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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

The previous-gen version of the huge 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the Apple M1 processor is currently on sale for one of its lowest prices yet (Image: Klaus Hinum)

Deal | iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet with Apple M1 and cellular connectivity discounted by 38%

The attractive cellular configuration of the 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 also comes with 128GB of mass storage, an excellent Mini-LED display and the quick Apple M1 SoC. At almost 40 percent off MSRP, the flagship tablet is still worth con...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Sep 2023 22:11

The iPhone 14 can be opened up from either side, unlike older models. (Image source iFixit)

Apple iPhone 14 receives downgraded iFixit repairability rating because of ongoing software locks

iFixit called the iPhone 14 a 'design triumph' last year, with the repair experts marvelling at Apple's decision to make its smartphone more repairable than those that went before it. However, the numerous software locks that exis...

Alex Alderson, 21 Sep 2023 14:17

Garmin is now willing to share more sleep data with Apple. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Connect begins sharing more sleep data with Apple Health after new iOS app update

It should now be possible to more closely analyse your sleep quality when using a Garmin smartwatch and an iPhone or iPad. As of Garmin Connect v4.71, iOS and iPadOS will be able to access sleep stage data, not just sleep duration...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2023 19:07

War Thunder 2.29 "Sons of Attila" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.29 "Sons of Attila" comes with Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters, rank VI ships, and more

While the Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters join the Italian tech trees, bluewater naval battles get rank VI ships, War Thunder's "Sons of Attila" update also comes with new military hardware for most nations in the game. ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2023 17:57

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max feature a Titanium frame. (Source: Apple)

Severe Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max thermal throttling reported as A17 Pro appears to push surface temperatures to 48°C during gaming

One of the biggest improvements in the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is the Apple A17 Pro SoC. Cupertino claims the A17 Pro to be a snappy chip with the ability to even play AAA games a few of which are due to launch next year....

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Sep 2023 13:46

The iPhone 15 Pro duo look to be a step backwards in terms of battery performance. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max battery tests indicate worse endurance than the iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 series has now been subjected to battery endurance tests, with some less-than-ideal results indicating poor efficiency numbers on the chipset end. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro somehow manage to deliver wor...

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2023 10:27

The iPhone 15 Pro Max' USP. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max: New zoom lens found to be culprit in 2023 shipping delay

The latest iPhones have had an unusually long pre-order phase following their launch compared to previous generation. According to a widely-respected analyst, the new telephoto zoom lens exclusive to the 15 Pro Max is a main facto...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2023 17:23

An iPhone 15 Pro-series unit. (Source: Andrew Clare via Twitter)

iPhone 15 Pro-series titanium frame said to be extreme fingerprint magnet

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has made the leap to titanium-alloy frames as well as USB type-C. However, some content creators have observed that they seem to have acquired a problem right from the hands-on preview stage. They app...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2023 22:16

The 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set. (Source: ESR)

ESR 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set integrates a detachable Apple Watch charger as well as a foldable design and MagSafe

ESR's latest charging accessory is touted as the ideal gadget for a user that carries an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods around with them while travelling. The 3-in-1 Travel Wireless Charging Set is thus rated to wirelessly cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2023 17:54

A folding iPhone?...Probably not. (Source: Unbox Therapy via YouTube)

iPhone clamshell turns up on famous YouTube channel, albeit with caveats

The well-known vlogger Lewis Hilsenteger of UnboxTherapy has received what, on first glance, could be a 15 Pro that folds in half. It seems to hint at a cover display and a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5-like build. However, on closer ins...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2023 17:45

Apple will issue a software update to address iPhone 12's radiation concerns by French authorities

Apple promises iPhone 12 update to resolve France's radiation concerns and avoid sales ban

Apple has clarified that it will be issuing an OTA update to address the French government's high radiation concerns with the iPhone 12. This comes in the wake of France giving an ultimatum to the Cupertino-giant of banning iPhone...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Sep 2023 17:56

The RAM sizes and types for the Apple iPhone 15 series have been revealed. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro RAM sizes and types confirmed with upgrades across the board over the iPhone 14 series

The RAM amounts and types for all of the phones in the recently released Apple iPhone 15 series have been shared online. While the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max get straight RAM increases over their iPhone 14 counterparts, t...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Sep 2023 20:54

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could use a more powerful A17 Pro based on TSMC N3E. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to feature faster A17 Pro fabbed on TSMC N3E with potential efficiency tradeoff

Next year's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to feature a better performing A17 Pro SoC fabbed on TSMC's N3E process. The just-announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use the A17 Pro that is designed on TSMC's N3B p...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Sep 2023 14:52

The Apple A17 Pro has shown up on Geekbench (image via Apple)

Apple A17 Pro disappoints in maiden Geekbench run; rumour suggests it is a rebadged A16 Bionic

Apple's new A17 Pro SoC is only marginally faster than its predecessor in Geekbench 6.2. Its single-core performance improvement is around 10%, and multi-core about 5%.

