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The iPhone 16 line may include a new button for quickly snapping photos. (Image via Weibo)

Leaked dummy models of iPhone 16 seemingly confirm addition of camera control button

New images showing off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone 16 show the addition of another hardware button on the side of the handset. Rumors are flying that this button will be used for controlling the camera, similar to the came...

Sam Medley, 28 Mar 2024 20:25

The iPhone 12 is now the oldest smartphone in the world to support Qi2. (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro surprisingly receive Qi2 support

The Apple iPhone 12 can be charged wirelessly much faster with Qi2 chargers after the update to iOS 17.4, because although the Qi2 standard was only announced in January 2023, Apple's flagship from 2020 now supports it.

Hannes Brecher, 28 Mar 2024 15:32

Apple is unlikely the launch a foldable iPhone until 2027 (image via Bilibili)

Foldable iPhone launch window reportedly pushed back again

Sources familiar with the matter have told Alphanews that Apple plans to push back the foldable iPhone's launch to Q1, 2027 from Q4, 2026. The device, if it ever launches, will feature a clamshell form factor.

Anil Ganti, 28 Mar 2024 13:24

The MacBook Air 13 M3 features the same trackpad and keyboard as the M2 MacBook Air. (Source: Andreas Osthoff on Notebookcheck)

Deal | Noticeable MacBook Air 13 M3 price cut takes newly-launched laptop to same starting price as base M2 model

The latest Apple MacBook Air 13 with the 3 nm M3 SoC has been discounted by a mentionable 9% to coincide with the regular starting price of the base M2 MacBook Air. The discount makes the M3 MacBook Air 13 which was already a stel...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Mar 2024 08:03

The next-generation Apple iPhone SE is said to have a more modern design. (Image: Thai Nguyen)

Apple iPhone SE 4: Samsung reportedly refusing to supply displays because prices are too low

The fact that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will have an old-fashioned 60 Hz LTPS AMOLED display is apparently paying off, at least for Apple, because according to the latest report, Apple is paying less than a quarter for the p...

Hannes Brecher, 28 Mar 2024 01:18

The WWDC 2024 will officially start on June 10. (Image: Apple)

Apple announces date for WWDC 2024, the launch event for iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2 and the like

The WWDC 2024 is official, and this year it will begin with a keynote that will be broadcast live from Apple Park in Cupertino. Details on iOS 18, the biggest iPhone update in years, as well as information on Apple's AI offensive ...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Mar 2024 01:44

The Apple Vision Pro headset will be released in China later this year. (Image via Apple and Wikimedia Commons, w/ edits)

Apple Vision Pro will launch in China sometime in 2024

The Vision Pro, Apple's mixed reality headset, is set to launch in China at some point in 2024. This comes from both the Chinese state media and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple has focused on the Chinese market with aggressive advertisi...

Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2024 16:15

Apple Campus, Cupertino California. (Image: Apple)

Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at Apple

Apple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has rece...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2024 05:34

With iOS 18, iPhones may be more similar to Android smartphones than ever before. (Image via Apple and Android w/ edits)

Rumor suggests iOS 18 will bring long-desired Android feature to iPhones

Rumors are flying that the next major version of iOS will bring a more customizable homescreen that will allow iPhone users to arrange their app icons on a more free grid. This feature, which has been baked into Android since its ...

Sam Medley, 25 Mar 2024 15:53

Apple A18 Pro benchmarks have been supposedly leaked online (image via Apple, edited)

Alleged Apple A18 Pro Geekbench scores highlight up to a 28% performance boost over the A17 Pro

A Weibo user has posted two wildly different Geekbench scores of the Apple A18 Pro. The first one shows a stellar performance uplift, while the other paints an opposite picture.

Anil Ganti, 25 Mar 2024 08:34

The iPhone 16 might debut as an inaugural iOS 18 device. (Source: @MajinBuOffical)

iOS 18 thought to debut with generative AI, but not from Apple

iOS 18 is tipped to launch as the first ever 'AI-centric' UI for iPhones - however, the new features in question may not come direct from Apple. The Cupertino giant is reportedly in talks with more established companies such as Go...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2024 17:49

A UPS employee allegedly stole 866 Apple products. (Image: Julian O'hayon)

UPS employee reported to have stolen Apple products worth millions

A Canadian UPS employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing 866 Apple products worth C$1.3 million from a logistics center and selling them online.

