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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

Professional iPad users will appreciate the two new accessories (Image source: Apple)

Apple launches Pencil Pro and new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro

Alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, Apple has launched two iPad accessories: the Pencil Pro and the Magic keyboard for iPad Pro. While the Pencil Pro gets haptic feedback, new squeeze and rotation gestures and Find My ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 08 May 2024 15:28

Apple's new M4 chip has shown up on Geekbench (image via Apple)

Apple M4 makes Geekbench debut alongside new iPad Pro

Apple's newest M4 chip has been spotted on Geekbench's ML Neural Engine database. The 10-core version scores 9,234 points in the benchmark, making it about 24% faster than the Apple M2.

Anil Ganti, 08 May 2024 07:40

The tenth-generation Apple iPad is now considerably cheaper. (Image: Apple)

Apple gives the iPad 10 a $100 price cut

Apple has reduced the list price of the tenth-generation iPad by $100, making the tablet cheaper than ever before. This price cut applies to both storage configurations (64 and 256 GB) and to models with cellular connectivity.

Hannes Brecher, 08 May 2024 03:36

Apple shows off updates to Logic Pro music studio app with new AI-enhanced backing bands and more

Apple spotlighted updates to its Logic Pro music studio software, showing off new AI-generated backing tracks, a tool for pulling tracks from any audio file, and more.

Sam Medley, 07 May 2024 20:03

Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 have a few new features that leverage AI and multiple cameras. (Image via Apple)

Apple announces new versions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad with support for multiple live camera feeds

Apple is rolling out new versions of Final Cut Pro for Macs and Final Cut Pro for iPad, which include a bevy of new features. Primary among them is support for up to 4 live camera feeds on the iPad version, which can turn an iPad ...

Sam Medley, 07 May 2024 19:29

Apple has refreshed its iPad Pro lineup (image via Apple)

New Apple iPad Pro unveiled with bright OLED screen, Thunderbolt 4.0 and a worryingly thin chassis

Apple has finally updated its iPad Pro lineup with an OLED panel. Other improvements include an Apple M4 SoC and data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. They are available for pre-order now and can be purchased on May 15.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 17:43

Apple x Rivian: Electronics behemoth tipped to partner with EV OEM in bid to salvage R&D from failed project

Apple's uncharacteristic failure to follow through on plans for a first-gen Car is what it is; however, the company might not have given up on the electric vehicle (EV) space after all. The Cupertino giant is now reportedly mullin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2024 17:32

Apple's newest 3 nm chip is now official (image via Apple)

Apple M4: 3 nm chip unveiled with increased CPU core count and powerful NPU

The Apple M4 SoC has been officially announced alongside the new iPad Pro. It is manufactured on TSMC's N3E node and features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and a 38 TOPS NPU.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 17:02

Apple has unveiled two new iPad Air variants (image via Apple)

Apple unveils two iPad Air variants with 128 GB base storage and M2 SoC

Apple has announced two iPad Air variants with 11-inch and 13-inch screens. Both are powered by an Apple M2 chip and come with 128 GB of base storage. They are up for pre-order now on Apple's website.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 16:30

The current MacBook form-factor. (Source: Apple)

Foldable MacBook tipped to become reality sooner than expected

Forget the OLED MacBook, its foldable counterpart is poised to overtake it as Apple's next big thing in super-expensive PCs. At least, that is what is intimated in a new leak from an increasingly well-known industry analyst. The C...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2024 16:27

Apple is allegedly ditching the iPhone 17 Plus for a new 6.6-inch iPhone model. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 series to get new model in place of iPhone 17 Plus as key details of devices leak

The iPhone 17 series, if Apple sticks to its yearly release schedule, should launch in the fall of 2025. According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is going to remove the “Plus” model from its lineup and replace it with a new iPhone vari...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 May 2024 12:37

Apple already hints at a new Apple Pencil in the teaser for Tuesday's event. (Image: Apple)

Apple's website leaks Apple Pencil Pro ahead of Tuesday's launch event

Apple is expected to unveil not only the next-generation iPad Pro at the upcoming launch event on Tuesday, but also an Apple Pencil Pro, which is set to offer a range of interesting new features. This has just been confirmed by cl...

Hannes Brecher, 07 May 2024 03:50

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was the most popular smartphone in the world in the first quarter. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Just 10 models account for 22.4% of all smartphone sales, including the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was the best-selling smartphone in the world in Q1 of 2024, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra even surpassed the Galaxy A series to become the most popular Android smartphone on the global market. Flag...

Hannes Brecher, 07 May 2024 03:01

LG TVs have a free trial of Apple Music. (Source: LG)

LG OLED and QNED models become first TVs to unlock Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos

Apple Music for LG TVs can now play tracks with Spatial Audio as well as in Dolby Atmos through a connected soundbars, so long as it is from the same brand. The feature, currently available on no other TVs, is backed to be the hig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2024 18:29

Apple is repordely implementing a new MagSafe variant on the iPhone 16. (Image: Nomad)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro to get revamped MagSafe, Under-Display Face ID delayed

MagSafe is reportedly undergoing fundamental revisions on the iPhone 16 for the first time since the magnetic accessory connector was introduced on the iPhone 12. Meanwhile, the long-awaited iPhone with a smaller punch-hole appear...

Hannes Brecher, 06 May 2024 13:29

Ditch Google Photos and embrace Immich: Here's why there is so much hype around hosting your own photo backup solution

CheckMag Whether its questionable privacy practices, incorrectly categorising images as child pornography, or using your data for its AI training models, storing your photos with Google continues to be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully a sel...

David Devey, 04 May 2024 19:54

YouTuber converts Apple AirPods Max to USB-C with custom kit

Apple now makes AirPods that do not need a Lightning port to charge; however, the company seems in no hurry to do the same with its (even more expensive) flagship wireless headphones. However, as a popular device repair YouTuber h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2024 17:26

Apple has released a cool video about Precision Finding in the iPhone 15 in time for today's May the Fourth be with you Star Wars Day. (Image: Apple)

#MayThe4thBeWithYou: Apple's cool iPhone 15 video for Star Wars Day is a must-see

The unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, which is eagerly awaited by fans every year, is also being celebrated by Apple this year with a thoroughly successful promo video for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, whose Precision Find...

Alexander Fagot, 04 May 2024 16:08

iPad owners might be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 natively next year (image via Larian)

Baldur's Gate 3 rumoured to launch on iOS and iPadOS next year

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 15:46