Anil Ganti, 14 Sep 2023 10:33

The iPhone 12 has been found to emit more radiation than it should when placed in a pocket. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 12 banned in France after excessive radiation emissions found

The Agence nationale des Fréquences (AFNR) has determined that the iPhone 12 emits more than permitted levels of radiation in certain scenarios. With SAR levels over 40% higher than allowed if an iPhone 12 is in a pocket, the AFNR...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2023 18:27

JSAUX' new iPhone 15 case. (Source: JSAUX)

JSAUX announces RingLax case and 8-in-1 Docking Station for iPhone 15 series

Not only has JSAUX just unveiled its very first line of cases, it has also revealed that they are for the brand new iPhone 15 series. The accessories' RingLax flip-down stand doubles as a finger-grip, and lines up with their MagSa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2023 18:14

An iPhone 15 Pro render. (Source: 9to5Mac)

iPhone 16, 17 and 18 series to launch with 5G powered by Qualcomm

Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon Modem‑RF Systems will continue to power mobile data on iPhones of the next few generations. The news may imply the state of silicon development at Apple, and is touted to keep Qualcomm at...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2023 22:43

Spigen has hinted that Apple will move away from the mute switch with some iPhone 15 models. (Image source: Spigen)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: New action button teased by case manufacturer a day before Wonderlust launch event

A major case manufacturer has effectively confirmed that Apple will replace the Mute switch for at least some of its next iPhones. Reportedly only arriving on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the new action button should o...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2023 19:33

Seagate One Touch Hub external HDD (Source: Seagate)

Deal | 16 TB Seagate One Touch Hub external HDD now 24% off on Amazon

Compatible with Xbox One, Windows laptops and desktops, as well as Macs, the 16 TB Seagate One Touch Hub external HDD features two front-facing USB ports (one 3.0 and one Type-C) and has a US$459.99 Amazon list price. However, the...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Sep 2023 10:39

The iPhone 15 lineup will offer the same base storage as its predecessors (image via Apple)

iPhone 15 series tipped to launch with 128 GB base storage; no 2 TB variant for the iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple has no plans to up the storage on its upcoming smartphones. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will all ship with 128 GB storage on board. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will also cost US$100 more than...

Anil Ganti, 08 Sep 2023 16:30

One of the most impressive configurations of the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M1 Max is currently on sale (Image: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | MacBook Pro 14 with Apple M1 Max, 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD now discounted by 39%

(Update: Now even cheaper) The almost maxed-out configuration of the MacBook Pro 14 from 2021 has become considerably more affordable as a reputable online retailer has introduced a gigantic 39% discount for the Apple M1 Max-power...

Enrico Frahn, 05 Sep 2023 22:36

The Apple Watch Series 8 steel models used traditional CNC milling. (Source: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple testing 3D printing with Watch Series 9 steel case models

Apple has been developing 3D printing techniques for manufacturing its products over the past three years, reports Bloomberg. It has been trialing the new method on the Series 9 Apple Watch models that feature steel cases, which a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Aug 2023 08:07

3 products Apple won't bring back for the iPhone 15 launch on September 12

On the 12th of September, we are getting a new generation of the iPhone, as well as the Watch. In the meantime, several iconic products such as the "trash can" Mac Pro will again be left waiting for Apple to revive them in one for...

Sergey Tarasov, 30 Aug 2023 15:14

The Apple MacBook Air with M2 comes with an FHD webcam housed inside a notch.

Deal | Entry-level Apple MacBook Air 13 with M2 chip drops to lowest price in 120 days at Best Buy

The 2022 Apple MacBook Air with the M2 SoC is currently on sale for US$899, a 120-day low rate at Best Buy. The entry-level M2 MacBook Air packs an 8-core CPU and GPU, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of RAM. Furthermore, the display on...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Aug 2023 12:02

Apple may unveil AirPods that charge via USB-C at the company's September 12 event. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Airpods with USB-C charging case to be announced at Apple's event on September 12

Apple is expected to announce a bevy of new products at its event next week, including Airpods that can charge via USB-C. This rumor comes courtesy of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.

Sam Medley, 30 Aug 2023 01:05

Apple is billing its next event for those with Wonderlust. (Image source: Apple)

Apple sends invites to Wonderlust event for launch of iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Apple has officially confirmed the date of its next hardware launch event. Billed as 'Wonderlust' and occurring in two weeks, the event is expected to toast the releases of at least the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Watch Series 9 and...

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2023 00:47

The iPhone 14 series has racked up billions of dollars in sales for Apple since its launch in 2022. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 14 Pro Max helps Apple rake in billions in first-half 2023 smartphone sales as Samsung stutters and Xiaomi vanishes

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has been given the number one position in a chart of the global top 10 most-shipped smartphones for the first half of 2023 (1H23). In fact, Apple has taken up five slots in the table, including the top ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Aug 2023 16:02

The iPad Pro may be getting Apple's flagship silicon next year. (Image via Apple and MacRumors, w/ edits)

Rumor | Apple M3 chips, OLED screens may come to iPad Pro next year

Apple's flagship tablet may get a major upgrade next year. Per industry tipster Mark Gurman, Apple will equip the next version of the iPad Pro with the company's upcoming M3 chip, the same silicon rumored to debut in MacBooks late...