Hannes Brecher, 23 Mar 2024 02:43

The Apple Watch notoriously does not support Android smartphones at all. (Image source: Apple)

Apple blames technical limitations for Apple Watch Android support failure — internal company emails disagree

The Apple Watch has evaded Android compatibility for nearly a decade now. Apple claims this was due to technical limitations, but an internal company email from 2019 suggests it was to protect Apple's iPhone sales and the ecosyste...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Mar 2024 23:39

Apple sued by US Department of Justice, accused of anti-competitive practices

The US Department of Justice has taken legal action on behalf of consumers, developers and competing companies accusing Apple of engaging in monopolistic practices with a particular focus on its iPhone business. However, the suit ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Mar 2024 07:53

Apple's M1 and M2 family of silicon has a baked in security vulnerability dubbed "GoFetch." (Image: Apple)

Apple M-series chips have serious security flaw baked in, fix will result in performance hit

Security researchers have uncovered a major security vulnerability affecting Apple’s M1 and M2 family of chips. Using a crafted attack, researchers were able to use what is known as a “side-channel” to access and decode security k...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Mar 2024 05:24

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 are now available for download. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 as well as updates for older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released two new updates, iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1. These can now be installed on all compatible iPhones and iPads. iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for older iPhones and iPads as well as visionOS 1.1.1 are also availabl...

Marcus Schwarten, 22 Mar 2024 02:13

The upcoming iPad Pros are expected to feature thinner bezels, OLED displays, and Apple's latest M3 SoC. (Source: Apple)

Upcoming iPad Pro lineup to feature thinner bezels, claims rumor originating from reliable source

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 series and upcoming iPad Pro models could feature thinner bezels, thanks to border reduction technology. Recent leaks originating from Weibo hint at bezel thickness as low as 7.12mm for the new iP...

Sambit Saha, 21 Mar 2024 11:55

Report claims that the upcoming iPhone 16 will feature slimmer bezels. (Source: Ice Universe)

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series to feature significantly thinner bezels across the lineup, thanks to new display technology

Apple is set to launch its iPhone 16 series later this year, featuring Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology aimed at reducing bezel size around the display. As reported by Sisajournal, this is expected to be integrated into...

Sambit Saha, 20 Mar 2024 17:17

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" comes with Hungarian aircraft, five rank VII premium ground vehicles, and more

Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five prem...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2024 15:41

The future iPhone 17 might feature a anti-reflective display with superb scratch resistance. (Source: Own)

Apple's future iPhone 17 might feature an anti-reflective display which will be significantly more scratch resistant than before

Recent reports suggest Apple may introduce an anti-reflective display with enhanced scratch resistance for upcoming iPhones, possibly in the iPhone 17. Building on the Ceramic Shield technology from the current iPhones, collaborat...

Sambit Saha, 20 Mar 2024 13:18

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the specs of a premium camera smartphone, but does it deliver? (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Leica colour science, 1-inch sensor make photography champ with night video shortcomings

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera setup is one of its biggest selling points, but it's also up against some stiff competition. A recent comparison between the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro cameras has revealed some video ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Mar 2024 00:18

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils Blackwell GPU 18x+ faster than Hopper at GTC 2024. (Source: Nvidia on YouTube)

Nvidia CEO Huang unveils latest AI products for the enterprise along with advances in autonomous vehicle and humanoid robot capabilities during GTC 2024 keynote

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled the company’s latest AI products and services for the enterprise during GTC 2024 (GPU Technology Conference) in San Jose, CA. The company announced the Blackwell GPU platform as part of their n...

David Chien, 19 Mar 2024 07:44

The MacBook Pro 14 has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one SDXC, a single HDMI out, a 3.5 mm jack, and a MagSafe connector. (Source: Andreas Osthoff for Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) with M3 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage down by considerable $300

The entry-level MacBook Pro 14 is currently on sale for 17% off the $1,799 list price. The laptop packs a base M3 SoC with a 10-core GPU, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage. Additionally, the notebook equips a 14-inch Liquid R...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Mar 2024 05:24

The Apple Watch X is expected to have a new health-tracking feature. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch X could launch with new blood pressure feature this fall

Apple will likely reveal the Watch X this fall with a new blood pressure monitoring tool. The report comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg and is supported by earlier rumors. This would be one of several upgrades compared to older A...

