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The next Apple Watch could use an LTPO display (according to rumors) for its entire screen, which would bring several benefits. The use of an LTPO display would likely see an increase in battery life, which has long been a weak point for the Apple Watch.

At one point Apple was single mindedly pursuing the thinnest devices possible. In that quest for form over function they released one of the worst laptop keyboards in history. These keyboards were notorious for having almost no travel and looking at them funny would seemingly cause them to fail. Thankfully these keyboards are almost relegated to history, but there isn’t much time left to get a free fix if yours is causing problems.

Anyone who buys an iPhone directly from Apple will in future receive the smartphone with the latest software so that updates no longer need to be installed directly after unpacking. This is because Apple can now update iPhones in just 15 minutes without having to take them out of the box.

There are now finally concrete details on when the next-generation iPad Pro with a brand new design, OLED display and laptop-style keyboard case will be unveiled, along with a new iPad Air and the third-generation Apple Pencil.

The 2022 Apple MacBook Air 13 featuring the base M2 chip with an 8-core GPU is currently down by a sizeable 15% on Amazon and Best Buy. The discounted MacBook Air 13 price of $849 is an all-time low, making this an excellent opportunity to snag one of the best daily drivers on the market.

A new leak has now compiled all available rumored information on Apple's next budget smartphone, the iPhone SE 4. Tipped to launch sometime next year, the next-gen SE is expected to feature an A16 Bionic as well as Face ID.

Thanks to the release of four new dummy models, the visual changes from this year's iPhones compared to the iPhone 15 series can already be seen. Not only has Apple made the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max bigger than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, but it has also distinguished them with noticeably different camera modules. Apple's rumoured Capture Button is visible across the iPhone 16 series, too, as is its existing Action Button.

As Apple continues its search for “the next big thing” the company is said to be exploring robotics as a potential area where it could release a major new product. While still in the early development stage, the device is one of two Apple is currently investigating where robotics technology plays a key role.

Although this is not a title to be desired, Minecraft has just been labeled "the video game with the most cheaters" in the US. The study, conducted by Guide Strats, also placed The Sims 4 and GTA 5 on the podium. The results were based on the search volume for various terms connected to video game cheats.

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yesterday, and podcasts were added to YouTube Music.

An idea that surfaced on Mozilla Connect > Ideas more than two years ago has finally became an actual feature in Firefox Nightly. Still in the "very rough proof-of-concept" stage, vertical tabs are now one step closer to becoming available for all Mozilla Firefox users. However, it is also possible that this won't happen anytime soon.

Apple has released the first taste of iOS 17.5. Distributed as iOS 17.5 Beta 1, the update contains several changes from iOS 17.4 builds, including the option of installing apps from developer websites.

The popular Beats Solo3 on-ear headphones are finally set to get a successor after almost eight years, as an extensive leak reveals the Beats Solo4, which will finally get a USB-C port, alongside audio upgrades and a longer battery life.

According to new reports, Apple is expected to end software support for certain iPads and Apple Watches later this year with the release of iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11. By contrast, there should be some good news for those who continue to use older iPhones.

The world’s top semiconductor foundry TSMC is temporarily offline after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan. Nine people have been confirmed dead, over 1,000 injured, and multiple buildings toppled. TSMC fabrication plants have sustained damage, although minor. Key EUV lithography and chip production machines are undamaged.

Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 arrives with new features in the export/import area, image editing, accesibility enchancements, and more.

A slew of new leaks are giving us a better idea of what to expect from Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. All of them might have a new "Capture button," the vanilla models are rumored to get a vertically-aligned camera bump, while the Pro variants could arrive with a different finish on their titanium sides.

A noted X leaker has posted real-world images of what looks likes a case for the iPhone SE 4. It shows off the phone's design, complete with a single rear camera, a notch and a slot for an Action Button/mute slider.

Released earlier this week, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is a minor security update that takes care of Java apps crashing, a problem that surfaced with version 14.4 of Apple's operating system, as well as the USB Hub-related issues that caused malfunctions when connecting external displays. In addition to these issues, the update is also addressing the audio plugin crashes that came with macOS Sonoma 14.4.

Last year, Apple announced that it would bring RCS to the iPhone. While the company confirmed that the support would be coming in 2024, it left out the timeframe. Now, Google has revealed that the service will drop to iOS devices in the “fall of 2024.” But this info was only up for a short period, and it’s currently pulled out from the web page.

New images showing off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone 16 show the addition of another hardware button on the side of the handset. Rumors are flying that this button will be used for controlling the camera, similar to the camera button on Sony's Xperia smartphones.

The Apple iPhone 12 can be charged wirelessly much faster with Qi2 chargers after the update to iOS 17.4, because although the Qi2 standard was only announced in January 2023, Apple's flagship from 2020 now supports it.

Sources familiar with the matter have told Alphanews that Apple plans to push back the foldable iPhone's launch to Q1, 2027 from Q4, 2026. The device, if it ever launches, will feature a clamshell form factor.

The latest Apple MacBook Air 13 with the 3 nm M3 SoC has been discounted by a mentionable 9% to coincide with the regular starting price of the base M2 MacBook Air. The discount makes the M3 MacBook Air 13 which was already a stellar device an even easier buy.

The fact that the fourth-generation iPhone SE will have an old-fashioned 60 Hz LTPS AMOLED display is apparently paying off, at least for Apple, because according to the latest report, Apple is paying less than a quarter for the panel compared to the screen of its top model. Samsung Display is refusing to deliver at this price.

The WWDC 2024 is official, and this year it will begin with a keynote that will be broadcast live from Apple Park in Cupertino. Details on iOS 18, the biggest iPhone update in years, as well as information on Apple's AI offensive and the next operating system versions for Macs, iPads and the Apple TV are expected.

