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Apple could be forced to allow third-party app stores on its devices (image via Apple)

Apple petitions US Government to scrap law that would let users sideload third-party apps

The US Government has drafted a bill that would force Apple to open up its devices to third-party app repositories. Apple has petitioned the Senate judiciary committee to reconsider it, citing privacy and security concerns.

Anil Ganti, 03 Feb 2022 16:27

Visually, little will separate the next iPhone SE from the current model. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone SE 5G: Third-generation iPhone SE shown on in alleged hands-on photos

Jon Prosser purports to have received hands-on photos of the next iPhone SE, currently referred to as the iPhone SE 5G or iPhone SE 3. Unsurprisingly, the third-generation model resembles the iPhone SE that Apple released in 2020....

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2022 12:34

The iPhone SE 2022 will come with 5G supportl. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

iPhone SE 2022: Apple's A15 Bionic-powered compact phone showcases a familiar design in new renders

The iPhone SE 2022 has now surfaced in new renders that show it sporting a not-so-new design. The A15 Bionic-powered compact phone is expected to make its debut in the first half of the year, with 5G support and likely updated cam...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2022 20:08

The next iPhone SE could launch in India with three memory configurations. (Image source: AB)

Apple rumoured to be testing a new budget iPad, iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5 in India ahead of spring launches

Reportedly, Apple is preparing to release a new cheaper iPad in India, along with the iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5. The trio have already been certified for release in Europe too and could debut at Apple's spring event.

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2022 13:05

Serving straight up vaporware makes for a rotten Apple (Image Source: Unsplash)

4 times Apple didn't deliver what was promised

From the slow and painful death of a so-called revolutionary charging mat to the promise of digital IDs in the Wallet app, let us take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the times our favorite fruit company served up a “ba...

Brahm Shank, 02 Feb 2022 00:21

The iPhone 14 Pro with its curious camera bar. (Image source: @aaple_lab)

Unusual Apple iPhone 14 Pro renders emerge with the camera design from the Pixel 6 series

New renders concerning the iPhone 14 Pro have leaked, some seven months before the iPhone 14 series is expected to arrive. Unlike previous renders, these show the iPhone 14 Pro with a wide camera bar, mirroring the Pixel 6 and Pix...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2022 19:18

The iPhone is one of Apple's last product series with Lightning ports. (Image source: Vinoth Ragunathan)

World's first waterproof and USB Type-C Apple iPhone fails to attract much interest in online auction

The world's first waterproof iPhone with a USB Type-C port has sold online, but for nowhere near the US$86,001 that the original USB-C iPhone project achieved last year. The former's creator is still selling modified iPhone X hand...

Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2022 18:06

iPad Pro pictured with Magic Keyboard (Image Source: Unsplash)

4 gamechanging keyboard shortcuts that every iPad user should know

Ready to level up your iPad workflow? These indispensable keyboard shortcuts will have you navigating iPadOS like a true whiz in no time. We are sharing handy key combos that will have you asking “What’s a computer?” all over agai...

Brahm Shank, 31 Jan 2022 18:49

The next iMac is thought to stick with last year's redesign. (Image source: N.Tho.Duc)

iMac 2022 to launch as the iMac Pro with Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets

Apple could only be a few months away from releasing a 2022 update in the iMac series. Supposedly, Apple will sell the all-in-one desktop as the iMac Pro, which will be available with M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. The 24-inch's desi...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2022 15:23

The AirPods Pro 2 could look more like the Beats Studio Buds than the current AirPods Pro. (Image source: David Levêque)

AirPods Pro 2 tipped to launch with a radical redesign compared to past Apple AirPods

According to reports, Apple is looking to shake up its AirPods series with a new design. Unfortunately, while details about the AirPods Pro 2 have already leaked, the earbuds may not arrive until the autumn, three years after the ...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2022 15:10

The refreshed iMac Pro will feature an M-series Apple Silicon processor. (Concept by @ld_vova; image source: NanoReview/Unsplash - edited)

All-performance 12-core M-series Apple Silicon derails Alder Lake train in tipster's puzzling Geekbench prediction

An intriguing benchmark prediction has been made for the rumored 12-core M-series Apple Silicon that was recently leaked in connection with the 2022 iMac Pro. The potential “M1 Ultra” or “M1 Extreme” SoC leaves Alder Lake in the d...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2022 20:51

The Beats Studio Buds retail for US$149.99 and come in three colours. (Image source: Apple)

The Beats Studio Buds receive some features from the AirPods Pro with a new software update

The Beats Studio Buds were already a decent, if cheaper, alternative to the AirPods Pro. However, the more affordable earbuds have now received a few features from the AirPods Pro with their latest software update, blurring the li...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 18:20

