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According to new reports, Apple is preparing to release a larger iPad without two major display features that it offers with the current iPad Pro 12.9. Instead, the 14.1-inch iPad would appear to be more like a larger iPad Air than a third iPad Pro.

According to a renowned Apple analyst, Apple could be planning to release M2 and M2 Pro-powered versions of a 15-inch MacBook Air. The larger version of the new MacBook Air is not expected to arrive until April 2023 at the earliest, though.

Labeled 2.17 and called "Danger Zone," the latest update for War Thunder brings the legendary F-14A Tomcat jet, an Israeli helicopter tech tree, the first Chinese helo, napalm bombs, two new locations, as well as the rewind functionality for replays. The patch also comes with a long list of bug fixes and tweaks.

According to reports, Apple remains on track to release a 10th generation iPad this year with its A14 Bionic SoC. Not only will the entry-level iPad receive 5G connectivity, it will also gain a larger display, among other changes. The choice of the A14 Bionic means that the 10th generation iPad will be incompatible with Apple's new multitasking features in iPadOS 16.

A leaker has alleged that the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have shown up to +35% GPU and up to +42% CPU performance improvements. In addition, the same source has made some considerable claims about the camera equipment, battery life, and AnTuTu benchmark score for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

When Apple execs marched onstage at WWDC 2022 to introduce macOS 13 Ventura, they were quick to demo a number of helpful productivity and continuity enhancements coming to the Mac later this year. However, they conveniently opted not to disclose just how many new features would remain Apple silicon exclusives. Here’s the fine print on the enhancements that will be missing for Intel Macs.

Craig Federighi has sought to explain why Apple cannot bring Stage Manager support to iPads released before 2021. Supposedly, iPad Air and iPad Pro models from two years ago are simply not powerful enough to run Apple's new multi-tasking software, which are only possible with the Apple M1 chipset.

The FDA has cleared Rune Labs to collect Parkinson's symptom information from patients via its StrivePD Apple watch app. The software can detect tremors and other symptoms of the disease and can be used to log the benefits felt by medication. Rune Labs will use the data collected by the app in clinical trials for new Parkinson's therapeutics.

A new report details next-generation iPad Pro tablets, shortly after Apple unveiled its new Apple M2 chipset. Reputedly, next-generation iPad Pros will reach shelves in a few months with several major upgrades, not just the Apple M2.

Apple recently previewed a number of features and enhancements coming to the Maps app in iOS/iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura this fall. Take a closer look at what Apple users can look forward to when they hit the road later this year, including Google Maps staples like multi-stop routing.

With the official debut of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple also revealed the devices eligible for the OS upgrade, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus surprisingly missing out. That, of course, means Apple and Samsung now have parity of sorts in software update policies.

Rumour has it that Apple's next 12-inch laptop will actually arrive under its MacBook Pro branding. Seemingly replacing the recently refreshed MacBook Pro 13, the MacBook Pro 12 is not expected to arrive until sometime next year.

Reportedly, Apple plans to release at least another four MacBooks between late 2022 and early 2024. New MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 machines are slated to arrive first, with a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch MacBook due by early 2023 and 2024, respectively.

According to multiple reports, Apple is targeting a 2023 release for next-generation iPad Pro tablets. With an OLED refresh due in 2024, next year will be when Apple introduces the iPad Pro 14.1, another Mini LED-touting tablet that will join new iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 models.

New details in regard to the 2022/2023 Apple Mac mini have turned up. There were some expectations that the powerful mini computer would make an appearance at WWDC22, but it appears there has been a delay in production. Updated renderings of the Mac mini show it with additional ports, but these extras come at a cost.

Reportedly, Apple could expand the iPad Pro range this year with a 14.1-inch model. To launch alongside refreshed 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, all iPad Pro 2022 tablets are expected to rely on the new Apple M2 SoC, which should offer numerous performance advantages over Apple M1.

During WWDC 2022, Apple announced the next major software release for the Apple Watch. Coming this fall, watchOS 9 will deliver an expansive array of health and fitness features while also enriching watch faces with refreshed aesthetics. Take a look at some of the top features coming to the next version of watchOS that you may have missed.

