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The new M2 MacBook Pro 14 & 16 are here, but you should probably get the cheaper M1 predecessor

Apple launched the new MacBook Pro line-up with M2 Pro and M2 Max, but we only got a short introduction video instead of a launch event. In addition to new processors, you get Wi-Fi 6E, TB4 and HDMI 2.1, but also higher prices in ...

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jan 2023 00:25

Apple now sells a larger HomePod in Midnight and White colourways, rather than Space Grey and White. (Image source: Apple)

HomePod vs HomePod 2: Apple's latest large speaker does not contain upgrades in all areas

Apple's surprise launches this week keep coming, with the company having already introduced new MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16 and Mac mini models this week. The trio are now joined by the HomePod 2, which Apple claims offers 'bre...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2023 17:37

The Apple M2 Pro has shown up on Geekbench (image via Apple)

Apple M2 Pro makes Geekbench debut with phenomenal generation-over-generation gains

A Mac Mini powered by Apple's shiny new M2 Pro SoC has shown up on Geekbench. It scores 1,952 and 15,013 points on the single and multi-core benchmark, outperforming its last-gen counterpart by a significant margin and even punche...

Anil Ganti, 19 Jan 2023 17:35

The HaloLock Mini wireless charger. (Source: ESR)

ESR HaloLock MagSafe-ready wireless charger has iPhone 14 series-compatibility and an improved design

ESR's latest offerings with its MagSafe-ready charging technology includes a new version of the kind of wireless charger reduced to a disk that can snap onto the back of an iPhone for continual use while charging. This HaloLock Mi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jan 2023 17:07

The Mac Pro lost over 98% of its value, or US$51,229, in barely three years. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Maxed-out Mac Pro loses 98% of its value with Apple Trade In after costing US$52,199 three years earlier

Apple’s ruthless Trade In service has come under the spotlight after a tech journalist discovered that a Mac Pro that cost US$52,199 three years earlier was given a current trade-in value of just US$970. Disconcertingly, the same ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2023 09:54

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will launch with an interesting offer in Europe. (Source: SnoopyTech)

Interesting Samsung Galaxy S23 series European promo offer details leak as storage configurations are confirmed

Official-looking promotional material for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in Europe has now leaked online. The leak reveals what appears to be an interesting pre-order offer for the Galaxy S23 lineup in Germany, while essentially co...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2023 23:33

The iPhone camera hump could soon become a thing of the past. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to launch with new periscope zoom lens from LG

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is projected to launch with a new rear camera that may or may not be based on the latest, most compact, zoom technology. Now, Apple has reportedly tipped LG, the OEM responsible for this breakthrough, for com...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2023 20:25

The Apple HomePod could be making a return with minor changes. (Image source: Korie Cull)

Apple HomePod: Second-generation model to launch soon with lower price tag

Allegedly, the launch of a second-generation HomePod is imminent. According to a typically well-informed source, the revived HomePod will be available with hardware upgrades and a cheaper launch price.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 18:16

Apple M2 Max comes with a 38-core GPU and 96 GB of 400 GB/s unified memory. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs for Mac mini and MacBook Pro, claims M2 Max GPU prowess is unmatched even by Quadro RTX 6000 and RTX 3080 Ti-powered laptops

Apple officially unveiled the 5 nm M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs today. The M2 Pro is available with 10-core and 12-core CPU options and comes with a 19-core GPU and 32 GB of 200 GB/s unified memory. The M2 Max uses the same 12-core CPU ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2023 18:01

The MacBook Pro recipe remains unchanged for another product cycle. (Image source: Apple)

Apple upgrades 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple M2 Pro and Apple M2 Max chipsets

Apple has upgraded its flagship pair of laptops. The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are now available with the M2 Pro and M2 Max, which add HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and slightly better battery life, among other minor cha...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 17:14

The new Mac mini arrives alongside refreshed MacBook Pro models. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Mac mini receives Apple M2 and M2 Pro chipsets with quad Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

Apple has refreshed the Mac mini. Now based on the Apple M2 generation, the Mac mini comes with up to the Apple M2 Pro that also offers four Thunderbolt 4 ports. Other upgrades include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 16:54

Task Manager now allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Task Manager now allows creating live kernel memory dumps; Apple TV and Apple Music previews hit the Microsoft Store

The Windows Task Manager in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25276 allows creation of live kernel memory dumps from the System process apart from the already existing memory dump creation from user mode processes. The n...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2023 15:36

Apple could launch its first product of 2023 tomorrow (image via own)

Apple could silently launch new Macs via a press release tomorrow

Flamboyant leaker Jon Prosser has hinted at Apple launching some new products tomorrow (January 17). The mystery product will get a silent launch via a press release. Scattered rumours suggest the product could be an M2-powered iM...

