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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

Gurman: Apple Watch X to be a substantial upgrade, Series 9 a snoozefest

The first plausible details about the Apple Watch X have been provided by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. According to Bloomberg's sources the Watch Series 9 will be a snoozfest, but Apple is planning a major redesign for the 10th annive...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Aug 2023 06:37

Apple is rumoured to launch the iPhone SE 4 sometime in 2025 (image via FrontPageTech)

iPhone SE 4: Affordable smartphone tipped to launch with a plethora of QoL upgrades

A new leak says the iPhone SE 4 will include a USB-C port, an action button and reuse the iPhone 14's chassis. Other rumoured features include Face ID and a solitary rear camera module.

Anil Ganti, 13 Aug 2023 21:21

A MacBook Pro with a screen replacement. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

MacBook Pro 14 (M1 Pro) is found to have an anti-repair design

Apple's reputation for software-locked hardware components has reportedly spread to the MacBook Pro. A device-restoration vlogger claims that swapping these parts between 2 identical units of the same 14-inch SKU results in specif...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2023 20:50

Apple A17 Bionic Geekbench 6 scores have been leaked online (image via own)

Apple A17 Bionic makes stellar Geekbench debut with up to 47% performance gains over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

An alleged Apple A17 Bionic Geekbench listing has shown up online. It states the next-gen flagship SoC scores 3,269 and 7,666 points in the single and multi-core tests, respectively.

Anil Ganti, 12 Aug 2023 23:21

Crucial X6 portable SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | 4 TB Crucial X6 portable SSD now 60% off on Amazon

Also available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, the 4 TB Crucial X6 portable SSD is now down by a massive 60% on Amazon. Thanks to this generous discount, those interested can buy the CT4000X6SSD9 model for US$179.99 instead ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2023 15:31

The iPhone 14 could get a surprise upgrade to a USB-C port from Lightning. (Image source: 4RMD)

Apple could retrofit the iPhone 14 with a USB-C port when the iPhone 15 launches

In something of a surprise, Apple could be upgrading its current iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models to USB-C along with the anticipated upgrade to USB-C ports for the next-generation iPhone 15 series. The move would allow Apple t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2023 09:01

The Apple A17 Bionic will feature a 6-core GPU (image via Apple)

Apple A17 Bionic specifications detailed by new leak

A new leak has shed light on the upcoming Apple A17 Bionic SoC. It will feature a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU and 6 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and power the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPhone 15 Ultra.

Anil Ganti, 10 Aug 2023 00:24

The iPhone 15 Pro will look different from the current model, pictured, albeit not radically so. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple analyst reveals likely iPhone 15 launch event as USB Type-C port pictures surface

According to a new report, the launch of the iPhone 15 series is a little more than a month away. Supposedly occurring on a Tuesday this time around, the launch event is also rumoured to host the introductions of Apple's next smar...

Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2023 18:39

The M2-based Apple Mac mini starts at US$599. (Source: Apple)

Apple Mac mini with M3 chip could be in development alongside new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models

According to Mark Gurman, Apple might be preparing a new Mac mini with the base M3 chip. The M3 Mac mini seems to be under development alongside new 13 and 15 MacBook Air laptops and three MacBook Pros with 13, 15, and 16-inch scr...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Aug 2023 10:10

A 15 Pro Max case? (Source: Majin Bu via Twitter/X)

iPhone 15 series: New bumper case leak seems to confirm 2023 design updates

The iPhone 14 series' successors are predicted to come with design changes, although most will be iterative at best. Nevertheless, they will require all-new cases, many of which are allegedly on show in new leaked photos. Meanwhil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2023 17:13

Developers don't appear to be keen on making apps for the new Vision Pro. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro struggling to attract developer interest

Apple's vaunted Vision Pro headset is not attracting the level of developer interest that the company would have hoped. Sessions at specially set up visionOS labs are reported to have been under filled which does not bode well for...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Aug 2023 11:16

The Windows world still has no answer to the MagSafe connector, first introduced by Apple in the 00s (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

7 reasons why the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is far superior to its Windows laptop counterparts

There are lots of small differences to keep in mind when choosing between a MacBook and an upper mid-range Windows laptop. In this article, we go over some of the things that make the current 15-inch M2 MacBook Air the superior op...

