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Apple’s AI dilemma: A crisis of trust, timing, and technological ambition

CheckMag Apple's AI ambitions have hit a wall, with repeated delays and an underwhelming rollout of promised features like the Siri overhaul. While rivals push forward, Apple’s AI strategy seems tangled in internal struggles and cautious e...

Antony Muchiri, 02 Apr 2025 11:37

Recent photos supposedly show a prototype of the Apple Watch Series 10 with an additional sensor. (Image source: @StellaFudge)

Leak reveals Apple Watch Series 10 prototype with ring-shaped sensor

The Apple Watch Series 10 has the same sensors as the Apple Watch Series 9. However, photos of a prototype reveal that Apple has been working on a model with an additional sensor, which may possibly be launched as part of the Appl...

Hannes Brecher, 01 Apr 2025 12:48

The Apple iPad Air with Apple M3 offers a lot of power and a high-quality casing. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Apple iPad Air 13 (2025): A powerful tablet for almost all kinds of use

It doesn't always have to be the most expensive of its kind, as the differences between the Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) and the top-of-the-range iPad Pro are not so great. With an older processor generation and a not-so-bright IPS sc...

Florian Schmitt, 01 Apr 2025 12:42

macOS 15.4 introduces a number of new AI features and redesigned elements. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 15.4 with redesigned Mail app, AI features and improved Photos app

Users of the MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and the like can now download the free update to macOS 15.4. The operating system introduces a whole range of new features.

Hannes Brecher, 01 Apr 2025 12:37

The compact form factor of the iPhone 13 mini is not expected to return anytime soon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple analyst refutes notion of future iPhone mini releases

Apple is widely rumoured to be introducing a new iPhone model this year in its continued search for a fourth popular flagship iPhone. Now, a respected Apple analyst has shared fresh insights into the return of the iPhone mini rang...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2025 15:45

The iPhone Fold is expected to launch to challenge the Galaxy Z Fold8, not the Galaxy Z Fold7. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone Fold: Apple may bring iPad Pro form factor to rival Galaxy Z Fold and Google Pixel foldables

Apple is expected to release its first foldable next year. Based on a new report, the so-called iPhone Fold will deliver an iPad Pro-like experience when unfolded thanks to an 'almost' 4:3 aspect ratio.

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2025 17:03

WhatsApp users will be able to add songs to their Status updates. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp Status can now have songs, update rolling out globally

WhatsApp Status is going to get a lot more musical with the new capability announced by the company. Users will now be able to add music clips from a huge library to their Status updates.

Vineet Washington, 28 Mar 2025 16:55

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 will be based on 3nm manufacturing process while Gen 3 will switch to 2nm. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 may use TSMC's 2nm process to match Apple A20

A new rumor suggests that Qualcomm will have two chips based on the 2nm manufacturing process, one of which is believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3. These are said to arrive next year.

Vineet Washington, 26 Mar 2025 16:48

Online Multiplayer is coming to the Nintendo DS core in Delta on Monday. (Image source: Delta on Bluesky)

Delta emulator for iOS update to bring DS Online Multiplayer, public beta available

Delta, a popular game console emulator for iOS, will receive an update on Monday, March 31st. This update will bring online multiplayer functionality for the Nintendo DS core to the public release. This feature has been locked beh...

Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2025 16:39

Apple's annual developer conference kicks off on June 9. (Image source: Apple, edited)

Apple announces WWDC 2025 dates: The biggest iPhone and Mac updates in years set to be unveiled on June 9

The announcement date for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 is now finally official. The largest operating system updates in several years, which the iPhone and Mac are expected to receive some time this year, will be unveiled on Ju...

Hannes Brecher, 26 Mar 2025 09:49

After five years of being submerged in the River Thames, an iPad Mini allowed Met Police to solve a six-year-long investigation. (Image source: Met Police via BBC)

iPad submerged for five years leads to the arrest of three wanted men

A SIM card found in an iPad Mini that was submerged for five years in the River Thames had evidence that helped solve a six-year-long investigation. The perpetrators were found guilty and will be sentenced on April 25.

Vineet Washington, 25 Mar 2025 19:51

The EU won't get iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18.4. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons with edits)

European Union continues to miss out on iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing with iOS 18.4

The next release of iOS, version 18.4, will bring several improvements, including non-English languages for Apple Intelligence. However, iPhone Mirroring is conspicuously absent from the most recent release candidate of iOS 18.4 d...

Sam Medley, 25 Mar 2025 17:20

The Apple A20 will supposedly use the latest 2nm manufacturing process. (image source: Grok)

Apple's A20 may still upgrade to TSMC's 2nm process despite previous claims, said to be 15% faster than A19

iPhone 18 series may feature the new and improved A20 SoC, based on the more efficient 2nm process. This is said to bring about a 15% performance improvement without any increase in power consumption.

