castle Crumble.

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 Jul 2024 08:22

Prototype of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max shows scrapped Taptic buttons

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro was originally supposed to come onto the market with innovative Taptic buttons, but these had to be postponed to a later iPhone model due to technical problems. Photos of an EVT prototype now show what thes...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Jul 2024 07:03