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YouTube breaks ad blockers once again while testing a viewing limitation

This time, Google admits that the latest YouTube update "may result in suboptimal viewing experiences for viewers with ad blockers installed" and urges viewers once again to support creators by allowing ads or trying YouTube Premi...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2024 21:08

Japanese courthouse (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Japan forces Google and Apple to support third-party app stores

After the European Union, Japan is stepping in by promoting a law that forces both Apple and Google to stop keeping third-party app stores out of their ecosystems. For now, some details are still sketchy, but a fine of 20% of the ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2024 23:24

Leica subsidiary Fjorden is already developing a camera grip for the iPhone 16 Pro. (Image: Fjorden)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro as Leica smartphone: Leica subsidiary confirms camera grip with official Leica app

Leica has acquired the manufacturer of a camera grip for the Apple iPhone, which has now confirmed that a model for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro is already in the works. However, a completely new development with potential Leic...

Hannes Brecher, 12 Jun 2024 04:23

Mozilla Firefox 127 now available with improved screenshot capabilities and more

Unleashed earlier today, Firefox 127.0 comes with enhanced screenshot capabilities that can also handle files rendered in the browser such as SVG or XML, HTTPS Media upgrades on HTTPS pages, improved support for DNS prefectching, ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jun 2024 19:26

Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak shares his thoughts on Apple Intelligence. (Source: Bloomberg via YouTube)

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak shares reaction to Apple Intelligence, urges users to look beyond demos

Beloved Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak needs no introduction. Recently, he spoke with Bloomberg, where he expressed his excitement as well as concerns surrounding Apple's latest AI-powered Apple Intelligence features, which the co...

Sambit Saha, 11 Jun 2024 16:35

Elon Musk has been at odds with OpenAI for some time. (Tumiso / Pixabay, Apple)

Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies

Apple recently announced its intention to work with OpenAI and integrate ChatGPT into iOS. Elon Musk then expressed major security concerns and announced that he would ban all Apple devices from his companies in the event of such ...

Marius Müller, 11 Jun 2024 15:55

Apple is only preventing a few devices from receiving its latest round of OS upgrades. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms that these iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches will receive iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 and watchOS 11 updates

Apple has now rolled out early betas for its latest operating system updates. Although stable updates are a few months away from being released, Apple has confirmed which iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches will receive iOS 18,...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2024 15:02

Like the Huawei Mate Xs 2 pictured, the Apple iPhone Fold will have a display that folds outwards. (Image: Huawei)

Apple iPhone Fold to take after Huawei instead of Samsung and launch together with the iPhone 18

Apple is said to have been working on an iPhone with a foldable display for years in order to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. According to the latest rumors, however, the iPhone manufacturer is following the approach of th...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Jun 2024 04:15

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

Deal | Latest Apple MacBook Air 13 with M3 SoC reaches lowest price ever on Amazon

The Apple MacBook Air 13 with an Apple M3 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage is on sale for less than $900 on Amazon. With an average user rating of 4.6/5 on Amazon and an outstanding 92% review score from us, the MacBook Air...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jun 2024 22:49

iOS 18 brings a major overhaul to the photos app. (Image via Apple)

Mail, Messages, Photos get new features in iOS 18

Apple unveiled iOS 18 today. The new operating system brings updates to several of Apple's built-in apps, such as Mail, Messages, and Photos. These updates include text formatting, highlighting important images, and prioritizing e...

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2024 22:05

Apple's latest macOS 15 Seqouia debuts with nifty new features and AI-packed capabilities. (Source: Apple)

Apple's macOS 15 Sequoia debuts with impressive continuity features, window tiling, and updates to Game Porting Toolkit

Apple's latest macOS 15 Sequoia update packs several new features, including major updates to continuity allowing for deeper integration with iOS than ever before, improved desktop experience with automatic window resizing and til...

Sambit Saha, 10 Jun 2024 21:34

Apple has revealed some exciting new features with iOS 18 (image via Apple)

iOS 18 official with a ton of new customization options and new privacy features

Apple has officially shown off the latest version of iOS at WWDC 2024. iOS 18 lets you customize your Control Center with third-party widgets and assign custom colours to app icons. It also adds a new hidden app folder and the abi...

Anil Ganti, 10 Jun 2024 20:38

iPadOS 18 enables an iPad to intelligently read a user's handwriting. (Image via Apple)

Apple announces iPadOS 18 with new Calculator app that can solve handwritten equations

Apple today announced iPadOS 18, which will bring features centered around user handwriting. An updated Calculator and Notes app both include machine learning features to read handwriting and either solve equations or create a fon...

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2024 20:12

On June 10, 2024, at 10 am PT in California, the keynote for WWDC 2024 will start and is likely to be all about Apple Intelligence.

Apple WWDC 2024: Watch the Apple Intelligence launch event live here

Finally, iPhone, iPad and Mac owners will soon also benefit from generative AI, for which Apple is about to coin a new marketing term. If you want to hear Tim Cook and his team repeatedly utter "Apple Intelligence", look no furthe...

