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Samsung took a disproportionate amount of orders for the OLED displays found in the iPhone 14 range during their production compared to other main display suppliers LG and BOE. The former is now said to have gained some ground back in this respect in 2023, having secured a contract to make an increased volume of "15 Pro" and "15 Pro Max" panels. Then again, Samsung may still be content with their additional vanilla "15" and "15 Plus" orders.

According to reports from a renowned Apple analyst, Apple has developed two new Mac desktops based on M2 Pro and M2 Ultra chipsets. Codenamed Mac 14.13 and Mac 14.14, the pair are rumoured to arrive later this year as new Mac Studio machines.

The "iPhone 15 Pro Max" is currently thought to be the world's first top-end Apple handset with a USB type-C port. However, according to a new tip, that is one of its very few substantial hardware upgrades. The leak purports to debunk claims of a new main camera for the upcoming flagship smartphone - then again, it might get more RAM than the 14 Pro Max.

An Apple rumors blog has shown off what might be a full collection of iPhone 15-series dummy models in a new video post. According to this new leak, the Cupertino giant will produce direct successors for each 14-series variant in 2023. On that note, the OEM may be banking on upgrades such as USB type-C charging to set the new iPhones apart from previous generations.

Samsung Display has revealed a new OLED display that includes integrated sensor technology embedded within the panel itself. The panel can authenticate via a fingerprint, but also measure heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels.

Apple is months out from releasing the iPhone 15 series. In the meantime, first renders of the iPhone 16 Ultra have emerged, courtesy of leaked CAD data. Purportedly, the iPhone 16 Ultra will feature a 6.9-inch display, which would make it the tallest iPhone ever.

Apple released watchOS 9.5 a few days ago with various bug fixes and a new themed watch face. However, the update also introduces a green display tint for some models, Watch SE, Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra included.

Apple is expected to introduce a first-gen mixed-reality headset at its impending WWDC23 event. Now, some more potential design and function tidbits for the inaugural, allegedly Jony Ive-influenced, product have leaked out. They purport to cover its blend of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) applications, its potential user-friendliness and how it will be something other than a Meta Quest competitor.

Apple's freshly-announced official itinerary for its latest World-wide Developer's Conference (or WWDC23) includes a day-long Special Event in addition to the usual keynote speech and State of the Union address. The augmented schedule has re-ignited speculation that the Cupertino giant will unveil its first-gen mixed-reality headset on the date in question.

Apple has taken the unusual step of previewing features coming to iOS 17 ahead of its expected announcement at WWDC 2023. The new features are focused on enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities with Apple flexing its AI prowess in the process.

According to a new report, Apple will release all iPhone 15 models with 48 MP primary cameras. Reputedly, the basic iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will receive a new triple-stacked camera sensor aimed at capturing more light to improve image quality.

With Apple's rumored "Reality Pro" MR headset unveiling just around the corner, it has surfaced that Apple has registered a new trademark for "xrOS". The unveiling of the headset and its new operating system is expected to take place at Apple's WWDC 2023 event coming next month, where developers will be able to get their hands on the device for the first time and begin conceiving of new apps they can create for it.

Apple is projected to launch new MacBooks and possibly top-end iPads with a new chip called the M3 Pro soon. Now, it is slated to arrive with 20% more cores and 12.5% more graphics compared to its predecessor. That might sound like an iterative upgrade - then again, there may also be 12.5% more onboard memory, at least.

Apple threw a wrench in Samsung's 8th-gen OLED display investment plans as it is reportedly delaying the launch of the MacBook with OLED display with a whole year. Sluggish MacBook sales may have premeditated Apple's decision.

Anker has launched the 737 MagGo Charger (3-in-1 Station) for Apple devices in the EU. You can use the gadget to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. The wireless MagGo charging pad can charge an iPhone at 15W, plus the device has a temperature sensor to protect against overheating.

A well-renowned industry analyst says the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature 6.2x and 6.8x-inch screens (value of x to be revealed later), along with a higher aspect ratio and thinner bezels.

Apple is once again tipped to produce its inaugural Ultra-class iPhone in 2023, with this alleged new 15-series flagship turning up in dummy form on a popular tech YouTube channel. It may be slightly narrower and thicker than the 14 Pro Max it is tipped to replace, and also incorporate all of the subtle rumored updates that could make it the most significant upgrade for several generations - except for one.

