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March smartphone deliveries climbed 6.5 percent year-on-year to 22.73 million units, yet Chinese brands now control 92 percent of the market. Apple’s shipments fell over 25 percent in Q1, prompting talks of deeper Pro-model discounts ahead of the 618 shopping festival.

US President Donald Trump has criticized Apple’s iPhone production in India, urging the company to scale up manufacturing in the United States. Analysts warn shifting production may raise costs and disrupt existing supply chains.

Microsoft's latest advertising campaign is directly targeting the Apple MacBook Air, as the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite are claimed to be a whopping 58% faster. However, a look at our benchmark results shows that Microsoft is cherry-picking here.

Apple's next-generation CarPlay is now finally available and is called CarPlay Ultra. The software is designed to give car manufacturers and users alike significantly more options for customizing the look of the user interface while being integrated far more deeply into a car than regular CarPlay.

Apple's first foldable could be smaller than previously thought based on new leaked information. Citing a new engineering sample, Digital Chat Station reports that the future Galaxy Z Fold rival will mark the return of Touch ID to iPhones, too.

According to recent reports, Apple is working intensively on the integration of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to enable new ways of interacting with devices. The goal is to control Apple products such as the iPhone or Vision Pro via neuronal signals recorded by brain implants. This could transform the accessibility of digital technology, especially for people with severe physical disabilities.

Apple's iPhone design has not changed significantly since the iPhone 12 from 2020, and design adjustments for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 are expected to be minor. On the other hand, Apple is expected to develop a brand new design for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.

Apple and Universal Music Group have announced a new Sound Therapy initiative. The audio wellness collection will help listeners focus, relax, or even help them sleep better.

Ugreen touts its FineTracker line of accessories as an affordable alternative to Apple's AirTags, with the same Find My certification and Bluetooth connectivity. Both variants have prolonged battery life and are equipped with 80 decibel (dB) alarms. They are now listed on Amazon with limited-time deals.

A renowned Apple analyst has provided early expectations into what Apple has planned for its iPhone division as we near the end of the decade. While recent years have been rather iterative, 2027 is tipped to mark a return to Apple taking more risks.

New battery tech has allowed smartphones to be slimmer but it looks like customers would rather have thicker phones with much larger batteries. These slim phones, at least most of them, come at the cost of now expectedly basic features.

MiLi's MiTag Duo is a Bluetooth tracker compatible with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device like the Chipolo Pop and Pebblebee's universal trackers. Currently discounted, the new Bluetooth tracker is significantly cheaper than its rivals.

A new report says that Apple is considering raising the prices for its fall iPhone lineup later this year. The company will reportedly link the increase to new features or designs rather than tariffs.

Bloomberg has leaked the codenames of the in-development Apple M6 and M7 SoCs. The publication has also alleged the existence of an AI server chip with a potentially massive core count, as well as a new SoC for Macs.

Apple’s Eddy Cue says AI is causing a drop in Safari search traffic for the first time in 22 years. Apple plans to add AI search options as a response, threatening Google’s dominance and the iPhone’s traditional role.

A new leak suggests that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be using an advanced display tech that has not been used before on any current Samsung product. This is said to be the groundwork for Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold.

Apple seems to be dedicating only 10% of its production capacity towards the iPhone 17 Air showing lack of confidence in the demand for the new slim phone. The iPhone 17 series is expected in September with the iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus model.

The iPhone 17 is said to feature a camera bar similar to the Pixel series and Google is poking at Apple for it. The latest ad for ‘#BestPhonesForever’ campaign shows an iPhone recollecting the features it copied from Pixel and Android phones.

The newly released Apple Mac mini packs a lot of power for its form factor, and even though the compact PC has multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, it can't be powered through any of them. A modder has decided to change that.

According to a new report by a typically reliable source, Apple is set to make a huge change to its iPhone release schedule starting next year. Supposedly, the standard iPhone 18 will not debut alongside its pricier siblings and will instead be pushed back to a 2027 launch.

After its launch in the US in March, the Anker Safe Charge Pro Nano GaN charger has been announced in China. It is even available in more colors and costs significantly less.

Apple is reportedly testing an under display Face ID system for the iPhone 18 Pro models that will see the Dynamic Island shrink to a small hole in a new position. The non-pro models, which also includes the iPhone 18 Air, will retain the Dynamic Island.

Rumoured to be just 5.5 mm thin, the iPhone 17 Air could be one of the slimmest smartphones ever. To achieve this ultra-thin design, Apple may have had to make many compromises, including giving the device a very small battery. The company is reportedly set to release a case with a built-in power bank to cater to users who need more power.

Apple is reportedly planning the release of a special edition device to celebrate 20 years of the iPhone in a few years. It might have a substantially different design compared to that of the current 15 Pro Max flagship - which could require the expertise of the Cupertino giant's more traditional manufacturing partners.