Vineet Washington, 25 Mar 2025 16:24

AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless 24-bit, 48 kHz audio support as well as ultra-low latency audio with iOS 18.4 update next month. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Max will soon support lossless audio via USB-C

AirPods Max with USB-C is set to get lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio support when connected via the USB-C cable. The firmware update will reportedly arrive with iOS 18.4 update some time in April.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 15:47

Foldable iPhone may arrive sooner than expected (Image source: AI-generated using Dall-E)

Apple may release a foldable iPhone next year, featuring liquid metal hinges

As per Mark Gurman’s latest report in Bloomberg, Apple is planning to launch the much-rumoured foldable iPhone in 2026. The foldable iPhone is said to feature a 'liquid metal hinge', which is likely to address the creases on the s...

Nitisha Upadhye, 23 Mar 2025 17:25

Future Apple Watches may have cameras and AI-powered features (Image Source: Apple)

Apple Watches may become ‘AI wearables’ as future models likely to feature cameras

In the latest Bloomberg article, Mark Gurman has shed some light on Apple’s future plans for Apple Watches. The upcoming models may have cameras that can scan the surroundings and will likely be based on Apple’s in-house AI.

Nitisha Upadhye, 23 Mar 2025 15:39

The new Mac Mini has been discounted on Amazon (image source: Apple)

Deal | Mac Mini with Apple M4 drops to $499 on Amazon

A new promotion on Amazon knocks $100 off the new M4 Mac Mini. You can buy the powerful small form factor machine for just $499, which is a pretty good deal for anyone looking for a compact desktop.

Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2025 07:55

Moft's Dynamic Folio (pictured) can fold to prop an iPad up at over 20 different angles. (Image via Moft)

Moft debuts iPad case with stand that folds like origami

Moft has launched a kickstarter for its Dynamic Folio, a family of iPad cases with a cover that can be folded into a variety of configurations to prop the attached tablet at different angles. The project is currently fully funded ...

Sam Medley, 21 Mar 2025 21:03

Siri seems to be struggling to answer simple questions like 'what month is it?'. (Image source: Guitar_Scary on Reddit)

Apple Intelligence updates couldn't come sooner to Siri as it fails to answer the most simple questions

Siri can’t seem to answer a simple question like “what month is it” or open apps that are already installed on the device. Hopefully, Apple Intelligence updates that are expected in the coming year will fix these issues.

Vineet Washington, 20 Mar 2025 16:56

New leak hints at glass and metal construction for back panels of iPhone 17 Pro models. (Image source: Sonny Dickson on X)

Alleged iPhone 17 dummy units indicate metal and glass back panels

iPhone 17 dummy units hint at glass and aluminum back panels for the Pro models. It is unclear if these will still also have some titanium included as part of the construction.

Vineet Washington, 20 Mar 2025 15:59

Apple's foldable device running macOS is said to have switched to a more efficient display IC. (Image source: Generated by Leonardo.ai)

Apple's first foldable computer gets display power efficiency improvements in new leak

Apple’s first foldable device seems to be getting better already, even though mass production is said to be in the second half of 2026. It is expected to be the first touchscreen device running macOS.

Vineet Washington, 19 Mar 2025 19:17

The M3 iPad Air (pictured) isn't even a month old but is already discounted at Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | M3 iPad Air already on sale at Amazon

Despite being announced roughly two weeks ago, the new M3 iPad Air is already on sale at Amazon for its lowest historical price. This sale applies to both the 11-inch and 13-inch models, and across all storage options. The sale on...

Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2025 16:46

Looking at a protective case for the Apple iPhone 17 Air, you might think it is designed for a Google Pixel (Image source: @zellzoi)

First actual photo of an Apple iPhone 17 Air case is giving Google Pixel vibes

The thinnest iPhone ever has been surrounded by buzz long before its debut. The mobile accessories industry is already gearing up for the iPhone 17 Air six months before its anticipated launch. An actual photo of the first protect...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Mar 2025 14:56

The iPhone 17 Air was planned to be Apple's first attempt at a mass-produced portless iPhone. (Image source: Zellzoi)

Apple iPhone 17 Air tipped to foreshadow future portless iPhone

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to bring various innovations to the table for Apple when it lands later this year. According to a new report, the device may mark the start of Apple's next war on physical ports, too.

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2025 19:11

The iPhone 17 series shown from the side. (Image source: via Sonny Dickson)

New leak shows Apple iPhone 17 Air is thicker than iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro in key area

Apple is expected to go toe-to-toe with Samsung this year in who can make the thinnest flagship smartphone. A new leak suggests that the iPhone 17 Air may be hiding a few unusual tweaks to hit this reported sub-6 mm thickness.

