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Apple's M3 Pro disappoints in multi-core benchmarks. (Source: Apple)

Apple's M3 Pro disappoints in Geekbench 6's CPU test, only 6% ahead of M2 Pro in multi-core

Apple's latest M3 Max, unveiled at the 'Scary Fast' Mac event, has garnered praise for its commendable performance improvements. However, early benchmark results reveal a less impressive picture for the M3 Pro, which showed only a...

Sambit Saha, 07 Nov 2023 18:12

The titanium coating on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly reduces weight.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro excels during testing

Apple has developed an outstanding smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro while introducing a few new features. In this summary, we present our test results for your consideration.

Florian Schmitt, 07 Nov 2023 10:44

Apple iPhone 15 Plus (photo: Daniel Schmidt)

Apple iPhone 15 Plus – Forced to be worse

Although the more affordable large iPhone is able to deliver some results in our test that are to a large extent convincing, it also reveals some deficits that might turn into show stoppers for some interested buyers. So should yo...

Daniel Schmidt, 07 Nov 2023 01:27

The battery life of the Apple Watch is currently a headache for many users. (Image: Sayan Majhi)

Apple Watch users complain about extremely short battery life, update supposed to bring improvement

Numerous Apple Watch users have been complaining about a drastically shorter battery life since the update to watchOS 10.1. In some cases, the smartwatch's battery is drained after just a few hours and new problems with charging h...

Hannes Brecher, 06 Nov 2023 23:48

Apple MacBook Air M2 2023 (Source: Apple)

Deal | Apple MacBook Air 15 with M2 processor, 8 GB memory, 256/512 GB storage now US$250 off on Amazon

While the 16 GB/1 TB model retails for US$1,624.72, the Apple MacBook Air M2 2023 variants with 8 GB and 256/512 GB are discounted by no less than US$250 each. After applying the discounts, the 256 GB model goes for US$1,049 while...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2023 20:38

Apple iPhone SE teardown (Source: Vrm24)

Apple faces US$2 billion battery-related lawsuit in UK

Over a year ago, consumer rights activist Justin Gutmann filed a lawsuit against Apple concerning the alleged throttling of iPhones which occurred in 2017. Last week, Apple failed to stop the case from going to trial. If the Cuper...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2023 10:08

Apple's iPad lineup set to receive major updates in 2024. (Source: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple set to revamp entire iPad lineup in 2024

In the coming year, Apple's iPad lineup, including the standard iPad, iPad Pro, Mini, and Air, are all set to receive substantial updates, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Anticipation surrounds the future iPad Pro models, which ar...

Sambit Saha, 05 Nov 2023 21:04

Apple's AirPods Pro hit an all-time low of $189 on Amazon. (Source : Apple)

Deal | Save 25% on Apple's 2nd Gen AirPods Pro on Amazon

Unveiled in September of last year, the new Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) feature a brand new H2 chip, and offers up to twice the Active Noise Cancellation than before. These earbuds also come with features such as Lossless A...

Sambit Saha, 05 Nov 2023 07:30

An OLED product showcase. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung accuses BOE of stealing OLED trade secrets

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has confirmed the receipt of a complaint from Samsung about competing display OEM BOE. The former asserts that the latter has employed "unfair methods of competition" that include OLED...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2023 18:48

Apple's M3 lays ground for promising performance and efficiency gains. (Source : Apple)

Apple's M3 surpasses M2 by 9% in GFXBench, beats Snapdragon's Elite X 23W by 10%

Apple's latest M-Series Mac chips, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, have raised the bar for notebook performance yet again, with the M3 Max achieving remarkable results in recent Geekbench and GFXBench tests. The base M3 mode...

Sambit Saha, 04 Nov 2023 07:51

Apple's M3 Max matches expectations, threatens Nvidia in GFXBench GPU test. (Source : Apple)

Apple M3 Max lags behind Nvidia's 4080 Laptop GPU by 7%, outpaces M2 Max by 18% in GFXBench's Aztec Ruins test

Apple's M3 Max, the flagship of the M3 lineup, performed admirably in Geekbench 6's CPU benchmark, rivaling Mac Pro's CPU performance. Now, in recently revealed GFXBench GPU benchmarks, the M3 Max GPU surpasses its predecessor by ...

