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AirPods Max to get USB-C charging by late 2024. (Source: Apple)

Upcoming AirPods Max in 2024 to get USB-C charging, but still missing H2 chip

Anticipated for late 2024, Apple's flagship AirPods Max update seems to be rather underwhelming according to leaked information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The changes appear to be limited to the introduction of USB-C charging a...

Sambit Saha, 30 Oct 2023 03:15

Volta VoltaGo MagSafe Power Bank hyped as Most Versatile 4-in-1 Magnetic Power Bank to hit Indiegogo yet

Volta has announced that its next "high-speed" charging accessory will launch via a crowdfunding campaign. The 10,000mAh VoltaGo power bank is designed to deliver fast wireless charging to MagSafe-compatible iPhones, although it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 17:35

Apple is expected to refresh it's Magic accessories line-up in the upcoming Apple Event (Image Source : UnSplash)

Apple Magic accessory refresh likely to turn up at Scary Fast event

Apple's Magic Mouse is infamous for its unconventional ergonomics and universally criticised charging method. Although the Cupertino giant is said to be planning an update to the device along with other Magic accessories, it is st...

Sambit Saha, 28 Oct 2023 19:45

Apple will be holding its "Scary Fast" event on October 30. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unlikely to launch new 13-inch MacBook Pro refresh at the “Scary Fast” event

According to reliable leaker Mark Gurnam, it now seems Apple won’t be updating the entry-level MacBook Pro with the M3 chip at the upcoming Apple Event, although it remains in development internally at Apple.

Sambit Saha, 28 Oct 2023 02:14

The iPhone gets a diary app from Apple for the first time in iOS 17.2. (Image: Victor Carvalho / Apple, edited)

Apple iOS 17.2 releases updates for unpacked iPhones and Journal app, watchOS 10.1 reportedly shortens battery life

Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 17.2, confirming that the update will introduce the long-awaited Journal app, expand the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button, and allow Apple to roll out iOS updates ...

Hannes Brecher, 27 Oct 2023 23:38

Apple could make some gaming announcements for the Mac during its upcoming Scary Fast event on October 30. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple's upcoming Scary Fast event could lay ground for frighteningly good AAA gaming prospects on M3 Macs

Given what Apple has touted with the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro SoC along with the availability of the Game Porting Toolkit, the M3 chip should be capable of delivering AAA gaming on the Mac. To that effect, Apple is speculated to ma...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Oct 2023 17:49

There is no concrete evidence to suggest that a new 12-inch MacBook is in development yet. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rumoured to be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBooks for education sector

A new report suggests that Apple could be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models. Citing industry sources, the report claims that Apple would target both machines for the education sector.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 21:15

The Watch Ultra series is not currently on track for a third-generation model. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not be ready in time for 2024 release

According to a new report from a renowned Apple analyst, there may not be a new Watch Ultra in development. For some reason, the company has elected against developing a Watch Ultra 3 for now, possibly because of production issues...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2023 21:09

Some Apple subscriptions are now significantly more expensive than before. (Image: Ash Edmonds)

Apple increases subscription prices for Apple TV+ and the like up to 43%

Apple has increased the prices of several subscriptions considerably: Apple TV+ now costs almost 43% more than before, Apple Arcade is now 40% more expensive and the Apple One subscription bundle also costs more, but offers greate...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 09:44

This photo purportedly shows the packaging of the next MacBook Pro. (Image: Weibo, via ShrimpApplePro)

MacBook Pro with Apple M3 Max supposedly in short supply at launch, Apple reportedly planning a cheap MacBook for 2024

Apple will unveil a series of brand-new Macs based on the Apple M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max in a few days. Shortly before the launch event, an analyst suggests that the top models will only be available in small numbers at the start of ...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 09:02

macOS Sonoma 14.1 introduces a number of minor improvements. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 14.1 and tvOS 17.1

Apple has just released macOS Sonoma 14.1 and tvOS 17.1, providing a range of Macs and the Apple TV with a number of new features and numerous bug fixes. First and foremost, Apple revamps the Favorites section in the macOS Music a...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 01:28

The most interesting new feature of the Apple Watch Series 9 has finally arrived. (Image: Apple)

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 get innovative Double Tap feature with watchOS 10.1

watchOS 10.1 has arrived and brings a number of new features for all smartwatches, starting with the Apple Watch Series 4. The update also introduces the most interesting new feature of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ult...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 00:57