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2025 16:04

The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED might be getting some competition from Apple next year. (Image source: Asus)

Apple MacBook with 18.8-inch foldable display could launch in 2026 as first-ever touchscreen Mac

In addition to the iPhone Fold, Apple is reportedly developing a much larger device featuring a foldable OLED display. According to the latest rumours, this device is set to run macOS instead of iPadOS, suggesting that Apple may b...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Mar 2025 14:41

The iPhone 17 series is tipped to feature 24 MP selfie cameras. Pictured: An iPhone displaying Notebookcheck's home page (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

All iPhone 17 series models tipped for huge selfie camera upgrade yet again

Reiterating previous reports, Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series, has yet again been tipped to arrive with new selfie cameras. Supposedly, all four models will ditch the 12 MP sensors on the iPhone 16 series for 24 MP cameras, as w...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2025 09:35

The Apple A20 will supposedly be one node behind the cutting edge (image source: Grok)

Apple A20 to miss out on TSMC's cutting-edge 2 nm node in 2026

A new leak from industry analyst Jeff Pu says Apple will stick with TSMC's N3P node for the iPhone 18's A20 chip. This goes against an earlier rumour that said it would be manufactured on the 2 nm N2 node.

Anil Ganti, 18 Mar 2025 09:09

The M2 MacBook Air (pictured) with 16 GB of unified RAM and a 256 GB SSD is on sale at Costco for a penny shy of $700. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | M2 MacBook Air 13 with 16 GB of RAM discounted by $250 at Costco

Costco is clearing out its stock of M2 MacBook Airs, and the members-only warehouse is slashing the price of the model with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage by $250. This 26% discount drops the price to just below $700.

Sam Medley, 17 Mar 2025 22:17

A foldable iPhone (perhaps like this render from 9to5Mac) may enter mass production as early as next year. (Image source: 9to5Mac)

iFold: Analyst claims folding iPhone and iPad to enter mass production in 2026

According to market analyst Jeff Pu, Apple will begin mass-producing a foldable iPhone and a foldable iPad in the latter half of 2026. Pu also claims that Apple's 2025 iPhone sales will be "lukewarm."

Sam Medley, 17 Mar 2025 16:51

Zhou Yibao claims Oppo has challenged the industry's limits with the Find X8S (Image source: Zhou Yibao on Weibo)

Oppo exec shows super slim bezels of Find X8S by putting it next to iPhone 16 Pro Max

The Oppo Find X8S is expected to launch alongside the Find X8 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, a company official has showcased the super slim bezels of this upcoming phone by putting it next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Mar 2025 07:05

Amazon is offering a nice discount on Apple's 2024 13-inch MacBook Air (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple M3 SoC and 24 GB RAM drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The last-gen 13-inch MacBook Air has been discounted on Amazon. It comes with 24 GB of RAM, 512 GB storage and an Apple M3 chip with 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores.

Anil Ganti, 16 Mar 2025 20:53

The successor to the iPhone 16 Pro Max might be called iPhone 17 Ultra (Image source: Asher Dipprey)

Apple iPhone 17 Ultra: These three upgrades could differentiate the flagship from the iPhone 17 Pro

The successor to the iPhone 16 Pro Max could be named iPhone 17 Ultra, which has now been reasserted by another leaker. In addition to the larger display, Apple’s rumored flagship smartphone is expected to receive at least three u...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Mar 2025 17:39

The M4 MacBook Air (pictured) appears to be entirely similar to the M3 MacBook Air in terms of design and repairability. (Image source: iFixIt)

Repair site iFixIt posts M4 MacBook Air teardown

Repair site iFixIt just released its teardown of the M4 MacBook Air. While the device's design is largely similar to the M3 MacBook Air, it shares that model's easy access to the battery and its frustrating display replacement and...

Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2025 22:44

iOS 19 is expected to bring live translation support to the AirPods Pro. (Image source: David Levêque - Unsplash)

Apple AirPods Pro: New feature detailed ahead of schedule

According to a typically reliable source, Apple will be bringing a major feature update to the AirPods Pro later this year. Linked to the rollout of upcoming OS upgrades like iOS 19, the new feature should transform Apple's earbud...

Alex Alderson, 14 Mar 2025 11:59

CrossOver 25 should make thousands of Windows games playable on macOS (Image source: Code Weavers)

Red Dead Redemption 2 and other Windows games on macOS: CrossOver 25 gets new features

CrossOver 25 is designed to play Windows games on a Mac, regardless of whether they were purchased on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy or other platforms. With over 5,000 new improvements, Mac gaming is supposedly easier th...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Mar 2025 21:22

Apple iPhone 17 Pro is likely to feature a Pixel-inspired camera array. (Image source: @MajinBu, FPT via YouTube)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: Major chassis leak reveals camera array with repositioned LiDAR and flash modules

Recently leaked images of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max chassis have once again hinted at a major design update for the upcoming flagship iPhone 17 lineup. That said, whether or not a Google Pixel-inspired camera bump will appease i...