Apple has just reported "fiscal 2023 second quarter" (or 2FQ2023) takings reduced by 3% year-on-year (YoY). On the other hand, the Cupertino giant asserts that its iPhones made the most for any quarter in its history, while services such as Music or TV posted an "all-time record". Nevertheless, it follows that Macs and iPads did not do so well during the 3 months in question.

First announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the first instance of Apple pushing a minor system update focused only on security.

According to reports, Apple is considering releasing an even more powerful iPad Pro tablet, which will also be significantly larger than recent 12.9-inch models. Dubbed the iPad Pro Max or the iPad Ultra, the tablet is rumoured to feature a 14.1-inch display and an Apple M3 Pro chipset. The device is thought to be the closest alternative to a MacBook yet, in part thanks to Apple porting many macOS features to iPadOS.

Apple is now tipped to launch a major update to watchOS that revives the Glances feature from an earlier version. The rumored switch from apps to iPhone 14-style widgets is backed to make the "Watch X" (or "series 9") more intuitive and convenient to use. The potentially substantial software upgrade is thought to distract from minimal health-tracking feature updates, however.

According to a new report, Apple's transition from Lightning to USB Type-C ports will bring more than just improved interoperability to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Purportedly, the change will also increase bandwidth by over 80x, allowing Apple to introduce features like external 4K monitor support.

Apple allegedly aspires to release devices with an upgrade to custom microLED displays as early as 2024. However, according to the latest industry reports, real life has gotten in the way of these plans, causing the Cupertino giant to enlist the help of Samsung and LG to take the next step onward from OLED in the near future. The putative upgrade is still projected to start with a next-gen Watch Ultra, however.

The allegedly upcoming new "Plus" version of the Beats Studio Buds have reportedly made it onto Amazon ahead of their scheduled release date by accident. The sales page may have revealed their specs and price as well as their latest, Nothing phone-like, colorway, prior to being yanked from the site.

With Apple's software update season right around the corner, rumors are flying as to which devices will be able to upgrade to the latest OS. Unfortunately, some popular (but older) iPhones and iPads will be left in the dust this update cycle.

Apple is doubling down on high-res sensors, it appears. According to new reports, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is set to debut with a new 48 MP camera that's bigger and more powerful than the iPhone 14 Pro Max's. The iPhone 15 Pro may not get the same hardware, sadly, however.

Apple is tipped to try and make the world accept its Reality (headset) during WWDC 2023. The first-gen VR/AR platform is now backed to come with its own version of Safari, FaceTime, Fitness, Siri and more on its allegedly impending launch. However, it seems the Cupertino giant has gone and developed something for it that might end up being a major sticking point to its adoption.

The well-built base model from the current 2023 MacBook Pro lineup can now be ordered for a reduced sale price of US$1,749 after Amazon introduced a notable 12 percent discount on the very quick 14-inch multimedia laptop with the lightning-fast Apple M2 SoC.

According to a renowned analyst, Apple will sell its first 15-inch MacBook Air with two processor options. Reiterating an earlier rumour, the analyst alleges that the MacBook Air 15 will miss out on the Apple M3. There is no Apple M2 Pro option on the cards, either.

Thanks to the unrivaled efficiency of the M1 processor, this laptop remains cool even in full load and the battery life can last up to 18 hours. Despite having only 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, all the native applications, including content creation suites provide excellent performance.

Apple's new M3 chip may not debut at WWDC 2023 alongside a 13-inch MacBook Air. It hasn't entered mass production and is expected to do so some time by Q3 2023.

The Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) of 2023 is already touted to go down in history as the event during which Apple's first-gen VR/AR headset is unleashed. However, the latest version of iOS is now also projected to vie for the spotlight by unlocking app sideloading on iPhones for the first time. The Conference is also now rumored to introduce iPadOS optimized for OLED and watchOS optimized for an underwhelming hardware upgrade.

Tim Cook is headed to India to open two new retail stores in the country. The new locations are found in 2 different cities, and will start to welcome customers from April 18, 2023. Apple touts them as sources of "excellent" customer service and experience in advance, and indicates that they underpin the country's increasing importance to it as a source of both sales and production.

Apple will be releasing its first MacBook Air with large display soon, as the device has been caught testing app compatibility running the yet-unreleased macOS 14. The MacBook Air 15 will still be powered by the current M2 processor family, though.