Polly Allcock, 18 Mar 2024 12:50

The missing fan impairs the performance of the Apple M3 in the MacBook Air. (Image: Notebookcheck)

External heatsink helps MacBook Air with Apple M3 achieve significantly better performance

The MacBook Air with Apple M3 does not have a fan at all, and the passive heatsink is also relatively small. If you run the notebook under load or use it with two external monitors closed, you will lose a lot of performance due to...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Mar 2024 12:43

Apple AR Glasses could feature the same display technology as the Vision Pro. (Source: Generated with AI)

Apple product roadmap till 2027 leaks with AR Glasses, OLED MacBook, foldable iPhone, and iPad models

Apple could be preparing AR glasses for release in 2027 according to a product roadmap from Samsung Securities. The roadmap also suggests that Cupertino is debuting foldable devices over the next three years including foldable iPh...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Mar 2024 06:25

Apple CarPlay upgrade to full Android-killing automotive OS hits early roadblocks

Apple's popular vehicle-control feature is already tipped to evolve into "the ultimate iPhone experience in the car" in its next generation. However, it is also now believed to convert into the ultimate full in-car OS thereafter. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Mar 2024 16:57

Barra sees the arrival of the Vision Pro as a good thing for the product segment. (Image: Apple)

Vision Pro dubbed an "over-engineered devkit" by former Head of Oculus at Meta

Hugo Barra, the former Head of Oculus at Meta has labeled the Apple Vision Pro an “over-engineered devkit” in a lengthy blog post that closely examines its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, as an AR/VR enthusiast, Barra says the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2024 11:36

Thankfully, one can use Apple products that no longer get security patches for a few more years without major repercussions (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

3 iPhones and 3 MacBooks likely slated to lose software support in 2024

CheckMag Amber Lake and Coffee Lake-powered MacBooks find themselves swimming in dangerous waters whereas 2nd generation and 3rd generation iPhone SE phones have zero cause for concern. Every time Apple unleashes a new version of iOS and m...

Sergey Tarasov, 17 Mar 2024 06:16

Walmart has started selling the M1 MacBook Air for $699. (Image via Walmart)

Walmart begins selling MacBooks for first time ever, lists M1 MacBook Air for less than Apple Certified Refurbished

Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, will begin selling the MacBook Air directly for the first time. Walmart stores will offer the M1 MacBook Air at a competitive price that undercuts Apple Refurbished M1 MacBook Airs by $6...

Sam Medley, 15 Mar 2024 15:57

Even powerful smartphones, like the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi 14 Ultra don't hold a candle to APS-C sensors in cameras like the Fujifilm X-T30 II. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Smartphone cameras suck — buy a compact camera and a mid-range phone for better photography

CheckMag Hot take: Smartphones are not cameras. It's not their fault. It's just a fact. With cameras as portable and powerful as the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T30 II, skip the flagship phone upgrade and grab a real camera instead — your memori...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Mar 2024 21:44

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra get an interesting makeover by Caviar. (Image: Caviar)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro gets limited edition in Vision Pro look, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Cybertruck design

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now available as a limited Vision Pro Edition with a titanium frame and back. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, on the other hand, is available in a Cybertruck Limited Edition, also ma...

Hannes Brecher, 14 Mar 2024 00:17

The sleek Space Black MacBook Pro 14 with Apple's M3 Pro has received a compelling discount (Image: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro, 18GB RAM and 512GB SSD gets intriguing discount

The MacBook Pro 14 with the 11-Core M3 Pro processor usually starts at $1,999 at Apple's official online store, but a well-known online retailer is now selling the coveted multimedia laptop for $250 off the steep list price.

Enrico Frahn, 13 Mar 2024 21:19

Qualcomm could use LPDDR6 memory in their upcoming smartphone SoCs (image generated by DALL-E 3.0)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 rumoured to launch with LPDDR6 memory

A South Korean media outlet reports that Qualcomm's flagship APs could feature LPDDR6 memory. LPDDR6 standards are close to being finalized and will be presented later this year.

Anil Ganti, 13 Mar 2024 11:11

Developers will soon be able to offer direct iOS apps downloads from a website in the EU. (Image via Apple and Wikimedia Commons, w/ edits)

Apple to allow iOS app downloads directly from developer websites

Apple will soon push an update that will allow software developers to distribute their software to iOS devices directly from their websites. This is in addition to alternative app stores, but this practice will only be available t...

