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Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the lead in latest storage benchmark (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms iPhone 15 Pro Max in storage benchmark with up to 75% better performance

The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra brings premium specs to the table. With that, it stands as a device capable of delivering fast performance, even better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in some aspects. For example, as Jaz...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jan 2024 18:55

The iPad Air 12.9(?). (Source: 91Mobiles)

iPad Air 12.9 render hints at design overhaul for Apple's alleged super-sized entry-level tablet

The iPad Air is projected to upgrade to Pro-grade screen real estate in its next generation: a rumor possibly upheld in its latest alleged render. The new schematic purports to blend a premium tablet footprint with slightly more b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jan 2024 17:32

Apple Vision Pro failed to sell out on launch day

Despite expectations, Apple has failed to sell out of its Vision Pro on launch day. This is despite estimates of day 1 availability being limited to between 60,000 and 80,000 units.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2024 07:26

Indian smartphone market analysis chart Q1 2021 to Q4 2023 (Source: Canalys)

Samsung beats Xiaomi in India

While it left Samsung behind in 2022, Xiaomi lost the Indian smartphone market crown to its South Korean rival last year. According to Canalys, Samsung shipped 7.6 million smartphones in India during last quarter of 2023 while Xia...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2024 19:55

The Vision Pro ships with an optional double loop headstrap to help support its weight. (Image: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro weight has been revealed and is almost as heavy as a 12.9-inch iPad Pro

With the Vision Pro going official on Apple’s website, a number of previously undisclosed details have now become public, including its weight. The headset has now been revealed to weigh about as much as a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2024 12:23

Apple Vision Pro only comes with 15 spatially optimized apps pre-installed. (Image: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro will launch with only 15 stock apps optimized for spatial computing

With the official launch of the Apple Vision Pro underway, Apple has revealed the apps that will come pre-installed on the device. Early adopters may be surprised to learn that only 15 of Apple’s stock apps have been optimized for...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2024 09:48

Apple Vision Pro always has 16 GB RAM, regardless of the version purchased. (Image: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro has a 6.5 MP 3D camera, 16 GB RAM and the fastest Apple M2, virtual monitors are only 1,080p

At the start of sales in the USA, Apple finally confirmed the full specifications of the Vision Pro. The iPhone manufacturer still had a few surprises in store, such as the option for memory upgrades or the details of the built-in...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Jan 2024 15:13

Apple and its Macs saw the biggest sales decline in 2023, according to IDC experts.

PC market: Q4 2023 the weakest quarter since 2006, Apple incurs massive losses

Sales of desktops, workstations and notebooks in the Christmas quarter of 2023 fell to an all-time low. Around 67 million PCs were shipped worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Ronald Matta, 18 Jan 2024 23:34

The iPhone is the new king. (Image via Apple and Wikipedia, w/ edits)

Apple dethrones Samsung to claim global smartphone sales crown

Apple is now the most-sold smartphone brand globally, taking the top spot from Samsung. The place swap is largely due to a drop in sales for Samsung coupled with a growth in sales for Apple last year.

Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2024 21:08

Apple is rumoured to be planning various significant camera upgrades with the iPhone 15 Pro's successor. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro rumoured to feature almost 1-inch camera but cheaper QLC NAND flash storage

Fresh details about the state of the iPhone 16 Pro's camera hardware has emerged online. While the iPhone 15 Pro successors is now expected to arrive with an improved 48 MP primary camera, it could also be delivered with cheaper Q...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2024 18:44

The Apple iPhone will receive a major update in just a few days. (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone to receive new features and better theft protection with iOS 17.3

Apple has just officially confirmed that iOS 17.3 will be released in a few days, meaning that users of compatible iPhones can look forward to a range of new features. First and foremost, improved theft protection will help preven...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Jan 2024 22:08

Apple Vision Pro is said to be quite heavy to the point that even pain and headaches have been reported. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro launch pre-view testers complain about weight, comfort, even headaches

Reporters given pre-launch access to the new Apple Vision Pro have reported concerns with its weight and comfort, with at least two writers reporting notable discomfort using it. While there are undoubtedly positive experiences to...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jan 2024 07:25

Rumor: Apple iPad Pro with the brightest LTPO OLED display of all tablets goes into production

The next-generation Apple iPad Pro is set to feature an OLED display for the first time in the history of the iPad, which is expected to surpass all OLED panels on the tablet market by far, as it is the world's first "stacked" LTP...

