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Apple is expected to offer M3 MacBook Air 13 and M2/M2 Pro MacBook Air 15 this year

Apple MacBook Air 13 powered by M3 expected at WWDC, OLED iPad Pro with M3 to launch in early 2024 followed by OLED touchscreen MacBook in 2025

Apple is expected to launch the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 at WWDC this year while the 15-inch MacBook Air may launch anytime between April and June with an M2/M2 Pro SoC. Apple is also expected to introduce an M3-powered iPad Pr...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Mar 2023 14:46

The iPhone SE 4 will allegedly sport a display identical to the those on the vanilla iPhone 13 and iPhone 14. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone SE 4, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus display info revealed in new leaks

New leaks have now thrown more light on Apple's plans for the iPhone SE 4, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus—particularly in terms of their displays. The vanilla iPhone 15 models, for example, look geared to arrive with 60 Hz displays...

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2023 13:17

Could the iPhone 14 turn yellow? (Source: Apple)

iPhone 14 in new yellow color tipped to debut soon

Apple refreshed its iPhone 13 colorways with the addition of units in green around this time last year. Now, the Cupertino giant is projected to do the same with its updated 14, albeit with a different color this time. Should this...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2023 21:57

The iPhone 15 Pro is rumoured to feature all-capacitive buttons. (Image source: Technizo Concept)

iPhone 15 Pro: Apple to replace iconic mute switch for first time in iPhone history

Reputedly, Apple will make major design changes with this year's iPhone 15 series, Pro models especially. According to a new report, even the sacred mute switch is not safe, which has hardly changed in the iPhone's 16-year history...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2023 18:44

This iMac might be on the way back. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple iMac with M3 chip on track to launch, albeit not until late 2023

An upgrade on Apple's latest take on the all-in-one (AIO) PC, the markedly light, thin and colorful iMac (2021), is one of the most hotly-awaited new releases from the Cupertino behemoth - according to Bloomberg's tech contributor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2023 17:55

An Apple Silicon Design product. (Source: Apple)

Apple pledges US$1.1 billion to European Silicon Design Center expansion

Apple has already devoted over US$1 billion to the establishment of a Silicon Design Center located in Munich, Germany. Now, the Cupertino giant has announced that it intends to approximately double this investment in expanding th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2023 19:41

Windows now supports iPhones and iMessage via Phone Link

The latest Windows Insider update brings support for integrating iPhones and iMessage directly into Windows via the Phone Link app. However, there are some major drawbacks, such as a lack of message history and multimedia support.

Sam Medley, 28 Feb 2023 20:47

Dual-GPU cards are still alive. (Image Source: Der8auer)

Dual-GPUs still alive: Apple-exclusive RDNA 2 Radeon Pro W6800X Duo beats AMD's RDNA 3 RX 7900 XTX and Nvidia's RTX 4080

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is available as a US$5,000 upgrade for Apple's Mac pro 2019 workstations. It surprisingly supports Crossfire as well, so two of these cards can be paired together, which, in theory, could wipe the floor w...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2023 17:36

Apple iPhone 15 Pro concept. (Image: Technizo Concept on YouTube)

Base iPhone 15 in flesh confirms Dynamic Island and USB-C, iPhone 15 Plus and dark red iPhone 15 Pro renders indicate minor design changes

A real-life image of the entry-level iPhone 15 has leaked online confirming the presence of the Dynamic Island and USB Type-C port. This design is apparently referred to as D37 internally at Apple and is likely to be the final one...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Feb 2023 05:25

iPad Pro 2024: Next-gen top-end Apple tablet tipped to come wth OLED from LG or Samsung

The emerging screen manufacturer BOE will reportedly miss out on a chance to contribute the OLED with which next-gen iPad Pros are said to launch. The latest word is that Apple has gone with long-time partners Samsung and LG as su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2023 17:58

Apple is said to have reached another milestone in its pursuit of mass-producing a non-invasive blood glucose sensor. (Image source: Clément Lauwaert)

Apple's non-invasive blood glucose sensor detailed in new leak

According to a new report, Apple has sunk nearly 12 years of development into creating a sensor that can monitor blood sugar levels via a non-invasive sensor. The technology is now said to have reached a significant milestone, wit...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2023 22:01

A YouTuber has released an iPhone 15 Pro Max concept video that is definitely worth watching (Image: Technizo Concept)

iPhone 15 Pro Max shows up in the most beautiful concept video yet

The visually stunning video clip on YouTube illustrates the rumored titanium frame, the much anticipated USB-C port as well as the other slight design changes of Apple's upcoming smartphones, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Ma...

