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A talented 3D artist has put together an image comparing the rear sides of five of the most recent Apple iPhones to visually highlight exactly what is going on with the overall design and the camera bump. The contrast between the iPhone X and the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro is especially striking. The lineup also reveals a missed opportunity for Apple.

It has been claimed that Apple’s rumored A17 Bionic processor will only be made available for the iPhone 15 Pro models. It is widely believed that the iPhone 14 series will utilize two different processors, which was supposedly indicated by this same source in 2021. The A17 Bionic chip is expected to be manufactured on a 3-nm process.

While iOS 16 is compatible with the iPhone 8 and later, including the iPhone X, Apple has remained largely ambiguous about when it comes to disclosing which devices will receive all of the new features that were debuted at WWDC’22. Learn which features will require a newer iPhone and why it might be time to upgrade this fall.

With the official public build of iOS 16 rumored to be just a few weeks away from its debut, Apple enthusiasts cannot wait to get their hands on the latest software features. This list features several iOS 16 tidbits and hidden additions that Apple either decided not to share at WWDC’22 or changed in later betas. Take a look at these lesser-known enhancements coming to the iPhone and iPad soon.

Some key details about the 10th-generation Apple iPad tablet have been leaked on a Korean-language forum, with the information also including a potential announcement date timeframe for the expected M2 iPad Pro. According to the leak, Apple will utilize the A14 Bionic SoC for the iPad 10 and fit it with a USB Type-C port.

Yet another supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has been making the rounds on social media, now leaving fans with at least three strong contenders for the big day. In addition, a graphic designer has produced terrific renderings of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max taking advantage of the iOS 16 operating system.

Apple's iOS is already programmed to display ads at various points throughout its UI. Now, a prominent Bloomberg correspondent predicts that they will start multiplying sometime soon. They are slated to start popping up in new locations within the OEM's App Store, and spread to other first-party apps thereafter.

A source seems to have had some hands-on time with Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Purported early impressions seem to indicate the iPhone 14 Pro series to have excellent shooting capabilities in sufficient ambient light, better battery life, and improved speakers. However, low-light performance seems to be lagging behind that of the iPhone 13 Pro. Assuming this source is true, Apple still has enough time to fine-tune the iPhone 14 Pros' cameras in time for launch.

Apple is confident that the new iPhone 14 series will sell as well as the iPhone 13 if a new report from Bloomberg is accurate. The report indicates that Apple’s confidence in its consumer base remains high, as the general smartphone market is expected to contract.

A noted analyst has offered up some interesting information about what Apple’s pricing strategy could be like for the upcoming iPhone 14 series and how it will affect the company’s overall average selling price (ASP). It appears it may only be the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that will witness price hikes.

ESR's latest iPhone accessory is a wireless power bank designed to 'stick' to the back of one of its compatible devices, even while it is in use, thanks to the OEM's in-house HaloLock system. Then again, the user can also put their 12- or 13-series down to watch something at an angle with the new mini power bank, and also charge something else using the gadget's USB type-C port.

Although the update for the mobile version is still at least a few days away, Vivaldi 5.4 for desktop users is now available with custom rocker gestures, the ability to turn off sound in web panels, as well as multiple under-the-hood optimizations for Vivaldi Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader.

Apple has just released the fifth beta version of iOS 16, likely one of the last beta builds before the release of the iPhone 14 series next month. Also due for distribution to millions of iPhones in September, iOS 16 brings back one of the most missed features from older iPhones before Apple adopted notched displays.

A new supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has started floating around social media, suggesting that the 2022 iPhone could actually arrive sooner than expected. In addition, it has been reported that Apple is making sure there are enough iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro units to go around thanks to huge production line figures.

According to reports, Apple is reserving all its new smartwatch features for the Watch Pro. While the Watch Series 8 is still expected to launch next month, it will be more of another run-out for the Watch Series 7 than an entirely new model. Reputedly, Apple is dropping the titanium option for its mainstream Apple Watch too.

