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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

Macrumors already knows detailed dimensions and weight specifications for all four iPhone 16 models. (image: Macrumors)

Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro: Detailed dimensions and weight of all four iPhone 15 successors leaked

The iPhone 16 leaks have long since started and are already amazingly detailed. In addition to camera shutter-button, larger displays, Apple A18 chips as well as new camera sensors and periscope zoom even in the smaller Pro model,...

Alexander Fagot, 30 Sep 2023 14:28

Too hot to handle? The iPhone 15 Pro Max. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Opinion: What is going on with iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues?

Since the iPhone 15 Pro rolled out to customers last week, reports quickly started to emerge that were overheating. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has pointed the finger at the iPhone’s internal design, but not all iPhone 15 Pro us...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Sep 2023 06:43

Apple's first ever 3nm processor. (Source: Apple)

Apple to cut back on 3nm orders as market forces start to crush upgrade demands

Next-gen devices with shiny new, cutting-edge 3 nanometer (nm) chipsets are now thought to meet with less consumer enthusiasm or FOMO than one might think as they start to emerge in late 2023 or early 2024. That, according to a re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2023 17:35

iPhone 16 series tipped to launch thinner thanks to upgraded PCB

The iPhone 16 series could be touted as even slimmer and more elegant devices thanks to reduced frame height in this generation. It is rumored to switch to a new type of printed circuit board (PCB) material backed to be thinner th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2023 20:16

The 15 Plus undergoes a bend test. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus pass a durability test failed by the top-end 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are made of aluminum, whereas their Pro and Pro Max counterparts have graduated to a first-gen titanium-alloy frame. However, according to a new bend-test video, the cheaper vanilla models are no less dur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2023 18:56

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro may struggle with thermal dissipation problems when the A17 Pro SoC is stressed. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating more likely caused by design choices rather than A17 Pro fabrication process

A well-known analyst has claimed that reported Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues have been caused by the design changes made between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generations and not the SoC manufacturing process. The iPhone 15...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Sep 2023 02:04

iPhone 15 Pro Max zooms to second place in DxOMark mobile camera rankings

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's first top-end flagship smartphone to launch with 5x "Tetraprism" zoom technology. Nevertheless, the upgrade has failed to help the device beat the Huawei P60 Pro off the top spot in terms of DxOMar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2023 19:39

The 621 power bank with MagSafe is a perfect gadget for new iPhone 15 Pro owners (Image: Anker)

Deal | Anker 621 power bank for iPhone 15 Pro and other Apple smartphones with MagSafe hits lowest price yet on Amazon

The Anker 621 magnetically attaches and wirelessly charges newer Apple smartphones such as the just-released iPhone 15 Pro, which makes the 5,000-mAh power bank a very practical gadget for demanding users who often run out of batt...

Enrico Frahn, 26 Sep 2023 02:00

macOS 14 Sonoma coming tomorrow

With a launch date announced less than two weeks ago, macOS 14 will arrive tomorrow for sure. Codenamed "Sonoma," this new Mac operating system will bring various visual improvements and new features, such as interactive desktop w...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 20:00

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max flagship (Source: Apple)

iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, and macOS 13.6 bring critical security patches

Released just a few days after iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the 17.0.1 updates arrive to take care of three vulnerabilities. Launched two months after macOS 13.5, macOS 13.6 also patches two of the three vulnerabilities targeted by the u...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 19:17

Apple's software locks live on. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max repairability upgrades take hit in initial online analysis

Apple has introduced an allegedly more user-repairable build with its new iPhone 15 line-up. However, according to some of the first teardown videos to emerge online, some of the series' other upgrades might actually make their di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2023 22:23

An iPhone 15 Pro after an extreme drop test. (Source: AppleTrack via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro-series durability upgrade disputed in early drop and bend tests

The 15 Pro and Pro Max are now hailed as the "strongest" iPhones ever, as they are the first of their line to step up to "Grade 5" titanium in their frames. However, their well-touted toughness compared to their stainless steel fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2023 18:32

Apple has made privacy a cornerstone of its products and services. (Source: Apple)

Siri app tracking enabled by default, appears to access user data without express user consent

Apple has made privacy a cornerstone of its customer experience across its product lineup. However, there has been more than one occasion where the company has fallen short of its claims, and it might still have some work to do ye...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 14:19

A Bellroy case ostensibly made for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is not designed for the new Action button. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Some third-party iPhone 15 Pro series cases have a design flaw affecting new Action Button

Picking up a new iPhone also usually means picking up a case to go with it. However, buyers will need to beware that Apple’s decision to change the mute switch into an Action button seems to have caught some case makers out.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 09:43

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