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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

The iPhone 15 Pro Max's periscope telephoto camera costs Apple significantly more. (Image: Yianni Mathioudakis)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: 43% more expensive titanium frame and 280% more expensive telephoto camera bite into Apple's margin

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are set to become more expensive, at least according to the latest information from analysts at Nikkei Asia. After Apple's margins on the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro slumped due to significa...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2023 13:51

The iPhone camera may not be exactly as it seems (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple needs to be more honest about the iPhone camera specification

CheckMag Does measuring features differently to the competition make a product better? Is Apple "Thinking Different" or hoping branding will sell more devices? There certainly seems to be some convenient favouritism shown by Apple in regar...

David Devey, 23 Oct 2023 20:07

Apple is expected to announce a number of new Macs in a few days. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Bloomberg: Apple plans product launch up to Oct. 31 for iMac and three MacBook Pro models

According to the latest information from an extremely reliable source, Apple will announce a number of new Macs based on the Apple M3 in the coming days, including a new iMac as well as three new MacBook Pros.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2023 23:17

The Reink Case C1 packs a small, secondary E ink display onto the back of an iPhone. (Image: Reink Stone)

Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 Pro get color E ink secondary display via the Reink Case C1

The Reink Case C1 adds a color E ink display onto the back of an Apple iPhone. Both communication and power are supplied via the NFC chip, so the case never needs to be charged and power consumption is minimal.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2023 00:17

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro can finally save photos to external storage media. (Image: Thai Nguyen)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro can now save photos directly to SD card or SSD thanks to Photon Camera

Those using an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max as a camera phone now finally have the option of saving photos directly to an SD memory card or external SSD instead of the iPhone's internal storage, enabling entirely new workflo...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Oct 2023 01:40

Apple is expected to offer the iPad Air in two sizes like the iPad Pro series, current iPad Air pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New larger Apple iPad Air tipped to launch as cheaper alternative to iPad Pro 12.9

Apparently, Apple plans to overhaul the iPad Air, having upgraded the mid-range tablet to its M1 SoC last year. According to new rumours, the next iPad Air will arrive in two variants, with a new larger size designed to fill the g...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2023 21:02

Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable utilizes a complex mainboard with nine layers. (Image: Lumafield)

Fascinating CT scan compares Apple's US$199 Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable with Amazon Basics cable

Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable is extremely expensive at a price of US$199 for a length of 1.8 meters. A CT scan shows the inner workings of the high-end cable and, by comparing it to cheaper cables, at least partly explains why ...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Oct 2023 23:57

The Apple iPhone 15 costs 16 percent more to produce than the previous model. (Image: iFixit)

BoM analysis of the Apple iPhone 15 (Plus) and iPhone 15 Pro (Max) reveals significantly higher production costs

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have become even slightly cheaper than their predecessors in Europe, mainly due to currency fluctuations. However, a “Bill of Materials” analysis recently revealed that production costs have i...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Oct 2023 23:47

Reports of OLED burn-in on the iPhone 15 Pro series could be image retention instead. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max display 'burn-in' could be fixed by iOS 17.1 with a keyboard upgrade also inbound

Supposedly, reports of early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units experiencing display burn-in were wide of the mark. According to a new report, Apple will address the outstanding software problem with iOS 17.1, which will al...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 19:09

Apple may be releasing a much larger Apple Silicon iMac in 2025. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

New iMac with 32-inch Mini-LED display rumored to launch in 2025

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who has a somewhat reputable track record), Apple is set to release a 32-inch iMac with a Mini-LED display in 2025. This is in addition to a rumored refresh of the 24-inch iMac, which is expected...

