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Time for XR market popcorm? (Source: Huawei)

Apple Vision Pro: Timely Chinese-market availability in doubt thanks to Huawei trademarking conflict

In choosing an official product name for its "first spatial computer", Apple apparently blanked on the fact that another major electronics OEM also calls its flagship AR glasses the "Vision" series. Furthermore, it seems that Huaw...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2023 19:11

An iPhone 15 Pro Max dummy alongside an iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Source: MacRumors)

US$1,800 iPhone 15 Pro Max could be on the horizon as Apple is reportedly increasing iPhone 15 series prices by up to 20%

Apple’s latest iPhone 15 smartphones are rumored to reuse the same general design as the iPhone 14 smartphones with the key improvements being a new SoC and the inclusion of a Type-C port. Despite what seem like minor upgrades, it...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jun 2023 12:52

The 15-inch model is like a 13-inch model but larger. It runs macOS Sonoma out of the box. (Image source: Notebookcheck/Apple - edited)

3 obvious falsehoods Apple sneaked into its MacBook Air 15 launch video

CheckList A bit of fact-checking never hurts. We went fishing for false claims in an official Apple launch video for the new MacBook Air 15, expecting to leave empty-handed. But the 145-second video for this latest MacBook laptop proved to ...

Sergey Tarasov, 12 Jun 2023 05:00

Johny Srouji has been said to have likened the Vision Pro to a science project. (Source: Apple)

Johny Srouji was mysteriously absent from the Vision Pro launch, this could be why

Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies was a notable absentee from the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, along with the new Mac Pro and upgraded Mac Studio. Srouji has been a stalwart in Apple's recent launch videos,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Jun 2023 07:47

Will the Vision Pro track your brain? Maybe. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro AI 'mind-reading' patent summary leads to dystopian FUD for future visionOS users

The inaugural Vision Pro's launch has prompted a Twitter thread from a researcher who contributed to "neurotechnology" development at Apple outlining details on the headset (or its possible successors) that might be interpreted as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 18:22

Apple's new M2 Ultra chip has been benchmarked on Geekbench (image via Apple)

Apple M2 Ultra makes Geekbench debut with marginal performance uplift over the M1 Ultra

The Apple M2 Ultra scored 1,956 and 27,945 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests. It was tested alongside a Mac Pro with 192 GB of RAM running macOS 14 Sonoma.

Anil Ganti, 10 Jun 2023 03:09

The Developer Program has new options. (Source: Apple)

macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS/iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 betas are free to download for first time

The beta versions of platforms such as macOS are normally exclusive to those able or willing to pay US$99 (or the per-region equivalent) per year for an official Developer Program membership. However, the Cupertino giant has just ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2023 20:15

The Apple Vision Pro headset has got at least one noteable critic. (Source: Apple)

Father of the iPod, Tony Fadell, says Apple has "jumped the shark" with the Vision Pro headset

The long-anticipated Apple Vision Pro headset is finally here. While some are lavishing praise on it, not everyone is. Notably, legendary former Apple hardware engineer Tony Fadell says that Apple has "Jumped the Shark" with it.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jun 2023 15:12

MacBook Pro might turn into a good gaming laptop soon?

Diablo IV, Cyberpunk 2077 and Spider-Man already run on macOS thanks to the new Game Porting Toolkit emulator

MacOS Sonoma beta appears to be running DX12 games with relative ease on the M1 and M2 processors via the Wine emulator included with the Game Porting Toolkit. Cyberpunk 2077 struggles on the M1 with Ultra settings, but the M2 pro...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jun 2023 18:18

The new HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand. (Source: ESR)

ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand debuts on Amazon following crowdfunding win

ESR's HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand has proven a hit on Kickstarter, finishing its campaign with over 36x its original goal in terms of backing. Now, it is available for general sale online. The accessory is hailed as the first of its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2023 18:08

Interactive widgets are one of the new elements of iOS with this year's major update. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms eligible devices for iPadOS 17, iOS 17, watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma upgrades

Apple has now revealed which devices are eligible for iPadOS 17, iOS 17, watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma, OS upgrades that it announced as part of yesterday's WWDC 2023 keynote. Unfortunately, Apple has dropped some devices that it cu...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jun 2023 19:19

The new Hardline series. (Source: OtterBox)

OtterBox Hardline series of certified industrial-grade accessories for iPadOS devices debuts