Hannes Brecher, 17 Jan 2024 00:43

The newest Watches may not be able to show this screen soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 face SpO2 sensor loss in US patent dispute

Apple's latest Watches are thought to be on the brink of losing a common wearable feature over its maker's ongoing legal battle with another company. The 2023 devices might have their blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement feature disabl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2024 17:59

The iPhone 15 features the Dynamic Island which debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus rumored to get iPhone 15 Pro-level RAM and better Wi-Fi

Apple may finally be ready to bring next year’s base iPhone 16 smartphones on par with the Pro models when it comes to RAM capacity. The report which comes to us courtesy of MacRumors claims that the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pl...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jan 2024 08:44

Asahi Linux is a distribution specially tailored to Apple devices with M1/2 chips (Image: Asahi Linux).

Asahi Linux improves battery life and graphics features on Apple Silicon Macs

Since the release of Asahi Remix 39 in December, the development team has made progress in running Linux on Apple Silicon hardware. There are updates for HDMI support, battery life, graphics functions and much more.

Alexander Pensler, 15 Jan 2024 12:00

Apple removes references to Open Sky Environment feature from Vision Pro's introductory video and the official web page (Image source: Apple)

Apple silently removes Open Sky Environment feature from Vision Pro introductory video and website

The Apple Vision Pro is set to debut on February 2. Weeks before the official launch, the Cupertino giant silently cut a portion of the mixed reality headset's introductory video that showcased the Open Sky Environment feature. Ap...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jan 2024 18:28

Belkin launches two wireless chargers with Qi2 support (Image source: Belkin)

CES 2024 | Belkin Qi2 wireless chargers debut with up to 15W wireless charging for Apple iPhones

Belkin has updated its wireless charger lineup by introducing two Belkin Qi2 wireless chargers at CES 2024. These can charge Apple iPhones at 15 watts and should also be compatible with future Android phones that come with the new...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Jan 2024 07:31

The Apple Vision Pro: Just don't call it an AR or VR headset. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro: The wrong product, at the wrong time, and at the wrong price?

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro is imminent and Apple’s hype machine is getting into full swing. Unlike many previous Apple product launches, the Vision Pro is no “sure thing” as it enters a segment that, despite potential, has...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jan 2024 04:10

Zagg is reviving the Mophie Juice Pack. (Image: Zagg)

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro get up to 79% larger battery with the Mophie Juice Pack

Zagg is reintroducing the Mophie Juice Pack, promising significantly longer battery life for the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. For this, Zagg has simply packed a power bank into a protective iPhone case.

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jan 2024 22:15

Belkin auto-tracking Stand Pro for iPhone is the world's first DockKit accessory. (Image Source: Belkin)

CES 2024 | Belkin Stand Pro is world's first MagSafe charger to leverage Apple's DockKit framework and can be your personal automated cameraman

At CES 2024, Belkin has introduced the world's first DockKit accessory. DockKit is an Apple framework for iOS devices that enables motorized tracking of the subject using the iPhone's camera. The Belkin Stand Pro offers MagSafe ch...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Jan 2024 19:33

Vision Pro has a second display on the outside to indicate 'Transparency Mode'. (Image: Apple)

Vision Pro: Apple confirms details on prices and battery life, headset only offers 256 GB storage

Apple's first virtual reality headset will be shipping soon, at least in the US. Apple has now confirmed details of the launch, including the storage and headband variants, the prices for dioptric correction lenses and the feature...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2024 23:33

WhatsApp beta to bring a new app theme color customization feature (Image source: WhatsApp [Edited])

Latest WhatsApp iOS beta allows changing app theme color

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will enable the user to choose the main color of the app from a range of options. As spotted by WABetaInfo, the feature is still under development and is not yet available for testers. It ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Jan 2024 08:13

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro supposedly conceals the sensors for Face ID under the OLED panel. (Image: AppleTrack / ConceptCentral)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Render images show radically scaled-down Dynamic Island, analyst describes camera upgrades

With the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple has been able reduce the Dynamic Island to the necessary minimum, thereby increasing the available display area on the one hand and creating more space for dynamic content on the other. An analyst pro...

Hannes Brecher, 04 Jan 2024 23:49

Deal | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) back to lowest price ever on Amazon

With a 24% discount, these earbuds offer active noise cancellation, transparent mode, adaptive EQ, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and up to 4.5 hours of listening time.