Sambit Saha, 04 Nov 2023 03:28

Tim Cook sheds light on Apple's stance on generative AI (Source : Apple)

Apple's silent AI revolution: Tim Cook sheds light on balancing privacy and innovation

Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently emphasized the company's quiet but significant integration of AI and machine learning into its product lineup. While Apple remains tight-lipped regarding specific AI projects, Cook hinted at substanti...

Sambit Saha, 04 Nov 2023 03:25

Google increases subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium in some markets, including Germany and Australia

Although some concessions are being made in certain regions, the subscription costs for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are rising and the new figures will have an effect at the beginning of the next billing cycle. The countries...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2023 22:40

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip flaunts its strength on Geekbench 6 (Source : Apple)

Apple's latest 16-inch MacBook Pro nearly dethrones the Mac Pro in Geekbench 6, crushes Snapdragon's Elite X

Preliminary performance benchmarks for Apple's M3 and M3 Max have recently surfaced online in Geekbench 6's database, and if the results hold true, the M3 Max packs a serious punch and manages to come astonishingly close to the mu...

Sambit Saha, 02 Nov 2023 20:48

The Apple iPhone 15 is once again an excellent smartphone that has been upgraded, especially the camera

Apple iPhone 15 – The zoom camera performs admirably during testing

We have recently tested the Apple iPhone 15 and find it to be yet another fantastic smartphone. Can, however, all of the advances be convincing? We summarize our findings.

Florian Schmitt, 02 Nov 2023 15:59

Apple plans to manufacture more iPhones in India in the coming years (image via own)

iPhone 17 mass production to kick off in India in 2024

The iPhone 17 will be the first of its kind to be produced in India before launch. It will be assembled on Wistron's assembly line, which was acquired by Tata a few weeks ago.

Anil Ganti, 02 Nov 2023 11:04

Apple's new MacBook Pro features a fresh new finish, named 'Space Black'. (Source : Apple)

Apple's new fingerprint-resistant Space Black finish for the MacBook Pro line-up appears to be effective in latest hands-on videos

At Apple's recent 'Scary Fast' Mac event, the MacBook Pro lineup received significant updates, now powered by the new M3 series chips. Apple also introduced a sleek new 'Space Black' finish for its higher-end 14 and 16-inch MacBoo...

Sambit Saha, 02 Nov 2023 06:36

The Apple Watch is expected to be able to measure blood pressure as early as next year. (Image: Rohan)

Apple Watch 10 to measure blood pressure, blood sugar measurement was already planned for the first Apple Watch

Apple has big plans for the next-generation Apple Watch because according to an extremely reliable source, the smartwatch will get a blood pressure measurement feature as early as next year. The option to measure blood sugar, howe...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Nov 2023 00:01

Apple M3 SoC is about 500 MHz faster than M2, according to Geekbench. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M3 lands on Geekbench: Marginal single-core gains over Snapdragon X Elite but lags by 22% in multi-core compared to Qualcomm's 80 W reference design

Just a day after its announcement, Apple's latest M3 SoC has found its way to Geekbench. According to the entry, the M3 seems to be up to 10% faster in single-core compared to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 23 W reference design. H...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Nov 2023 16:47

Apple's current Action Button may only last one generation on Pro iPhones, iPhone 15 Pro pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to launch with first solid-state Action Button

Allegedly, Apple has resolved manufacturing issues that affected its attempts to mass-produce its first solid-state or Taptic Button. As a result, Apple will showcase the new button type as a second-generation Action Button in nex...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2023 12:50

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus may have more hardware buttons than their Pro counterparts. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could feature mute switches and dedicated Action Buttons

While the release of the iPhone 16 series is a way off yet, information about certain hardware details is already appearing online. Reportedly, Apple will bring the Action Button to next year's non-Pro iPhones, but in a different ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2023 12:44

The new M3 Mac series chips from Apple appear to have their origins in both its A16 Bionic and A17 Pro mobile SoCs. (Source: Apple)

Apple M3 chips appears to be a hybrid of the A17 Pro, A16 Bionic designs

The new M3 chips are here and there’s a lot to digest. As Apple doesn’t make a point of revealing the design origins of its chips, it can be an interesting exercise to put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Nov 2023 12:13

Apple's entire 'Scary Fast' Mac special event was shot on an iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Photo : Daniel Schmidt)

Apple's Scary Fast event was shot on iPhone

In a first for the company, the entire 'Scary Fast' Mac special event that was just held was filmed using an iPhone 15 Pro Max, which came out this September and features Apple's most advanced camera system to date.