Universal Control should arrive for everyone in the next stable versions of iPadOS and macOS. (Image source: Walling)

Universal Control comes to life in iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 with seamless integration across iPads and Macs

Universal Control has taken a step closer to public release with the first iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 betas. Available to try now, Universal Control allows people to treat up to three devices as one, with file transfers, ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 17:20

iOS 15.4 will feature plenty of upgrades for the iPhone 13 series. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to bring 120 Hz upgrades, Face ID with a mask and vaccination passes to iPhones with iOS 15.4

Apple has unveiled the first iOS 15.4 beta, following the public release of iOS 15.3. The inaugural iOS 15.4 beta brings a few new features to iPhones, such as third-party support for ProMotion displays, currently restricted to th...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 17:14

Widgets could become more interactive with iOS 16. (Image source: Omid Armin)

Recent iPhones could receive interactive widgets with iOS 16

Apple brought widgets to iPhones with iOS 14, a feature that Android smartphones have had for well over a decade. While iOS widgets look stylish, they lack the interactivity of their Android counterparts. Reportedly, this disparit...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2022 12:35

Apple is once again the most valuable brand on Earth in 2022

Apple has been placed at #1 in a newly-released list of 500 brands ranked by "value" in 2022. The Cupertino giant has retained this position due to its perception as a company that releases high-end, reliable and easily recognizab...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2022 21:14

Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset (Source: Austrian Audio)

Austrian Audio launches the PG16, its first gaming headset

Compatible with a wide range of devices, the TeamSpeak-certified Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset features 44 mm high-excursion drivers, a lift-to-mute omnidirectional microphone, easily replaceable earcups, metal hinges, as wel...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2022 18:28

Apple has rolled out the fourth major revision of watchOS 8. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch charging issue fixed with watchOS 8.4 update

Apple has started distributing watchOS 8.4 globally. The software update arrives for all Apple Watch Series devices from the Watch Series 3 onwards and is roughly a 200 MB download. According to Apple, watchOS 8.4 addresses eight ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 17:11

iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 are rolling out now to multiple devices. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases new iOS and iPadOS updates to address ten security issues

Apple has started rolling out iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to multiple devices. The two OS updates contain fixes for at least ten security issues but lack any new features or changes. iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 are large updates too, co...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 15:37

The Apple Watch now supports ray tracing, courtesy of the Unity Lights watch face. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Watch gains a ray-traced watch face and a stylish new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop

To celebrate Black History Month, Apple has unveiled a brand new watch band for the Apple Watch. The Black Unity Braided Solo Loop contains 16,000 interwoven threads made from recycled polyester yarn and is inspired by Afrofuturis...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2022 14:47

iPhones out-sell all other smartphones in China in the final quarter of 2021

Apple has been found to have ended 2021 at the top of the smartphone market in China for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), outdoing local brands such as Vivo, OPPO and Xiaomi. The Cupertino giant has not been in this position sin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2022 21:48

These four apps will change the way you use your Apple Watch (Image sources: Apple App Store/Edited)

4 Apple Watch apps that are actually worth it.

While Apple Watch became the number one best selling watch in the world, surpassing Rolex back in 2017, the smartwatch still feels very much like a unique utility for Apple enthusiasts. Here are four amazing apps that casual users...

Brahm Shank, 25 Jan 2022 19:19

Apple's AirTags can apparently come in handy when dealing with unreliable moving companies (Image: Auguras Pipiras)

Woman uses Apple AirTag to catch her moving company in a lie

A growing number of Apple users are apparently finding more and more creative ways to make good use of their AirTags. An army wife from Colorado has now used one of the little trackable helpers to expose and confront a lying truck...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jan 2022 01:08

Some people are reporting a pink colour overlay on their iPhone 13's. (Image source: DPigar)

Apple iPhone 13 owners complain about pink displays and crashes

Some Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro devices are suffering from pink colour overlay issues. The problem renders devices unusable, but Apple does not have a simple resolution yet. However, it does not believe that hardware issues...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 23:01

Some examples of mobile BOE OLED. (Source: BOE)

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max could launch with OLED panels from BOE rather than Samsung

Currently, most new Pro-series iPhones are shipped with displays made by Samsung. However, BOE aims to cut into that market with new panels with the specs Apple might be looking for in future models. They include LTPO and a double...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jan 2022 21:51

The OnePlus 10 Pro leads the rest of the pack. (Source: OnePlus)

iPhone 13, OnePlus 10 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro set the pace in battery endurance test

A set of premium phones including the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi 12 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro, and iPhone 13 series have now been put through a battery drain test. The iPhone 13 tops the chart as is typical, but the OnePlus 10 Pro surpris...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2022 08:08

