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The 2022 Apple Mac mini could come in a range of attractive pastel colors. (Image source: ZONEofTECH - edited)

Apple Mac mini gets snazzy multi-colored makeover for 2022 in fan-made concept renderings

The diminutive and deceptively powerful Apple Mac mini has been given a lick of paint in a new artistic concept rendering. The device design in the image is based on leaks concerning the 2022 Mac mini, which is expected to sport a...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2022 21:01

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could offer 8 GB of RAM. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tipped to land with RAM upgrades

A new leak has now claimed that Apple will upgrade standard RAM on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from the 6 GB on their predecessors, to match what is widely available on current Android flagship phones.

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2022 19:39

Dear analysts, stop calling it a "spring event"? Spring in the US doesn't start until 3/20... (Image Source: Apple/Edited)

Top 3 things to expect from Apple's rumored Spring Event

Last year, Apple held a Spring Event chock-full of new hardware releases. Recent rumors suggest 2022 will be no different with a brand-new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and new Mac(s) expected at an upcoming virtual event in early March. L...

Brahm Shank, 17 Feb 2022 00:45

Intel utilized hybrid (two core microarchitectures) configurations for Alder Lake chips. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Core i9-12900H powers its way to single-thread supremacy over the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max on PassMark as i7-1270P also makes strong showing

The first Alder Lake mobile processors have appeared on PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance in the form of both Alder Lake-H and Alder Lake-P SKUs. The Intel Core i9-12900H has taken the lead from the Apple M1 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 23:19

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be released in fall 2022. (Image source: @ld_vova)

Majestic Apple iPhone 14 Pro mesmerizes in silver, gold, and graphite in new unofficial concept renderings

New attempts at rendering the Apple iPhone 14 Pro have resulted in some tremendous images that could almost be taken as official marketing material out of Cupertino. The fan-made concept renderings show the iPhone 14 Pro in silver...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 00:21

The next MacBook Pro may be one step forward and two steps back for the series. (Image source: Dmitry Chernyshov)

Revised MacBook Pro 13 scheduled for March 8 release with Apple M2, a Touch Bar, no notch and no ProMotion display

Rumour has it that Apple is preparing to launch a refreshed MacBook Pro 13 next month at its March 8 hardware event. While the machine will showcase Apple's new M2 chipset, it will also see a continuation of the Touch Bar, but no ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 17:32

We may still be a few months away from the iMac Pro arriving. (Image source: Ian Zelbo)

iMac Pro: Apple's 27-inch, 120 Hz and M1 Max-powered desktop may launch in June with over 4,000 mini-LEDs

There have been plenty of conflicting reports about the iMac Pro, a more powerful alternative to the 24-inch iMac. Purportedly, the iMac Pro may not arrive until the summer, potentially during WWDC 2022. It could feature more than...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2022 15:10

4 controversial laptop trends that should never have made it mainstream

Laptop hardware has come so far since its inception. We have gone from having hideous, slow, thick monstrosities to thin, beautiful designs that come dangerously close to rivalling desktop performance. So where did these next wack...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2022 19:35

Apple may unleash four new devices at a March hardware event. (Image source: Aaditya Ailawadhi)

Apple registers three new Mac models with the EEC ahead of March 8 launch event

New entries on the EEC indicate that Apple is preparing to release new Mac hardware soon. Already believed to have readied the iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5 for a March 8 launch event, the EEC listings suggest that the rumoured iMac...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 13:10

Level up your Apple Silicon workflow on Mac with these amazing iPad apps. (Image Source: Apollo, Soor, ONE METEO/ Edited)

Top 3 iPad apps you will absolutely love on your Apple Silicon Mac

Congratulations on getting your new Apple Silicon Mac! Whether you are the kind of user that spends most of your time doomscrolling Reddit, jamming out to your favorite tunes, or constantly glancing at your local weather, these si...

Brahm Shank, 14 Feb 2022 00:47

The Apple Macbook Pro M1. (Source: Apple.com)

4 laptops to consider if you're not a fan of MacOS but want something like a MacBook Pro

Love it or hate it, Apple has turned its MacBook line into a tech icon. In 2021, the tech giant launched an all-new line-up of MacBooks with the impressively powerful M1 series of processors. But what if you're not a fan of MacOS ...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2022 21:12

Apple's AirTags have developed an unwanted reputation. (Source: Apple)

Apple's latest "advancements" to the AirTag and FindMy systems are touted to address the rising "unwanted tracking" phenomenon

Apple's AirTags have become embroiled in a scandal that highlights their potential to facilitate crimes such as stalking, theft and general unsolicited e-tracking. Accordingly, the Cupertino giant has responded with an "update" th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2022 16:41