Sam Medley, 12 Mar 2024 17:23

According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, Apple has formally started development of the MacBook Pro based on Apple M4. (Image: Andreas Osthoff, Notebookcheck)

Apple-Analyst: MacBook Pro with Apple M4 chip is currently in development

The Apple M3 chip has just landed in two new MacBook Air models, but Apple's development labs are already expecting the next generation of chips. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, the development of a MacBook Pro based o...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Mar 2024 12:17

The Apple A18 Pro could debut in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. (Source: Apple/edited)

Apple A18 Pro to fall flat in front of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 as marginal multi-core performance bump leaks

The Geekbench 6 multi-core performance of the Apple A18 Pro has leaked with a score that is not a whole lot different than the Apple A17 Pro. However, what should be a cause for concern is that the leaked A18 Pro performance could...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Mar 2024 04:40

The Qi2 3-in-1 Charging Station. (Source: ESR)

ESR Qi2 3 in 1 Charging Station released with up to 15% discount

ESR has announced that the latest all-in-one wireless charging stand for mobile Apple devices also supports the next-gen Qi2. The gadget integrates a removable Apple Watch charger rated to work up to "5 hours faster" than the prev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2024 19:18

The MacBook Air with Apple M3 gets a faster 256 GB SSD. (Image: Notebookcheck)

MacBook Air with Apple M3: Base model gets major SSD upgrade, but remains slower than the competition

Apple has apparently taken the criticism of the MacBook Air with Apple M2 to heart and improved the new model because the SSD in the base configuration is now just as fast as the one in more expensive versions of the notebook, as ...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2024 11:24

TSMC is back in the top 10 most valuable companies in the world. (Image: TSMC)

TSMC back in world's top 10 most valuable companies on back of AI rally

TSMC is back as one of the world's 10 most valuable companies after its stock surged on the back of strong sales driven by demand for AI chips.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Mar 2024 10:14

Take all of this with a pinch of salt. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Leak touts Apple A18 Pro-crushing performance for next-gen Qualcomm chipset

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will power most next-gen Android flagship phones and a new, likely bogus, leak now claims the chipset could finally deliver performance supremacy across the board over Apple's upcoming A18 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2024 15:34

The iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to have a total of five hardware buttons. (Image source: 91mobiles)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro schematic revealed showing design changes from current iPhone 15 Pro

The first schematics of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro have surfaced online. While the iPhone 16 Pro resembles the iPhone 15 Pro in some regards, it appears that Apple has made some fundamental changes in several areas.

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2024 00:24

ColorWare gives the Apple Pencil a retro design. (Image: Colorware)

Apple Pencil 2 gets the look of an HB pencil thanks to ColorWare makeover

For those who find the plain white look of the second-generation Apple Pencil too boring, ColorWare now offers a model based on a classic HB pencil. It looks stylish, but ColorWare warns against accidentally sharpening the stylus.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Mar 2024 01:03

Apple hits back at public criticism of its policies by Epic Games's Tim Sweeney. (Image source: Apple / Epic Games - edited)

Apple punishes Epic Games over spicy social media comments, closes Epic developer account before EGS store launches on iOS

The latest development in the war between Apple and Epic Games sees the tech giant close down Epic's developer account. Supposedly the reason for the account closure? A spicy social media post by Epic CEO, Tim Sweeney, on X (forme...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Mar 2024 00:01

A 20.3" foldable MacBook akin to Lenovo's X1 fold is in the works, according to reliable tipster. (Source: Lenovo)

Apple reportedly working on a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook slated to enter mass production in 2027

Giving credibility to previous rumors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is working on a 20.3-inch foldable MacBook. This new device will resemble a blend between the Mac and iPad, and it may change the typical physical keyb...

Sambit Saha, 07 Mar 2024 21:01

Apple Podcasts receives a new feature (Source: Apple)

Apple Podcasts gets transcripts

Only available for podcasts in four languages, namely English, French, Spanish, and German, transcripts do not come with translations. Users can enjoy this new feature on iPhone and iPad devices running at least iOS and iPadOS 17....

Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2024 12:02

iOS 17.4 puts an end to the App Store monopoly after 16 years in the EU. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.4 as one of the most important iPhone updates of all time

Apple has released iOS 17.4 for the iPhone Xs and all newer iPhones, introducing some massive changes for Europe in particular. For EU users, apps can now be downloaded from other stores and browsers can now finally use engines ot...

Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2024 23:12

Leaked Geekbench 6 scores hint at improved CPU performance for the passively-cooled MacBook Air, thanks to the M3 refresh. (Source: Apple)

M3-powered MacBook Air benchmarks surface, up to 21% faster than M2-powered predecessor in CPU tests

Apple recently released an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring the new M3 SoC, resulting in notable performance improvements over the previous M2 model. Initial benchmarks show significant gains, with the M3-powered Air outperfor...

Sambit Saha, 05 Mar 2024 20:29