There could be multiple new products at Apple's spring 2022 event. (Image source: Brandon Romanchuk)

Apple's spring 2022 event outlined with a new Mac mini, iMac Pro, iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5 all up for release

According to reports, Apple is planning on releasing up to four products at its spring 2022 hardware event. Reputedly, a next-generation Mac mini and an iPad Air 5 could join the already rumoured iPhone SE 5G, along with an iMac P...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 00:24

Apple has gone bananas with its hectic product release schedule for fall of 2022. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Apple goes bananas: iPhone 14, M2 iPad Pro, and entry-level MacBook Pro join list of over a dozen products rumored for a fall '22 release

The iPhone 14 series, a refreshed iPad Pro with M2 silicon, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro are some of the highlights of a full launch schedule Apple reportedly has planned for fall (autumn) 2022. On top of those headliners, it...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2022 22:38

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 continues to not impress. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Power-hungry Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 gets trounced by the Apple A15 Bionic in real-world gaming test

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has yet again been put through a Genshin Impact gaming test, this time versus the Apple 15 Bionic on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The results? Well, not particularly impressive, especially in terms of power consum...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2022 15:37

The Rockley Photonics biomarker-sensing platform uses laser technology to enhance sensor readings. (Image source: Rockley - edited)

Ambitious VitalSpex non-invasive blood sugar and blood pressure wrist-based sensing platform passes first human trials

Rockley Photonics Holdings has announced the successful completion of the first human studies trial for its biomarker sensing platform. Future VitalSpex modules should be able to non-invasively provide data about biomarkers such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2022 23:26

How a periscope zoom camera looks like from the inside. (Image source: Samsung)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to launch with periscope zoom cameras

Reputedly, Apple will hold off on equipping iPhones with periscope cameras until next year, starting with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, Apple is tipped to opt for five-fold optical zoom, rather than matching Sa...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2022 18:30

A leaker predicts that the release date of the 5G-capable iPhone SE 3 will be scheduled for the second half of April 2022 (Image: Apple)

Release of the 2022 iPhone SE 3 now rumored for the second half of April or early May

After the upcoming iPhone SE 3 was already rumored to launch in spring of 2022, an established leaker has now offered a more specific timeframe for the release date of Apple's upcoming 5G budget smartphone.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Jan 2022 23:39

The iPhones 13 get Apple back on top. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 series propels Apple back to the top of the smartphone market for the end of 2021

Apple had been kept off the top spot in the mobile devices market worldwide for the first 3 quarters of 2021. However, it shot back up to #1 for the year's final quarter (4Q2021), despite a slight drop in its share compared to 4Q2...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2022 21:47

Apple has reduced the trade-in value of Android phones. (Image source: TheDigitalWay on Pixabay)

Apple drastically reduces the trade-in value of Android smartphones

Apple has significantly reduced the amount of discount users get when they trade in their Android smartphones for an Apple device. For instance, where Apple used to give US$325 for the Galaxy S21 5G, the company now gives US$260. ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Jan 2022 20:15

Apple appears to have numerous iPad Air models in the works that it intends to sell in Europe. (Image source: Brandon Romanchuk)

Apple registers multiple model numbers with the EEC ahead of iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 releases

Apple has registered a dozen new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia, including three iPhones. Purportedly, the model numbers could relate to the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5, both due soon with A...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2022 11:47

Apple is now allowing dating apps in Netherlands to offer non-Apple payment options. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to allow independent payment options for dating apps in Netherlands, complying with a ruling from a Dutch market regulator

Complying with an order by the Netherlands' Authority for Consumers and Markets, Apple is now allowing developers of dating apps to offer non-Apple payment options. By allowing developers to use payment options outside of Apple's ...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jan 2022 22:30

The Apple CarPlay interface in this Tesla Model 3 is streamed from a Raspberry Pi running on a custom version of Android (Image: Michał Gapiński)

Developer shows how to use Apple CarPlay in a Tesla by utilizing a Raspberry Pi

The rather sophisticated but still imperfect workaround that enables Apple CarPlay on Tesla's infotainment system may present technically inclined users with an experimental method to improve the connectivity between their iPhone ...