The Vision Pro, Apple's mixed reality headset, is set to launch in China at some point in 2024. This comes from both the Chinese state media and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple has focused on the Chinese market with aggressive advertising and product discounts.

Apple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has received mixed reviews on launch, while it is also facing several other headwinds including a major lawsuit against what the DOJ claims are its anticompetitive practices.

Rumors are flying that the next major version of iOS will bring a more customizable homescreen that will allow iPhone users to arrange their app icons on a more free grid. This feature, which has been baked into Android since its first version, has been regularly requested by iPhone and iPad users.

A Weibo user has posted two wildly different Geekbench scores of the Apple A18 Pro. The first one shows a stellar performance uplift, while the other paints an opposite picture.

iOS 18 is tipped to launch as the first ever 'AI-centric' UI for iPhones - however, the new features in question may not come direct from Apple. The Cupertino giant is reportedly in talks with more established companies such as Google and OpenAI to integrate one or more of their models into its OS instead. The potential advantages of such a move are thought to outweigh the possible downsides for the tech behemoth.

A Canadian UPS employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing 866 Apple products worth C$1.3 million from a logistics center and selling them online.

The Apple Watch has evaded Android compatibility for nearly a decade now. Apple claims this was due to technical limitations, but an internal company email from 2019 suggests it was to protect Apple's iPhone sales and the ecosystem.

The US Department of Justice has taken legal action on behalf of consumers, developers and competing companies accusing Apple of engaging in monopolistic practices with a particular focus on its iPhone business. However, the suit is wide ranging and cuts across many of Apple’s other business practices which the DOJ argues contravenes the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Security researchers have uncovered a major security vulnerability affecting Apple’s M1 and M2 family of chips. Using a crafted attack, researchers were able to use what is known as a “side-channel” to access and decode security keys used in widely used encryption services.

Apple has released two new updates, iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1. These can now be installed on all compatible iPhones and iPads. iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for older iPhones and iPads as well as visionOS 1.1.1 are also available for download.

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 series and upcoming iPad Pro models could feature thinner bezels, thanks to border reduction technology. Recent leaks originating from Weibo hint at bezel thickness as low as 7.12mm for the new iPad Pros, alongside the transition to OLED displays

Apple is set to launch its iPhone 16 series later this year, featuring Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology aimed at reducing bezel size around the display. As reported by Sisajournal, this is expected to be integrated into all four models of the series. BRS technology addresses challenges in reducing the bottom bezel, with advancements in heat dissipation abilities making it more feasible than before.

Although it arrived last week, War Thunder 2.35 "Alpha Strike" remains a fresh update and is worth mentioning even now, since it's a quite solid package. Its highlights include the Alpha Jet (German and French versions), five premium tier VII ground vehicles, and a branch of Hungarian aircraft that joins the Italian tech tree.

Recent reports suggest Apple may introduce an anti-reflective display with enhanced scratch resistance for upcoming iPhones, possibly in the iPhone 17. Building on the Ceramic Shield technology from the current iPhones, collaborations between Apple and Corning might hint at similarities with Samsung's S24 Ultra's anti-reflective panel.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera setup is one of its biggest selling points, but it's also up against some stiff competition. A recent comparison between the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro cameras has revealed some video shortcomings in the Xiaomi.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled the company’s latest AI products and services for the enterprise during GTC 2024 (GPU Technology Conference) in San Jose, CA. The company announced the Blackwell GPU platform as part of their new lineup powering AI in areas such as robotics, drug discovery, and warehouse automation. Advances in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots were demonstrated.

The entry-level MacBook Pro 14 is currently on sale for 17% off the $1,799 list price. The laptop packs a base M3 SoC with a 10-core GPU, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage. Additionally, the notebook equips a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with Mini-LED backlighting, 605 nits of average brightness, and 99% DCI-P3 coverage.

Apple will likely reveal the Watch X this fall with a new blood pressure monitoring tool. The report comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg and is supported by earlier rumors. This would be one of several upgrades compared to older Apple Watches, with other new features expected, like sleep apnea detection.

The MacBook Air with Apple M3 does not have a fan at all, and the passive heatsink is also relatively small. If you run the notebook under load or use it with two external monitors closed, you will lose a lot of performance due to throttling. An external heatsink can provide a remedy, as a test shows.

Apple could be preparing AR glasses for release in 2027 according to a product roadmap from Samsung Securities. The roadmap also suggests that Cupertino is debuting foldable devices over the next three years including foldable iPhones and a 20-inch foldable iPad.

Apple's popular vehicle-control feature is already tipped to evolve into "the ultimate iPhone experience in the car" in its next generation. However, it is also now believed to convert into the ultimate full in-car OS thereafter. Can the Cupertino giant salvage all of its automotive R&D investment with this alleged new move?

Hugo Barra, the former Head of Oculus at Meta has labeled the Apple Vision Pro an “over-engineered devkit” in a lengthy blog post that closely examines its strengths and weaknesses. Overall, as an AR/VR enthusiast, Barra says the arrival of Apple in the spatial computing segment is a good thing as it will spur competition and advance the pace of innovation.

CheckMag Amber Lake and Coffee Lake-powered MacBooks find themselves swimming in dangerous waters whereas 2nd generation and 3rd generation iPhone SE phones have zero cause for concern. Every time Apple unleashes a new version of iOS and macOS on the market, it removes a few products from the list of devices it makes software updates for. Let's make an educated guess for 2024; which models will make it and which will not?

Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, will begin selling the MacBook Air directly for the first time. Walmart stores will offer the M1 MacBook Air at a competitive price that undercuts Apple Refurbished M1 MacBook Airs by $60.