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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

Apple has apparently turned away from undeniably impractical designs since Jony Ive has left the company (Image: Matt Komarnicki / StackExchange)

New 2021 MacBook Pro supposedly illustrates that Apple's product designs prioritize function over form since Jony Ive has left the company

The recently launched and redesigned 2021 MacBook Pro with its expanded connectivity, but also the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 supposedly herald the beginning of a new design era in which Apple prefers function over form when it comes...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Oct 2021 00:49

Apple's new MacBook Pro models will feature an Intel Thunderbolt 4 controller inside. (Image: Intel)

With Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Apple's new MacBook Pro models still likely feature Intel inside

Much has been made of Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max silicon and Apple’s switch from Intel’s processors. However, with the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Apple’s new MacBook Pro models still feature Intel silicon inside....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Oct 2021 12:23

The cursor will disappear under the notch when dragged across the new MacBook Pro notch. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Notch good: Apple explains how the cursor interacts with its new MacBook Pro display notch

Apple surprised observers when it launched its all-new MacBook Pro models this week with a notched display. However, it seems that the new notch could be problematic in everyday use.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Oct 2021 11:29

The MacBook Pro 16 can be fast charged only via the MagSafe 3 cable for now. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro becomes the first device to support USB-C Extended Power Range, but 140 W fast charging is limited to MagSafe 3 for now

Apple's proprietary USB-C to MagSafe 3 connector is required in order to fast charge the new 16-inch MacBook Pro that comes with a 140 W charger. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the first device to adopt the recently finalized USB-C v2...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Oct 2021 10:45

The iPad Mini 6 is small, attractive, and optionally also includes 5G.

Apple iPad Mini 2021: Finally a fresh design for Apple's smallest tablet

It was about time: The wide bezels are now finally also things of the past in the iPad Mini 6. Find out here, why else the small tablet impressed us.

Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2021 01:58

Besides the new 2021 MacBook Pro, Apple has also launched an official polishing cloth which cleans the display of your new laptop (Image: Apple)

Apple introduces an official US$19 polishing cloth with a compatibility list that includes more devices than just the new 2021 MacBook Pro

Apple's official polishing cloth is intended to clean displays safely and effectively, and it is explicitly compatible with numerous iPhone, iPad and MacBook Pro models which Apple has included in a long compatibility list for its...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Oct 2021 22:11

The Mac Pro refresh expected for 2022 could use multiple connected Apple M1 Max processors. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Mac Pro with 40 CPU cores and 128 GPU cores worth of Apple Silicon will erase all memories of the desktop with Intel Core and AMD Radeon parts

The Mac Pro has been described as being in line for up to 40 cores of CPU power and a staggering 128 cores of GPU power for the next iteration of the expensive Apple desktop. Apple Silicon will be used instead of Intel and AMD par...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Oct 2021 13:30

The new Apple MacBook Pros feature a notch that houses a 1080p FaceTime camera. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro: Developers can position their app menus on either side of the notch or let macOS Monterey hide the notch in compatibility mode

Developers will be able to position content on either side of the contentious notch on the new Apple MacBook Pros. macOS Monterey will also offer a compatibility mode that can either be provided for by developers or enabled manual...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 13:06

Apple has updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to take advantage of the new MacBook Pro hardware. (Image: Apple)

Apple updates Logic and Final Cut Pro to harness the power of its all-new MacBook Pro models

Apple has dropped major updates to its popular pro creativity apps, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Both apps now feature capabilities designed to fully leverage the exceptional performance capabilities of the M1 Pro and M1 Max silic...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Oct 2021 12:24

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 ticks almost all boxes that pro users can think of. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 with M1 Max touted to outperform laptops powered by Quadro RTX 6000 and RTX A5000 GPUs

Apple also introduced the 16-inch MacBook Pro alongside the 14-inch MacBook Pro variant. Both devices share largely identical specifications, though the 16-inch variant offers a direct configuration with the M1 Max in addition to ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 10:25

The Apple M1 Max SoC offers a 32-core GPU and up to 64 GB of unified memory. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max announced with vast improvements over M1, take the fight to Tiger Lake-H CPUs and RTX 3080 GPUs while being up to 70% more power-efficient

