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Nvidia's plan to acquire Arm looks to be in serious trouble. (Image: Arm)

The FTC has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Nvidia's planned acquisition of Arm

Nvidia’s plans to acquire fabless chip designer Arm look to be on increasingly shaky ground. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block the deal on concerns that it will undermine competition and innovation following ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Dec 2021 01:56

Apple's third-generation Silicon SoCs are not thought to be arriving until mid-2023 at the earliest. (Image source: MacRumors)

Leak outlines the Apple SoCs set to rely on TSMC's N3 node

According to reports, Apple is set to shift from 5 nm to 3 nm nodes between M2 and M3 SoCs. TSMC should have its N3 node ready in time for the A17 Bionic too, both tipped for releases in 2023.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 01:00

Apple's next iPhone SE is expected to launch in Q1 2022 and could be powered by the A15 Bionic. (Image: Apple)

New iPhone SE set for Q1 2022 launch, will continue with iPhone 8 design cues but pick up an A15 and 5G

Apple’s next version of its popular and affordable iPhone SE is set for a Q1 2022 release. The tip comes from Taiwanese research company TrendForce which monitors supply chain activity.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Dec 2021 10:56

Apple's new MagSafe charging is not without its issues on the MacBook Pro 16. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Reports of MacBook Pro 16 charging issues emerge using Apple's new MagSafe 3 cable

According to reports, Apple's new MagSafe 3 power connector can fail to charge the MacBook Pro 16 when the machine is switched off. Seemingly, the issue does not hinder the MacBook Pro 14, which also supports MagSafe 3.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2021 18:03

Attractive Cyber Monday deals for the 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 14 are appearing online. (Image source: Apple/Unsplash - edited)

Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 with 8-core M1 Pro CPU and 14-core GPU gets a Cyber Monday discount for shoppers in the US and UK

There are deals to be had on the brand-new Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M1 Pro SoC. Shoppers in the US can scoot over to Adorama to find a special deal for the 14-inch MacBook Pro while potential buyers in the UK should check out Ama...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Nov 2021 18:54

On average, Apple has raised its prices on popular products by over 23% in Turkey. (Image source: Hussam Abd)

Apple starts selling in Turkey again having ramped up prices

The value of the Turkish Lira continues to slide, but Apple has resumed selling AirPods, iPads, iPhones, Macs and Watch Series smartwatches in Turkey. Unsurprisingly, Apple has increased prices across the board, with many now cost...

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 14:10

Apple's AR headset could pack some seriously powerful silicon

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple's 2022-bound AR headset could support standalone operation

Apple is expected to unveil its first AR headset sometime in 2022, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. He adds that it will perform on par with an M1 Mac and might not require an iPhone/iPad to operate. It could also feature two 4K OLED pa...

Anil Ganti, 26 Nov 2021 09:20

Macs and iPhones were significantly cheaper in Turkey than elsewhere. (Image source: Andy Wang)

Apple stops all sales in Turkey after the collapse of the Turkish Lira

The sharp devaluation of the Turkish Lira and high inflation in the country has resulted in Apple pulling all sales from its Turkish website. The company has not confirmed when it will begin selling in Turkey again, either.

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2021 14:23

The way Beats earphones sell on Amazon.it is about to change. (Source: Beats)

The Italian anti-trust authority slaps Apple and Amazon with multi-million-euro fines

Italy's anti-competition watchdog AGCM has ruled against Apple and Amazon in a case concerning the sale of Beats-series products on the latter's website for the country. The authority has concluded that the 2 OEMs formulated sales...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 23:53

The difference a year makes. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series propels Wear OS to its best quarter in years

The overall share of Wear OS within the smartwatch market has never so much as cracked 5% in Counterpoint Research's reports on this space for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to the launch of the new Galaxy Watch4 series, things hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 18:11

The Apple Watch SE is orderable for US$219 in the US during Black Friday sales. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple Watch SE receives US$60 discount as part of Black Friday sales

Multiple retailers have reduced the price of the entry-level Apple Watch SE. The 40 mm smartwatch is now available at US$60 less than its retail price, albeit only with GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2021 14:29

The M2 MacBook Air comes with a notchless display in the latest renditions of the upcoming Apple laptop. (Image source: @LeaksApplePro - edited)

New M2 MacBook Air renders based on Apple CAD files do away with the notch

The latest renders of the potential Apple MacBook Air laptop with M2 SoC have been posted online. Apparently, the new M2 MacBook Air renders are based on actual leaked Apple CAD files. Haters of the notch will be pleased to see th...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2021 19:16

The MediaTek Dimensity 9000 is shaping up to be the top Android SoC in 2022. (Image: MediaTek)