Sergey Tarasov, 02 Aug 2023 07:37

Firefox 116 drops Windows 7 and 8, as well as macOS 10.14

In addition to improved upload performance, multiple security fixes, and a volume slider in Picture-in-Picture mode, Firefox 116 drops support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, as well as macOS 10.12, 10.13, and 10.14. The users of these...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2023 19:06

The iPhone 14 Pro, bezels and all. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max screen real estate upgrades leak in more detail

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to graduate to the Dynamic Island display type that was exclusive to the 14 Pro series on its 2022 debut. However, the 15 Pro and Pro Max are now tipped to retain the edge, as their screens w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2023 20:55

The original Watch Ultra. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch Ultra 2023 slated to come with Dark Titanium SKU

Some new leaks purport to spill more details on the new Apple Watch line-up for 2023, the second-gen Ultra version included. There may not be much deviation from the norm involved in the Series 9 variants compared to their predece...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2023 16:28

The "Action Button for iPhone". (Source: chenwen1987 via Douyin)

Apple Action Button for next-gen iPhones uncovered in new leak

Apple is said to have a replacement for the classic iPhone mute switch in the works, thought of as an "Action Button" as it mirrors the new re-programmable analog from the Watch Ultra. Now, code outlining how it will work as part ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2023 22:35

The iPhone 15 Pro models could be more expensive than their predecessors. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max once again tipped to potentially arrive with heavier price tags

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will debut soon. Word on the grapevine has claimed in the past that Apple could launch the phones with a price hike versus their predecessors, and a new report from Bloomberg seems to indica...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jul 2023 15:07

A render of the would-be bezeless iPhone with under display Face ID system. (Source: Ice Universe)

Ice Universe: Apple working on a zero bezel iPhone with under display Face ID and glass unibody

Apple could be set to all but completely eliminate the bezels on an upcoming iPhone, according to well-known tipster, Ice Universe. The company will also take Face ID completely under the display at the same time.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Jul 2023 15:02

The Beats Studio Pro go live. (Source: Apple)

Beats Studio Pro launch as the latest premium Apple headphones that work for non-Apple users too

Apple has introduced the Beats Studio Pro as its latest headphones. They are rated for "Class 1" Bluetooth - yet are also rated to support "lossless" audio thanks to its DAC for wired connections - which are done via USB type-C ra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2023 17:44

The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16 gets massively discounted on Amazon. (Image Source: Apple)

Deal | 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16 with 10-core M1 Pro now available at whopping US$1,160 discount

The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro is now available at a substantial discount on Amazon. Savings of nearly US$1,160 can be had with a configuration that features a 10-core M1 Pro SoC, 16 GB RAM, and 512 TB SSD, which original retailed for...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jul 2023 16:57

Will Apple silicon laptops be useable past the day Apple stops supporting them? (Image source: Notebookcheck/Unsplash - edited)

Apple silicon-based Macs and MacBooks are set to age faster than any Mac in recent history

Apple tends to support its products for six or seven years. For the Apple silicon-based MacBook Air and Mac mini released in H2 2020, this means that almost half of their useful life is now behind them, and with no Windows compati...

Sergey Tarasov, 17 Jul 2023 19:18

Rumor | Apple Watch Ultra 2023 titanium moving parts to be made using new 3D printing process

According to a well-respected and typically accurate source, Apple will launch a second generation of the Watch Ultra later in 2023. This top-end wearable will still have parts made of titanium - however, they may be manufactured ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2023 15:59

A foldable 20-inch MacBook might be a reality by 2025. (Image Source: Apple)

Samsung and LG gear up for possible industry boom following Apple's first foldable OLED MacBook in 2025-26