Enrico Frahn, 22 Feb 2023 20:53

Apple's A17 Bionic looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm node. (Source: Nikkei Asia)

Apple A17 Bionic to beat Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the 3 nm race

The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is expected to outperform the A16 Bionic in terms of CPU. It appears, however, that Apple's next-gen chipset, the A17 Bionic has secured production priority on TSMC's 3 nm node, with the Snapdragon ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2023 14:58

A factory-sealed first-gen iPhone is worth much more than its weight in gold (135 g: ~US$8,000). (Image source: LCG Auctions & Unsplash - edited)

Factory-sealed original iPhone sells for US$63,356.40 at auction

A first-generation Apple iPhone from 2007 has been sold at auction for a whopping US$63,356.40. This particular original iPhone was still in a factory-sealed state, with its box and wrapper in pristine condition. Other sealed iPho...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2023 11:15

An Apple "Reality" render. (Source: Antonio de Rosa)

Rumor | Apple Reality-series headset launch re-scheduled for WWDC 2023

Apple has been said to unleash its inaugural mixed-reality headset as early as March 2023. However, according to a famed tech correspondent, these plans have now fallen through, and the Cupertino giant will settle for debuting the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2023 18:07

Apple has finally started public beta testing the next major software revisions for iOS, macOS and iPadOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple brings various changes to its devices with first iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 beta builds

Apple has released iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 Beta 1 builds. Available to download now, the updates introduce several new features to iPhones, iPads and Macs that will ship to all users in the next few weeks.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2023 12:23

The real-world Apple iPhone 15 Pro shot has seemingly confirmed that a USB-C Port has been included. (Image source: 9To5Mac & @URedditor - edited)

Real-life iPhone 15 Pro image confirms USB-C port presence as leaked CAD files reveal rounded edges and a gigantic camera bump

The first Apple iPhone 15 Pro live image has seemingly been shared right after leaked CAD files of the smartphone were also posted online. While the real-life iPhone 15 Pro photo doesn’t reveal too much, it does confirm the switch...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2023 11:14

Criminal delivery drivers have apparently set their sights on expensive Apple products like the iPhone 14 Pro (Image: Victor Serban)

Uber Eats driver allegedly steals iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra as same-day delivery thefts are on the rise

Apple's very convenient same-day delivery service is apparently struggling with an increasing number of thefts. In one latest incident, a customer from California is fighting for a US$2,100 refund after his iPhone 14 Pro Max and A...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Feb 2023 23:24

The 12-inch MacBook might not be as dead as some leakers have suggested (Image: Apple)

Rumor | Apple still contemplates 12-inch MacBook revival

The original 12-inch MacBook was released back in 2015, but according to a new leak from one of Apple's numerous suppliers, Cupertino plans for a new compact laptop are still active as the company is expected to make a final decis...

Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2023 23:25

Apple's latest stable iOS and iPadOS updates caused issues with Google Photos 6.23. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google Photos bug resolved for recent iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 updates

Apple continues to roll out iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 for eligible iPhones and iPads. The updates introduce several bug fixes for devices running on Apple's stable software distribution branch, with Apple leaving any new featur...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2023 18:27

The Apple Watch in the patent comes with a detachable housing for increased functionality. (Image source: Apple (Watch Series 8)/USPTO - edited)

Detachable Apple Watch with rear-facing camera for handy snapshot-taking turns up in patent

Another patent featuring an Apple Watch with a camera has surfaced; however, this recently granted patent reveals a surprising feature for this potential smartwatch. Instead of the camera being installed on the front of the device...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2023 20:14

Final Fantasy XIV plays great on Apple silicon thanks to XIV on Mac open source community project. (Image Source: Square Enix)

XIV on Mac: Apple silicon Macs can now get up to 120 fps at 1440p in Final Fantasy XIV thanks to new open source community launcher

Square Enix offers Final Fantasy XIV for macOS via an official launcher, but it is just a wrapper and a poorly optimized and outdated one at that. The folks at XIV on Mac offer an open source alternative written in Swift that work...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2023 07:46

Is the MFi Program going away? Maybe not. (Source: Anker)

Rumor | iPhone 15 series will still demand MFi cables, USB type-C or not

New iPhones are finally slated to drop proprietary connectors from their 2023 "15 series" onward. However, Apple fans looking forward to enjoying the universal appeal of USB type-C may be disappointed to learn that the Cupertino b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2023 17:44

Raptor Lake-HX has pushed its way past Apple M2 to top PassMark's single-thread performance chart. (Image source: Apple & Unsplash - edited)

Raptor Lake-HX knocks Apple M2 crowd off PassMark single-thread perch with only Ryzen 9 7945HX threat remaining