The launch of iPadOS 17 and its new features may make businesses all the more interested in using Apple tablets compatible with the software. Now, OtterBox asserts that they can fit into any kind of workspace, regardless of how ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2023 18:42

macOS could finally become a decent gaming platform. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple intros Game Porting Toolkit to make macOS more attractive for game developers

For decades, macOS has been regarded as the pariah of operating systems when it comes to gaming. Things are about to get a lot better for macOS as the upcoming Sonoma update is bringing a dedicated Game Mode along with a Game Port...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jun 2023 17:45

The Apple Mac Pro with M2 Ultra costs a cool 7 grand. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2023 | Apple Mac Pro offers M2 Ultra and PCIe Gen 4 expansion for US$7,000

The Mac Pro finally gets its due of Apple silicon at WWDC23. The new Mac Pro offers the latest M2 Ultra SoC with 24 CPU cores and up to 72 GPU cores and 192 GB of unified memory. The Mac Pro is also the first Apple silicon compute...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jun 2023 01:35

WWDC 2023 | Apple Vision Pro touted to herald new era of "spatial computing" powered by visionOS

Mixed reality by Apple has finally made its long-awaited global debut at WWDC 2023. The Cupertino behemoth claims to have built a potentially definitive take on the technology from the ground up, resulting in a 3D experience now b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 23:59

The latest iOS updates are official. (Source: Apple)

WWDC 2023 | iOS 17 lands to bring new sharing, customization and stand-by mode options to iPhones

The latest version of iOS 17 brings a whole uses of features such as AirDrop and always-on displays (AODs) to Apple's iPhones. The major software upgrade also confers a new way of dealing with both known and unknown callers in the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 22:21

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M2 makes its debut at WWDC23. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2023 | First ever 15-inch Apple MacBook Air powered by M2 launched, configurations start from US$1,299

After months of speculation, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air finally gets an official unveiling at WWDC23. The MacBook Air 15-inch is powered by the M2 SoC and brings niceties such as a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a six-speaker Dolby ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jun 2023 22:02

macOS Sonoma introduces desktop widgets, a gaming mode, and more. (Image via Apple)

WWDC 2023 | Apple debuts macOS 14 Sonoma, brings desktop widgets and Game Mode to Macs

Apple unveiled the next iteration of macOS, dubbed "Sonoma," at WWDC today. Sonoma brings desktop widgets, improvements to Safari and web apps, and a new "Game Mode," among others.

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2023 21:20

Apple has refreshed the Mac Studio with its latest M2 chips (image via Apple)

WWDC 2023 | Apple Mac Studio gets highly-anticipated M2 Ultra and M2 Max refresh

Apple unveiled its new Mac Studio at WWDC 2023. It uses the same chassis as the original Mac Studio and comes with the same selection of ports. It is up for pre-order now, starting at US$1,999, with shipments beginning on July 13....

Anil Ganti, 05 Jun 2023 21:12

The Apple M2 Ultra SoC for high-end Macs is now official (image via Apple)

WWDC 2023 | Apple M2 Ultra unveiled with a 76-core CPU, 24-core CPU and support for up to 192 GB of memory

Apple has unveiled what it calls its most powerful chip so far, the M2 Ultra. It stacks two M2 chips side-by-side and packs a 24-core CPU (16 performance + 8 efficiency), and can be configured with up to a 76-core GPU and 192 GB o...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jun 2023 20:36

The latest "Apple Reality" render. (Source: Marcus Kane)

Apple XR touted to make WWDC 2023 debut with cutting-edge, super-slim first-gen headset

Apple is now backed by more industry leaders than ever before to re-imagine itself as the next big extended-reality (XR) brand during its imminent WWDC23 event. The Cupertino giant is now tipped to offer the conference's attendees...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2023 21:03

Apple Savings Account customers allege transfer withdrawal latency

Apple Savings has reportedly attracted about US$100 million in deposits since launching in the US in April 2023. Now, however, some of its customers have gone public with claims that trying to get their money out of the accounts i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2023 16:21

iPhone production gets underway in 2023. (Source: Apple)

LG tipped to cut into Samsung's iPhone 15 Pro-series display orders

Samsung took a disproportionate amount of orders for the OLED displays found in the iPhone 14 range during their production compared to other main display suppliers LG and BOE. The former is now said to have gained some ground bac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2023 19:16

Apple may release a second-generation Mac Studio as another Mac Pro stopgap. (Image source: Peng Original)

Apple said to be finalising new Mac desktops based on M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips

