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CheckMag Apple’s iOS 26.2 is positioned as a refinement update following the uneven rollout of earlier versions. In testing, the update focuses on improving overall system responsiveness and day-to-day stability rather than introducing new features. While some inconsistencies remain, iOS 26.2 delivers a more polished experience than its immediate predecessors, making it a notable step forward for the iOS 26 cycle.

Where Winds Meet Mobile has been tested on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, RedMagic 11 Pro, and Apple’s M5-powered iPad Pro in a recent performance comparison by YouTube channel Dame Tech. While all three devices aim for 60 FPS, the test reveals notable differences in optimisation, resolution handling, and gameplay stability across iOS, Android, and iPadOS.

Apple's top-of-the-line AirPods Pro 3 wireless in-ear earbuds have received their biggest discount ever on Amazon after a $50 price cut. The AirPods Pro 3 arrived with new heart-rate monitoring, improved active noise cancellation, live voice translation, and longer-range lost-earbud location detection.

The Apple HomePad hub appears to have leaked again. Information about the smart home device’s integrated camera and ARM chip was recently spotted in official Apple code linked to iOS 26. Plus, the same report suggests that a second smart product could also be found in this source.

New rumours indicate that Apple is preparing to deliver significant changes to the HomePod mini and AirTag with their next releases. While the next HomePod mini is expected to jump multiple chipset generations, the AirTag 2 could have even more improvements up its sleeve.

A new leak has revealed some specs of the next-gen base iPad (2026). Along with a major SoC upgrade, it will also come with Apple's new N1 wireless chip.

The Apple Studio Display has a 60Hz 5K panel, lacks HDR support and is no longer entirely up to date from a technical perspective. The Studio Display Gen 2 now appears to be launching soon and is expected to receive three significant upgrades, according to a new code leak.

CheckMag Early leaks point to notable design and hardware changes for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e, including a more modern front layout and upgrades borrowed from the latest flagship models. With Apple expected to keep the starting price the same, the 17e is positioned as a more ambitious entry in the company’s budget line. A launch is rumoured for early 2026.

December has arrived, bringing with it the usual wave of year-end reviews. The smartphone industry hasn’t been this exciting in years. Recently, Europe has even been graced by flagship phones originally expected to launch in 2026, such as the Vivo X300 Pro, OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. As in previous years, YouTuber MKBHD has unveiled his top smartphone picks for 2025 – though, naturally, not everyone will agree with his choices.

Apple Watch Series 11 smartwatches, available in 42 mm and 46 mm sizes, have dropped to their lowest prices ever on Amazon for the holidays. Both models launched in September 2025 with hypertension detection, more scratch-resistant glass, and longer runtimes compared to the Watch 10.

Rumors about the design of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro have been pretty contradictory so far, but a leaker now suggests that a significant design upgrade is likely. For the first time, Apple is expected to put multiple sensors under the AMOLED panel of the upcoming flagship smartphone.

A new report from GF Securities' Jeff Pu says Apple could manufacture the A22 SoC for base iPhone models on Intel's 14A node. If true, it would be the second Apple chip to leverage Intel Foundry's chipmaking prowess.

Apple has lost a lot of talent to Meta and other Silicon Valley juggernauts lately, and the departures will keep coming. Its inability to craft a solid AI-centric approach may be to blame.

Red Dead Redemption has launched on mobile platforms, and early testing by a popular YouTuber shows notable performance differences across Apple devices. iPhones and iPads vary widely in frame rates and visual quality. Here’s a closer look at how the game runs on Apple hardware.

The Apple AirTag can be tracked worldwide via Apple's "Find My" network and has a battery life of approximately one year. The Elevation Lab TimeCapsule replaces the AirTag's coin cell battery with two AAA batteries, which are expected to provide a battery life of five years.

Amazon has dropped the price of the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation to their lowest price ever after a substantial 45 percent discount off the MSRP of $179. The AirPods 4 do not go inside the ear canal, providing a more comfortable fit.

Alan Dye, the former chief of Apple's user interface design, has left Apple to work on consumer devices for Meta Platforms Inc. This move follows Apple's AI chief, COO, and hardware lead all stepping down, shaking up the Cupertino company's corporate structure.

The ViewSonic VP88 series is a new range of Thunderbolt 4 monitors that are said to be optimized for Apple Mac computers and laptops. They have 100 W PD support, and the top-end model features a 5K display.

The Apple iPhone 17e is expected to launch in just a few months and will likely be positioned as a more affordable alternative to the iPhone 17, featuring the same processor and long-term software support. Rumors are now suggesting that Apple will give the iPhone 17e a design upgrade.

Since the release of Home Assistant iOS app version 2025.11.0, the company behind the open-source smart home automation software has released several minor updates. One of these brings new functionality for two of its widgets, with the others tackling a range of recent problems.

Apple announced their chief of AI has stepped down on Monday. Filling his shoes is Amar Subramanya, who has held positions in Microsoft's and Google's AI departments. The corporate shift appears to be a reaction to Apple's lackluster AI, dubbed "Apple Intelligence," continually lagging behind competitors.

Luxury brand Caviar has launched its take on Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new limited-edition models are part of the company’s Secret Love collection and feature high-end artistry.

One of Apple's 2025 laptops, the 13.6-inch MacBook Air with M4 CPU is at its best price ever on Amazon for Black Friday. It comes with a Liquid Retina LED screen, 16 GB RAM, and 256 GB storage.

