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watchOS 8 will be available for all Apple Watches from the Series 3 onwards. (Image source: Apple)

Apple details watchOS 8 compatibility with new features coming to the popular smartwatch series

Apple has confirmed which of its smartwatches are compatible with watchOS 8. There is a catch regarding compatibility, but there are no great surprises this time, unlike with watchOS 7.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2021 18:25

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with major beta features: Email, Calendar, Feed Reader (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 4.0 now available with integrated email client and feed reader, calendar, and more

The jump from version number 3.8 to 4.0 comes with a few massive changes for Vivaldi users, starting with the three features still in Beta status: Mail, Calendar, and Feed Reader. This update also intros Vivaldi Translate, three i...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2021 17:02

The next MacBook Pros did not make an appearance at WWDC21, contrary to rumours. (Image source: Moritz Kindler)

Report: Apple to ship next-generation MacBook Pro models in Q3 2021

According to a new report, Apple will have next-generation MacBook Pro models ready in Q3 2021. The report reinforces claims made by Mark Gurman and Bloomberg earlier this year. Apple is expected to release new MacBook Pros in 14-...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2021 00:27

The 21.5-inch iMac can be upgraded, but not easily. (Image source: Luke Miani)

The 21.5-inch iMac unofficially supports up to Intel Core i9 processors; surpasses the 24-inch iMac with an Apple M1 SoC

A YouTuber has demonstrated that it is possible to upgrade the older 21.5-inch iMac way beyond Apple's official supported hardware. Unsurprisingly, the upgraded model outperforms the Apple M1-powered 24-inch iMac.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2021 18:03

Apple has agreed to pay up to US$5 million in damages over the incident. (Image source: James Lewis)

Apple coughs up millions for technicians who shared explicit photos and a video of a 21-year-old iPhone owner

In 2016, a 21-year-old student sent an iPhone to Apple for repair, only for the technicians who repaired her device to share explicit photos and a video of her online. Five years on, Apple has agreed to pay her millions of dollars...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jun 2021 17:04

iOS 15 brings a number of productivity and security enhancements. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple previews iOS 15 with enhanced productivity and privacy features, will grace 20 devices this fall including iPhone 6S and iPhone SE 1st gen

Apple previewed the next iteration of its iPhone operating system, iOS 15 at WWDC21. iOS 15 brings several feature updates including FaceTime, Messages, Photos, Wallet, Safari, and Maps while also introducing new Focus presets to ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jun 2021 12:54

Apple Music's new lossless, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and 24-bit hi-res tiers are rolling out. (Image: Apple)

Apple Music lossless, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and 24-bit hi-res audio tracks go live

Apple has rolled out its eagerly anticipated lossless and spatial audio tiers to Apple Music. The server-end update brings lossless 16-bit CD-quality to Apple Music for the first time along with spatial audio with some tracks also...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jun 2021 11:39

iPadOS 15 enhances the UX on Apple tablets with new widgets and multi-tasking abilities

Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote has introduced the next big things in iPadOS. They include new cross-platform features such as the upgraded Maps, FaceTime and Messages app. However, others, such as fresh split-screen capabilities, bette...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2021 22:48

macOS Monterey brings a number of user-facing improvements. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple macOS Monterey further blurs the line between desktop and mobile, includes Universal Control, Focus, AirPlay, Shortcuts, Low Power Mode, and more

Apple has announced its next iteration of macOS named macOS Monterey during its WWDC keynote. macOS Monterey will be available for a wide range of Mac hardware this fall with several new productivity-enhancing features such as Uni...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jun 2021 22:08

The MacBook Pro 14 will, reputedly, not ship until late autumn or winter 2021. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

The redesigned Apple MacBook Pro may not begin shipping until late 2021 at the earliest

According to a report, the MacBook Pro 14 may not begin shipping until late 2021, despite its supposed imminent announcement. The MacBook Pro 16 may arrive even later too, for one reason or another.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2021 15:58

The Mission Battery Base. (Source: Mission Accessories)

A new accessory to make the HomePod Mini wireless debuts via crowdfunding

Have you ever wanted to carry your HomePod Mini around with its audio still playing in the process? Now you might be able to, should Mission Accessories get its new Kickstarter campaign funded. It claims that its new Battery Base ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2021 16:08

The rumored M1X MacBook Pro could bring huge gains in graphics performance over Apple M1-based devices. (Image source: Apple/GFXBench - edited)

Apple M1X with 32-core GPU could match GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop graphics performance at 43% of the power cost according to astonishing estimates

Popular YouTube tech commenter Dave2D has offered up some astounding estimates for the potential of the Apple M1X processor that could turn up inside the upcoming MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. It is suggested that an M1X Appl...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2021 22:02

Major updates to Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage are inboud for WWDC 2021 according to the Wall Street Journal. (Image: Apple)