Apple could introduce a foldable OLED MacBook by 2025 with broad availability in 2026. Samsung and LG are warming up to the fact that the laptop foldable OLED market is likely to get a big boost once Apple enters the fray.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jul 2023 15:39

The Onyx BOOX Palma is a compact and lightweight E-reader. (Image source: Onyx)

Onyx BOOX Palma launches as new E-reader for under US$250 with free protective case

Onyx has launched the BOOX Palma, a 6.13-inch E-reader that runs Android 11. Available at launch with a complimentary protective case, the Onyx BOOX Palma has 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 3,950 mAh battery, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2023 23:58

Canary Mail gets Copilot, an AI-driven email writing tool

Thanks to the in-house developed Copilot, Canary Mail now provides AI-powered email writing capabilities to its users across the supported platforms, which include Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. Those who need pinned emails, a ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 17:11

Crucial X8 portable SSD (Source: Crucial)

Deal | 4 TB Crucial X8 portable SSD gets generous 54% discount on Amazon

Compatible with a wide range of devices, from Windows PCs and Macs to gaming consoles and Linux-driven PCs, the Crucial X8 portable SSD can achieve read speeds of over 1,000 MB/s and features a rugged build that can handle dust, d...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 11:41

Apple My Photo Stream on an iPhone (Source: Mashable)

Apple will pull the plug on My Photo Stream on July 26th

Introduced over a decade ago as a free way to upload recent photos, My Photo Stream lost the ability to upload content at the end of last month as Apple will shut it down on July 26th. Thankfully, all users can easily switch to iC...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2023 17:36

Rumor | iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 to be first in line for OLED upgrade in 2024

The latest predictions on Apple's switch to OLED technology purports to confirm that it will indeed start with the iPad Pro - albeit not until 2024. The top-end slate tends to come in 2 display size options, both of which are slat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2023 19:48

Rumor | Apple Vision Pro to be sold in-store "by appointment"

The Vision Pro is Apple's first-ever extended reality (XR) headset. As such, it will also be one of the OEM's most expensive products on its 2024 release. Now, the Cupertino giant is said to try and rationalize that expense by off...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2023 18:21

Apple closed last Friday with a US$3 trillion market value

Apple breaks another record by closing a trading day at US$3 trillion

Although Apple's market cap managed to break the US$3 trillion barrier back in January 2022, it never managed to close a trading day at that value until last Friday. The event took place after the shares of the tech giant headquar...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2023 14:18

The Beats Studio Pro will succeed the Beats Studio 3 later this month. (Image source: @ChanceHMiller)

Apple to launch Beats Studio Pro later this month as technical specifications leak

Apple is set to refresh its over-ear Beats headphone lineup, with the Beats Studio Pro allegedly due later this month. Rumoured to be priced at €399.99, the Beats Studio Pro will close the gap between the Beats Studio 3 and Apple ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2023 14:10

AirPods are thought to upgrade in all kinds of ways. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Next-gen AirPods will double as OTC hearing aids

Next-gen AirPods have been predicted to launch as anything from inaugural USB type-C accessories to in-ear thermometers. Now, a new leak has thrown another possible future feature into the mix. Apple's upcoming flagship wearables ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2023 16:27

The Beats Studio Pro in one of its four expected launch colours. (Image source: aaronp613)

Beats Studio Pro to launch as much cheaper alternative to Apple AirPods Max

More details about the forthcoming Beats Studio Pro have emerged online. Reportedly, Apple will price the high-end headphones for considerably less than the AirPods Max, despite the inclusion of Spatial Audio, ANC and a transparen...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2023 20:18

The optional Vision Pro headstrap as fitted. (Source: Apple)

Vision Pro secondary head strap could be sold as an optional accessory

The Apple Vision Pro has an optional headstrap only briefly shown during its launch event. According to Bloomberg, the company still hasn't decided whether to include it with the $3,499 price tag or sell it as an optional accessor...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jun 2023 04:30

Rumor | M3 MacBook Pros of all sizes appear on new 2024 Apple product roadmap

A typically knowledgeable tech correspondent now purports to have outlined the rest of Apple's 2023 product launch schedule for it in advance. The line-up also allegedly continues into early 2024, which is apparently when next-gen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2023 20:46

Apple's MacBook Air 15 M2 is expensive, but practically unrivaled

The new MacBook Air 15 performed very well in our review, even if there appear to be a number of shortcomings. In everyday life, however, these do not play a major role and, if you take a closer look, there are a few areas where W...