Sambit Saha, 13 Mar 2025 17:44

Apple's rumored smarthome hub (a render of which is pictured) will apparently be delayed until 3Q2025. (Image source: 9to5Mac)

Kuo: Rumored Apple smart home display delayed due to iOS 19 design shift

The rumored Apple smart home hub is predicted to be delayed until the latter half of 2025, according to Apple market analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo states that the hub's launch is delayed due to iOS 19 launching later this year, which ...

Sam Medley, 13 Mar 2025 00:50

Apple's M3 Ultra appears on Cinebench 2024, leads the Ryzen 9 9950X CPU by around 25%. (Image source: Apple, AMD, edited)

Apple M3 Ultra thrashes Ryzen 9 9950X and Core Ultra 9 285K in Cinebench 2024 CPU test by as much as 30%

The M3 Ultra is an extremely powerful SoC that boasts a massive 32-core CPU. Despite being launched only recently, multiple benchmarks have surfaced on the internet, with Cinebench 2024 suggesting a substantial 25% to 30% lead ove...

Sambit Saha, 12 Mar 2025 17:58

Rumored iPhone 17 Air may come with a 9.5mm thickness around the camera bump. (Image source: MacRumors - edited)

iPhone 17 Air said to be 9.5mm thick including camera bump, 5.5mm around the body

Apple may be working on the slimmest iPhone yet as the rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to be just 5.5mm thick. However, the massive camera bar might just bump that to 9.5mm.

Vineet Washington, 12 Mar 2025 16:35

iPhone 17 Pro mockup (Image source: iDeviceHelp)

iPhone 17 Pro smartphones will use vapor chamber cooling according to leak

As Apple turns to more powerful processors like the A19 Pro, dissipating heat in a small space remains challenging. According to a new leak, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will use vapor chamber cooling to prevent throttl...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Mar 2025 16:15

A promotional image for Katamari Damacy Rolling Live on Apple Arcade. (Image Source: Apple)

There's a new Katamari game coming to Apple Arcade

Katamari Damacy Rolling Live is the first new entry into the franchise in almost eight years. The game will be exclusive to Apple Arcade. You still play as the five-centimeter-tall prince, rolling up enough material to please the ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 12 Mar 2025 09:00

The Apple M3 Ultra SoC shines in early GFXBench results, trading blows with high-end desktop GPUs from Nvidia and AMD. (Image source: Apple, Nvidia, edited)

Apple M3 Ultra crushes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in GPU benchmark, but falls short of RTX 5080

Apple's M3 Ultra SoC is a massive ARM chip that packs a powerful 32-core CPU and an 80-core GPU, allowing for performance that trades blows with high-end workstations. If the early GPU benchmark scores are anything to go by, it su...

Sambit Saha, 11 Mar 2025 18:50

Apple is set to introduce a completely overhauled iPhone operating system with iOS 19. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone and MacBook to get iOS 19 and macOS 16 with brand new design in the fall

With the updates to iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16, Apple is expected to fundamentally overhaul the design of the user interface of the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year, giving the iPhone the most extensive design update since...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2025 02:23

Apple's foldable tablet could be almost as large as two iPad Pros side-by-side. Pictured - iPad Pro M4 (Image Source: ZDNet)

Apple iPad Pro Fold: Leaks reveal early details of massive 18.8-inch foldable tablet

Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone next year but the company also has its sights set on a foldable tablet. This device, which could be branded as the iPad Pro Fold, will debut as an ultra-premium offering and could arri...

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2025 17:00

Apple's Smart Home Hub is said to utilise the company's A18 chipset. (Image source: Apple Hub)

Apple Smart Home Hub postponed after talk of earlier delay

Roughly three months have passed since a renowned Apple analyst received word that the so-called Smart Home Hub had been delayed beyond its Q1 2025 release window. Now, a separate source has shed new light on the state of the proj...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2025 16:22

iPhone 17 Air render. (Image Source: Lukosis)

iPhone 17 Air: Super-thin phone tipped to deliver competitive battery thanks to silicon-carbon chemistry

Apple is widely reported to be readying an entirely new model, the iPhone 17 Air, for launch later in the year. The iPhone 17 Air is likely to be under 6mm thick which raises concerns about its battery performance, but new leaks a...

Ricci Rox, 09 Mar 2025 19:45