Major updates incoming for Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage at WWDC 2021

Apple is prepping major updates for Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage, according to the Wall Street Journal. The upgraded apps will debut at Apple’s WWDC 2021 event alongside the latest versions of Apple’s various operating system...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jun 2021 06:34

The Apple S6 CPU is one of the most expensive components of the Watch Series 6. (Image source: Apple/Counterpoint - edited)

Apple Watch Series 6 bill of materials estimate is barely even a third of the smartwatch's official price

Counterpoint has produced a bill of materials (BoM) analysis for the Apple Watch Series 6 and has estimated that the cost is just over a third of the official price of the popular smartwatch. The most expensive parts of the 2020 A...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2021 22:59

The iPhone 12 Pro Max delivered excellent battery performance with its relatively small battery. (Source: NextPit)

The iPhone 13 Pro Max will offer a 120 Hz display and a battery big enough to match

Apple will finally release its first high refresh rate device. According to Ice Universe, the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro Max will sport a 120 Hz display, a year after Apple ditched similar plans for the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The imminent...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jun 2021 19:58

A redesigned iPad Pro with a glass back is being protyped by Apple for a 2022 launch. (Image: Apple)

Next-generation iPad Pro set for premium glass back finish with wireless charging support, more details on redesigned iPad mini

Apple is prepping a next-generation iPad Pro with a new premium glass back finish in order to enable wireless charging reports Bloomberg. Changes are also in store for the iPad mini as well as the entry level iPad.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jun 2021 10:53

War Thunder 2.5 "Red Skies" now live, MiG-23M rank VII aircraft

War Thunder 2.7 "Red Skies" now live with two new locations, rank VII aircraft, new ground vehicles, ships, and more

Labeled 2.7 "Red Skies" and released earlier today, the latest update to War Thunder introduces rank VII jets, alongside two new locations, 11 new ground vehicles (including modern Chinese SPAA), 5 helicopters, 6 new ships, as wel...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2021 17:26

Firefox 89 highlights/changes (Source: Own)

Firefox 89 launches with a redesigned interface

Released earlier today, Firefox 89 comes with a clean design "is easy on the eyes, bright and buoyant on screens of all sizes" across multiple platforms. The list of visual changes is pretty long and includes a new icon set crisp ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jun 2021 23:51

Apple is expected to use two displays types on this year's iPhone 13 series. (Image source: Dusan Jovic)

LG and Samsung tipped to supply Apple with OLED displays for iPhone 13 series; 120 Hz and LTPO panels already in production

According to a report, Samsung has started manufacturing LTPO and 120 Hz displays, presumably for the iPhone 13 Pro series. The pair are expected to arrive in September alongside the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. All iPhone 13 mod...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2021 19:41

The iPhone 13 series will come with beefier batteries to support high-refresh-rate displays

iPhone 13 series battery capacities revealed by a new leak

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is slated to ship with a much larger battery compared to its predecessor, according to a new leak. It will allegedly feature a 4,325mAh cell, which is significantly higher than the 3,687mAh unit on the iPhone...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2021 19:15

New premium Apple podcasts are coming. (Source: Apple)

Update | Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: a new marketplace for creators available from May 2021

Apple's Podcasts app will soon spawn a new wave of titles, to be published by new partner brands such as the Washington Post and Sony Music and also by independent creators. These new streams will require monthly or yearly fees, f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2021 14:13

It was only last month that Apple introduced a mini-LED display on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (Image: Apple)

OLED iPads inbound despite recent switch to mini-LED for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

A fresh report points to Apple introducing OLED displays in its iPad line from 2022. However, another analyst points to 2023 as the time frame for Apple to bring the display tech to its iPads.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Jun 2021 11:35

The AirPods Max may arrive in new colours this year, but there will not be a second-generation model. (Image source: Ervo Rocks)

Apple reputedly planning to refresh the AirPods Max, but not with a second-generation model

According to a report, Apple is considering refreshing the AirPods Max, as it did with the iPhone 12 mini. A new model is not forthcoming though, for one reason or another.

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2021 15:36

The new "Mac Pro 2021" renders. (Source: SvetApple)

New renders show a potential next-gen Mac Pro with a radically different size and decent connectivity

The next Mac Pro released by Apple is projected to drop considerably in volume should it ship with one of the OEM's in-house processors. Now, SvetApple has modelled how this PC might look in its latest high-quality renders. It sho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2021 16:39

The next AirPods Pro might ditch the classic stemmed design: new leak

A new Bloomberg report purports to spill the latest on the next generation of Apple's signature TWS earbuds and their availability. It asserts that the third generation of the base models will be out some time in 2021. The next Pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2021 22:14

iPadOS Apps currently cannot make good use of the Apple M1-powered iPad Pros' memory. (Image Source: Apple)