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Jun 2023 00:41

Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 QHD curved monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 QHD curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity available for less than US$500 on Amazon

With a maximum Amazon price of US$899.99, the Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 curved monitor is a great choice for users of Apple hardware thanks to its Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, but it also can be used with USB-C Windows laptops, exter...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2023 14:02

Google will replace the Pixel 7 Pro this autumn. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 7 Pro gives Apple iPhone 14 Pro pangs of depression and jealousy in new TV adverts

Google has released a new set of TV adverts aimed squarely at highlighting the deficiencies of the iPhone 14 Pro compared to the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel Fold also makes a cameo appearance ahead of its full release later this year.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2023 17:02

The Apple M2 Ultra offers support for 192 GB of memory while the M1 Ultra supported up to 128 GB. (Image source: Apple - edited)

24-core M2 Ultra lands on PassMark as highest-rated Apple silicon with promising workstation-level performance

A couple of samples of the Apple M2 Ultra processor have arrived at PassMark and have offered up very good results for the latest ARM-based SoCs out of Cupertino. The test suite score for the 24-core M2 Ultra leaves it rubbing sho...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jun 2023 23:40

Fans may have to wait even longer for the iPhone SE 4 to launch (image via FrontPageTech)

iPhone SE 4 tentative launch window pushed back yet again

Industry analysts speculate that the iPhone SE 4 will not launch until 2025 due to ongoing issues with Apple's in-house 5G modems. It is said to feature a 6.1-inch OLED screen with Face ID.

Anil Ganti, 21 Jun 2023 08:37

Apple only allows first-party watch faces on watchOS, including watchOS 10. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 10: Apple confirms Force Touch removal and no third-party watch face support

Two Apple executives have explained why watchOS does not give people the option of downloading third-party watch faces onto their Apple Watch smartwatches. The same executives have also discussed the demise of Force Touch, which d...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jun 2023 18:20

The Anker 621 Power Bank (Built-In Lightning Connector, 12W) has arrived in the US and the UK. (Image source: Anker)

Anker 621 Power Bank (Built-In Lightning Connector, 12W) now available

Anker has launched its 621 Power Bank (Built-In Lightning Connector, 12W), now available in the US and the UK. The gadget has a foldable lightning connector to make it easier to transport. Plus, the 5,000 mAh capacity can add up t...

Polly Allcock, 20 Jun 2023 16:10

The Apple Vision Pro headset. (Source: Apple)

New UWB chip in the iPhone 15 series to boost Apple Vision Pro ecosystem

Apple is said to be improving the ultra wideband capabilities of its upcoming iPhone 15 series, according to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The move is aimed at improving its integration with the new Apple Vision Pro headset.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jun 2023 12:37

The Vision Pro is coming together. (Source: Apple)

Vision Pro: Apple assembles manufacturing partners for first-gen headset

Apple's inaugural Vision Pro will be put together in the facilities of a Chinese manufacturing company, according to a new report. The assembly partner will apparently build the XR headset from parts sourced from a number of other...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 20:00

Arm's IPO is just a few months away. (Image Source: Seeking Alpha)

Arm approaches TSMC, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung for anchor investments prior to IPO

Intel is not the only company courted for an anchor investment in Arm. Industry insiders claim that ten other industry giants are now in talks with SoftBank regarding sizable anchor investments before the IPO. None of these deals ...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2023 16:03

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available with the full French naval tree and more

The second major update to War Thunder, dubbed "La Royale" and released yesterday, comes with more than 50 new/updated vehicles, including 14 new ships for the French naval tree (in Closed Beta stage for now). There is also a firs...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2023 00:24