According to reports from a renowned Apple analyst, Apple has developed two new Mac desktops based on M2 Pro and M2 Ultra chipsets. Codenamed Mac 14.13 and Mac 14.14, the pair are rumoured to arrive later this year as new Mac Stud...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2023 13:59

A "15 Pro Max" replica (left) with a real-life 14 Pro Max. (Source: MacRumors via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to launch with same display panel and main camera as 14 Pro Max

The "iPhone 15 Pro Max" is currently thought to be the world's first top-end Apple handset with a USB type-C port. However, according to a new tip, that is one of its very few substantial hardware upgrades. The leak purports to de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2023 18:06

A full range of 2023 iPhone dummies. (Source: MacRumors)

Rumor | iPhone 15, 15 Plus and 15 Pro show up to complete their set of dummy units

An Apple rumors blog has shown off what might be a full collection of iPhone 15-series dummy models in a new video post. According to this new leak, the Cupertino giant will produce direct successors for each 14-series variant in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2023 19:13

The Samsung Sensor OLED display in action. (Source: Samsung Display)

New Samsung panel is world’s first with integrated touch, heart rate sensors

Samsung Display has revealed a new OLED display that includes integrated sensor technology embedded within the panel itself. The panel can authenticate via a fingerprint, but also measure heart rate, blood pressure and stress leve...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 May 2023 05:27

The iPhone 16 Ultra could be the tallest iPhone to date. (Image source: 9to5Mac)

Apple iPhone 16 Ultra shows itself as tallest iPhone to date

Apple is months out from releasing the iPhone 15 series. In the meantime, first renders of the iPhone 16 Ultra have emerged, courtesy of leaked CAD data. Purportedly, the iPhone 16 Ultra will feature a 6.9-inch display, which woul...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2023 14:34

watchOS 9.5 started rolling out last week for eligible Apple Watch models. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple Watch owners report green display tint issue after watchOS 9.5 update

Apple released watchOS 9.5 a few days ago with various bug fixes and a new themed watch face. However, the update also introduces a green display tint for some models, Watch SE, Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra included.

Alex Alderson, 22 May 2023 18:34

WWDC is projected to be particularly interesting in 2023. (Source: Apple)

Apple Reality headset tipped to feature 'see-through' effect and digital crown

Apple is expected to introduce a first-gen mixed-reality headset at its impending WWDC23 event. Now, some more potential design and function tidbits for the inaugural, allegedly Jony Ive-influenced, product have leaked out. They p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2023 17:22

Apple invites WWDC attendees to a Special Event. (Source: Apple)

Apple schedules Special Event to kick-start WWDC 2023

Apple's freshly-announced official itinerary for its latest World-wide Developer's Conference (or WWDC23) includes a day-long Special Event in addition to the usual keynote speech and State of the Union address. The augmented sche...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2023 18:14

Apple's Assistive Access supports users with cognitive disabilities. (Source: Apple)

Apple flexes its AI muscle with new accessibility features coming to iOS 17

Apple has taken the unusual step of previewing features coming to iOS 17 ahead of its expected announcement at WWDC 2023. The new features are focused on enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities with Apple flexing its A...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 May 2023 15:11

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are also expected to adopt the Dynamic Island, iPhone 14 Pro Max pictured. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple tipped to debut new triple-stacked 48 MP camera on cheaper iPhone 15 models

According to a new report, Apple will release all iPhone 15 models with 48 MP primary cameras. Reputedly, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will receive a new triple-stacked camera sensor aimed at capturing more light to impr...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2023 20:54

Apple has registered the trademark "xrOS" with the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office. (Source: Parker Ortalani)

Apple registers "xrOS" trademark ahead of expected MR headset WWDC 2023 unveiling

With Apple's rumored "Reality Pro" MR headset unveiling just around the corner, it has surfaced that Apple has registered a new trademark for "xrOS". The unveiling of the headset and its new operating system is expected to take pl...

A‎d, 16 May 2023 06:53

Apple "M3 Pro" configuration and upgrades over M2 Pro leak out

Apple is projected to launch new MacBooks and possibly top-end iPads with a new chip called the M3 Pro soon. Now, it is slated to arrive with 20% more cores and 12.5% more graphics compared to its predecessor. That might sound lik...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2023 18:32

The MacBook Pro won't be getting get an OLED display version soon

MacBook sales slump forcing Apple to reconsider the OLED display upgrade

Apple threw a wrench in Samsung's 8th-gen OLED display investment plans as it is reportedly delaying the launch of the MacBook with OLED display with a whole year. Sluggish MacBook sales may have premeditated Apple's decision.