An Apple iPhone 14 Pro screen protector has been shared by a prolific leaker, leaving no doubt about a couple of the major design features of the upcoming smartphone. The iPhone 14 Pro will feature a handy “i”-shaped cutout for its front-facing camera and associated sensors, with many commenters surprised about its overall size.

With iPadOS 16, Apple has finally brought new multitasking features to the iPad, albeit only with certain models. iPadOS 16 should deliver superior external monitor support too, among other features. Unfortunately, while iOS 16 remains on track for a September release, iPadOS 16's new features are currently causing so many problems that Apple is rumoured to have postponed the update's rollout.

All of the color choices for the Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max have allegedly been revealed in a considerable information dump. Along with various details that have been previously reported elsewhere, the same source claims that the iPhone 14 devices will enjoy a slightly bumped-up charging speed.

Released back in 2014, the once popular item tracker called Tile sat largely unrivaled until Apple debuted AirTags in 2021. Stealing much of Tile’s market share among owners of Apple devices within the last year, AirTags offer a number of notable first-party features and expanded functionality compared to Tile trackers.

A new Counterpoint Research report indicates that the smartphone market in Europe saw its "worst" second quarter since 2020, with 11% fewer shipments year-on-year (YoY), as well as 13% fewer compared to the preceding quarter, or 1Q2021. Nevertheless, some leading brands actually saw growth, with a particularly impressive +21% jump on the part of Realme in 2Q2022.

The next generation of iPhones is said to be divided into 'standard' and Pro categories once again, signifying that the most premium specs and features have been reserved for the latter. According to a new report from a South Korean industry blog, this even extends to the quality of displays supplied by Samsung to distribute among the upcoming mobile flagship variants. Apple's choices might see "14" and "14 Max" models losing out in certain specific and unexpected ways.

Apple has now added the first Touch Bar Mac — the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch — to its vintage product list. The 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro is joined by seven other Mac computers and two 9.7-inch iPad Pros. Products in Apple's vintage list are typically ineligible for official servicing, but customers still get an additional couple of years subject to parts availability.

Recent rumors claimed the iPhone 14 would start at US$899, US$100 more than the iPhone 13 did. According to a new report, however, the iPhone 14 is set to maintain the price tag of its predecessor, with Apple supposedly keen to keep entry prices as low as possible.

Always-on display (AOD) functionality will be one of many innovations that Apple brings to iPhones with the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max. While both are rumoured to arrive next month, it appears that Apple has left clues in Xcode as to how AOD will work on iOS 16. Purportedly, Apple could release the feature with some limitations, unlike its Android competitors.

Apple has made another attempt to woo Android users to iPhones. In its latest video, the company has sought to explain the advantages of switching to an iPhone and what Android users can expect, including whether it will get the latest updates and Apple's support coverage.

Whether Apple is truly on track to launch its first ever Car in the next few years or not is a hotly-debated topic in the tech space. Nevertheless, the OEM has allegedly made a potentially crucial addition to its growing automotive team: Luigi Taraborrelli, a designer who spent 20 years at the iconic marque Lamborghini prior to apparently taking a new, leading role in Cupertino.

Market analysts have been less than optimistic about Apple's ability to live up to earlier estimates of how much revenue it could generate for its third fiscal quarter of 2022 (3FQ2022). However, those figures are now out there, and they show the Cupertino giant have defied those expectations with "record" takings for the 3 months. On the other hand, the new MacBooks Air and Pro could be said to have fallen short of their ability to contribute to this new report.

Apple has already confirmed that iOS 16 will feature a revised lock screen with more customisation options. Now, a new beta build has highlighted what Apple's new lock screen will look like on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with their always-on display (AOD) functionality activated.

According to a new report, Apple has been working on new 27-inch iMac models. Although it is unclear whether any of these will come to market, Apple is alleged to have created three prototypes with varying designs, including one with an M1 Max SoC.

Apple is supposedly working on an Apple Watch Pro. The new Watch Pro is rumored to be larger and considerably more expensive than the regular lineup. Famed Apple insider Mark Gurman has now revealed more information about the new Watch Pro including battery life and design.