Fancy the 2021 M1 iPad Pro with 8 GB or 16 GB RAM? Current iPadOS limits potential by allowing just 5 GB memory for third-party apps

Developers apparently cannot leverage the full capabilities of the 2021 Apple iPad Pro models powered by the M1 SoC. The new iPads come in 8 GB and 16 GB RAM options, but developers can leverage a maximum of only up to 5 GB limiti...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2021 20:47

The dual-fan iMac 24 (R) squeezed more performance out of its M1 processor thanks to better cooling. (Image source: Apple/Max Tech - edited)

Single-fan vs dual-fan iMac 24: M1 Apple Silicon's performance potential in 7-core base model spoiled by thermal throttling in benchmark battery

A battery of benchmarks has revealed the potential performance differences between the 2021 Apple iMac 24 with a single fan and the higher-end model with two fans. The dual-fan iMac 24 gained around a 10% performance advantage ove...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 May 2021 19:55

Apple's vaunted M1 chip has a flaw that can't be mitigated without a redesign. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s M1 chip has an unfixable security flaw baked into the silicon

A software developer has uncovered a security flaw in Apple’s vaunted M1 SoC. The only fix for the issue would be for Apple to redesign the chip although the chances of the vulnerability being exploited maliciously are low.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 May 2021 13:23

AliveCor's KardiaBand. (Source: AliveCor)

Apple faces a new lawsuit over claims it stole another company's idea for on-Watch ECGs

The medical-grade wearables company AliveCor has decided to push for an anti-trust suit against Apple over the manner in which the Cupertino giant has taken over the market for smart watches or bands that support on-device electro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2021 17:34

The M1 Apple iMac 24 offers different cooling systems depending on the price point. (Image source: Apple/@fiyin - edited)

Not all M1 iMacs are built the same: Potential buyers of the 2021 Apple iMac 24 should be aware of the cooling system differences that could affect performance

The recently released 2021 24-inch Apple iMac all-in-one desktop computer with M1 SoC comes in three variants, with the differences mostly listed on Apple’s website. However, cooling system differences between the base iMac 24 and...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2021 09:23

The A15 Bionic processors will power this year's iPhone models. (Image Source: TekDeeps)

Apple's A15 Bionic processors already being produced at TSMC

TSMC has begun production for the upcoming A15 Bionic processors that should power the iPhone 13 models launching this fall. DigiTimes sources inform that the demand for these chips is going to be greater than any previous version...

Bogdan Solca, 26 May 2021 19:52

Shortcuts are speedier with iOS 14.6. (Image via Apple)

Apple speeds up Shortcuts in iOS 14.6

The latest version of iOS (14.6) brings many new features and improvements, but one major change wasn't announced by Apple. Multiple users are reporting that tasks scripted in the Shortcuts app run in about half the time they used...

Sam Medley, 26 May 2021 16:45

The new iPad Pro mini-LED display can support up to 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness. (Image: Apple)

12.9-inch iPad Pro mini-LED display is as custom as its M1 SoC, but early issues have emerged

Apple has detailed the technology behind the new mini-LED display found on the new iPad Pro 12.9-inch model. Like Apple’s custom A-series chips, the new panel is a custom Apple design and features proprietary algorithms to help it...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 May 2021 11:38

The iPhone SE (2023) may have a punch-hole front-facing camera. (Image source: @aaple_lab)

Apple iPhone SE concept renders visualise a budget iPhone with a punch-hole camera

A concept designer has imagined how the next iPhone SE could look based on recent leaks and rumours. The result is a budget iPhone with minimal bezels and a punch-hole front-facing camera.

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2021 00:28

The next MacBook Pro 16 is expected to feature more ports than the current model. (Image source: Antonio De Rosa)

Concept renders show the next Apple MacBook Pro 16's presumed design

Rumour has it that Apple will release two MacBook Pro models this summer, both with new Apple Silicon SoCs. Concept renders for the expected 16-inch model have been published, providing a look at how the revised MacBook Pro could ...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2021 18:45

The next-generation Mac mini and the iMac's stand share a similar design. (Image source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

New Apple Mac mini renders leak with a revised design and I/O

Apple updated the Mac mini to its inaugural in-house SoC last year, but it is not done with the compact PC. According to a new leak, Apple has finally overhauled the Mac mini's design, which features plenty of ports, a flatter cha...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2021 18:27

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro were two of the best-selling devices in the world in Q1 2021. (Source: NextPit)

Counterpoint: iPhone 12 Mini sales continue to flounder in Q1 2021 while the iPhone 12 dominates

Counterpoint has now released its estimated global smartphone sales numbers for the first quarter of the year. The iPhone 12 earns top spot as the best-selling smartphone in the world over the period, while the iPhone 12 Mini fail...

