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According to a new report, Apple may finally be joining its peers by moving away from 60 Hz displays across its non-Pro devices. While the iPhone 17 may land next year with a 120 Hz panel, future iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display releases are said to offer a different refresh rate.

Avoiding the Apple Pencil Pro is near impossible among those who buy an Apple iPad Pro and want to use a stylus, as features such as magnetic charging or the hover function are not available with third-party styluses. This may change soon in the European Union.

Apple is shipping early Mac mini units to customers. Ahead of their arrival, the company has decided to advertise its new mini-PC in a way it has not with previous models as part of its new gaming offensive.

According to a reliable analyst for all things Apple, a slew of new upgrades are headed to the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Not only that, but the same analyst has revealed when to expect these upgrades too.

Apple has just acknowledged that iPhone 14 Plus handsets that were manufactured last year between April 10 and April 28 have a rear camera issue that prevents the device from showing image previews. Thankfully, the problem will be fixed for free regardless of the warranty status of the affected phone.

The non-Pro iPhone 16 models lack one important screen feature when compared to Android flagships: a high refresh rate. However, things could change for the non-Pro iPhone 17 models, as they are once again tipped to sport 120 Hz LTPO displays.

CheckMag Since dropping x86 in favour of ARM, Apple has more or less closed the door on native dual booting on its hardware. However, Asahi Linux, for some time, has offered native Fedora builds for Apple silicon Macs. The latest release now comes with an alpha build of their game playing toolkit, allowing you to install Steam and play a selection of games on your dual boot Apple silicon Mac.

Apple's latest M4 Max laptop CPU has been tested on Geekbench. On the CPU side, it scores 4,060 and 26,675 points in the single and multi-core tests. In the Metal benchmark, its GPU scores 192,532 points. The chip was tested alongside a high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with 128 GB RAM.

A report has revealed that Apple has developed a secret app with blood sugar monitoring features. A select group of employees has been testing two tools designed to help them understand how certain foods affect their blood glucose levels. While the app is not expected to be released publicly, the technology could be used in other ways.

Apple's newest M4 Pro chip has shown up on Geekbench. The 14-core CPU/20-core GPU variant powered a 16-inch MacBook Pro, where it scored 3,925 and 22,669 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests.

Cyberpunk 2077 will be the newest AAA game to be playable on Apple hardware. It will be launched 'early' next year and support frame generation, spatial audio and path tracing.

Available since yesterday, Firefox 132.0 comes with Microsoft PlayReady encrypted media playback, which allows 4K UHD support on several streaming websites, as well as various security fixes, improvements to tracking protection, a broader color range, and more. Firefox ESR 115 and 128.x were also updated.

New MacBook Air models (M2 and M3) will now come with 16 GB of RAM out of the box without a corresponding price hike. For now, this change only applies to MacBook Air models bought directly from Apple, but third-party retailers should follow suit soon.

Apple typically converts the prototypes for its next-gen iPhones into production models in facilities located in China. However, that might not be the case as of the upcoming 2025 17 series, as some of this work is reportedly making its way to India instead. The change is thought to affect the successor to the iPhone 16.

Apple's most powerful laptop chip, the M4 Max, is finally here. Specs-wise, it isn't much different from the Apple M3 Max, with the most notable upgrade being added support for Thunderbolt 5.0.

Apple has shown off its newest MacBook Pro laptops in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. They can be customized with an Apple M4, Apple M4 Pro and Apple M4 Max chip, and configured with up to 128 GB RAM and 8 TB storage.

DxOMark's display analysis for the iPhone 16 Pro is now available, and the results leave much to be desired. Both the S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro pulled ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro, and not by a small margin.

Apple's M4 Max SoC was spotted in the offical website, confirming its existence. However, the high-end SoC's core counts and other details remain shrouded in mystery. With the launch of the M4 MacBook Pro lineup being just around the corner, we won't have to wait long to find out.

Apple has officially unveiled the M4 Pro alongside its new Mac Mini. It comes with a 12-core CPU plus 16-core GPU or a 14-core CPU plus 20-core GPU, along with support for Thunderbolt 5.0.

Apple's long-awaited redesigned Mac mini has leaked online shortly before its official release. Not only has Amazon appeared to confirm the mini-PC's new design, but it has also provided details about the Apple M4 Pro chipset with 14 CPU cores and a GPU that could be twice as fast as the one in the Apple M4.

Apple has finally updated its 24-inch iMac with its new M4 chip. However, its base version is lower-bin product that features fewer CPU and GPU cores compared to the one found on high-end iPads.

An enterprising engineer has reverse-engineered Apple's MacBook storage interface and created a slotted SSD solution for Apple's laptops. Although the mod certainly voids the warranty and likely hardly makes sense from a cost point of view, it calls into question Apple's reasoning for opting for a complicated soldered storage solution.

Mark Gurman has revealed some more information about Apple's upcoming Mac lineup. Both MacBook Pro variants (14 and 16-inch) will get a 10-core CPU, while the iMac will have to make do with a 9-core model.