There has been some speculation on what the Apple M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra SoCs could deliver in terms of specifications. Figures have been extrapolated from currently known data, with the monstrous Apple M2 Ultra having the potential to sport up to 96 GPU cores, support up to 192 GB unified memory, and transfer data from the memory to the CPU at a scorching 1,200 GB/s.

Apple unleashed a whole load of new features to arrive with the upgrade to iOS 16 at WWDC 2022. However, it now seems the Cupertino giant must have run out of time for one of particular interest to people who own Nintendo Switch controllers as well as an iPhone. A developer has found that connections between the two types of device have improved drastically with the new software update.

Apple's upcoming M2 Pro chip will be fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm node. Mass production is expected to kick off later this year. The SoC is slated to make its debut alongside a Mac Mini, and an iPad will follow suit afterwards.

Apple has been rumored to launch its first-gen mixed-reality device (in the form of glasses or a headset) shortly. However, should all the leaks concerning its release have proven accurate, it would be on the market already. Now, a leading market analyst claims that its announcement has been pushed back due to production issues.

The European Commission (EC) has now completed its deal to make USB type-C a "common charging port" across its jurisdiction. The decision is now set to ensure that new devices of a swathe of consumer electronics categories can use the same cables and power bricks anywhere in the European Union - laptops and iPhones included.

At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple saved the best for last with the introduction of iPadOS 16. The next version of Apple’s tablet-tailored operating system delivers rich enhancements to multitasking, expanded tools for professionals, and genuinely useful external display support. The catch? Most features are M1-exclusive.

Apple has just announced the new MacBook Air 2022 laptop with M2 processor, and the official product page for the device features some incredible performance comparisons. However, it seems some convenient Intel-like cherry-picking has taken place, as the M2 MacBook Air shows itself to be up to 26x faster than an Apple MacBook Air 2019 with Intel Core i5-8210Y.

Apple debuted the next major version of iOS at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, including monumental lock screen enhancements, updates to Focus Mode, breakthrough machine learning implementations, and more. Take a quick look at what’s new and learn how to enable headlining features in iOS 16 Beta 1.

Most of the new upcoming iPad Pro-centric features also apply to iPhones and Macs. On the other hand, some might work best with iPadOS 16's target form-factor; furthermore, there are some potentially long-awaited additions, which include a new Desktop-Class App initiative that benefits Apple tablets.

Apple has launched its redesigned 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip. The thin and light laptop comes with a fresh look and four eye-catching colors that will help the new Apple MacBook Air stand out from the crowd. The 13.6-inch device is available in two core configurations with prices starting at US$1,199/£1,249/A$1,899.

The latest version of macOS, dubbed "Ventura," brings several updates. Among these are improvements to window management via Stage Manager, a new graphics API (Metal 3), and new features that mate iDevices in new ways, such as using an iPhone camera as a webcam.

Apple has unveiled the M2 silicon today at WWDC 2022. The M2 chip features an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU made on an enhanced 2nd gen 5 nm process. The M2 also features 25% more transistors than the M1 and is slated to offer 18% more performance than the M1 at the same power. Apple also compared the M2's CPU performance to the Core i7-1255U and Core i7-1260P demonstrating increased performance and power efficiency.

Apple has made its latest version of iOS official, with some features that can be found across Macs, the iPad Pro and Watches too. Then again, this will not stop iPhones beating Twitter to messages editable after the fact, for one thing. In addition, the Fitness app and the next gen of CarPlay has been introduced as part of the impending major software upgrade.

The 2022 MacBook Pro is now official with many QoL upgrades, including a brand new M2 processor, and a 59 Wh battery. It also supports ProRes encode/decode and has an active cooling fan. The laptop will hit shelves next month starting at US$1,299.

Apple has presented its latest potential Watch software updates during its WWDC 2022 keynote. The Cupertino giant has added a number of new apps and features that many users might find welcome and useful. They include a "next level of insight" into atrial fibrillation and sleep.