Renowned industry analyst says Apple could use Intel Foundry for the Apple M7. The chip will likely be the only one to employ Intel's 18AP node, but others may still stick with TSMC.

The race to produce the thinnest smartphone may already be over. Following the commercial failure of the iPhone Air, Apple’s rivals, such as Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo, have reportedly abandoned or at least revised their plans for ultra-thin devices.

Aqara is rolling out an update for the Panel Hub S1 Plus, a smart home device which launched earlier in 2025. This release brings Apple features to the product, including the Siri voice assistant and support for AirPlay. Plus, the software also includes new intercom and chime-related tools.

For a long time, Samsung dominated the global smartphone market. But the winds appear to be shifting, as 2025 is set to be the year in which Samsung's monopoly finally crumbles. Market experts are certain that Apple will dethrone Samsung and claim the crown for itself.

A new report has outlined several of Apple's alleged upgrades for its next iPad mini release. While the iPad mini 8 is expected to surpass the iPad mini 7 in several areas, the next iPad mini may still come up short when it comes to display refresh rate despite moving to an 8.5-inch OLED panel.

One of Apple's most powerful laptops, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max, has been discounted on Amazon. It comes with a mini-LED screen, 36 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

The Apple iPhone Air costs more than many flagship models, but still only has a single rear camera. This costs it a lot of points in a DxOMark camera analysis, but its portrait mode and video quality are still impressive.

Apple has announced its Black Friday deals, offering sizeable gift cards ranging from $50 to $250 on eligible products. However, the iPhone 17 lineup and M5-powered products are missing from the lineup of eligible products, which is rather disappointing.

Via iOS 26 and macOS 26, Apple introduced a brand-new "Liquid Glass" design language, added new features and modernized almost every app. However, iPhone and Mac users are still complaining about problems with Apple's new operating systems, which are expected to be fixed next year.

A first-time MacBook buyer alleges Apple staff dismissed and “gaslit” his complaints about creaking hinges and palm rests on a new $2,000 M5 MacBook Pro, despite video evidence and multiple store visits under AppleCare+.

Apple is on a role when it comes to releasing quirky new designer accessories for the iPhone. After the crocheted $250 iPhone Pocket, it's time for a pricey iPhone grip doohickey.

According to a veteran analyst, Apple is preparing to release three new devices next spring. With the iPhone 17e and iPad 12th Gen reportedly on track for early 2026 introductions, Jeff Pu has elaborated on rather paltry expectations for Apple's budget MacBook, which could start at $699 but with a mere 8 GB RAM.

Google has unilaterally enabled AirDrop compatibility for Android's Quick Share, creating seamless cross-platform file transfer. This technical feat puts Apple in a difficult strategic corner, as blocking the feature risks severe PR backlash and further regulatory intervention from the EU.

Google has announced that starting today, Pixel 10 series owners will be able to use Quick Share to send files to iPhone users. More Android devices will get this functionality in the near future.

Gaming on macOS is gaining momentum with more releases of AAA-titles. Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Shadows are two of these titles and they feature an integrated benchmark. This gives us the chance to compare the gaming performance as well as efficiency of the M4 Max with Windows devices.

A new report says iPhone 17's N1 networking chip gives it an advantage in network tests over flagship Android phones. Apple's N1 beat out competing chips from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Broadcom on the latest Android flagships.

A die shot of the Apple A19 Pro has been posted on X. Despite offering the same core specs as its last-gen counterpart, the SoC is noticably smaller in die area.

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 26.2, which includes signs that Siri may soon be replaceable systemwide by voice assistants like Google Gemini or ChatGPT, while AirDrop is getting a significant upgrade in terms of convenience.

Abidur Chowdhury, the designer who introduced the ultra-slim iPhone Air, has departed Apple. While the iPhone Air's design was praised, its exit signals the continued "talent exodus" from Apple's design team. However, his departure is probably not for the reason you think.

The OnePlus 15 is one of the most feature-packed smartphones to have been released in 2025. Per a charging test using 120 W SuperVOOC charging, the OnePlus 15 absolutely destroys the iPhone 17 Pro Max, reaching 100% in under 50 mints.

Developer GeoSn0w has reported an iOS bug that may allow iPhones to display several iPad-only interface features on iOS 26.1 and iOS 26.2 Beta 1. The demonstration shows an iPhone running elements such as windowed apps and Stage Manager, which the developer attributes to a flaw in how the system identifies device capabilities.

Intel’s EMIB and Foveros advanced packaging technologies are starting to attract attention from Apple and Qualcomm. The growing interest could be Intel’s chance to challenge TSMC’s dominance in next-generation chip manufacturing.

As on most Sundays, Bloomberg’s chief analyst Mark Gurman discusses upcoming Apple products and mainly focuses on the next iPhone generation this time around. For the first time, the phones might launch in two waves, and despite many rather pessimistic rumors, the lineup will once again include an iPhone Air, although likely not in the way some recent leaks have suggested.

Apple last updated the Mac Pro with the M2 Ultra in 2023, and since then, the Cupertino giant hasn't announced anything about a refresh. Per Mark Gurman, it won't be updated anytime soon either.

A new report claims that Apple is already looking to appoint a new CEO as early as next year. Tim Cook, who has now held the position for 14 years, is preparing to leave, and the company is ramping up its succession plans.