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2021 17:34

An x-ray of the new iMac, courtesy of iFixit, shows two massive metal plates and tiny internals. (Image via iFixit)

The new iMac is more metal plate than computer, according to iFixit's latest teardown

In the first part of its latest teardown, iFixit reveals just how tiny the logic board of the new M1 iMac actually is. Most of the interior of the desktop is taken up by two huge metal plates; all the computing hardware is contain...

Sam Medley, 25 May 2021 06:45

Apple appears to be teasing a MacBook Pro reveal in this WWDC promo image. (Image: Apple)

Prosser 'confirms' new MacBook Pro models for WWDC 2021

Apple leaker Jon Prosser has ‘confirmed’ that the next-generation Apple MacBook Pro models will debut at Apple’s June 7 WWDC 2021 event. The new models are expected to usher in a new design with an upgraded Apple M1X or M2 chip an...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 May 2021 03:15

The new iPad Pro consumes up to 30% more power than its predecessor. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

The Apple M1 consumes up to 30% more than the A12Z Bionic does in the iPad Pro

The latest iPad Pros are, undoubtedly, the most powerful tablets on the market currently. Theoretically, the new M1-equipped models can outperform AMD and Intel-powered laptops, but early performance tests suggest that is not nece...

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2021 18:32

Verizon will give new subscribers up to a year of Apple Arcade. (Image via Apple with edits)

Verizon will offer up to one year of Apple Arcade to new Unlimited subscribers

Verizon is offering up to one year of Apple Arcade for new Unlimited plan subscribers. Considering the cost of Apple Arcade ($5/month), this would save up to $60. As such, this new deal is really only good for those that are alrea...

Sam Medley, 24 May 2021 16:40

This iPod Max concept imagines a complete lossless solution for Apple fans. (Image: 9to5Mac)

Concept render imagines iPod Max Hi-Res audio solution for AirPods Max

Apple left many fans, in particular AirPods Max owners, baffled when it launched Apple Music’s new lossless tier without support for any of its headphones. The folks at 9to5Mac have created a concept product called the iPod Max to...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 May 2021 12:02

The iPhone 13 Pro and its smaller notch, according to LeaksApplePro. (Image source: LeaksApplePro)

Apple iPhone 13 Pro: High-resolution renders purport to show the device's finalised design

Apple has finalised the iPhone 13 Pro's design, according to a well-known leaker. High-resolution renders show that Apple has reduced the notch for this year, as well as refining the iPhone's rear-facing cameras.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2021 00:26

The next iPod Touch will seemingly be a departure from the current model, pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Apple rumoured to be launching a new iPod Touch this autumn as renders emerge

According to reports, Apple will be announcing a new iPod Touch in a few months. Renders show that Apple has tweaked the iPod Touch's looks too, giving making it resemble an iPhone SE with the iPhone 12's design language.

Alex Alderson, 24 May 2021 00:18

The iPhone 12 might require seriously advanced teardown techniques. (Source: YouTube)

A device-repair YouTuber condemns the US-market version of the iPhone 12 as “almost impossible” to restore independently

The Australian phone-repair vlogger Hugh Jeffreys’ latest video features an iPhone 12 in need of a new display and rear panel. The YouTuber demonstrated that fixing these issues entailed quite a bit of effort, resorting to the use...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 18:00

Apple Silicon seems destined to be found in the next version of the iMac Pro workstation. (Image source: Apple/Medium - edited)

32-core M1X or M2 Apple Silicon option allegedly on the cards for a refreshed M-series iMac Pro

It has been claimed that the Apple iMac Pro for 2021 will feature a choice of processors that go up to a mighty 32-core option from the Apple Silicon ranks. It’s not yet known if this M-series chip will be named the M1X or somethi...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2021 14:24

The 2021 iMac Pro will purportedly sport new Apple M-series Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Medium/Vova LD - edited)

Flashy fan-made Apple iMac Pro 2021 renders accompany new claims about the potential future M-based workstation

Concept renders and a short animated clip of an iMac Pro 2021 have appeared online along with some fresh claims about the potential M-based Apple workstation. The design shown in the fan-made images should please those interested ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 May 2021 10:23

Apple may finally revamp the Mac mini's design this year. (Image source: Apple)

High-performance Mac mini tipped to arrive in a slimmer chassis

Rumour has it that Apple is developing a slimmer Mac mini. The new model will reputedly start at US$1,099 and will feature a ten-core Apple Silicon SoC that also has up to thirty-two GPU cores.

Alex Alderson, 21 May 2021 18:19

A render of how the MacBook Pro 14 could look. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

New details on Apple's MacBook Pro 2021 refresh emerge

Details on Apple's MacBook Pro 2021 refresh have emerged, thought to consist of the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Both are expected to arrive this summer starting at US$1,799 and US$2,399, respectively.

Alex Alderson, 21 May 2021 18:15