Apple releases new iOS and iPadOS versions. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases the incremental iOS and iPadOS 15.3.1 update to fix a crucial security discrepancy

iOS and iPadOS versions 15.3 were pushed in order to patch a slew of vulnerabilities on iPhones or iPads. However, it left one, which may have allowed the execution of "arbitrary" code. Never fear, though, v15.3.1 is here to addre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2022 23:36

Xiaomi wants to take on Apple in the high-end smartphone sector. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple/Unsplash - edited)

No more cheap copycats: Xiaomi targets Apple in high-end battle of "life and death"

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that the popular Chinese OEM will be targeting the high-end sector of the smartphone market in future to allow it to grow and develop. Ironically, Xiaomi has Apple and the iPhone’s market dominance...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2022 20:09

Some users are irriated by the unfixed jelly scrolling issue of the long-awaited 2021 iPad mini 6 (Image: Apple)

Apple faces class action lawsuit over the jelly scrolling issue on the iPad mini 6

The plaintiff accuses Apple of fraudulent marketing because it continues to sell the 2021 iPad mini 6 without fixing the jelly scrolling issue or disclosing it in its marketing materials.

Enrico Frahn, 10 Feb 2022 20:47

Make your iPad last longer than ever before with these helpful tips! (Image Source: Unsplash)

4 ways you can maximize battery life on your iPad

Whether you are trying to squeeze in the last few minutes of an in-flight movie, or struggling to meet that presentation deadline on time, we could all use a little more battery life on our iPad. Follow the tips on this list to sq...

Brahm Shank, 10 Feb 2022 20:13

Apple's new feature in action. (Source: Apple)

Apple's new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature raises hopes of on-device crypto transactions in the near future

Apple has announced that a new feature by which merchants will be able to take in-person payments using nothing more than their iPhone, using these devices' NFC modules. Although it is not to become available until later in 2022, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2022 23:16

iPhone 14 Pro concept rendered in four distinct finishes. (Image Source: Twitter - @Apple_Tomorrow)

3 features we really need to see in iPhone 14

For iPhone users looking to push their devices to the max, let us take a look at three highly-anticipated features that enthusiasts are hoping we will see in the iPhone 14 lineup later this year. “No-notch November” predictions as...

Brahm Shank, 09 Feb 2022 19:55

The M2 Apple MacBook Pro is expected to be an entry-level laptop. (Image source: Apple (2021 MacBook Pro) - edited)

Cost-cutting Apple M2 MacBook Pro embraces lower-level specs to gain entry-level status

The expected M2 MacBook Pro will have to cut some corners compared to the recently released Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 according to a noted observer. While the potential MacBook Pro 2022 will be treated to new Apple S...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2022 19:45

Finding the perfect wireless headphones for your routine can be a challenge. (Image Source: Unsplash/Edited)

3 wireless headphones every fitness fanatic should try

Step aside self-proclaimed audiophiles because this list is for active listeners who value durability, convenience, and just the right punch of bass needed to get those last few reps in. The fuss-free wireless headphones on this l...

Brahm Shank, 07 Feb 2022 18:10

Apple Music: now with shorter free trial period. (Source: Apple)

Apple Music slashes its standalone free trial period in a number of markets

Apple has typically offered a three-month free trial for new users considering an account with its first-party Music service. However, this offer has been cut in more than half in a long list of countries where the Cupertino giant...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2022 14:15

Apple purportedly has a full range of M2-powered Mac products to release during 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Big Macs and new chips: M2 Apple Silicon to star in entry-level MacBook Pro, updated 24-inch iMac, refreshed Mac mini, and 2022 MacBook Air

The successor to the M1 Apple Silicon, currently widely expected to be known as the M2 chip, could appear in no fewer than four different Macs before the end of the year. The lineup of potential new Apple M2-powered devices consis...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2022 23:34

The iPad Air 5 is coming. (Source: Macerkopf)

Apple iPhone SE 5G and iPad Air 5 reportedly set to debut on March 8

The iPad Air 5 and iPhone SE 5G—or iPhone SE 2022—are both expected to be unveiled at a spring event. According to a new leak, that event is scheduled for March 8 specifically. Those two devices may be joined by a new iMac Pro as ...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2022 15:48

Best Buy has an attractive iPad Air 4 deal for Apple fans hunting for a tablet bargain. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Deal | Speedy Apple iPad Air 4 gets nifty US$100 price cut across all configurations and colors on Best Buy

The excellent Apple iPad Air 4 is currently on offer at Best Buy with US$100 slashed off all configurations and colors of the superlative slate. The 4th generation tablet computer was released in late 2020 and came with Touch ID l...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2022 21:29

A handful of the many new features in the iOS 15.4 Developer Beta (Image Source: Apple/Edited)

4 iOS 15.4 features to get excited for

Feeling like iPhone updates have been a bit of a snooze-fest lately? You are not alone. The good news is iOS 15.4 introduces a plethora of amazingly useful and highly requested features ahead of Apple’s next major iteration. Let’s...

Brahm Shank, 03 Feb 2022 18:54

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