The MediaTek 9000 could be the leading Android SoC in 2022, but it is unlikely to topple the Apple A15 Bionic

The MediaTek 9000 looks like it could be the new darling of the Android smartphone world. The raw specifications suggest it could take the crown as the top Android SoC in 2022, but it is still unlikely to beat out the Apple A15 Bi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Nov 2021 12:28

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro could end up sporting a USB Type-C port. (Image source: Waqar Khan (iPhone renders)/CNET - edited)

Leaker asserts Apple iPhone 14 Pro will likely feature USB-C port

An Apple tipster has claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro will more than likely come with a USB-C port. Information supposedly delivered by people in the know has resulted in three potential reasons for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro to arrive...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2021 11:55

A render based on Apple Car patent applications. (Image: Vanorama)

Self-driving Apple Car takes a major step towards launching with completion of its custom SoC design work

Apple is said to have reached a major milestone with its Apple Car project, reports Bloomberg. According to insiders, the chip design team has completed the main design elements for its custom processor which will be central to Ap...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Nov 2021 04:50

A next-generation 27-inch iMac, as imagined by Ian Zelbo. (Image source: @RendersbyIan)

Apple iMac Pro to come with a 20-core M1 Max Duo SoC that combines two M1 Max dies

According to a report, Apple is set to launch the next-generation 27-inch iMac Pro with the M1 Max Duo, an SoC that features 20 CPU and 64 GPU cores with up to 128 GB of RAM. Apparently, Apple will achieve this by combining two M1...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2021 18:31

The Watch Series 8, as imagined by @LeaksApplePro. (Image source: @LeaksApplePro)

Apple Watch Series 8 CAD-based render leaks showing few changes from this year's smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 8 could look an awful lot like its predecessors, if a CAD-based render is correct. Allegedly, Apple is only planning on making one visible change for its next-generation smartwatch, with no flat design to be...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2021 14:22

Apple's recent iPhones have received an update to fix call drop issues. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 to select iPhones globally

Apple has released a small update for iOS 15, building on iOS 15.1 that it issued last month. iOS 15.1.1 fixes a specific bug, but only for recent iPhones. iOS 15.1.1 likely arrives a week or two before iOS 15.2 debuts.

Alex Alderson, 18 Nov 2021 17:51

Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro could benefit from faster network speeds thanks to WiFi 6E support (Image: Waqar Khan)

Rumor: iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro to support the faster WiFi 6E standard

Apple's upcoming generation of smartphones, which may be named iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, is rumored to support the new WiFi 6E standard with higher data speeds and lower latencies.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Nov 2021 00:24

Apple is now encouraging people to repair their iPhones and Macs from home. (Image source: Apple)

Self Service Repair: Apple to start selling replacement parts for iPhones and Macs

To people's surprise, Apple has announced a self-repair service for people to repair their iPhones and Macs at home. The company will provide spare parts, tools and repair manuals, representing a considerable u-turn on its previou...

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2021 17:51

The iPhone 13 series features a 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem. (Image: Qualcomm)

2023 iPhones to feature custom integrated 5G modems as Qualcomm reveals its iPhone modem orders will slip to just a 20 percent share

Qualcomm has indirectly confirmed that Apple will switch to in-house custom 5G modems for most of its iPhones in 2023. The company revealed at its Investor Day that its 2023 supply of modems for Apple devices will slide to just 20...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Nov 2021 09:55

The next-generation Qualcomm SoC will scale existing IP while leveraging Nuvia talent to create a new custom CPU architecture. (Image: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces next-gen PC SoC to tackle Apple M-series by tapping its new team of former Apple Silicon engineers

Qualcomm has announced that its first serious high-performance Arm based Windows PC SoC will launch in 2023. The new chip will, as has been expected, be developed by the Nuvia team it recently acquired which includes several forme...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Nov 2021 02:15

Amazon has released a Prime Video app for macOS, including support for features like AirPlay and Picture-in-Picture. (Image source: Amazon)

The Amazon Prime Video app is now available for Mac

Amazon has released the Prime Video app for Mac devices. The app includes a mix of Apple and Amazon features, such as Picture-in-Picture and X-Ray. You can also download content to your device, allowing you to watch TV and movies ...

Polly Allcock, 16 Nov 2021 23:11

iOS 15.2, the latest incremental update to iOS offers a handful of new features, and Beta 3 addresses outstanding bugs (Image source: Apple)

Apple rolls out iOS and iPadOS 15.2 beta 3 to developers, featuring incremental bugfixes and tweaks

Developers participating in the iOS 15.2 beta program are now able to download beta 3, featuring incremental upgrades and minor bugfixes.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 21:18

Waqar Khan has created high-quality renders based on leaked designs. (Image source: Waqar Khan)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro renders show potential redesign with a punch-hole display

A concept designer has visualised what the iPhone 14 Pro could look like, based on recent rumours and leaks. Apple is expected to drop the notch next year in favour of a punch-hole design, which the company introduced with the iPh...

Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2021 17:18

This one impression of how an Apple Car might look based on patent applications. (Image: Vanorama)

Apple Car concept render developed from patent applications points to possible design direction

Concept creators at Vanorama have created renders of what the Apple Car could look like based on patent applications filed by the Cupertino giant. While hardly the most ideal way to imagine what the Apple Car might eventually look...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Nov 2021 11:43

iPhone with USB-C bids for US$86,001 on eBay. (Image Source: geeken on eBay)

World's first iPhone with USB-C sells for whopping US$86,001 on eBay but is unsuitable as a daily driver

Engineering student Kenn Pillonel's modded iPhone X with the Lightning port swapped out for a fully functioning USB Type-C port has sold on eBay auction for an astounding US$86,001. However, the device is more of a collector's ite...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Nov 2021 10:57

While Tim Cook has an interest in crypto, don't expect to buy an iPhone with Bitcoin anytime soon (Image source: Apple)

Tim Cook opened up about his personal interest in crypto but shuts down the possibility of adding Bitcoin as an Apple payment method

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke briefly about his personal interest in cryptocurrency at a New York Times press event, stating that he personally owns crypto as part of his investment portfolio. However, he confirmed that Apple would not...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 10:22

Caviar wants to take a bit out of your wallet with its new Tyrannophone. (Image: Caviar)

Caviar's latest iPhone-based Tyrannophone has a real T-Rex tooth in it, will take a bite out of your wallet

Caviar is back again with its usual extravagant touch. This time it has applied its wares to the new iPhone 13 Pro series and dubbed its custom creation the Tyrannophone. It gets its name from the image of T-Rex embossed on its ba...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Nov 2021 09:32

An iPhone 13 Pro goes into anti-repair mode. (Source: Hugh Jeffreys via YouTube)

Apple backs away from controversial iPhone 13 screen replacement procedure that breaks Face ID

Apple has decided to issue an update that will make iPhone 13 screen replacements a lot easier. Currently, iPhone 13 screen replacements break Face ID if the microcontroller attached to the old screen isn’t transferred to the new ...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Nov 2021 20:41

The Death Star iPhone contains numerous differences from the iPhone 4 that Apple ended up releasing. (Image source: DongleBookPro)

Apple created a Death Star iPhone to prevent the iPhone 4 from leaking

The iPhone 4 leaked extensively and months before Apple released it. However, the company had hoped that a novel approach would minimise leaks, which involved passing prototypes as cheap fakes.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2021 18:45

The Samsung Exynos 2200 GPU apparently posted impressive benchmark gains over its predecessor. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Exynos 2200 GPU skyrockets past Exynos 2100 GPU in peak performance benchmark but offers reduced gains in sustained load

The Samsung Exynos 2200 GPU has allegedly been put through an official benchmark and offered up results that are either amazing or disappointing depending on if your glass is half empty or half full. While the Exynos 2200 GPU seem...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2021 14:01

Renditions of the Apple iPhone 14 and the 2022 MacBook Air have already been published online. (Image source: Jon Prosser/RendersbyIan)

M2 MacBook Air release date and iPhone 14 model details join numerous bite-sized rumors offered by Apple tipster

An Apple tipster has offered up information about multiple products due to come out of Cupertino in the ensuing months. This includes rumors about the expected M2 MacBook Air, future iMac computers, the iPhone 14 range, and even a...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2021 18:24

Apple's iPhone 13-series stock woes are now slated to persist into 2022

Apple seems to be facing more difficulty than usual in getting its latest range of iPhones into customer hands than usual in 2021. The latest report on the subject indicates that the supply issues in question are likely to ease of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2021 14:58

BAT value in the last week, Brave Browser inks deal with Solana Labs (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Brave Browser joins forces with Solana Labs, blockchain integration coming next year

By joining forces with the fastest blockchain in the world, Brave Browser is planning to provide the best-in-class wallet features to its desktop and mobile browsers starting in the first half of 2022. However, the company will co...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2021 13:25

Apple claims to have fixed macOS 12 Monterey for T2-equipped Macs. (Image source: Apple)

Apple publishes a statement about macOS 12 Monterey upgrade issues

Apple believes that it has fixed macOS 12 Monterey for devices with a T2 security chip. The fix will be no good for a machine that bricked when attempting to install macOS 12, though.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2021 20:42

Netflix streams games as well as shows now. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix is slated to pose the next big threat to Apple's App Store monopoly