Anil Ganti, 16 Jan 2023 18:46

The "iPhone 15" allegedly pops up in a new leak. (Source: Apple Hub)

Rumor | iPhone 15 with Dynamic Island display enters pre-production testing

The current vanilla iPhone 14 flagship is projected to become supplanted by a newer model with Apple's latest Dynamic Island display type in 2024. Now, according to the latest leaks, this 15-series device may be on the cusp of ent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2023 18:32

The original Watch Ultra. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch "Ultra 2" to debut with an in-house microLED display in 2024

The inaugural Apple Watch Ultra is now tipped to be succeeded by a newer model in 2024. Not only could this product be touted as a second-gen premium 'adventurer-grade' smartwatch, but one with the first-even display from its own ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jan 2023 18:20

An apparently defective 14 Pro Max. (Source: u/1LastOutlaw via Reddit)

Rumor | iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max line-flashing screen defect is a software issue with an upcoming iOS 16 patch

A number of iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max owners have taken to Reddit with complaints that their new top-end handset had developed the tendency to exhibit display flickering or momentary green or yellow lines on waking or booting up. N...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jan 2023 19:18

The latest Macbook Air with Apple's M2 CPU is on sale for US$200 off at Best Buy. (Image: own)

Deal | Scoop up the M2 MacBook Air for US$200 off at Best Buy

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is a solid choice for a portable, all-around laptop. Currently, Best Buy is selling both the 256 GB and 512 GB models for $200 off, a savings of 17% and 13%, respectively.

Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2023 21:32

iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max tipped to launch with solid-state buttons from Cirrus Logic

According to a leading industry analyst, Apple has found a partner to help with alleged plans to make iPhones that ditch conventional physical side buttons for those that are "solid-state", or pressure-sensitive, in the near futur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2023 15:31

The M2 Pro and M2 Max-equipped successor to the current MacBook Pro 14 and 16 won't be released in Q1 2023 (Image: Notebookcheck)

Rumor | Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max delayed once again, shipments could plunge by 50%

The demand for Apple's well-performing laptops could drop off rather dramatically in the first quarter of 2023, also because the highly anticipated MacBook Pro refresh with the improved Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets has alleged...

Enrico Frahn, 12 Jan 2023 22:13

Future MacBooks could finally include a touchscreen (image via own)

2025 MacBook Pro could launch with a touch-enabled OLED screen

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has learned that Apple is working on a touch-enabled MacBook Pro. It is expected to feature an OLED panel and could be unveiled in 2025, at the earliest.

Anil Ganti, 12 Jan 2023 10:51

The Apple AirPods 3's successor will not arrive until 2024 at the earliest. (Source: Scarbir)

AirPods SE: Apple reportedly working on new $99 AirPods to launch alongside the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2

According to new reports, Apple has no plans to release a new generation of any AirPods model this year. Instead, the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max 2 will likely debut in late 2024, and could be joined by an all-new AirPods model—the ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2023 10:19

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are touted to sport a hole punch. (Source: Apple Hub)

Rumor | Apple iPhone 16 Pro models to sport a hole punch thanks to under-display Face ID

Going by word on the grapevine, Apple's Dynamic Island is set to undergo an evolution starting with the iPhone 16 Pro models. Instead of a dual cutout design as seen on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple is set to move...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2023 21:54

Apple Watch availability threatened by court case loss

The United States' administration has ruled that Apple has infringed on the intellectual property of another company. Masimo asserts that the Cupertino giant appropriated their trade secrets in making the pulse oximeter found in A...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2023 21:38

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) has a wide angle front camera that supports Center Stage. (Source: Apple/BestBuy)

Deal | Stellar Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) going for an enticing 24% off on BestBuy

BestBuy currently has the brand new 64 GB Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) on sale for US$80 off in both Space Gray and Silver colors. The device is extremely well-reviewed with an average rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 from more than 10,500 ...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Jan 2023 09:50

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will make away with the rectangular notch on the standard iPhone 14 duo. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 15 series: New leak reveals Type-C ports and Dynamic Island across all models as Apple's next-gen smartphones reportedly enter early production