Since Apple hasn't managed to meet the requirements of the Indonesian law that requires certain smartphones to contain at least 40% locally manufactured parts, sales of the iPhone 16 lineup are not allowed in the country. However, local residents who want to get the iPhone 16 can do so by purchasing them from abroad.

Apple's M4 may be all the rage for now, especially with new MacBook Pros set to hit the scene this week. That does not prevent newer leaks from doing the rounds on the internet, a recent one of which sheds light on when we can expect the company's M5 SoC.

Apple is working on a new entry-level iPad that will be more powerful but largely retain its predecessor's design. It is expected to arrive next year alongside a new iPhone SE model.

The launch of the next Mac Mini is thought to be both imminent and a lot, with a substantial design upgrade for Apple's most compact desktop PC. Now, the late 2024 device might be touted as even more of an upgrade due to its M4 silicon. It is thought to make the Mini into more of a gaming machine as well as a more powerful source of digital assistance.

A recent report suggested that the iPhone SE 4 will enter mass production in December of this year and possibly be announced in early 2025. Now, a new leak hints that the launch is set for March 2025. It has also shed light on the specs and price.

In a recent tweet, a former Apple employee claimed that the tech behemoth conducted a full-scale operation to extract people, including her grandmother, from the turmoil in Kharkiv in 2023. Turns out, Tim Cook really is the master of logistics - be it of any kind.

Vivaldi 7.0 comes with a completely redesigned interface, which brings together tabs, apps, and tasks into an "all-in-one control center" alongside new icons, themes, and floating tabs. While the feed reader gets separate feed folders, the update also brings management improvements in the mail client.

The entry-level Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with an M2 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage has now reached a new record-low price on Amazon. The price cut brings a $299 discount over the machine's usual MSRP of $999.

Apple scales back Vision Pro production to 1,000 units daily amid cooling demand, with manufacturing potentially pausing by November 2024. The tech giant appears to be pivoting focus toward developing a more affordable version of its mixed-reality headset.

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 4 is poised to arrive with a variety of improvements. Being Apple's most affordable iPhone variant, the SE 4 is likely to be rather popular in emerging economies. Rumored to launch in the spring of 2025, it is expected to enter mass production soon.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be the only one in the lineup to feature a substantially shrunken Dynamic Island, as detailed in a recent report accessed by MacRumors. Moreover, future iPhone models will benefit from LTPO3 displays, allowing for better viewing angles and efficiency.

An Apple executive has teased the imminent release of some new Mac products on October 28. They could include two MacBook Pro models, a Mac Mini and a iMac.

According to a reliable analyst, Apple is set to bring a major display upgrade to its iPad mini series with its eighth generation release. Allegedly, an OLED panel will grace the iPad mini 8, among other presumed upgrades.

Compared to the AI ​​features of Android or Windows, Apple Intelligence offers a fairly limited range of functions. According to Apple, this is partly intentional, as Apple's software boss criticizes AI image processing for the reason that it could undermine trust in photos.

A reliable analyst of all things Apple has commented on the company's release plans throughout 2025. While Apple is expected to deliver its usual refreshes, it is said to have some more unusual products in the pipeline, too.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is set to power the next-generation of Android flagships, along with the Dimensity 9400. While Apple's A18 Pro maintains its lead in single-core performance and CPU efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Elite scores a decisive victory in multi-core and GPU performance.

According to reports, Apple wants to make iOS more attractive for gamers. A gaming app as a central point of contact for gamers could primarily promote social interaction, but also make game management easier and provide useful functions.

Apple's A18 Pro lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite in multi-core CPU performance. However, it does manage to to reign supreme in single-core performance, while also being notably more efficient than both the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Dimensity 9400 in CPU tests.

In a few days, Apple is expected to announce a brand new Mac mini, a MacBook Pro and an iMac based on the Apple M4, along with several other products. The event invitation could be sent out as early as tomorrow. Exaclty what innovations can be expected are summarized below.

DxOMark has published the selfie score of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Apple flagship got an overall score of 151, beating the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and sharing the first spot in the category with the Honor Magic 6 Pro.

At a starting price of $799, the Apple iPhone 16 costs more than many flagships, but the 60 Hz OLED display cannot even outperform the screens of certain mid-range smartphones. This is not only due to the low frame rate.

Leaks suggest Apple's iPhone SE 4 may get a major redesign. It could potentially feature a larger 6.1-inch notched display with Face ID, a USB-C port, and an aesthetic similar to the iPhone 14.

A renowned analyst has offered new insights into three of Apple's next-generation iPhones. Allegedly, while Apple is plotting to deliver camera upgrades to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, only one will receive a slimmer Dynamic Island. By contrast, the so-called iPhone 17 Air is set to miss out on all these hardware improvements.

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 SoC is expected to arrive sometime early next month. However, leaks and rumours surrounding the device continue to pour in, giving us a better look at what Apple has been cooking up.

Apple quietly launched the new iPad Mini 7, which brings some notable hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor. The A17 Pro is one of the main highlights, but it scores slightly lower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max in early Geekbench runs.