The Raptor Lake Intel Core i9-13980HX and i9-13900HX processors have knocked the crowd of Apple M2 chips off their PassMark perch in terms of single-thread CPU performance. The Dragon Range AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX has yet to make an ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2023 23:22

The MacBook Pro (late 2020). (Source: Apple)

Deal | MacBook Pro (late 2020, M1) renewed unit goes on sale for US$600 off starting price

Those with their hearts set on a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's first ever in-house M-series processor and a Touch Bar may find that it is available as a renewed model more often than not. OWC's Valentine's Day sale includes jus...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2023 20:55

The customised AirPods Pro will be orderable before Apple removes Lightning in favour of USB Type-C. (Image source: John Smit)

Apple AirPods Pro: Unofficial mod with USB Type-C connector now on sale

Soon Apple will be forced to sell the AirPods Pro with a USB Type-C port like the iPhone 15 series, eschewing the evergreen Lightning connector. In the meantime, an engineer has modified the existing AirPods Pro charging case to s...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2023 14:27

Is the 15 series about to ditch this look? (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus tipped to upgrade to new camera humps

The iPhone 14 could easily be mistaken for its vanilla 13 forebear; however, according to a new rumor, the next-gen 15 will have a better chance of distinguishing itself in 2023. It will allegedly join the 15 Plus in developing a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2023 17:59

Jonas Daehnert used the Watch Ultra as inspiration for his iPhone 15 Ultra concept images. (Image source: Jonas Daehnert)

Apple iPhone 15 Ultra: Concept images show what rumoured iPhone could look like with Apple Watch Ultra design cues

Apple is rumoured to have the iPhone 15 Ultra planned for later this year with a titanium case to distinguish it from previous Pro and Pro Max models. Concept images now imagine how Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone could lo...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2023 18:16

The Mac Studio will not receive upgraded chipsets this year. (Image source: Iewek Gnos)

Next-generation Apple Mac Studio will not receive M2 Max or M2 Ultra upgrades because of impending Mac Pro

The first Apple silicon-powered Mac Pro remains on the horizon, albeit without the allegedly now cancelled M2 Extreme chipset. Now, the Mac Pro is rumoured to effectively replace the Mac Studio, which Apple will leave languished o...

Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2023 22:59

An "iPhone Ultra" render. (Source: 4RMD)

Rumor | iPhone 15 Ultra and 16 Ultra will launch with periscope telephoto cameras, whereas the 16 Pro will not

The iPhone 15 series is thought to go Ultra for the first time in 2023, in a way that may or may not replace the current Pro Max top-end option. The new type of Apple flagship is also projected to debut with periscope zoom lenses;...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2023 13:55

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at US$100 more than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Image source: Samsung & Apple & Unsplash - edited)

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Tipster lists 10 perceived buffs that the Samsung device has over the Apple phone for just US$100 more

Samsung has released its Galaxy S23 Ultra and there will be many wondering if the smartphone is worth its US$1,199 price tag, especially when the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max can be had for US$1,099. A popular tech tipster has offered ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2023 20:57

Apple has made a few internal changes with the latest MacBook Pro 14. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple MacBook Pro 14: Teardown video shows changes for M2 Pro model

iFixit has disassembled the new 14-inch MacBook Pro. While the latest MacBook Pro 14 is visually unchanged from its predecessor, iFixit has revealed the extent of internal changes, including using a smaller heatsink.

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2023 18:38

The MacBook Air M1 has dropped back to its lowest price to date on Best Buy (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Apple MacBook Air M1 receives 20% discount, drops to its lowest price ever

The arguably best bang-for-the-buck options in Apple's current MacBook lineup has now returned to its lowest price yet as the 2020 MacBook Air with the fast Apple M1 SoC has been put on sale for US$799 at Best Buy.

Enrico Frahn, 01 Feb 2023 02:25

Apple could launch a foldable iPad next year (image via Andreas Storm on Twitter)

Industry analyst reaffirms 2024 launch window for a foldable iPad

Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will launch its first-ever foldable iPad in 2024. However, not much is known about it besides the fact that it will feature a carbon fibre kickstand.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jan 2023 17:55

An "Apple headset" render. (Source: Antonio de Rossa)

Rumor | Apple Reality Pro at risk of becoming a "high-profile flop"

Apple is projected to get into the mixed-reality hardware game for the first time this year with the "Reality Pro". A prolific tech correspondent has critiqued the Cupertino giant's alleged decision ahead of time, speculating that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2023 23:12

