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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

The Apple M1 Pro SoC comes with either an 8-core CPU part or a 10-core CPU component. (Image source: Apple - edited)

M1 Pro 10-core SoC pips M1 Max to head PassMark's desktop and laptop CPU single-thread performance charts as Apple Silicon secures top four places

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max processors have made an initial appearance in the PassMark CPU Mark single-thread performance benchmarks for both laptop and desktop processors. Apple Silicon now occupies the top four positions in both...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2021 19:28

Firefox 93 to Firefox 94 update notification (Source: Own)

Firefox 94 now available with Colorways, site isolation, and more

Today, Mozilla unleashed Firefox 94.0 for desktop users across all relevant platforms, but also for Android devices. The list of new features and noticeable enhancements includes Colorways, site isolation enabled by default, as we...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2021 18:03

Apple is planning to bring a crash detection feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch.

Apple plans to bring a life-saving Google Pixel feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch

Apple is planning to bring a car crash detection feature to the iPhone and the Apple Watch in 2022. According to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, the feature would work similarly to the Apple Watch's fall detection a...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Nov 2021 11:47

The Beats Fit Pro shares many features with the AirPods Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple unveils the Beats Fit Pro with ANC and Spatial Audio support

Apple has just unveiled one of the strongest competitors to the AirPods Pro with the Beats Fit Pro. Not only do the earbuds support active noise cancellation (ANC), but they are also compatible with Apple's Spatial Audio technolog...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2021 23:19

Apple's privacy policy changes have cost social media companies almost US$10 billion.

Apple's controversial privacy policy changes have cost almost US$10 billion to social media companies

Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy that requires apps to ask for users' permission before collecting their data has cost social media companies US$9.85 billion. Social media sites including Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter,...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Nov 2021 22:06

The 2022 iMac Pro will supposedly look like the 2021 iMac 24 and the Apple Pro Display XDR. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Alleged 27-inch Apple iMac Pro specs, M1 SoC options, release date, and likely price divulged in weighty leak

A noted leaker has been offering up a wealth of details about a potential 2022 Apple iMac Pro that would be fitted with a choice between the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. The supposed iMac Pro with Apple Silicon would also sport a...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2021 21:57

Honor is back at the top of the Chinese smartphone market. (Source: Honor)

Honor consolidates its rise to the #3 spot in the Chinese smartphone market

Honor has held other companies such as Xiaomi off to retain the third-highest share of the Chinese smartphone market. The OEM is now third in this market; then again, the greatest year-on-year (YoY) gain in the country went to App...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2021 16:08

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Max has a high-power mode to drive the SoC cooling fans at higher speeds. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Max high-power mode benchmark battery ostensibly ends not with a bang but a whimper

The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M1 Max SoC has been tested on multiple benchmarks while in high-power mode. The 2021 laptop managed to churn out some slightly higher scores in a couple of tests, but on the surface the overall r...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Oct 2021 22:32

Offers a lot of performance in a compact format: The Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple iPhone 13 mini: As compact as high-end allows

In many aspects, the iPhone 13 mini features the same hardware as the larger model, and its performance is similar as well. However, the 5.4-inch screen turns out to be a tad too small at times.

Mike Wobker, 30 Oct 2021 06:58

The new 2021 MacBook Pro has been disassembled in order to evaluate its repairablity (Image: iFixit)

iFixit's teardown video shows the internals of Apple's new 2021 MacBook Pro and confirms its improved repairability

The well-known repair website iFixit has now released a new comprehensive teardown video that illustrates the better repairability of Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro, but also confirms a few annoying restrictions.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Oct 2021 23:56

The M1 Pro has proved itself to be a worthy choice for those who don't want to pay extra for the M1 Max. (Image source: Apple/Luke Miani - edited)

Multiple MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro vs M1 Max benchmark results indicate much greater price-performance ratio for the M1 Pro Apple Silicon

Two MacBook Pro 16 laptops containing two different variants of new Apple Silicon have been put through a massive battery of benchmark tests with some surprising results. The M1 Pro with 16-core GPU was pitted against the M1 Max w...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Oct 2021 15:17

Touch Bar functionality lives on for the new MacBook Pro via Sidecar. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Touch Bar lives on for new MacBook Pro models via Sidecar and iPad