The iPhone 15 series is expected to debut later in the year with some of the biggest hardware changes seen in recent generations. According to a reliable source, the next-gen iPhones will arrive with new volume button technology, ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2023 16:14

The first 3 nm chips from TSMC are expected to launch in 2H 2023. (Image Source: 9to5Mac)

Qualcomm and MediaTek might not release 3 nm SoCs this year due to high TSMC costs, insider sources claim

Apple is aiming to be the first to release 3 nm mobile processors later this year, despite the high production costs imposed by TSMC. Other SoC producers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek have not yet confirmed any 3 nm products for t...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Jan 2023 14:47

The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers class-leading gaming performance. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 beat the iPhone 14 Pro Max in a real-world gaming test

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 have now been put through Golden Reviewer's popular Genshin Impact test. Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset puts up a supremely impressive performance that sees it outperform Apple's A1...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2023 12:40

The iPhone 15 Pro models could be more expensive than their predecessors. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple iPhone 15 Pro models to arrive with price bump over the iPhone 14 Pro duo

According to a new leak, Apple could be set to raise the price tag of its next-gen Pro models. Supposedly, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) could arrive with price tags slightly above those of their pre...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2023 12:14

Apple has quite a few laptop launches lined up in 2023 (image via own)

15-inch MacBook Air on track for a 2023 launch as its 12-inch version gets the axe; Mac Pro also in the pipeline without user-expandable memory

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has detailed Apple's plans for 2023. 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M2 Pro/M2 Max SoCs are scheduled for an early 2023 launch, followed by the 15-inch MacBook Air. The Mac Pro will retain its p...

Anil Ganti, 09 Jan 2023 11:00

The SE 4 might have looked like this. (Source: FrontPageTech x Ian Zelbo)

iPhone SE 4 loss is Qualcomm's gain, says top analyst

Apple is said to have scrapped plans for a successor to the current 2022 iPhone SE (or SE 3). However, Qualcomm may have reasons to rejoice at this rumored cancellation, as the Cupertino behemoth had also been thought to debut its...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2023 15:37

Civilization VI (Source: Firaxis Games / 2K Games)

Deal | Sid Meier's Civilization VI 90% off on Steam until January 17

Available since late October 2016, Sid Meier's Civilization VI has received a rich set of expansion packs and updates. Even now, the game remains in active development. Those interested can grab it for an impressive 90% discount t...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2023 17:29

Apple is going to be raising its iPhone battery service fee by a considerable percentage. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Shocking Apple iPhone Battery Service price hike of up to 40% incoming for March 2023

Official battery replacement for an iPhone is about to get more expensive as Apple is planning on increasing the service costs in March 2023. Apple will replace a problematic iPhone battery for a service fee, which depends on the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jan 2023 19:46

MacBook Air with M2 packs a 13.6-inch, 2560x1664 resolution IPS display. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 2022 MacBook Air with Apple M2 chip price slashed by a cool 13% at Costco

Apple increased the price of the entry-level M2 MacBook Air by US$200 over the M1 MacBook Air. To justify the price bump, Apple redesigned the laptop with the second iteration of Cupertino’s in-house silicon at the notebook’s core...

Fawad Murtaza, 31 Dec 2022 22:49

The AirPods Pro Year of the Rabbit Special Edition. (Source: Apple)

Apple AirPods Pro Year of the Rabbit Special Edition announced

Apple has unveiled a new limited edition of the second-generation AirPods Pro in China, themed after the transition from the Year of the Tiger (2022) to that of the Rabbit (2023). The TWS earbuds' case come with an appropriately-t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2022 18:57

Apple is likely sticking with an iPhone Plus model for 2023 rather than going back to an iPhone mini model. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

No iPhone 15 mini launch on the horizon despite Plus-size sales woes with the Apple iPhone 14 range

A leaker has claimed that there are no plans to launch an iPhone 15 mini model, despite many Apple fans seemingly wanting a new mini iPhone. It appears the Cupertino company would rather focus on solving pricing problems that will...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2022 21:11

The 2022 iPad Pro was upgraded with the Apple M2 chip. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's 2024 OLED iPad Pro tablets to get slight but significant display size bump

Apple is rumored to be preparing iPad Pro tablets with OLED panels for a 2024 release, and it seems that the introduction of OLED technology won’t be the only significant update for the popular devices. It has reportedly been conf...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2022 19:40