Daniel Zlatev, 12 May 2023 15:28

The Anker 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) can charge three Apple devices simultaneously. (Image source: Anker)

Anker 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) for Apple devices now available in EU

Anker has launched the 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) for Apple devices in the EU. You can use the gadget to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. The wireless MagGo charging pad can charge an iPhone at 15W...

Polly Allcock, 11 May 2023 12:13

iPhone 15 Pro models are due for a serious display upgrade (image via own)

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to come with remarkably larger displays

A well-renowned industry analyst says the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature 6.2x and 6.8x-inch screens (value of x to be revealed later), along with a higher aspect ratio and thinner bezels.

Anil Ganti, 09 May 2023 06:06

The 14 Pro Max (top) with the "15 Ultra" dummy. (Source: Unbox Therapy via YouTube)

Rumor | iPhone 15 Ultra will launch with a new matte finish, "clicky" buttons, USB type-C and no mute switch

Apple is once again tipped to produce its inaugural Ultra-class iPhone in 2023, with this alleged new 15-series flagship turning up in dummy form on a popular tech YouTube channel. It may be slightly narrower and thicker than the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2023 18:03

The iPhone 14 Pro series. (Source: Apple)

Latest iPhone sales figures touted to break records despite fresh decline in Apple revenue

Apple has just reported "fiscal 2023 second quarter" (or 2FQ2023) takings reduced by 3% year-on-year (YoY). On the other hand, the Cupertino giant asserts that its iPhones made the most for any quarter in its history, while servic...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2023 20:04

Apple rolled out its first public Rapid Security Response update today. (Image: own)

Apple rolls out first public Rapid Security Response update

First announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the f...

Sam Medley, 02 May 2023 21:10

Apple may add a third iPad Pro size of sorts with an M3 refresh. (Image source: Apple)

Leaker tips iPad Ultra to feature 14.1-inch display and Apple M3 Pro chip

According to reports, Apple is considering releasing an even more powerful iPad Pro tablet, which will also be significantly larger than recent 12.9-inch models. Dubbed the iPad Pro Max or the iPad Ultra, the tablet is rumoured to...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2023 17:45

watchOS 10 tipped to become more Glance-able with iPhone-esque widgets

Apple is now tipped to launch a major update to watchOS that revives the Glances feature from an earlier version. The rumored switch from apps to iPhone 14-style widgets is backed to make the "Watch X" (or "series 9") more intuiti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2023 17:24

Apple is expected to make only minor visual changes between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. (Image source: 9to5Mac)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max rumoured to gain 4K monitor and Thunderbolt 3 support

According to a new report, Apple's transition from Lightning to USB Type-C ports will bring more than just improved interoperability to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Purportedly, the change will also increase bandwidth ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2023 19:37

The "microLED Watch Ultra" might be delayed. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch Ultra successor tipped to launch with microLED display from either LG or Samsung

Apple allegedly aspires to release devices with an upgrade to custom microLED displays as early as 2024. However, according to the latest industry reports, real life has gotten in the way of these plans, causing the Cupertino gian...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Apr 2023 18:11

Rumor | Beats Studio Buds Plus in new Transparent finish feature in pre-launch Amazon leak

The allegedly upcoming new "Plus" version of the Beats Studio Buds have reportedly made it onto Amazon ahead of their scheduled release date by accident. The sales page may have revealed their specs and price as well as their late...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2023 17:14

The iPhone X may not get iOS 17, marking an end to its long story. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 likely to drop support for popular iPhone and iPad models

With Apple's software update season right around the corner, rumors are flying as to which devices will be able to upgrade to the latest OS. Unfortunately, some popular (but older) iPhones and iPads will be left in the dust this u...

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2023 17:18

The iPhone 15 Pro may not feature the same main camera as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max to arrive with a bigger, more powerful 48 MP camera

Apple is doubling down on high-res sensors, it appears. According to new reports, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is set to debut with a new 48 MP camera that's bigger and more powerful than the iPhone 14 Pro Max's. The iPhone 15 Pro may no...

Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2023 09:31

Definitely not an Apple Reality charging system. (Source: Meta)

Rumor | Apple Reality headset could replace iPad Pro, but not its USB-C charging port

Apple is tipped to try and make the world accept its Reality (headset) during WWDC 2023. The first-gen VR/AR platform is now backed to come with its own version of Safari, FaceTime, Fitness, Siri and more on its allegedly impendin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Apr 2023 16:53