SG Micro is a company that has reportedly just secured an order from Apple for the upcoming iPhone 14 series, possibly even its top-end Pro and Pro Max variants. It is a major coup for the components OEM, particularly as it can now say it is a "tier-1" supplier to a top global hardware corporation. Accordingly, its parts will be a part of devices from the new flagship line that are made in the second half of 2022.

How do you repair the case for your AirPods? You don't, according to Apple customer service representatives allegedly recorded in a new YouTube video posted by Ken Pillonel, an engineer who modified an iPhone X to support USB type-C charging. Now, the same vlogger has worked out how to do the same for a pair of AirPods.

Launching back in late 2017, the Apple Watch Series 3 has been at the center of much controversy particularly following the debut of watchOS 7 in fall 2020. For a company renowned for making products that are built to last, planned obsolescence seems to be in play for this vintage wearable.

Apple has finally released new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch following almost two months of beta testing. iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 and watchOS 8.7 are all available to download now and mainly focus on fixing bugs that existed in older builds.

Although the brand-new MacBook Air with the lightning-quick Apple M2 chip has only been on the market for a few days, first customers and reviewers are already noticing that one of the new colors seems to be particularly susceptible to scuffs and scratches.

The Apple M2 SoC has scored another benchmark victory by topping PassMark’s current laptop CPU chart for single-thread performance. The M2 actually removed none other than the impressively powerful Intel Core i9-12950HX from the top; however, the Apple silicon couldn’t outscore chips like the i7-1260P and i7-1280P in multithread testing.

It turns out that the latest MacBook Air can match or even outperform the M2-powered MacBook Pro 13. With a simple modification, the MacBook Air can maintain peak performance for longer, which should be useful for short bursts of intense activity.

Apple may not be engaging in an annual refresh of its more powerful MacBook Pro models. According to a new report from a renowned Apple analyst, revised MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 machines may launch this fall, but an early 2023 reveal is also likely. Both laptops should be available with M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets.

A United States credit union has taken Apple to court over the Cupertino giant's Pay service. The plaintiff in this case has taken issue with what it sees as the imposition of the app as a default option on users, and with the extra fees financial institutions incur as a result. Therefore, Apple is now at risk of losing this apparently happy state of affairs in its home country soon.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max in 2023 and iPhone 16 Pro models in 2024 will feature the long-rumored periscope camera with superior zooming capabilities. The periscope camera in future iPhones will be a 1/3-inch 12 MP sensor with up to 6x optical zoom and sensor-shift image stabilization. Apple's move to a periscope lens is expected to benefit several key camera component suppliers.

China has become a market in which Apple's iPhones are prominent in terms of premium mobile devices. Therefore, new predictions of how well the rumored upcoming 14 series will do in the country might prove an indicator of how its sales will perform worldwide. The latest leak on the subject suggests that they will encounter demand that remains strong in 2022.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 disappointed in most gaming tests due to its heavy throttling, poor efficiency, and bad thermals. Its replacement, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, has now been put through a gaming test and looks the real deal, even outperforming the A15 Bionic on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The product design relationship between Apple and Jony Ive has finally come to an end. The former executive at Cupertino was responsible for the distinctive looks of the MacBook line, but has only been a consultant to the OEM since 2019. Ive's contract for this role has now expired, and his former employer has declined to renew it.

The launch of the M2 MacBook Air is just a day away. In the meantime, unboxing and teardown photos of the new laptop have emerged online, highlighting its fanless design and minimal packaging.

Besides the aging iPhone 8 and the iPhone X, the iPhone XS is also on the list of smartphones that won't benefit from all the features that Apple will introduce with its upcoming iOS 16 update. Unfortunately, two specific functions will even be exclusive to the latest and greatest iPhone 13 models.

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has finally turned up on the PassMark CPU testing site, and it has made a very promising first showing. The Zen 3+ “Rembrandt” APU with the handy RDNA2-based Radeon 680M iGPU managed to outscore fellow low-power rivals such as the Intel Core i7-1260P and Apple M2 in the site’s average CPU Mark results.