Apple’s new MacBook Pro models are out and as had been rumored, they don’t include the Touch Bar among other changes. However, fans of the Touch Bar who own a new MacBook Pro and an iPad can continue to enjoy Touch Bar functionali...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Oct 2021 13:07

A Twitter use @Jatadaro has shown how to use the new notch hiding tweak. (Image: @Jatodaro via Twitter)

Apple publishes support document with workaround for MacBook Pro notch shenanigans

Apple has published a support document to help address issues users have been experiencing with the way some apps have been interacting with the controversial notch on its new MacBook Pro. The new “Scale to fit'' option ensures th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Oct 2021 04:26

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is huge and offers great technology and a high quality case, but you have to be content with 12 months of warranty.

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers top technology but also some small annoyances

With the iPhone 13 Pro Max, we tested the largest of Apple's current smartphones and determined that no other smartphone is as fast and you also cannot get as much storage in other smartphones. But ...

Florian Schmitt, 29 Oct 2021 03:04

The AirPods Pro now support MagSafe, albeit with no other changes. (Image source: John Smith)

Apple quietly brings the AirPods Pro back to US$249 with a minor revision that hints at an AirPods Pro 2 feature

When Apple unveiled the AirPods 3, it brought a feature to its basic earbuds that the AirPods Pro lack. In response, Apple has released a new AirPods Pro revision, allowing it and retailers to continue to charge US$249 for its 'Pr...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2021 19:51

War Thunder 2.11 ''Ground Breaking'' update now available October 28 2021 (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.11 "Ground Breaking" now available with a new nation, terramorphing mechanics, and much more

Dubbed "Ground Breaking" and released earlier today, War Thunder 2.11 brings a new tech tree into the game, although Israel only got two premium aircraft for now and no regular military hardware. However, the highlight of this upd...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2021 16:41

Delivery dates for some MacBook Pro pre-orders have slipped from October to December. (Image source: Apple)

Some MacBook Pro orders are delayed by nearly two months

Apple and UPS are struggling to fulfil MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 pre-orders. Reportedly, two problems lie behind the fulfilment issues: delaying orders from a couple of days to nearly two months.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 16:40

Apple has updated six OSes this week, including iOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and HomePod 15.1

Apple has introduced incremental updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and HomePod. All have received x.1 updates, which introduce several new features including SharePlay.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 13:50

The new Google Pixel 6 is powered by machine learning-focused semi-custom Tensor SoC. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Google's Tensor is supposed be all about machine learning - it just got crushed by the Apple A15 Bionic in our testing with the new Geekbench ML app

The Google Pixel 6 range is about to start its rollout in select markets with the promise that Google has made its new Tensor chip to really shine in machine learning tasks. Unfortunately, we just pitted it against the Apple A15 B...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Oct 2021 11:30

The Watch Series 8 may herald new health features for Apple's smartwatches. (Image source: Daniel Korpai)

Apple Watch Series 8: Suppliers develop an infrared blood glucose sensor for next-generation smartwatches

Rumour has it that Apple's suppliers are developing a non-invasive blood glucose sensor in time for smartwatches released next year. The sensor relies on infrared light and a photodiode to read blood glucose levels, along with you...

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 00:13

The iPhone SE will remain a 4.7-inch device despite gaining a 'Plus' suffix. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Apple rumoured to unveil an iPhone SE Plus in 2022 with a larger model set for 2024

According to a report, Apple plans to launch two iPhone SE smartphones in three years, starting in 2022. The iPhone SE Plus will arrive first, but a larger model will remain in development until 2024. Only then will the iPhone SE ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 23:51

The Google Pixel 6 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 11 or Tensor vs. A13 Bionic. (Image source: Google/Apple - edited)

Google Tensor outpaced by iPhone 11's A13 Bionic chip on Geekbench but this is comparing Apples with Pixels

A Geekbench comparison between a Google Pixel 6 Pro and an Apple iPhone XS Max has been grabbing attention due to the apparent failure of the Tensor chip against the three-year-old Apple A12 Bionic. In fairer terms, the Pixel 6 Pr...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Oct 2021 21:52

macOS Monterey contains numerous changes for most Macs from 2015 onwards. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 12 Monterey with AirPlay on Mac, live text and bokeh for video chats