Apple has announced upgrades to its M1 custom silicon in the form of the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The M1 Pro and M1 Max will feature in the new MacBook Pros and claim to offer performance that rivals current top-end x86 hardware. The M1...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 04:14

The MacBook Pro 14 starts at US$1,999 with 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and no Touch Bar. (Image source: Apple)

The MacBook Pro 14 arrives with unrivalled performance, more ports, endless configurability, a 120 Hz display, and a notch

Apple has lifted the lid on the long-rumoured 14-inch MacBook Pro. The new screen size coincides with an overhaul of the MacBook Pro series, with more ports, a flatter design and a mini LED display. The latter has slim bezels, 1,0...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2021 02:54

The Apple M1 Max with 32-core GPU is as powerful as an Nvidia RTX 2080 and the Sony PS5. (Image: Apple)

Apple's M1 Max GPU is as powerful as an Nvidia RTX 2080 desktop GPU and the Sony PS5 gaming console

Apple made some bold claims about the performance of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs, including their graphics capabilities. A quick and dirty number crunch based on the known graphics performance of the M1 shows that those claims ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Oct 2021 02:19

According to a leaked benchmark, the Apple M1 Max in the new MacBook Pro has a sensational multi-core performance (Image: Apple)

Leaked 2021 MacBook Pro benchmark suggests that Apple's new M1 Max CPU has an impressive multi-core performance

Apple's new M1 Max CPU in the 2021 MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 has expectedly achieved formidable multi-core scores in Geekbench, and is very close to the performance of a desktop workstation like the Mac Pro that is equippe...

Enrico Frahn, 19 Oct 2021 01:23

Instead of the new MacBook Pro, viewers of a fake livestream were confronted with a crypto scam that targeted their Bitcoin assets (Image: Executium)

Bitcoin scammers created a fake livestream for Apple's MacBook Pro launch event and garnered over 30,000 views

With a relatively simple but faked YouTube livestream for Apple's MacBook Pro launch event, ruthless crypto scammers targeted impatient Apple fans and their valuable bitcoins.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Oct 2021 23:58

A white-hat hacker reportedly takes just 1 second to jailbreak an iPhone 13 Pro

A "white hat" has reportedly jailbroken an iPhone 13-series unit in what might be record time and to the highest level of access. Furthermore, this exploit was apparently done remotely, and allowed the hacker in question to access...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 22:10

The HomePod Mini is now available in new colours

Apple adds a dash of colour to the HomePod Mini; new Apple Music plan also unveiled

The Apple HomePod Mini speakers are now available in a total of five colourways, namely space grey, white, yellow, orange, and blue. The company has also unveiled the new Apple Music Voice plan that is tailor-made for Siri. It wil...

Anil Ganti, 18 Oct 2021 20:30

The third-generation AirPods are available for US$179. (Image source: Apple)

Apple launches third-generation AirPods for US$179 with several quality of life improvements and a redesign

Apple has unveiled redesigned AirPods. The third-generation earbuds support MagSafe charging, Spatial Audio and should last up to 6 hours between charges. The third-generation AirPods are available for US$179 and will be shipping ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 19:49

The next MacBook Air could also feature a notched display. (Image source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

Next year's MacBook Air may jump aboard the notched display train

According to reports, the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are not the only Apple laptops set to receive a notched display. The next MacBook Air could be in line for the new display style too, which is tipped to arrive with an Ap...

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 16:29

Update | The Apple Store is down ahead of a potentially major product announcement

There are now mere hours before Apple's Unleashed event, and the Cupertino giant's virtual store has gone offline. Its main page notes it is down for "updates". This may be as good a sign as any that long-awaited upgrades to produ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 15:13

Apple's next SoC for MacBook Pros could be named M1 Pro and M1 Max. (Image Source: Apple)

No M1X? References to M1 Pro and M1 Max show up in app logs ahead of Apple Unleashed event, new nomenclature could offer better delineation of capabilities

Apple may use a different nomenclature for its M1 successor at tomorrow's Unleashed event. Bloomberg quotes developer sources that claim the names M1 Pro and M1 Max have appeared in their app logs. While it is not clear whether Ap...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2021 18:48

Processor competition is no longer about AMD vs. Intel thanks to Apple Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Reddit - edited)

M1X to shake SoC foundations to the core: Apple M1 still tops PassMark's CPU charts as successor likely brings mammoth GPU boost