Apple's Self Service Repair program gives a good idea of what Apple thinks DIY repair should look like, and the prognosis is not good. It's so convoluted that it seems as though Apple only launched the program out of spite, or perhaps some sort of malicious compliance. We all already know the effect Apple has on the tech industry — RIP headphone jack — so we can only hope that the industry doesn't follow suit.

US retailer has listed unreleased Mac hardware, both based on the upcoming Apple M2 chipset. While Apple may announce a new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 at WWDC 2022, MacRumors claims that the listings are merely guesswork.

The Apple Mac Mini is thought to get an upgraded model in 2022. Now, according to some new pages on a well-known online retail site, it may get more than one this year, in fact. They may differ in terms of new M-series processors, and also, should the vendor have gotten this right, form factor.

According to new reports, the next-generation pair of AirPods Pro will not feature substantial design changes. Purportedly, Apple will return to its much-loved stem design language, while swapping out IR sensors for skin-detect sensors from the AirPods 3. Apple Lossless support is also expected to make an appearance on the AirPods Pro 2, which Apple is rumoured to launch in the autumn.

The New York State Senate and Assembly have approved the motion to sign the Digital Fair Repair Act into law. The bill is intended to oblige OEMs to make it easier for users to restore their personal devices on their own within the state. Its new law is now viewed as a watershed moment for right to repair throughout the rest of the United States.

The European Commission (EC) has long been linked with a move to make all OEMs use the same charging port (more than likely USB type-C) in all mobile devices intended for use within its jurisdiction. A decision to enforce this resolution is now said to arrive mere days from today (June 4, 2022). In a surprise twist, it is now also slated to apply to laptops as well as devices such as iPhones.

A noted Apple analyst has claimed that the 2022 MacBook Air is likely to come in fewer colors as has been previously rumored. For a while now, commenters have suggested the potential M2 MacBook Air would come in a choice of up to seven colors, but this has now been reduced to a selection of four with an iMac blue being one of the chosen few.

With refreshed Apple silicon undoubtedly on the horizon, self-proclaimed “leakers” have taken to social media, including “ShrimpApplePro” of Twitter, to issue their predictions on what could be next from the iPhone maker. While leaks should always be regarded with a healthy amount of caution and skepticism, they often provide a roughly accurate outlook on forthcoming technologies.

Dummy units of the Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max have all turned up in a single hands-on video. Replicas of various iPhone 14 models have already appeared in clips on several tech channels. New fan-made concept renderings of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro have revealed some expected physical changes.

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air is the main piece of hardware that multiple leakers expect to be revealed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22). Apple has issued an AR trading-card set that has offered clues of what might be shown off alongside obvious highlights such as macOS 13 Mammoth, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16.

According to the new information from Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce massive software updates for the Apple Watch and Mac hardware within the next few months. Among other things, watchOS 9 should significantly extend the battery life of eligible Apple Watch Series smartwatches.

According to reports, Apple will be unable to release this year's MacBook Air with anything other than TSMC N5P-derived nodes. While the refreshed laptop could still feature Apple M2, actual next-generation Apple chipsets will not be ready until next year.

The upcoming iOS 16 update will finally enable always-on display (AOD) functionality, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, the AOD feature will only make it to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as they are touted to sport LTPO displays that can potentially refresh as low as once per minute similar to the newer Apple Watch models.

According to a leaker, Apple will re-use TSMC's N5P node for the A16 Bionic, the chipset expected to debut in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Still, the A16 Bionic could feature a few performance improvements over the A15 Bionic, including LPDDR5 RAM support.

New iPhones normally enter a "verification" stage in their production by July of the year in which they launch. However, 1 member of the rumored 14 series is now said to be severely behind in this scheme of things due to the latest March 2022 pandemic-averting restrictions in major Chinese manufacturing centers such as Shanghai. The situation is tipped to cost Apple big in terms of 2022 revenue.

Jon Prosser has shared renders of the iPhone 14 Pro, one of four iPhone 14 series models alleged to be debuting this autumn. Reportedly showcasing the smartphone's final design, the iPhone 14 Pro is also expected to arrive in four colours and potentially even titanium sides.