Robert Gelo, 04 Jan 2024 08:37

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max to launch taller, wider and heavier than previous generation

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max launched as markedly light Apple mobile flagships thanks to their new titanium-infused construction. However, their 16-series successors are now tipped to backslide in these terms in 2024, thanks to a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2024 18:05

Caviar is upgrading Apple's FineWoven protective covers with the help of leather. (Image: Caviar)

Apple's unpopular FineWoven protective cases for the iPhone 15 Pro get a luxury makeover in Hermès leather

Apple has largely moved away from leather accessories over the past year, instead offering iPhone cases made from 'FineWoven'- a fine mesh that hasn't proven to be particularly robust. Caviar is now upgrading the original protecti...

Hannes Brecher, 01 Jan 2024 22:48

Microsoft makes Copilot available for iOS and iPadOS (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Copilot app becomes available for iPhone and iPad

Microsoft introduced its Copilot app for Android at the beginning of last month. At the core, it gave Android users free access to DALL-E 3 and GPT-4. It’s now finally available for iPhone and iPad users. Both versions are current...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jan 2024 13:04

Operation Triangulation is Kaspersky's ongoing investigation of the iOS attack (Image Source: Bing AI)

Most sophisticated iPhone malware attack ever seen detailed in Kaspersky's 'Operation Triangulation' report

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have revealed details of the “most sophisticated” iOS attack they have ever seen, as part of the ongoing investigation called Project Triangulation. The attack originates from a message ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 31 Dec 2023 20:41

macOS Sonoma introduced a new Game Mode feature to optimize the gaming experience on Macs. (Source: Apple)

Apple continues to talk up gaming on Macs, iPhones and iPads in new interview

Apple is continuing to promote its Mac, iPhone and iPad platforms as viable gaming alternatives to both devs and AAA gamers. In a new interview, the company has highlighted what it has done to lay the groundwork to make Apple devi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2023 04:25

The MacBook Pro 16 (2023) has a 99.6 Wh battery.

Deal | Incredible Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) with M3 Pro chip and 36 GB memory achieves record low price at Amazon

The 2023 Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M3 Pro chip is currently going for 10% off the list price at Amazon. Thanks to its solid build quality, beautiful display, excellent inputs, fast performance, and unrivaled battery life, the ...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Dec 2023 13:46

Apple AI researcher, Zhe Gan, revealed Apple's Ferret Large Language Model (LLM) in October. (Source: X/Twitter)

Apple's first public LLM is called Ferret, powered by 8 Nivida A100 GPUs

Apple is getting serious about generative AI, releasing its first Multimodel Large Language Model dubbed Ferret. The new AI model has been published under an open source license and was trained using 8 Nvidia A100 GPUs.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Dec 2023 13:15

Apple Vision Pro 2 anticipated to arrive in 2027 with an improved display (Source: Apple)

Apple's Vision Pro 2 rumoured to launch with a major display upgrade in 2027

The 2027 Apple Vision Pro headset is expected to introduce cutting-edge RGB OLEDoS displays for enhanced brightness and color reproduction, according to Omdia, revolutionizing augmented and virtual reality experiences. Analysts, i...

Sambit Saha, 29 Dec 2023 13:05

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2's pulse oximetry tech is the subject of a recent lawsuit (Image Source: Apple)

Apple Watch sales resume after US Appeals Court pauses ban

The recently imposed ban on sale/import of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 has been temporarily lifted by a US Court of Appeals order. While online sale has resumed today, all Apple Stores will have them in stock by December ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 28 Dec 2023 19:29

The iPhone 15 Pro features the same general design as the iPhone 14 Pro.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro telephoto camera leak reveals tetraprism lens and camera module mimicking iPhone 15 Pro Max

Even though it has only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 15 series, the rumor mill regarding 2024’s iPhone 16 smartphones is in full swing. From the screens to the camera configuration, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pr...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Dec 2023 11:38

Blind smartphone camera test from the Versus channel: viewers chose an unusual winner from 12 flagship cameras of 2023.

Apple and Samsung lose to an unlikely outsider: blind smartphone camera test has surprises in store for us

Isn't there something missing this year? That's right - there hasn't been a blinded smartphone camera test with the most important camera flagships in 2023 yet - until now. Traditionally, this one comes from Tech-Youtuber MKBHD, b...

Alexander Fagot, 24 Dec 2023 20:40

The Xiaomi Pad and the Apple iPad are available in several colourways. For the Galaxy Tab, it's just Beige and Graphite (Image source: Notebookcheck/Unsplash - edited)

3 tablets that make heart-warming "better late than never" 2023 Christmas presents

CheckMag At long last, Android tablet makers are ready to beat Apple at its own game meaning just one of the three products comes from the "It Just Works" brand. There are also tablets from manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi also includ...