Over the last few months, there have been numerous leaks and rumours that Apple would adopt solid-state 'Taptic Buttons' for this year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, two sources now report that Apple has removed this new functionality at short notice owing to compatibility issues.

Plugable has unveiled the 5-in-1 USB-C Hub designed for Apple MagSafe. The gadget clips onto a MacBook via two USB-C connectors, with a cut-out for the laptop’s charger. Ports on the device include 100 W USB-C, supporting displays with resolutions up to 6K@60Hz, and Gigabit Ethernet.

The first three months of 2023 (or 1Q2023) has proven a dismal quarter for PC sale - especially for top-5 brand Apple, apparently. It has outstripped other major OEMs such as Lenovo and Dell in terms of falling shipments and market share year-on-year (YoY). Then again, according to market analysis group IDC, there may be an upside to the lack of growth thus far.

According to new reports, Apple will not release a new 27-inch Studio Display with mini-LED backlights or 120 Hz ProMotion support anytime soon. Purportedly, Apple has cancelled the current model, but an analyst has revealed mass production plans centred around a new prototype.

New high-quality renders of the iPhone 15 Pro have been shared, one of four iPhone 15 models that Apple has planned for later this year. The new renders detail several changes between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, as well as a touted colour option that will replace the iPhone 14 Pro's 'Deep Purple'.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (aka iPhone 15 Ultra) will supposedly add a new storage tier. It will pack up to 2 TB of storage and cost RMB 20,000 (US$2,906) in China.

Best Buy offers convenient shopping options (online included) for your latest iPhone - however, there are caveats, mostly of the limited, carrier-locked buying option kind. However, the major retailer has now started to support the option of getting a SIM-unlocked unit instead. Then again, the more in-demand variants have been left out of this new deal for now.

Apple Pay users in the US can now get a free six-piece McNuggets at participating McDonald's outlets just by spending US$1 in the McDonald's app. This offer is valid till April 11, and users can also make use of food delivery services. Apple has also started rolling out Apple Pay Later credit facility to select US customers. Unlike a typical credit card, Apple Pay Later requires users to pay back in four biweekly installments.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will make its grand debut in the last quarter of the year. Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, outperforms Apple's A16 Bionic in GPU tests, and it appears that could continue with the next-gen chipset, thanks to a reported 50% boost in GPU performance.

The M2 Mac Mini, the latest version of Apple's miniature desktop, is on sale at Amazon for up to US$110 off. With this discount, the base model falls to just under $500.

The entire Bitcoin whitepaper can be accessed in pdf form through the Image Capture utility or directly opening it through a terminal command. It has been "a feature" since the 2018 Mojave update, but anonymous sources claim that it will soon be removed.

ESR has introduced the world's first accessory that combines what might be the most popular and practical uses of MagSafe for the iPhone 12 to 14 generations. It consists of a 5,000mAh power bank that can also hold some cards for the user and act as a kick-stand at the same time. The HaloLock Power Bank Wallet will be available to buy from tomorrow (April 6, 2023).

Apple reportedly took the unprecedented step to idle its MacBook M2 processor production for two months as the nosedive in computer demand was sharper than expected. The M2 chip is at 50% production rate now, and a future OLED MacBook Air with Samsung screen won't come to the rescue any time soon.

Apple is apparently working on a new MacBook Air model with a 13.4-inch OLED display. Currently, Apple offers a 13.6-inch MacBook Air unlike the conventional 13.3-inch version. While Apple is expected to eventually transition to OLED with next year's iPad Pros and the MacBooks in 2025, the exact timeline for the new 13.4-inch OLED MacBook Air is still unclear.

According to the latest predictions of respected industry figures, Apple's first-gen AR/VR product is not ready to be unveiled during 2023's WWDC event. Now, however, a well-known tech correspondent now purports to negate these rumors and asserts that the opposite is the case. This may be because Apple plans to make xrOS app development a reality during the "historic" show.

Android smartphone OEMs have led the way in terms of the "co-processor", a secondary, custom chipset touted to augment the power and performance of the main, often premium, SoC in question by taking some tasks and functions off its hands. Now, Apple is allegedly ready to unleash its answer in the next-gen iPhone 15 series. A new leak outlines the Cupertino giant's plans to outdo its rivals with this new addition to the main A17 Bionic platform in 2023.