The iPad Mini may live on yet. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPad Mini series likely to co-exist alongside a foldable version as a premium alternative in 2025

According to the latest notes released by the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is likely to launch a foldable device by 2025. It is tipped to be an iPad rather than an iPhone, although not one capable of replacing the current...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2022 17:12

The upcoming MSI Raider GE78 HX will be powered by an Intel Raptor Lake-HX Core i9-13980 HX CPU. (In pic: MSI Raider GE77 HX via MSI)

Intel Raptor Lake-HX flagship Core i9-13980HX in MSI Raider GE78 HX within striking distance of 170 W Ryzen 9 7950X and 51% faster than leaked Apple M2 Max

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake-HX is now almost confirmed thanks to a recent leak of an MSI Raider GE78 HX laptop powered by the Core i9-13980HX on Geekbench. The CPU seems to be offering desktop-class performance with single-core a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Dec 2022 16:05

The 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro has the same design as the early-2020 MacBook Pro with 10th gen Intel CPUs. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M1 chip gets a massive 28% discount on B&H Photo

Apple released the 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 in late 2020 at a starting price of US$1,299. Although relatively old, the notebook is still sufficiently powerful for most users. Now, B&H Photo has discounted the machine by more than US...

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Dec 2022 11:36

Apple had ambitious plans for the A16 Bionic's GPU but had to shelve them in the last minute. (Image: A16 Bionic vs A15 Bionic die shot via Angstronomics)

iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic faced unprecedented snafu in Apple history leading to removal of ray tracing and other ambitious GPU generational leaps

Apple apparently had big plans, including ray tracing support, for the A16 Bionic's GPU in the iPhone 14 Pro but had to revert to a design based on the previous A15 Bionic. This was due to a major power consumption flaw discovered...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2022 06:04

The Vivo X90 does put up a great performance. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X90 and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 fail to outperform the A16 Bionic in a real-world gaming test

The Dimensity 9200 has only been used on the Vivo X90 so far, and looks to be a home run, especially GPU-wise. The MediaTek chipset outperformed the Apple A16 Bionic in synthetic GPU benchmarks recently, and has now been put throu...

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2022 10:34

The iPhone SE 4, or iPhone SE (2023) was expected to resemble an iPhone XR. (Image source: FrontPageTech & Ian Zelbo)

Apple iPhone SE 4: Analyst claims 2024 postponement or cancellation of iPhone SE 2023

According to a new report, Apple has put a next-generation iPhone SE on ice. Potentially postponed until 2024 or cancelled entirely, the iPhone SE 4 or iPhone SE 2023 was thought to mimic the iPhone XR, but with an A15 Bionic chip...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2022 12:48

War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" arrives as the year's last update to bring the F-16A, MiG-29, and much more

Dubbed "Apex Predators" and labeled 2.23, War Thunder's final update of the year introduces three iconic rank VIII 4th generation fighters, namely the F-16, the MiG-29, and the Tornado. Other changes include new and updated ground...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2022 12:32

Apple may not release any displays or all-in-one products next year. (Image source: Aaditya Ailawadhi)

Apple analyst outlines new 24-inch iMac, iMac Pro and Pro Display XDR successor details

Apple may well have new 24-inch iMac and iMac Pro all-in-one machines in development, but neither are expected to arrive until the end of 2023, at the earliest. Mark Gurman has also shared processor details about the pair, along w...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 15:39

The next Mac mini is rumoured to contain a design overhaul, not just a processor swap. (Image source: Teddy GR)

Apple Mac mini: Apple still prototyping M2 and M2 Pro-based mini-PCs

New Mac mini variants remain in development, with Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro-based models reputedly in the pipeline. Neither will arrive before the start of next year though, with an upgraded Mac mini spoken of in the same breath a...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 13:25

The Mac Pro will not launch with an M2 Extreme chipset. (Image source: Simon Hrozian)

Apple Mac Pro: Analyst details reasons for delays and Apple M2 Extreme cancellation

According to a new report, Apple continues to develop a new Mac Pro. However, production challenges have forced the company to re-think the processor options that will be available, with the Apple M2 Extreme consigned to the cutti...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 13:18

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is a superb performer. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 outperforms the Apple A16 Bionic in GPU tests

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 sports an Immortalis-G715 as its GPU. Before it debuted last month, reports claimed the flagship SoC could outperform the iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic GPU-wise. Those reports weren't baseless, it now appe...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2022 11:49