Apple is expected to give all AirPods significant upgrades within two years. (Image: Akhil Yerabati)

Leak reveals details about Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods Max with new design and USB-C

According to new information from a reliable source, Apple is planning brand-new AirPods with a fresh design and interesting new features as well as new AirPods Max as soon as next year, while the AirPods Pro are set to receive a ...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Oct 2023 00:16

The Apple iPhone gets a number of new features with iOS 17.1. (Image: Apple)

Apple iPhone and iPad get iOS 17.1 along with new features and burn-in improvements for iPhone 15 Pro

Apple has released the first major update for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, which is also available for older iPhones as long as they support iOS 17. The patch also introduces AirDrop, new standby options and improvements to th...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Oct 2023 23:31

The HomePod 3 may use its top element for more than just playback and volume controls. (Image source: Przemyslaw Marczynski)

Apple HomePod: Prototype third-generation smart speaker spotted with touchscreen display

Images of a HomePod 3 prototype have turned up online. According to various sources, the third-generation smart speaker will have a touchscreen display element, for which Apple is already optimising various tvOS apps.

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2023 18:16

Apple's next hardware event is likely to showcase several new Mac products. (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces new 'Scary fast' event for Apple M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max and Mac refreshes

Apple has just sent out invitations for its next hardware event. Scheduled for October 30, the 'Scary fast' is not only a nod to Halloween, but also to the performance of its next Mac products, which it has built around Apple M3 s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2023 19:14

The iPhone 15 Pro Max's periscope telephoto camera costs Apple significantly more. (Image: Yianni Mathioudakis)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: 43% more expensive titanium frame and 280% more expensive telephoto camera bite into Apple's margin

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are set to become more expensive, at least according to the latest information from analysts at Nikkei Asia. After Apple's margins on the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro slumped due to significa...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2023 13:51

The iPhone camera may not be exactly as it seems (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple needs to be more honest about the iPhone camera specification

CheckMag Does measuring features differently to the competition make a product better? Is Apple "Thinking Different" or hoping branding will sell more devices? There certainly seems to be some convenient favouritism shown by Apple in regar...

David Devey, 23 Oct 2023 20:07

Apple is expected to announce a number of new Macs in a few days. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Bloomberg: Apple plans product launch up to Oct. 31 for iMac and three MacBook Pro models

According to the latest information from an extremely reliable source, Apple will announce a number of new Macs based on the Apple M3 in the coming days, including a new iMac as well as three new MacBook Pros.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2023 23:17

The Reink Case C1 packs a small, secondary E ink display onto the back of an iPhone. (Image: Reink Stone)

Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 Pro get color E ink secondary display via the Reink Case C1

The Reink Case C1 adds a color E ink display onto the back of an Apple iPhone. Both communication and power are supplied via the NFC chip, so the case never needs to be charged and power consumption is minimal.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Oct 2023 00:17

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro can finally save photos to external storage media. (Image: Thai Nguyen)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro can now save photos directly to SD card or SSD thanks to Photon Camera

Those using an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max as a camera phone now finally have the option of saving photos directly to an SD memory card or external SSD instead of the iPhone's internal storage, enabling entirely new workflo...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Oct 2023 01:40

Apple is expected to offer the iPad Air in two sizes like the iPad Pro series, current iPad Air pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New larger Apple iPad Air tipped to launch as cheaper alternative to iPad Pro 12.9

Apparently, Apple plans to overhaul the iPad Air, having upgraded the mid-range tablet to its M1 SoC last year. According to new rumours, the next iPad Air will arrive in two variants, with a new larger size designed to fill the g...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2023 21:02

Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable utilizes a complex mainboard with nine layers. (Image: Lumafield)

Fascinating CT scan compares Apple's US$199 Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable with Amazon Basics cable

Apple's Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable is extremely expensive at a price of US$199 for a length of 1.8 meters. A CT scan shows the inner workings of the high-end cable and, by comparing it to cheaper cables, at least partly explains why ...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Oct 2023 23:57

The Apple iPhone 15 costs 16 percent more to produce than the previous model. (Image: iFixit)

BoM analysis of the Apple iPhone 15 (Plus) and iPhone 15 Pro (Max) reveals significantly higher production costs