Netflix has started to offer games as well as conventional content on Android. It is now also projected to do the same on iOS - however, there is an obstacle in the way of these alleged plans, and it is, of course, Apple's policy ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2021 22:33

Apple has hired a former Tesla engineer to work on its upcoming car. (Image source: iPhoneWired)

Apple hires ex-Tesla engineer to work on its upcoming self-driving car

Apple has hired Christopher Moore, an ex-Tesla engineer, to work on its self-driving car. Moore's work will revolve around the software that will power the fully autonomous vehicle from Apple. This is not the first time that Cuper...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Nov 2021 21:51

Fabric interconnect will continue to play a key role in Apple's scaling plans for its M-series silicon. (Image: Apple)

Latest Apple Silicon roadmap leak conflicts with previous Mac Pro rumors, but also offers more details on Apple's plans

A new report has offered information that conflicts with previous reports of Apple’s silicon plans for the Mac Pro. However, it also offers some rumored new details about Apple’s silicon roadmap for future devices including the ne...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Nov 2021 11:22

Alder Lake vs. Apple Silicon: PassMark CPU Mark chart is headed by the i9-12900K and i5-12600K. (Image source: Intel/Apple/PassMark - edited)

Power-guzzling Intel Core i9-12900K and i5-12600K smash through Apple M1 barrier in PassMark's desktop CPU single-thread benchmark

The Intel Core i9-12900K and Intel Core i5-12600K have become the new leaders of the PassMark CPU Mark desktop single-thread performance chart. The Alder Lake processors managed to overcome the wall of Apple M1 chips that previous...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Nov 2021 10:19

Should you get the new Apple MacBook Pro 14?

The new MacBook Pro 14 was impressive in our comprehensive review and it is certainly one of the best compact multimedia laptops you can currently get. But is the additional price over the MacBook Pro 13 or the MacBook Air justifi...

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Nov 2021 13:59

Reputedly, it will take Apple a few years to finalise OLED panels for MacBook Pros. (Image source: Mohamed Kerroudj)

The first Apple MacBook with an OLED display will not arrive before 2025, but it will have a high peak brightness

After recently unveiling the first MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays, Apple is reportedly already developing next-generation panels. Supposedly, Apple will combine two OLED panels to achieve extreme brightness and durability, bu...

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2021 00:13

iPhones continue to be popular in the US. (Source: Apple)

Apple continues to rule the US smartphone market for the third quarter of 2021

Apple's iPhones all but dominated their market in the US in the third quarter of 2020 with a share of just under 40%. Now, they have maintained their #1 spot in the same quarter of 2021 (3Q2021), having grown their cut to just ove...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2021 22:21

The Pro version of the Apple iPad mini is expected to feature a high refresh rate display. (Image source: Jeremy Bezanger)

Apple reportedly plans to release an iPad mini 6 Pro with a 120 Hz ProMotion display

According to new rumours, Samsung Display is currently supplying 8.3-inch panels to Apple for a new iPad mini. While IPS like the iPad mini 6, these panels are also 120 Hz, which could minimise the current tablet's 'jelly scrollin...

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2021 20:49

The Apple leadership team in 2007 at the time of the first iPhone launch. (Image: Jonathon Sprague/Redux)

Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max chips are the culmination of a vision hatched in 2008

A lot has rightly been written about the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips found in Apple’s new MacBook Pro models. However, while the spotlight is rightly on them now, their origins date back to a decision made in 2008 under the leadership...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Nov 2021 10:43

The "USB iPhone" is now up for auction. (Source: Ken Pillonel via eBay)

The "world's first" iPhone with a type-C port is now up for auction - with more than one catch

The engineer Ken Pillonel hit the headlines - not to mention the YouTube views - in the course of showcasing an iPhone X modified to work with a USB type-C port rather than a Lightning port as normal. This answer to many tech fans...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2021 18:09

iPhones are expected to utilise 5 nm SoCs for another year. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple iPhone 14 series to feature 5 nm SoCs because TSMC's N3 node will arrive too late for the A16 Bionic

TSMC will not start mass-producing its N3 node until 2H 2022, too late for the iPhone 14 series. As a result, Apple's next-generation iPhones will rely on 5 nm SoCs. TSMC's N4P node could still bring performance improvements to th...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2021 14:06

Apple has reduced iPad production to boost the iPhone 13 inventory. (Image source: Apple)

Global chip shortage hits Apple hard as it reduces iPad production in favor of the iPhone 13

Apple has reduced iPad production by 50% to boost the iPhone 13 inventory. The move is Apple's attempt to mitigate the effects of global chip shortages that have resulted in fewer iPhone 13 shipments amid increasing demand. Consum...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Nov 2021 23:47