Enrico Frahn, 18 Jan 2022 22:04

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro dispenses with a practical feature of previous iPhones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple confirms that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro do not support noise cancellation during phone calls

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro do without noise cancellation during phone calls, including the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple had included the feature in the iPhone 12 series and in older mod...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2022 13:06

Apple's upcoming VR headset will feature 8K displays and M1 Pro SoC. (Image: Antonio De Rosa)

Apple AR/VR headset to feature dual 8K displays, changeable prescription lenses, and M1 Pro SoC with fan, could be priced on the lines of entry-level MacBook Pro 14

Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset will feature an M1 Pro SoC, dual 8K displays, and advanced audio. The headset is likely to be priced around the US$2,000 mark, according to known Apple watcher Mark Gurman. Gurman also notes in his l...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jan 2022 11:25

The iPhone SE 3 will sport a newer design but this year's iPhone SE model is expected to look quite similar to the iPhone 8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

iPhone SE 3: 5.7-inch AMOLED and 2023 launch potentially on the cards for Apple's compact phone

Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 will not be launched this year. A new leak now claims it could debut in 2023 rather than 2024 and could do so with a 5.7-inch AMOLED. Apple will launch an iPhone SE model this year, though, but it coul...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2022 00:23

Live Text in macOS Monterey. (Image source: Apple)

3 essential features every Mac owner should use in macOS Monterey

Are you a "Mac Pro" or a Mac Novice? Think you know your Mac? Supercharge your workflow and maximize productivity using these key features. These features will have you saying "Hello" all over again! Don’t miss out on these Mac u...

Brahm Shank, 17 Jan 2022 21:08

The Apple Silicon Mac Pro will apparently utilize M1-extension chips rather than M2-generation processors. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple Silicon Mac Pro to rely on M1-extension chips rather than M2-generation SoCs

The Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro desktop computer will rely on M1 SoC extension chips rather than the upcoming M2 generation according to a noted tech tipster. In addition, Apple will complete its move away from Intel processors wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2022 19:57

The iPad (10th Gen) and the current model will look identical. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple iPad (10th Gen) to launch with moderate upgrades over current entry-level model and without a redesign

Reportedly, Apple has settled on another uninspired refresh of its entry-level iPad. With no design refresh for another year, Apple is expected to turn to a chipset upgrade, which will introduce a few other upgrades. The next chea...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 18:36

An M2-powered Apple MacBook Pro could hit the shelves before the end of 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

M2 MacBook Pro 14 at competitive price and delayed M2 MacBook Air to boost Apple's laptop lineup in the second half of the year

A new MacBook Pro 14 and a refreshed MacBook Air should be launched in the second half of 2022 according to a leaker with a good track record. Both laptops will feature M2 Apple Silicon, with the M2 MacBook Pro 14 taking the place...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jan 2022 17:45

The Dimensity 10000 could be built on TSMC's 3 nm node. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | Dimensity 10000: MediaTek's next-gen 3 nm flagship SoC set to combat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

A new leak has provided a first look at MediaTek's next-gen flagship chipset, the successor to the new Dimensity 900 which could be branded as the Dimensity 10000. The SoC looks set to be built on TSMC's 3 nm, and is expected to d...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2022 15:35

The first waterproof and USB Type-C iPhone will soon be available to order. (Image source: Daniel Cañibano)

The world's first waterproof Apple iPhone with a USB Type-C port to go on sale soon

The iPhone is the only modern flagship series that lacks a USB Type-C port, with Apple remaining resolute of its proprietary Lightning connection. While an engineer introduced the first iPhone with a USB Type-C port a few months a...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2022 14:49

Safari on macOS and iOS 15 suffers from a serious privacy violation bug. (Image Source: Apple)

Unpatched Safari 15 bug on macOS, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 found to expose browsing history and Google account info

A major bug exists in Safari 15 that can put user-privacy at risk. The IndexedDB API bug, which affects Safari users on macOS, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15, violates the same-origin policy that prevents websites accessing information fro...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2022 13:24

The iPad Air 5's design will likely not differ significantly from the iPad Air (2020) pictured here (Image source: Apple)

Apple may be prepping the new iPad Air 5, featuring an A15 processor and enhanced Center Stage front cam, with a 2022 launch timeframe

According to sources at Mac Otakara, Apple could be set to launch a new iPad Air 5 model, outfitted with a 5nm A15 SoC and an enhanced camera. The display and chassis may not be upgraded over the current-gen iPad Air, however.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Jan 2022 02:33

Concept renders based on recent iPhone 14 Pro series display leaks. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tipped to receive a storage boost as even the cheapest iPhone 14 model to acquire 120 Hz ProMotion display and 6 GB of RAM upgrades

Rumour has it that even the entry-level in the iPhone 14 series will have a 120 Hz ProMotion display, a notable upgrade on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. 6 GB of RAM could be arriving too, albeit without a bump to 8 GB for the ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jan 2022 23:07

Not all of these iPhones would be on iOS 15, statistically speaking. (Source: Apple)

iOS 15 is beaten by its predecessor in terms of adoption to date

The latest software versions for iPhones and iPads were announced about half a year ago now, and have been found to be installed on about 70% and 60% of their compatible devices released over the last 4 years respectively. However...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jan 2022 19:24