Apple has made some changes to its developer guidelines allowing them to add external purchase links. These changes are particularly for the US storefront and Apple has begrudgingly made these changes as it plans on appealing the April 30 ruling.

iOS users rejoice as Fortnite is returning to the App Store in the US next week (May 5 to May 12). Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has promised to drop litigation if Apple removes its 30% tax worldwide.

Apple's iPhone 17 series is thought to launch with multiple upgrades over their 2024 predecessors. Now, a famous leaker purports to add another to the list. It is apparently necessary to support the OEM's plans to implement improved AI on its upcoming mobile flagships. Then again, the real upgrades might go to a subsequent generation.

The Apple MacBook Air has long been the primary weapon of choice for casual users and students. With the M4 generation, the 15-inch MacBook Air packs quite a punch, and finally ships with a respectable memory configuration for the entry variant. Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the MacBook Air can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price on the platform.

The Apple iPhone 16e has proved to be far more popular than the third-gen iPhone SE, which is unsurprising given its significantly updated design and new market positioning. However, Apple reportedly remains uncertain about releasing a successor to the mid-range iPhone.

Initially compatible with iPads, iPhones, Android devices, Chromebooks, Windows PCs, and even the Nintendo Switch, the SonarPen and SonarPen 2 wired styluses now support MacBooks. Thanks to proprietary software, owners can turn their MacBook's trackpad into a pressure sensitive drawing tablet that works with the styluses.

Apple is thought to introduce the latest in iPhone design language with the 17 series. Some of it is allegedly on display in advance in a new in-the-wild leak. It purports to confirm the differences in appearance between the 16 Pro and its upcoming successor.

CheckMag Switching between Apple Music and YouTube Music? Don't leave your playlists behind. This guide covers some of the the best free and paid methods to transfer your music—from official tools to third-party solutions—plus key limitations to watch for. Whether you're moving a few favorite songs or an entire library, we've got you covered.

Apple is reportedly considering shifting manufacturing for all US iPhones to India. Apple is targeting a capacity of at least 40 million units. India assembled iPhones worth $22 billion in FY 2024-25.

Apple is expected to bring its slimmest iPhone ever with the iPhone 17 series, rumored to be the iPhone 17 Air. Alleged dummy units of the lineup now show incredibly slim design and even slimmer than standard buttons on the Air.

A new report finds that Apple's latest non-flagship iPhone has sold better than its last in the first quarter of 2025. The 16e has also out-performed some members of the 15 and 14 series over the last three months, although its most expensive sibling is Apple's best seller of the year so far.

The entry-level model of the M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air has been hailed by many as the best value laptop on the market right now, making today's deal even more enticing.

Future MacBook Air models may be able to change their keycap legends at the press of a button. In a patent, Apple describes a technology that replaces conventional keyboard markings with LEDs, allowing keycaps to display customised symbols.

You can buy a last-gen 15-inch MacBook Air with an Apple M3, 16 GB RAM and 512 for storage for just $999 on B&H Photo and Video. It is valid for the Starlight and Silver colour variants.

iPhone 17e could arrive next year with yearly e-models following suit. The phone is said to be in the production planning stage and that small batches at Foxconn will be produced soon.

A new leak has alleged that the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro will be available in a new "YuangFeng Blue" color. The color could serve as the key colorway that Apple could use to advertise the iPhone 17 Pro.

Apparent CNC blanks derived from CAD models of the supposed Apple iPhone 17 Air are being displayed in a Chinese Apple Store for customers to compare. The behemoth camera bar remains reminiscent of the Google Pixel smartphones, but comparisons with other iPhone models reveal a stark thickness difference.

An iPhone or iPad can be a surprisingly satisfying way to play Nintendo games. After the release of AltStore Classic, there are fewer roadblocks to installing a Switch emulator. Only EU gamers can easily install AltStore PAL, which is necessary to benefit from the unofficial app store.

CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, suppressed criticism, and a culture that leaves users feeling ignored and dismissed.

A new leak has offered fresh insights into the adoption of 2 nm TSMC nodes. Apparently, MediaTek will join Apple and Qualcomm in moving to TSMC N2, which could bring up to 15% performance improvements without incurring an associated power consumption cost. Prices of future flagships like the Apple iPhone 18, Oppo Find X10, Samsung Galaxy S27, and the Vivo X400 series are rumoured to be more expensive as a result, though.

Last year's Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) is back on sale at its record-low price on Amazon. With 512 GB of storage, an Apple M2 SoC, and a color-accurate Liquid Retina display, the Apple iPad Air 11 Gen 6 on sale is an excellent everyday tablet for work and play.

The first foldable iPhone will no doubt be expensive and according to the latest leaks, it could start around $2,100 to $2,300 US. It is also believed to omit Face ID and stick with Touch ID instead.