Sergey Tarasov, 24 Dec 2023 00:03

Apple is working to bring on-device generative AI features to the iPhone. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Generative AI on iPhones one step closer thanks to Apple researchers

Rumors are pointing to Apple being introducing a generative AI version of Siri set to debut with iOS 18 on the next-generation iPhone 16 series due in late 2024. The company’s researchers have just detailed one way in which an iPh...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Dec 2023 13:41

No longer an Apple Store: The former Company Store. (Image: Apple)

Apple reportedly closing the Company Store at its former headquarters after 30 years

The Company Store is a unique Apple Store, having existed before the first Apple Stores opened. Apple is closing down the long-standing location early next year, according to a report.

Andreas Sebayang, 22 Dec 2023 23:41

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro seemingly can't escape a bad launch. (Image source: u/ACESHIGH10203 on Reddit - edited)

iPhone 15 Pro issues resurface as Apple employee confirms increased defects for premium titanium smartphone

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series, a number of users have taken to social media with images of swollen iPhone 15 Pro batteries. A recent post claims that a representative at an Apple Store confirmed an increase in the...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Dec 2023 18:48

The highly reviewed AAA title is now available on the App Store (Image Source: Resident Evil via YouTube)

Resident Evil 4 Remake released for iPhone, iPad, Mac at 50% launch discount

Resident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 21 Dec 2023 12:56

Porsche showcases upgraded CarPlay (Image Source: Apple)

Porsche, Aston Martin flaunt next-gen Apple CarPlay

The luxury car manufacturers are all set to bring an upgraded and customized Apple CarPlay experience to their vehicles. Owners will likely get the new CarPlay on their automobiles in 2024.

Nitisha Upadhye, 21 Dec 2023 10:50

Apple Vision Pro release date might not be that far (Image Source: Apple)

Apple speeds up the production of Vision Pro, aims for a Feb launch

According to some reports, Apple has sped up the production of the Vision Pro in China. If the manufacturing keeps up the pace and doesn’t run into production issues, the mixed reality headset will likely be launched in February 2...

Nitisha Upadhye, 21 Dec 2023 07:45

Fedora Asahi Remix brings a polished, flagship Linux desktop to Apple silicon devices, including the MacBook Pro. (Image source: Apple/Asahi Linux)

Fedora Asahi Linux Remix frees Apple silicon Macs from Apple's walled garden with full release

The Asahi Linux Project has released its Fedora Remix for Apple computers with Apple silicon. The official release is based on Fedora 39 and ships with KDE Plasma and Wayland by default, although GNOME 45 is also available. Asahi ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Dec 2023 21:55

Apple engineers race to rescue the Apple watches in the face of ban

Apple engineers are now reportedly working on an algorithm to change the way the oxygen blood sensor works. This comes after the impending ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 due to a patent dispute.

Nitisha Upadhye, 19 Dec 2023 06:24

The mainboard of the Apple iMac is downright tiny compared to the size of the case. (Image: iFixit)

iFixit disassembles Apple's ultra-thin M3 iMac, finds new battery and replaceable Thunderbolt ports

The latest Apple iMac assumes the ultra-thin design of its predecessor, but makes replacing the CMOS battery a little easier. RAM or SSD upgrades are still not possible, but at least the connections and the stand can be replaced.

Hannes Brecher, 19 Dec 2023 05:04

Seinxon: New AirTag alternative in the form of a credit card

Seinxon: New Apple AirTag alternative in credit card form is rechargeable, has NFC and can be loud

Seinxon is offering a new AirTag alternative that is particularly thin and can be easily hidden or stored in a wallet. Another advantage is that the device can be recharged, which also helps avoid waste.

Silvio Werner, 19 Dec 2023 00:21

GOG free game: 2D metroidvania Lost Ruins available as Winter Sale giveaway for limited time

GOG's Winter Sale is giving away Lost Ruins for free for a limited time. Lost Ruins is a 2D survival action side scroller about a young girl that gets lost in a dungeon without her memories. She must find a way out and uncover the...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Dec 2023 23:37

Apple Watch Series 9 (Image source: Apple)

Apple to pause Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US

Following the ruling in the patent dispute case, Apple will be hitting a pause on the sale of newly-released Apple watches. This move comes after ITC’s ruling in the blood oxygen sensor technology patent dispute case.

Nitisha Upadhye, 18 Dec 2023 18:15