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have become even slightly cheaper than their predecessors in Europe, mainly due to currency fluctuations. However, a “Bill of Materials” analysis recently revealed that production costs have i...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Oct 2023 23:47

Reports of OLED burn-in on the iPhone 15 Pro series could be image retention instead. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max display 'burn-in' could be fixed by iOS 17.1 with a keyboard upgrade also inbound

Supposedly, reports of early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units experiencing display burn-in were wide of the mark. According to a new report, Apple will address the outstanding software problem with iOS 17.1, which will al...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 19:09

Apple may be releasing a much larger Apple Silicon iMac in 2025. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

New iMac with 32-inch Mini-LED display rumored to launch in 2025

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who has a somewhat reputable track record), Apple is set to release a 32-inch iMac with a Mini-LED display in 2025. This is in addition to a rumored refresh of the 24-inch iMac, which is expected...

Sam Medley, 18 Oct 2023 18:36

Most large format devices with foldable panels have launched running Windows so far, HP Spectre Fold pictured. (Image source: HP)

Apple iPad Fold rumoured to enter production much earlier than expected

Apple is said to be now upping the ante to bring an iPad with a foldable OLED display. Reportedly, the so-called iPad Fold will enter production next year, a year earlier than expected.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2023 18:17

Collaborators and competitors at the same time

Intel is confident it can overtake Apple's CPU efficiency in 2 years, TSMC says not so fast

Team Blue CEO Pat Gelsinger is planning to steal the performance and efficiency crown from TSMC by 2025, but the Taiwanese foundries' CEO is not impressed with such undertakings. Only geopolitical factors like a war in Taiwan coul...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Oct 2023 16:12

Apple iPad Air 6 is said to rock an Apple M2 SoC. (Source: Apple)

Contradicting Apple iPad rumors claim announcement of new models this week on one hand and Apple Pencil 3 unveiling on other

Apple could be announcing new iPad Air, entry-level iPad, and iPad mini as soon as tomorrow according to the latest reports. However, another set of conflicting rumors suggest that Cupertino might not announce the new devices but ...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Oct 2023 19:54

iOS 17.1 should reach stable status before the end of October. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to release iOS 17.1 for iPhones by October 24 with AirDrop, Dynamic Island and Standby improvements

The public release of iOS 17.1 is nearly here, just over a month after Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series. Reportedly, the first major iOS 17 update could be here by early next week at the latest with AirDrop, Dynamic Island an...

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2023 17:41

An example of an iPhone 15 Pro Max with OLED burn-in. (Image source: Surfphysics - Image credit)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Owners of some Pro and Pro Max models complain about OLED burn-in shortly after iOS 17 overheating fix

Some early iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units are already exhibiting OLED burn-in issues. Somehow, the issues are occurring after a few weeks of use, which is atypical for OLED burn-in.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2023 16:54

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro now comes in three new designs from Caviar. (Image: Caviar)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro UFO Collection launches with real meteorite fragments, decorative aliens and star destroyers

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now offered in three new, strictly limited Caviar designs, two of which feature fragments of a real meteorite. The UFO Collection targets fans of science fiction, especially Star W...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Oct 2023 00:52

The next Vision Pro might not look like this. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro: Plans for cheaper second-gen version outlined in more detail

The Apple Vision Pro has arguably failed to raise early-adopter enthusiasm as a high-end virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) platform. However, Apple might still hold out hope for less indifference to its successor, which is said to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 19:47

iPhones might ship with newer software out of the box. (Source: Apple)

iPhones to update to latest iOS version from inside sealed packages in the future

The first thing the owner of a brand new iPhone might have to do after unboxing is download and install a software update, especially if they, for example want the latest iOS 17.0.3 version. However, that might not be the case in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2023 17:18

The iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to borrow the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto camera, pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

iPhone 16 Pro: Apple rumoured to bring improved connectivity and camera upgrades galore to larger Pro model

According to a new report, Apple is set to make numerous upgrades to its next smaller Pro model next year. While the iPhone 16 Pro is rumoured to be slightly larger than the current iPhone 15 Pro, this will coincide with the adopt...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2023 13:00

Apple plans to launch future iPad Mini and iPad Air models with an OLED screen (image via own)

iPad Air and iPad Mini to launch with OLED panels in the near future

Sources familiar with the supply chain have confirmed that Apple plans to transition most of the iPad lineup to OLED. Talks are ongoing to secure supply for panels that will eventually be found on the iPad Air and iPad Mini in 202...