Apple is expected to soon launch the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and 16, with the 10-core SoC being one of the highlights of the 2021 laptop refresh. The older 8-core M1 Apple Silicon still sits at the top of both the desktop and laptop si...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Oct 2021 16:19

A concept drawing of what a MacBook Pro with a notch could look like. (Image source: Weibo)

More information comes to light about the fate of notched displays in next-generation Apple MacBook Pro laptops

More information about the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 has leaked, just a day before Apple's next hardware event. Seemingly, some of the leaks stem from schematics that REvil published earlier this year. The notch is not big...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2021 15:20

While the iPhone 13 features numerous upgrades, the changes are relatively minor overall.

iPhone 13: Are the upgrades worth it?

After last year's design overhaul, 2021 brings a smaller changes to the iPhone. Will the SensorShift stabilization of the camera and a brighter display be enough to satisfy everyone?

Florian Schmitt, 16 Oct 2021 20:36

Intel's anti-Apple marketing campaign on social media has backfired (Image: Intel / Twitter)

Intel's anti-Apple marketing campaign on Twitter fails miserably

The heavyweight fight between the two American tech giants is going into the next round. Users on Twitter now mock and criticize the CPU manufacturer from California for its anti-Apple marketing post.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Oct 2021 21:25

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 should be arriving next week. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 tipped to feature three USB 4 ports and an SD card slot as notched display rumour emerges

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are thought to be arriving next week with Apple's next in-house laptop-grade chipset. Reportedly, the pair will feature three USB 4 ports, along with an SD card slot and an HDMI port, among ot...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2021 19:46

Apple's prices for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are undeniably high (Image: Apple Store)

Apple's iPhone prices have skyrocketed over the past 14 years, iPhone 13 is 81% more expensive than the original iPhone

Even though a significant part of the price increase can be attributed to regular inflation, the highly advanced technical components that are for example built into the iPhone 13 Pro Max are much more expensive to produce in comp...

Enrico Frahn, 14 Oct 2021 21:26

Genshin Impact has a new iOS version. (Source: miHoYo)

Genshin Impact updates with 120fps support - on iOS alone

miHoYo has announced a new chapter for its flagship game Genshin Impact, coming to iOS via a new update. This 2.2 iteration adds a number of new assets and stories - not to mention 120fps support for "some devices". Meanwhile, the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2021 20:54

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are expected to feature several changes from current models. (Image source: @Apple_Tomorrow)

Render images show the possible design of Apple's MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with M1X SoCs and mini LED displays

Apple is expected to finally launch new MacBook Pros next year after rumours of the company experiencing months of delays. Now, high quality renders show what the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 could look like, based on recent ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2021 16:11

A Windows laptop paired wireless with the Luna Display adapter to an iPad. (Image: Luna Display)

After getting sherlocked by Apple, Luna Display now allows you to use an iPad as a second display for Windows

Luna Display has added support for using an iPad with a Windows PC. The company originally offered the functionality for Macs and iPads but Apple subsequently ‘sherlocked’ the feature in macOS Catalina with its Sidecar functionali...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Oct 2021 12:02

The iPhone 13 series looks like it will be hard to come by over the coming months. (Image: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple's fears of a chip shortage affecting iPhone 13 production have materialized

Apple’s fears of the global chip shortage impacting its ability to manufacture enough iPhone 13 models is starting to materialize. According to Bloomberg, Apple is said to have been forced to scale down its iPhone 13 production by...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Oct 2021 11:17

It's widely expected that Apple will reveal the 2021 MacBook Pro notebooks at its event on October 18. (Image source: Apple/@RendersbyIan - edited)

Apple M1X MacBook Pro 14 and 16 with notched display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 W cooling fans, and similar pricing - rumors run amok following Unleashed event announcement

Rumors have started running amok following the announcement of the upcoming Apple event. Most expect Cupertino to reveal the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 at the event, and many leakers have been doubling down on older tip...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Oct 2021 03:20

The M1X MacBook Pro devices are expected to be launched at the end of October. (Image source: fan-made concept by Mark W./Tech Blood)

Updated | M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 launch date predictions appear as Intel-powered 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro laptops disappear