Sam Medley, 28 Aug 2023 17:37

The current Magic Keyboard. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPad Pro (2024) to launch with new, improved Magic Keyboard

The next crop of iPad Pro-series devices is already slated to emerge with series-first OLED displays in 2024. Now, the slates are also projected to arrive alongside new Magic Keyboards that allegedly finally address the main drawb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2023 17:09

A render of the upcoming titanium iPhone 15 Pro. (Source: 9to5Mac)

Details of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Ultra weights reductions courtesy of titanium chassis surface

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra (Pro Max) models are expected to bring weight reductions thanks to the use of titanium. Details about exactly what we might expect those reductions to be have now surfaced in a fresh leak....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Aug 2023 06:43

A render of what the rumored 'Titan Gray' iPhone 15 Pro could look like. (Source: 9to5Mac)

Gray and blue colors expected for the titanium iPhone 15 Pro, Ultra models

With Apple’s iPhone 15 series launching in the next few weeks a new rumor has surfaced pointing to the colorways we can expect from the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra models. The Gold and Deep Purple options will make way for a new ‘Tita...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Aug 2023 11:39

The iPhone 15 will come with a braided USB-C cable (image via Majin Bu on Twitter)

iPhone 15 rumoured to ship with a long but painfully slow USB-C cable

New information about the iPhone 15's USB-C cable has emerged online. It is a 1.6 meters (5.24 feet) long braided cable which supports USB PD 3.0. Data transfer speeds are restricted to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).

Anil Ganti, 24 Aug 2023 08:08

The iPhone 15 Pro Max might not launch alongside the rest of the iPhone 15 lineup (image via Technizo Concept)

iPhone 15 Pro Max launch reportedly pushed back due to component sourcing delays

An industry analyst has said the iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) could launch 3-4 weeks after the iPhone 15 Pro and non-Pro models. The delay is due to Sony being unable to deliver the smartphone's periscope telephoto lens ...

Anil Ganti, 22 Aug 2023 11:22

A top-end configuration of the M1 Max-equipped Apple MacBook Pro 16 is now on sale for one of its lowest prices ever (Image: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | MacBook Pro 16 with Apple M1 Max, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD gets colossal 38% discount

One of the most potent configurations of the 2021 MacBook Pro 16, which sports a whopping 64GB of memory and a gorgeous Mini-LED display, is now on sale for a considerably more reasonable sale price than the official MSRP of US$3,...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Aug 2023 19:54

The Samsung Display slide used in its K-Display Business Forum presentation. (Source: Patently Apple)

Samsung Display: Zero bezel displays with UPC inbound, aligns with Apple’s rumored iPhone plans

Samsung Display is working on a zero bezel display with under-panel camera, the company announced at the K-Display Business Forum in Seoul, Korea. The panel type aligns with recent rumors that Apple is planning to launch an iPhone...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2023 01:30

The iPhone 14 Pro was released at the end of 2022 with the iPhone 15 Pro models coming soon. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro models could support up to 35W fast-charging, up from 27W

The iPhone 15 series could be in line for faster charging speeds if a new rumor is accurate. A faster charging speed of 35W is being touted for "at least some" of Apple next-gen iPhones, with the iPhone 15 Pro models the most like...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Aug 2023 12:21

Rumor | iPhone 15-series model number leaks amidst talk of reduced mass production

Apple has reportedly begun to manufacture units of its iPhone 15, not to mention its Plus, Pro and Pro Max siblings, in certain regions. However, they may be mass-produced in smaller volumes compared to earlier projections. Meanwh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2023 22:44

The Apple iPad Pro (M1) with 2TB of mass storage is now considerably cheaper than upon its release (Image: Daniel Schmidt)

Deal | iPad Pro 11 with Apple M1 and 2TB of storage gets enormous 50% discount in limited-time tablet sale

The most spacious model variant of the 2021 iPad Pro with the fast Apple M1 SoC is equipped with 2TB of storage and originally carried an unaffordable price tag of US$1,699, which has now been discounted to a much more bearable US...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Aug 2023 22:40

SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise external hard drive (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | 144 TB SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise external hard drive now 38% off on Amazon

With a list price of only US$1 shy of US$10,000, the 144 TB SanDisk Professional G-RAID Shuttle 8 enterprise-class 8-bay external hard drive is now down by 38% and can be acquired for US$6,199.99. Its highlights include hardware R...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2023 13:47

Apple seems to be preparing for the incoming M3 generation of its Mac computers. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple M3 coming for every Mac under the sun: Four M3 chips for nine Macs outlined with configurations of 8-32 CPU cores and 10-80 GPU cores

Four Apple M3 chips, their expected configurations, and their Mac destinations have been outlined by a noted Apple analyst. It seems these four SoCs, the M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, and M3 Ultra, could be headed to nine different Mac devi...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2023 07:31