Sambit Saha, 31 Oct 2023 21:19

War Thunder 2.31 "Kings of Battle" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.31 "Kings of Battle" rolls in with a trio of top-tier aircraft, a new ground location alongside 15 vehicles, new mechanics, and more

Today's update to War Thunder brings the game's current version up to 2.31. This generous refresh brings new iconic top-tier aircraft, namely USA's F-111A, China's JH-7A, and the German MiG-29G, 15 ground vehicles spread across al...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2023 19:42

The iPhone 15 Pro could be the last model to feature 3x telephoto and 12 MP ultra-wide-angle cameras. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple to pioneer moulded glass camera lenses starting with iPhone 16 Pro

According to a new report, Apple will equip its next Pro and Pro Max iPhones with a special lens type. Purportedly, the change is to allow the iPhone 16 Pro to feature Apple's tetra prism telephoto camera, which is currently an iP...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2023 17:07

The Apple M3 Max offers slower RAM than the M2 Max in smaller variants. (Image: Apple)

M3 Pro and M3 Max: Apple promises 5x better efficiency than Intel Raptor Lake-U, restricts the RAM in some places

Apple has presented its most powerful laptop processors to date in the M3 Pro and M3 Max, and the world's first 3 nm notebook SoCs at the same time. Buyers should be careful, however, because the RAM of some variants has been cut ...

Hannes Brecher, 31 Oct 2023 09:52

WhatsApp working on Passkey support for iOS. (Source : Viralyft on Unsplash)

WhatsApp might soon bring passkey support to iOS

As discovered by software researcher @aaronp613, the latest WhatsApp Beta for iOS has revealed that the messaging app will soon be implementing Passkey support, leading to a more secure and refined user experience.

Sambit Saha, 30 Oct 2023 22:01

Capcom has discounted Resident Evil Village for the next three weeks. (Image source: Apple & Capcom - edited)

Deal | Resident Evil Village starts on Apple iPhone 15 Pro at 60% discount with MetalFX upscaling

Capcom has now published Resident Evil Village for iOS and iPadOS devices. Available for the next three weeks at a 60% discount, the port utilises MetalFX upscaling to maximise image quality and can be played on an external displa...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2023 16:26

AirPods Max to get USB-C charging by late 2024. (Source: Apple)

Upcoming AirPods Max in 2024 to get USB-C charging, but still missing H2 chip

Anticipated for late 2024, Apple's flagship AirPods Max update seems to be rather underwhelming according to leaked information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The changes appear to be limited to the introduction of USB-C charging a...

Sambit Saha, 30 Oct 2023 03:15

Volta VoltaGo MagSafe Power Bank hyped as Most Versatile 4-in-1 Magnetic Power Bank to hit Indiegogo yet

Volta has announced that its next "high-speed" charging accessory will launch via a crowdfunding campaign. The 10,000mAh VoltaGo power bank is designed to deliver fast wireless charging to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, although it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 17:35

Apple is expected to refresh it's Magic accessories line-up in the upcoming Apple Event (Image Source : UnSplash)

Apple Magic accessory refresh likely to turn up at Scary Fast event

Apple's Magic Mouse is infamous for its unconventional ergonomics and universally criticised charging method. Although the Cupertino giant is said to be planning an update to the device along with other Magic accessories, it is st...

Sambit Saha, 28 Oct 2023 19:45

Apple will be holding its "Scary Fast" event on October 30. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unlikely to launch new 13-inch MacBook Pro refresh at the “Scary Fast” event

According to reliable leaker Mark Gurnam, it now seems Apple won’t be updating the entry-level MacBook Pro with the M3 chip at the upcoming Apple Event, although it remains in development internally at Apple.