A shift in the availability of Intel-based 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro devices has led to the speculation that the expected launch of the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 could take place within the next two weeks. However, the...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2021 18:19

Engineer Ken Pillonel has created what he is calling the world's first iPhone with USB-C port. (Image: Ken Pillonel via YouTube)

Engineer hacks iPhone to give it the USB-C port of our dreams

An engineer has used his downtime to swap out the Lightning port on his iPhone with a USB-C port and documented the process. While the project is not for the faint of heart, it does demonstrate that the modification can be success...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Oct 2021 13:42

Apple could be developing a Switch-like gaming console according to a new rumor. (Image: Nintendo)

Sketchy Apple Switch-like gaming console rumor surfaces

An Apple-focused website is claiming as an exclusive that Apple is currently working on its own portable gaming console in the vein of the hybrid Nintendo Switch. The purported console is said to be almost ready for launch with ga...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Oct 2021 12:23

The third-generation iPhone SE will return to the iPhone 8 again. (Image source: Apple)

The iPhone SE 3 to enter mass production in December with an old design, a new SoC and 5G connectivity

According to a new leak, Apple plans to release a third-generation iPhone SE in spring 2022. Reputedly, the iPhone SE 3 will arrive rocking a well-known design tweaked with a new SoC and 5G connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2021 20:27

Apple pushes Watch Series 7 order fulfilment back by several weeks in some cases

Pre-orders for Apple's latest Watch have been open since October 8, 2021. The flagship wearable comes in a variety of case and band types, many of which began to exhibit shipping times dated November 2021 since their launch. In fa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2021 23:15

Flipkart scammers duped two users out of their iPhone 12

Flipkart sends user iPhone SE instead of iPhone 12; another unfortunate customer gets bars of soap

A Flipkart customer took to Twitter to complain that he received an iPhone SE instead of the iPhone 12 that he purchased. Similarly, another person received two bars of soaps instead of the smartphone. While the former's matter is...

Anil Ganti, 09 Oct 2021 11:47

This iPhone render might become a reality. (Source: FrontPageTech)

An end to the iPhone notch is heralded again in a new leak

Apple is currently tipped to drop the display notch in a future generation of iPhones previously. Now, an eminent leaker has given these rumors more weight, in a new post asserting that the Cupertino giant has a prototype that has...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2021 18:52

A DVT M1X MacBook Pro may have leaked with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. (Image source: Martin Sanchez)

M1X MacBook Pro prototype leaks from Apple Park with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM

A leak has showcased one of Apple's upcoming M1X MacBook Pros. Supposedly, the prototype has 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage; 32 GB of RAM variants will also be available.

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2021 00:00

The latest update to Hallide II brings macro photography to older iPhones. (Image: Halide)

Halide II camera app adds iPhone 13 Pro-style Macro Mode to older iPhone models with a Neural Engine

Halide has updated its popular camera app for the iPhone with a new macro mode. The functionality is similar to one of the marquee camera features on the new iPhone 13 Pro models giving owners of older iPhones an opportunity to sn...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Oct 2021 12:10

Apple is expected to pivot from mini LED to LTPO OLED panels for its iPad Pro range, eventually. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Future Apple iPad Pros to feature LTPO OLED displays

Apple brought mini LED displays to the iPad Pro 12.9 a few months ago, with the iPad Pro 11 remaining on an IPS panel. However, a new report claims that Apple is already working on LTPO OLED displays for future iPad Pro models, sh...

Alex Alderson, 06 Oct 2021 21:02

Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro models may finally arrive later this month. (Image Source: Luke Miani)

Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 models to release in coming weeks, new high performance chip for Mac Pro and M2 for MacBook Air and iMacs slated for 2022

Apple may very well release the M1X-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 models in the coming weeks, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. There's a strong possibility of an M1X-powered Mac Mini being announced as well. Gurma...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Oct 2021 18:32

Some iPad mini 6 owners are now complaining about display distortion and discoloration. (Image: Apple)

Some new iPad mini 6 owners complaining of display flickering and discoloration, adding to earlier complaints of 'jelly scrolling'

Apple’s new iPad mini 6 has garnered a lot of positive reviews on launch. However, some users have noted a potential new issue emerging with their displays in addition to the previously reported ‘jelly scrolling’ problem.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Oct 2021 13:37