Anil Ganti, 12 Oct 2023 08:10

Supersapiens new update allows for live glucose tracking directly on the Apple Watch. (Source: Supersapiens)

Apple Watch can now do real-time glucose monitoring and show trends thanks to new Supersapiens app update

Supersapiens has updated its iOS app to support glucose monitoring directly on the Apple Watch. The new 3.1.1 update can replace the watch face with readouts such as glucose level, trends, and sensor status from the Abbott Libre S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Oct 2023 16:41

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max benefit hugely from the iOS 17.0.3 update. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max sees marked performance and thermal management improvements after iOS 17.0.3 update

The iPhone 15 Pro Max was panned for its tendency to overheat under load. Apple appears to have done quite a bit to alleviate those worries, though, with the iOS 17.0.3 update improving gaming performance while also reducing tempe...

Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2023 10:53

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus: Teardown reveals 5G modem upgrade from Qualcomm

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max upgraded to the latest A17 Pro chipset from Apple, whereas the 15 and 15 Plus were left to make do with the same A16 Bionic from the 14 Pro series. However, according to new analysis, the 2 cheaper mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2023 19:45

The BMW's wireless charger reportedly fries the iPhone 15 Pro's NFC chip. (Image Source: BMW Canada)

PSA: BMW wireless charger could fry your iPhone 15 Pro's NFC chip and disable Apple Pay, digital car keys

BMW owners report that placing the iPhone 15 Pro on the car's wireless charger triggers a recovery mode after which Apple Pay stops completely working. While initially thought to be a one-off incident, the problem seems to be recu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Oct 2023 07:26

The iPhone 15 Pro Max should no longer overheat after installing iOS 17.0.3. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple rolls out iOS 17.0.3 with overheating fix for new iPhone 15 models

Apple has issued a new software update designed to address overheating issues that some have experienced on their iPhone 15 series handsets. Available as iOS 17.0.3, the update also fixes two major security issues that had remaine...

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2023 20:46

iPhone 15 Pro Max – Apple's big Pro did almost everything right in our test

The iPhone 15 Pro Max impressed us in our test by offering a comparatively large amount of updates. We have summarized all the most important points for you, while bringing attention to which aspects require more work.

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Oct 2023 15:05

The iPhone 14 Pro internals, including battery. (Source: iFixit)

Apple using cheaper batteries in iPhone 14 and 15 series that degrade more quickly says tipster

Apple could be using cheaper batteries with lower charge cycle counts in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, according to a tipster. This could explain recent reports of iPhone 14 users observing lower than expected battery capaci...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Oct 2023 14:39

The titanium credit card might even get discontinued (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

Apple Card is slowly fading into oblivion

CheckMag The titanium credit card Apple launched in 2019 was set to conquer the world, according to easy-to-excite types. The hype was so abundant that Samsung followed suit shortly out of fear of missing out. It's Q4 2023 and Apple Card's...

Sergey Tarasov, 02 Oct 2023 04:12

Apple CarPlay is DOA for some iPhone 15 users. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Multiple users report issues with Apple CarPlay via iPhone 15, USB-C cable likely culprit

A multitude of people across the Internet is reporting severe issues with Apple CarPlay failing to launch when plugging an iPhone 15 into their car. The most likely reason is unsupported USB-A to USB-C cables, although some users ...

Sam Medley, 01 Oct 2023 02:37

The "swelling" 15 Pro. (Source: Leather_Cheerio_402 via Reddit)

iPhone 15 Pro build quality woes compounded with new swollen battery claim

The iPhone 15 Pro series is not exactly getting the pristine reception Apple might have hoped for, first-gen titanium frames or not. The upgrade is touted to guarantee a premium experience, yet is reportedly failing a very small y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2023 20:09

The iPhone 15 Pro due have suffered from overheating issues. (Source: Apple)

Apple seemingly acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro duo overheating issues and promises a software fix

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both powered by the new A17 Pro chipset, have been beset by egregious overheating issues. Apple appears to have acknowledged the situation, though, and has now promised fixes in the form of...

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2023 19:40