Sam Medley, 18 Oct 2023 18:36

Most large format devices with foldable panels have launched running Windows so far, HP Spectre Fold pictured. (Image source: HP)

Apple iPad Fold rumoured to enter production much earlier than expected

Apple is said to be now upping the ante to bring an iPad with a foldable OLED display. Reportedly, the so-called iPad Fold will enter production next year, a year earlier than expected.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 18:17

Collaborators and competitors at the same time

Intel is confident it can overtake Apple's CPU efficiency in 2 years, TSMC says not so fast

Team Blue CEO Pat Gelsinger is planning to steal the performance and efficiency crown from TSMC by 2025, but the Taiwanese foundries' CEO is not impressed with such undertakings. Only geopolitical factors like a war in Taiwan coul...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Oct 2023 16:12

Apple iPad Air 6 is said to rock an Apple M2 SoC. (Source: Apple)

Contradicting Apple iPad rumors claim announcement of new models this week on one hand and Apple Pencil 3 unveiling on other

Apple could be announcing new iPad Air, entry-level iPad, and iPad mini as soon as tomorrow according to the latest reports. However, another set of conflicting rumors suggest that Cupertino might not announce the new devices but ...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Oct 2023 19:54

iOS 17.1 should reach stable status before the end of October. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to release iOS 17.1 for iPhones by October 24 with AirDrop, Dynamic Island and Standby improvements

The public release of iOS 17.1 is nearly here, just over a month after Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series. Reportedly, the first major iOS 17 update could be here by early next week at the latest with AirDrop, Dynamic Island an...

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2023 17:41

An example of an iPhone 15 Pro Max with OLED burn-in. (Image source: Surfphysics - Image credit)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Owners of some Pro and Pro Max models complain about OLED burn-in shortly after iOS 17 overheating fix

Some early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units are already exhibiting OLED burn-in issues. Somehow, the issues are occurring after a few weeks of use, which is atypical for OLED burn-in.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2023 16:54

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro now comes in three new designs from Caviar. (Image: Caviar)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro UFO Collection launches with real meteorite fragments, decorative aliens and star destroyers

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now offered in three new, strictly limited Caviar designs, two of which feature fragments of a real meteorite. The UFO Collection targets fans of science fiction, especially Star W...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Oct 2023 00:52

The next Vision Pro might not look like this. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro: Plans for cheaper second-gen version outlined in more detail

The Apple Vision Pro has arguably failed to raise early-adopter enthusiasm as a high-end virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) platform. However, Apple might still hold out hope for less indifference to its successor, which is said to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 19:47

iPhones might ship with newer software out of the box. (Source: Apple)

iPhones to update to latest iOS version from inside sealed packages in the future

The first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 17:18

The iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to borrow the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto camera, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

iPhone 16 Pro: Apple rumoured to bring improved connectivity and camera upgrades galore to larger Pro model

According to a new report, Apple is set to make numerous upgrades to its next smaller Pro model next year. While the iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to be slightly larger than the current iPhone 15 Pro, this will coincide with the adopt...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2023 13:00

Apple plans to launch future iPad Mini and iPad Air models with an OLED screen (image via own)

iPad Air and iPad Mini to launch with OLED panels in the near future

Sources familiar with the supply chain have confirmed that Apple plans to transition most of the iPad lineup to OLED. Talks are ongoing to secure supply for panels that will eventually be found on the iPad Air and iPad Mini in 202...

Anil Ganti, 12 Oct 2023 08:10

Supersapiens new update allows for live glucose tracking directly on the Apple Watch. (Source: Supersapiens)

Apple Watch can now do real-time glucose monitoring and show trends thanks to new Supersapiens app update

Supersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Oct 2023 16:41

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max benefit hugely from the iOS 17.0.3 update. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max sees marked performance and thermal management improvements after iOS 17.0.3 update

The iPhone 15 Pro Max was panned for its tendency to overheat under load. Apple appears to have done quite a bit to alleviate those worries, though, with the iOS 17.0.3 update improving gaming performance while also reducing tempe...

Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2023 10:53

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus: Teardown reveals 5G modem upgrade from Qualcomm

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max upgraded to the latest A17 Pro chipset from Apple, whereas the 15 and 15 Plus were left to make do with the same A16 Bionic from the 14 Pro series. However, according to new analysis, the 2 cheaper mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2023 19:45

The BMW's wireless charger reportedly fries the iPhone 15 Pro's NFC chip. (Image Source: BMW Canada)

PSA: BMW wireless charger could fry your iPhone 15 Pro's NFC chip and disable Apple Pay, digital car keys

BMW owners report that placing the iPhone 15 Pro on the car's wireless charger triggers a recovery mode after which Apple Pay stops completely working. While initially thought to be a one-off incident, the problem seems to be recu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Oct 2023 07:26

The iPhone 15 Pro Max should no longer overheat after installing iOS 17.0.3. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple rolls out iOS 17.0.3 with overheating fix for new iPhone 15 models

Apple has issued a new software update designed to address overheating issues that some have experienced on their iPhone 15 series handsets. Available as iOS 17.0.3, the update also fixes two major security issues that had remaine...

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2023 20:46

iPhone 15 Pro Max – Apple's big Pro did almost everything right in our test

The iPhone 15 Pro Max impressed us in our test by offering a comparatively large amount of updates. We have summarized all the most important points for you, while bringing attention to which aspects require more work.

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Oct 2023 15:05

The iPhone 14 Pro internals, including battery. (Source: iFixit)

Apple using cheaper batteries in iPhone 14 and 15 series that degrade more quickly says tipster

Apple could be using cheaper batteries with lower charge cycle counts in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, according to a tipster. This could explain recent reports of iPhone 14 users observing lower than expected battery capaci...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Oct 2023 14:39

The titanium credit card might even get discontinued (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

Apple Card is slowly fading into oblivion

CheckMag The titanium credit card Apple launched in 2019 was set to conquer the world, according to easy-to-excite types. The hype was so abundant that Samsung followed suit shortly out of fear of missing out. It's Q4 2023 and Apple Card's...

Sergey Tarasov, 02 Oct 2023 04:12

Apple CarPlay is DOA for some iPhone 15 users. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Multiple users report issues with Apple CarPlay via iPhone 15, USB-C cable likely culprit

A multitude of people across the Internet is reporting severe issues with Apple CarPlay failing to launch when plugging an iPhone 15 into their car. The most likely reason is unsupported USB-A to USB-C cables, although some users ...

Sam Medley, 01 Oct 2023 02:37

The "swelling" 15 Pro. (Source: Leather_Cheerio_402 via Reddit)

iPhone 15 Pro build quality woes compounded with new swollen battery claim

The iPhone 15 Pro series is not exactly getting the pristine reception Apple might have hoped for, first-gen titanium frames or not. The upgrade is touted to guarantee a premium experience, yet is reportedly failing a very small y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2023 20:09

The iPhone 15 Pro due have suffered from overheating issues. (Source: Apple)

Apple seemingly acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro duo overheating issues and promises a software fix

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both powered by the new A17 Pro chipset, have been beset by egregious overheating issues. Apple appears to have acknowledged the situation, though, and has now promised fixes in the form of...

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2023 19:40

Macrumors already knows detailed dimensions and weight specifications for all four iPhone 16 models. (image: Macrumors)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro: Detailed dimensions and weight of all four iPhone 15 successors leaked

The iPhone 16 leaks have long since started and are already amazingly detailed. In addition to camera shutter-button, larger displays, Apple A18 chips as well as new camera sensors and periscope zoom even in the smaller Pro model,...

Alexander Fagot, 30 Sep 2023 14:28

Too hot to handle? The iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Opinion: What is going on with iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues?