A new iPhone's Wi-Fi will not get any more Apple any time soon. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple Wi-Fi chip project shelved in favor of next-gen iPhone and Mac processor development

Apple had reportedly planned to release iPhone 16- or 17-series devices with their own in-house Wi-Fi chips to go with their next-gen proprietary processors. However, according to a leading industry analyst, these aspirations have...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2023 18:56

The Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max have performed well but Raptor Lake-HX should disrupt the status quo. (Image source: Apple & Unsplash - edited)

Updated | Apple M2 Max and M2 Pro become PassMark's laptop CPU single-thread top dogs but Raptor Lake-HX is yet to strike

The new Apple M2 Max and M2 Pro chips have become the latest chart champions in PassMark’s laptop CPU single-thread benchmark. The previous leader, the Apple M2, is pushed down to third, and it is just ahead of a trio of Alder Lak...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2023 13:03

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus could miss out on Wi-Fi 6E (image via Apple Track on Twitter)

New leak says only iPhone 15 Pro models will support Wi-Fi 6E

A new leak says only the iPhone 15 Pro models will support Wi-Fi 6E. The plain iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be limited to Wi-Fi 6, further widening the feature gap between the Pro and non-Pro models.

Anil Ganti, 28 Jan 2023 17:17

Apple iOS 17 is rumored to feature a new lock screen and enhanced Dynamic Island interaction. (Image source: Concept Central)

Updated | Apple iOS 17 leak reveals codename, numerous app changes, and a focus on stability

New information about Apple iOS 17 has been leaked by a noted source, with Cupertino’s focus going forward apparently resting on “stability and efficiency” for the iPhone operating system. Visual alterations to iOS will be downpla...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2023 11:57

Base variants of the new MacBook Pros with M2 Pro have considerably slower SSDs compared to their M1 Pro equivalents. (Image Source: Apple)

MacBook Pro 14 512 GB with M2 Pro apparently has a 40% slower SSD than its M1 Pro predecessor

The new M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pros seem to suffer from significantly reduced SSD performance compared to corresponding equivalent M1 Pro models. Independent reviews show between 15% to 40% reduced SSD scores with the M2 Pro-based...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2023 02:58

The Watch Series 8 brought minor changes to the Watch Series lineup. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple Watch Series X or Watch X rumoured to replace Watch Series 8 instead of Watch Series 9

Reputedly, Apple may skip the Watch Series 9. In its place is rumoured to be the Watch Series X or Watch X, a smartwatch that will celebrate ten Apple Watch generations. Major hardware changes may not be due until 2024, though.

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2023 15:23

The Mac mini remains easy to open but difficult to repair. (Image source: Brandon Geekabit)

Apple Mac mini teardowns reveal larger heatsink for Apple M2 Pro configurations and SSD changes

The new Mac mini may stay true to its 2010 roots, but Apple has updated its internals with Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro chipsets. While there are some internal changes, the latest Mac mini also looks remarkably similar from the insid...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2023 12:18

The world has been waiting a long time for the appearance of an official USB-C iPhone. (Image source: 4RMD)

New iPhone 15 leak claims not all USB-C iPhones will be equal when it comes to data transfer speeds

It has been stated that different models in the Apple iPhone 15 series will support differing data transfer speeds, despite the expectation that the 2023 lineup will finally be made up of four USB-C iPhones. It looks like the iPho...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2023 09:02

Apple's mixed reality "Reality Pro" headset will reportedly use external battery packs. (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple Reality Pro AR/VR headset information dump reveals an iOS-like interface, advanced eye tracking, and close to US$3000 price

Apple’s first mixed reality headset is rumored to release this year. According to the latest report by Bloomberg, the device will feature an interface that is practically identical to iOS/iPadOS, advanced hand and eye tracking, a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2023 08:13

Apple has introduced support for security keys for Apple ID with iOS 16.3. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and watchOS 9.3

Apple has released new major updates for various iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch Series devices. The new updates introduce several new features, as well as new wallpapers and watch faces, among other things. Apple is distributing iOS ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2023 17:57

Apple M3-powered MacBook Airs could launch in H2 2023

MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 powered by 3 nm Apple M3 expected to launch in H2 2023

Apple may launch the MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 sometime in the second half of 2023, according to supply chain information. The upcoming MacBook Airs will be powered by the Apple M3 SoC, which will be fabbed on TSMC's consi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2023 06:21

The iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Source: Expert Reviews)

iPhone 15 series: Design changes for Apple's upcoming smartphones include thinner bezels and curved edges

According to a new leak, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro phones will arrive later in the year with quite a few design changes. The vanilla iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are said to receive Dynamic Island and curved edges, while the...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2023 11:34