Alexander Fagot, 10 Jun 2024 19:00

iOS 18 to sport Face ID app locking and dark mode for app icons (Source: Notebookcheck)

iOS 18 could bring Face ID app locking and Dark Mode for app icons

Expected to arrive later today alongside macOS 15 and watchOS 11, as well as other pieces of code, iOS 18 will surely pack quite a few changes. The list includes the ability to add a biometric lock to built-in apps such as Notes o...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2024 17:41

Second-gen iPad Pro tipped to miss out on upcoming software upgrade

Apple's imminent WWDC 24 event is expected to introduce the latest version of iPadOS as well as its iOS 18 counterpart for iPhones. An impressively long list of devices are now linked to eligibility for either major software upgra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2024 16:23

Apple Mac Mini with Apple M2, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB of storage drops to $479 on Amazon (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple Mac Mini with Apple M2 drops to its record low price on Amazon

The Apple Mac Mini with Apple M2 can now be scored for $479 on Amazon. This is a solid $120 discount from the regular tag, and it’s the lowest ever for the variant with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jun 2024 09:10

The EU has a solid history of making decisions that actually make sense for consumers and the environment (Source: COE)

The EU's updated right to repair rules are the breath of fresh air consumers and the planet need

CheckMag The EU has a solid history of making decisions that actually benefit the consumer and the EU Right to Repair Directive (R2RD) may finally curb environmentally damaging and anti consumer practices employed by tech companies to keep...

David Devey, 09 Jun 2024 19:49

The 2nd-gen Apple TV. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Netflix set to drop support for legacy Apple TV boxes in mid-2024

Netflix has maintained support for Apple TV boxes that are up to 14 years old - but no longer. The movie and TV show streaming staple has announced that it will no longer support the second or third generation of those devices, th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2024 18:13

WWDC24: the first Apple AI event? (Source: Apple)

iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence to be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and newer devices

iOS 18 is projected to be unveiled as the first major software update for Apple handsets enhanced by AI as soon as tomorrow (June 10, 2024). However, those upgrades will come with a catch for millions of existing iPhone users, acc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2024 17:08

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with the M3 Pro SoC has dropped back to its lowest price yet (Image: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | MacBook Pro 14 with Apple M3 Pro and 18GB RAM gets massive discount

The latest version of Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is powered by the efficient M3 Pro chip with 11 CPU and 14 GPU cores. Since the 14-inch laptop also comes with an incredibly bright Mini-LED display, B&H Photo Video's current deal is a...

Enrico Frahn, 08 Jun 2024 18:12

Apple is only guaranteeing five years of updates for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms guaranteed update period for iPhone 15 Pro Max with shorter support than Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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 b...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2024 17:35

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup will feature thinner bezels across the board. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Reliable tipster details iPhone 16 Pro lineup's expected dimensions, bezels to be reduced by up to 30%

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 lin...

Sambit Saha, 06 Jun 2024 21:57

Brave Browser was more popular than ever in May 2024 (Source: Brave)

Brave Browser hits new all-time high

Although not even mentioned by Statcounter's desktop market reports, Brave is slowly but surely going up. In May, it broke its previous records with almost 79 million active users, as well as roughly 29 million daily active users....

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2024 20:30

Leica brings numerous lens simulations to the Apple iPhone. (Image: Leica)

Apple's iPhone now supports Leica Noctilux, Summilux, and Co. lens simulation through new Leica Lux App

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...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Jun 2024 16:13

The M2 MacBook Air is on sale at its lowest price ever. (Image via Amazon)

Deal | M2 MacBook Air falls to its lowest price ever on Amazon

Apple's M2-powered MacBook Air from 2022 is currently on sale at Amazon for 17% off, dropping it to its lowest price ever. This sale is for the base model (8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD), although the version with 512 GB of storage is only...

Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2024 01:09

PPSSPP emulator returns to iOS App Store after brief hiatus

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 t...

Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2024 00:02

Steam Survey May 2024 - Primary display resolution (Source: Steam)

Full HD continues its domination as per the latest Steam Survey

The latest Steam Survey highlights Full HD as the most popular display resolution, with over 58% of the total. At the same time, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is the most popular video card, accounting for roughly 6% of the total. T...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2024 19:23

The 3-in-1 Travel Charger: now with Qi2. (Source: ESR)

Deal | Grab an all-in-one iPhone/Apple Watch/AirPods wireless charger with Qi2 upgrade for under $60

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 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2024 18:18

iPhone 16 Pro to feature thinnest bezels ever in a smartphone, claims prominent tipster

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, th...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jun 2024 21:19

The Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 is a great tablet again, but you have to be able to afford it.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024): Is the OLED tablet really suited to everyone?

The iPad Pro 11 (2024) brings some innovations such as a modern tandem OLED display and the very fast Apple M4 processor. But does this really make the premium tablet a good buy for everyone? We tell you in this summary of our tes...

Florian Schmitt, 02 Jun 2024 17:52

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