Since the iPhone 15 Pro rolled out to customers last week, reports quickly started to emerge that were overheating. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has pointed the finger at the iPhone’s internal design, but not all iPhone 15 Pro us...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Sep 2023 06:43

Apple's first ever 3nm processor. (Source: Apple)

Apple to cut back on 3nm orders as market forces start to crush upgrade demands

Next-gen devices with shiny new, cutting-edge 3 nanometer (nm) chipsets are now thought to meet with less consumer enthusiasm or FOMO than one might think as they start to emerge in late 2023 or early 2024. That, according to a re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2023 17:35

iPhone 16 series tipped to launch thinner thanks to upgraded PCB

The iPhone 16 series could be touted as even slimmer and more elegant devices thanks to reduced frame height in this generation. It is rumored to switch to a new type of printed circuit board (PCB) material backed to be thinner th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2023 20:16

The 15 Plus undergoes a bend test. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus pass a durability test failed by the top-end 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are made of aluminum, whereas their Pro and Pro Max counterparts have graduated to a first-gen titanium-alloy frame. However, according to a new bend-test video, the cheaper vanilla models are no less dur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2023 18:56

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro may struggle with thermal dissipation problems when the A17 Pro SoC is stressed. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating more likely caused by design choices rather than A17 Pro fabrication process

A well-known analyst has claimed that reported Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues have been caused by the design changes made between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generations and not the SoC manufacturing process. The iPhone 15...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Sep 2023 02:04

iPhone 15 Pro Max zooms to second place in DxOMark mobile camera rankings

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's first top-end flagship smartphone to launch with 5x "Tetraprism" zoom technology. Nevertheless, the upgrade has failed to help the device beat the Huawei P60 Pro off the top spot in terms of DxOMar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2023 19:39

The 621 power bank with MagSafe is a perfect gadget for new iPhone 15 Pro owners (Image: Anker)

Deal | Anker 621 power bank for iPhone 15 Pro and other Apple smartphones with MagSafe hits lowest price yet on Amazon

The Anker 621 magnetically attaches and wirelessly charges newer Apple smartphones such as the just-released iPhone 15 Pro, which makes the 5,000-mAh power bank a very practical gadget for demanding users who often run out of batt...

Enrico Frahn, 26 Sep 2023 02:00

macOS 14 Sonoma coming tomorrow

With a launch date announced less than two weeks ago, macOS 14 will arrive tomorrow for sure. Codenamed "Sonoma," this new Mac operating system will bring various visual improvements and new features, such as interactive desktop w...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 20:00

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max flagship (Source: Apple)

iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, and macOS 13.6 bring critical security patches

Released just a few days after iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the 17.0.1 updates arrive to take care of three vulnerabilities. Launched two months after macOS 13.5, macOS 13.6 also patches two of the three vulnerabilities targeted by the u...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 19:17

Apple's software locks live on. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max repairability upgrades take hit in initial online analysis

Apple has introduced an allegedly more user-repairable build with its new iPhone 15 line-up. However, according to some of the first teardown videos to emerge online, some of the series' other upgrades might actually make their di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2023 22:23

An iPhone 15 Pro after an extreme drop test. (Source: AppleTrack via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro-series durability upgrade disputed in early drop and bend tests

The 15 Pro and Pro Max are now hailed as the "strongest" iPhones ever, as they are the first of their line to step up to "Grade 5" titanium in their frames. However, their well-touted toughness compared to their stainless steel fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2023 18:32

Apple has made privacy a cornerstone of its products and services. (Source: Apple)

Siri app tracking enabled by default, appears to access user data without express user consent

Apple has made privacy a cornerstone of its customer experience across its product lineup. However, there has been more than one occasion where the company has fallen short of its claims, and it might still have some work to do ye...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 14:19

A Bellroy case ostensibly made for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is not designed for the new Action button. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Some third-party iPhone 15 Pro series cases have a design flaw affecting new Action Button

Picking up a new iPhone also usually means picking up a case to go with it. However, buyers will need to beware that Apple’s decision to change the mute switch into an Action button seems to have caught some case makers out.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 09:43

A collection of FineWoven iPhone accessories. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 15-series FineWoven cases start to come undone with early-adopter criticism

Apple touts its new, in-house FineWoven fabric as an eco-friendly alternative to leather as a material for accessories. However, its cases for the new iPhones have drawn the ire of some correspondents already, as they assert that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2023 19:45