Apple has started distributing macOS Monterey as a free update to most Macs that have been around since 2015. After the update, you can use an iPad as a second display without prior setup, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 18:20

The original iPod as you have never seen it. (Image source: Panic)

Photos show how Apple hid the original iPod in a leak-proof design

The original iPod has now reached its 20th anniversary, with the iPod Touch now serving as the sole representative of the series. While the iPod's design is well known, the leak-proof case in which Apple hid it shortly before its ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2021 15:06

The new MacBook Pro models have landed, designs quirks and all. (Image: Notebookcheck)

The new MacBook Pro display has an odd mix of rounded corners at the top, and square ones at the bottom

The new Apple MacBook Pro models are starting to hit customers all around the globe and reports are mostly positive. We have also got our hands on a 14-inch model and have so far been impressed with it but we did spot another disp...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2021 09:37

The Apple M1 Max can easily keep up with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU in synthetic benchmarks. (Image source: Apple/Nvidia - edited)

M1 Max vs RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: Apple SoC excels in synthetic benchmarks but flounders alongside the M1 Pro in gaming tests

The Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs have been thoroughly tested by AnandTech with some dramatic but also unsurprisingly familiar results. While the M1 Max rubbed shoulders with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and AMD’s Radeon 68...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Oct 2021 19:48

An Apple schematic for a periscope zoom lens. (Source: Patently Apple)

LG wins the contract to make the periscope lenses for the iPhones of the future

Apple is projected to debut iPhones with powerful zoom thanks to the addition of periscope lenses to their rear camera humps. Now, a South Korean media outlet asserts that an LG subsidiary has been engaged to produce these new mod...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2021 17:20

The MacBook Air will join the new MacBook Pros in embracing the notch. (Image source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

New Apple MacBook Air renders leak with an impossibly thin design

Apple may have just announced the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16, but Jon Prosser has already turned his attention to next year's MacBook Air. The device is believed to pack an Apple M2 SoC and a 13-inch notched display in an i...

Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2021 23:05

Apple iPad (2021) buying tips: The powerful tablet can quickly become expensive, but it doesn't have to be like that

The new Apple iPad 10.2 impressed in the test, offering a modern tablet with comprehensive expansion options despite its dusty looks. However, users who want more than just the base version will quickly notice that things can get ...

Daniel Schmidt, 24 Oct 2021 21:01

The refreshed Mac mini could end up being configured with a choice of either the M1 Pro or M1 Max SoC. (Image source: Apple)

March Apple event claim sparks product launch speculation involving iPhone SE 2022, M1 Pro Mac mini, and refreshed iMac computers

An Apple tipster has indirectly claimed that there could be an event held by the tech giant in March of next year. Unsurprisingly, this has led to numerous predictions of what products might emerge from Apple Park at that time, wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Oct 2021 19:25

AirPods 2 case: possibly the same, but only from the front. (Source: MacRumors)

Rumor | Next-gen AirPods Pro will upgrade to a case with Apple Find My integration and more

Apple is projected to launch second-gen AirPods Pro in 2022. These TWS earbuds have allegedly been captured in new renders hinting that their charging case will come with new and heretofore-unseen features. Then again, their sourc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 17:44

The 2021 MacBook Pro 16 weighs from 2.1 kg (4.7 pounds) and is 1.68 cm (0.66 inches) high. (Image source: SANG SÁNG SUỐT - edited)

Unboxed Apple MacBook Pro 16 in leaked hands-on video makes the 15-inch MacBook Pro look petite in comparison

The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16 has appeared in a leaked hands-on review of the laptop by a Vietnamese YouTuber. The new 16-inch model is compared with a 15-inch MacBook Pro, and it clearly looks considerably bigger than its predece...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Oct 2021 00:02

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 can be fitted with either an M1 Pro chip or a more-powerful M1 Max SoC. (Image source: YouTube - edited)

MacBook Pro 14 gets turned on in sultry unboxing video and features in side-by-side live shot with the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro

The new Apple MacBook Pro 14 has appeared in both a brief unboxing video and in a side-by-side comparison shot with the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Those on the fence about the notch in the display might be pleasantly surprised by how na...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Oct 2021 22:44

iFixit images the Apple Watch again. (Source: iFixit)

An Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals what lies behind its screen's updated design