Sambit Saha, 28 Oct 2023 02:14

The iPhone gets a diary app from Apple for the first time in iOS 17.2. (Image: Victor Carvalho / Apple, edited)

Apple iOS 17.2 releases updates for unpacked iPhones and Journal app, watchOS 10.1 reportedly shortens battery life

Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 17.2, confirming that the update will introduce the long-awaited Journal app, expand the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button, and allow Apple to roll out iOS updates ...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Oct 2023 23:38

Apple could make some gaming announcements for the Mac during its upcoming Scary Fast event on October 30. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple's upcoming Scary Fast event could lay ground for frighteningly good AAA gaming prospects on M3 Macs

Given what Apple has touted with the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro SoC along with the availability of the Game Porting Toolkit, the M3 chip should be capable of delivering AAA gaming on the Mac. To that effect, Apple is speculated to ma...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Oct 2023 17:49

There is no concrete evidence to suggest that a new 12-inch MacBook is in development yet. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rumoured to be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBooks for education sector

A new report suggests that Apple could be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models. Citing industry sources, the report claims that Apple would target both machines for the education sector.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 21:15

The Watch Ultra series is not currently on track for a third-generation model. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not be ready in time for 2024 release

According to a new report from a renowned Apple analyst, there may not be a new Watch Ultra in development. For some reason, the company has elected against developing a Watch Ultra 3 for now, possibly because of production issues...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 21:09

Some Apple subscriptions are now significantly more expensive than before. (Image: Ash Edmonds)

Apple increases subscription prices for Apple TV+ and the like up to 43%

Apple has increased the prices of several subscriptions considerably: Apple TV+ now costs almost 43% more than before, Apple Arcade is now 40% more expensive and the Apple One subscription bundle also costs more, but offers greate...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 09:44

This photo purportedly shows the packaging of the next MacBook Pro. (Image: Weibo, via ShrimpApplePro)

MacBook Pro with Apple M3 Max supposedly in short supply at launch, Apple reportedly planning a cheap MacBook for 2024

Apple will unveil a series of brand-new Macs based on the Apple M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max in a few days. Shortly before the launch event, an analyst suggests that the top models will only be available in small numbers at the start of ...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 09:02

macOS Sonoma 14.1 introduces a number of minor improvements. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 14.1 and tvOS 17.1

Apple has just released macOS Sonoma 14.1 and tvOS 17.1, providing a range of Macs and the Apple TV with a number of new features and numerous bug fixes. First and foremost, Apple revamps the Favorites section in the macOS Music a...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 01:28

The most interesting new feature of the Apple Watch Series 9 has finally arrived. (Image: Apple)

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 get innovative Double Tap feature with watchOS 10.1

watchOS 10.1 has arrived and brings a number of new features for all smartwatches, starting with the Apple Watch Series 4. The update also introduces the most interesting new feature of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ult...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 00:57

Apple is expected to give all AirPods significant upgrades within two years. (Image: Akhil Yerabati)

Leak reveals details about Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods Max with new design and USB-C

According to new information from a reliable source, Apple is planning brand-new AirPods with a fresh design and interesting new features as well as new AirPods Max as soon as next year, while the AirPods Pro are set to receive a ...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 00:16

The Apple iPhone gets a number of new features with iOS 17.1. (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone and iPad get iOS 17.1 along with new features and burn-in improvements for iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has released the first major update for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, which is also available for older iPhones as long as they support iOS 17. The patch also introduces AirDrop, new standby options and improvements to th...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Oct 2023 23:31

The HomePod 3 may use its top element for more than just playback and volume controls. (Image source: Przemyslaw Marczynski)

Apple HomePod: Prototype third-generation smart speaker spotted with touchscreen display

Images of a HomePod 3 prototype have turned up online. According to various sources, the third-generation smart speaker will have a touchscreen display element, for which Apple is already optimising various tvOS apps.

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2023 18:16

Apple's next hardware event is likely to showcase several new Mac products. (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces new 'Scary fast' event for Apple M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max and Mac refreshes

Apple has just sent out invitations for its next hardware event. Scheduled for October 30, the 'Scary fast' is not only a nod to Halloween, but also to the performance of its next Mac products, which it has built around Apple M3 s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2023 19:14