The popular teardown site iFixit has now released its disassembly walk-through for Apple's latest Watch, comparing it to the preceding series 6 as it went. The process revealed the design changes that contribute to the wearable's ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 19:56

The MacBook Pro's notch houses an array of sensors including the 1080p webcam. (Image Source: David Pogue on Twitter)

Apple MacBook Pro's notch houses more than just a 1080p camera

Apple's decision to include a notch in the new MacBook Pros has created divided opinion, but the notch area houses more than just a 1080p camera. It is not clear whether Apple could've managed the same apparatus within the bezel i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Oct 2021 10:37

The Apple M1 Pro should easily handle casual gaming sessions for 2021 MacBook Pro users. (Image source: Apple/Codemasters/Epic - edited)

Early Apple M1 Pro benchmarks: 10-core CPU part heavily outscores Core i9-10910 while 16-core GPU part keeps pace with GeForce GTX 1650

The new Apple M1 Pro SoC has surfaced in several Geekbench records running in Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro laptops. There are listings for both CPU and GPU performance, with a 10-core M1 Pro easily outscoring an Intel Core i9-10910. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Oct 2021 22:51

Apple M1 Max uses a 32-core GPU that can compete with current top-end Nvidia laptop GPUs depending on the workflow. (Image Source: Apple)

Dell XPS 17 9710 with RTX 3060 Laptop GPU shows Geekbench OpenCL supremacy over M1 Max-powered Apple MacBook Pro 16, but Apple silicon still has the efficiency advantage

Several Geekbench OpenCL listings of new M1 Max-powered Apple MacBook Pros are now available. In one such comparison with a Dell XPS 17 9710 laptop powered by the Core i7-11800H and an RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, the RTX 3060 seems to ha...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Oct 2021 20:46

The 16-inch M1 Max gets a new high-power mode, but the 14-inch model misses out. (Image: Apple)

16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max has a special high-power mode Apple hasn't talked about, but it has now confirmed

The new 16-inch M1 Max equipped MacBook Pro models have a new high-power mode. References to the mode have been discovered in the current version of macOS Monterey and do not apply to the 14-inch model.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Oct 2021 14:38

An illustration suggesting what Apple's head-mounted VR device might look like (Source: The Information)

Apple's VR headset could be delayed until early 2023

New rumors suggest that Apple may not release its first VR headset until late 2022 at the earliest. It has been predicted that the delay has been caused by Apple's complex design for the headset.

Polly Allcock, 22 Oct 2021 13:54

The pricier MacBook Air could be released in mid-2022 and sport an upgraded mini LED display (Image: MacRumors)

Leak claims the new Apple MacBook Air is set for a mid-2022 release, could feature a mini LED display and MagSafe but also a higher price

A well-known leaker with a noteworthy track record has further elaborated on his quite intriguing predictions regarding Apple's upcoming 2022 MacBook Air upgrade, which will supposedly feature unusual bezels in an off-white type o...

Enrico Frahn, 22 Oct 2021 00:18

The HDMI 2.0 port on the new 2021 MacBook Pro cannot output 4K at 120Hz on an external display (Image: Apple)

Apple's new 2021 MacBook Pro only comes with an HDMI 2.0 port which cannot output 4K at 120Hz on an external display

Even though Apple has finally improved the native connectivity of its all-new redesigned 2021 MacBook Pro, the included HDMI port is unfortunately not completely up to date, which results in certain limitations when connecting the...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Oct 2021 20:30

The Apple M1 Max is pegged to offer a great performance-to-power consumption ratio. (Image Source: Apple)

Geek discretion advised: Apple M1 Max trails behind RTX 3080 Laptop by nearly 30% in GFXBench but is about 8% faster than RTX 3060 Laptop, mileage varies depending on considered benchmarks

GFXBench 5 results of the Apple M1 Max indicate that raw performance may really not match up to an RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, though there are likely benefits when power consumption is factored. The early results show that the M1 Max is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Oct 2021 18:40

Apple has used silicon interconnect fabric to scale up the M1 for the M1 Pro and M1 Max. (Image: Apple)

Apple's use of fabric in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips points to how it will scale up its chips for the next Mac Pro

Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon is incredibly powerful. Apple alluded to how it was able to scale these chips up from the M1 using what it called ‘fabric’. This fabric points the way to how Apple will further scale up its ch...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Oct 2021 08:36