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Apple’s Peek Performance event featured a number of new hardware announcements for midrange and professional users. Let’s break down some of the most impressive devices Apple revealed.

If you want a larger or more powerful desktop Mac than the 24-inch iMac, then you are going to have to settle for the Mac Studio and Studio Display, Apple's latest products. For some reason, Apple has decided to stop selling the 27-inch iMac before offering a successor, which is now rumoured to arrive sometime next year.

The first Apple Silicon hardware of the year was the Mac Studio, not an upgraded MacBook Air or MacBook Pro 13. According to new rumours, Apple will release the next MacBook Air this summer but with diminished specifications. For some reason, this year's MacBook Air is now believed to feature the Apple M1, not the long-rumoured Apple M2.

AMD has announced a new mid-range workstation MPX GPU for the Mac Pro. The new AMD Radeon Pro W6600X offers 32 CUs, 8 GB GDDR6 128-bit memory and up to 9.8 TF peak FP32 performance. Buyers configuring the Mac Pro can now opt for the Radeon Pro W6600X MPX card for US$700.

Alleged Geekbench 5 scores of Apple M1 Ultra SoC have leaked. The score indicates that M1 Ultra's multi-core performance is in touching distance of the numbers posted by AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. For reference, Apple M1 Ultra has 20 CPU cores while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores.

Apple has announced a refreshed iPad Air 5th gen featuring the M1 SoC and optional 5G (sub-6 GHz) connectivity. The new iPad Air also offers a 10 Gbps USB-C port, a 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, and a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display that supports Apple Pencil 2nd gen.

With Apple's unveiling of the long-rumored iPhone SE 3, the iOS world has a new budget option. While it may look like a decent value on paper, the new iPhone SE has far too many trade-offs and compromises for its US $429 price tag to be considered a viable option.

Apple has announced a new iPhone SE at today's March 2022 Event. The new iPhone SE now supports 5G, wireless charging, and features the new A15 Bionic SoC with four GPU cores. The iPhone SE will be available with up to 256 GB of internal storage starting from US$429.

Apple has unveiled a new external monitor that is much cheaper Pro Display XDR and includes numerous features. The Apple Studio Display starts at US$1,599 and is already available to order. All models come with a 5K native resolution, an A13 Bionic chipset and six speakers.

Apple has unveiled the Mac Studio, a turbo-charged Mac mini and a machine that will be available with the company's latest M1 Ultra SoC. The Mac Studio has more ports than any other Apple Silicon hardware and starts at US$1,999, or US$3,999 for the base M1 Ultra version.

Apple has unveiled M1 Ultra, a desktop SoC based on a 5 nm node. The M1 Ultra offers 20 CPU cores, up to a 64-core GPU and a massive 800 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Apple M1 Ultra will be available in the new Mac Studio, also announced today.

A tech YouTuber has pitted Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max against each other in a test of battery endurance. Some enthusiasts may have spotted that this has already been done; however, this one also included different recently-launched premium devices, including those from OnePlus, OPPO - and iQOO.

Apple has released two new colour options for the iPhone 13 series, both shades of green. Available from Friday, Green will only be coming to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, while Alpine Green will be an iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max exclusive.

Latest rumours about the upcoming iPhone SE 5G suggest that Apple could include more upgrades than had previously been suggested. Reputedly, Apple could equip the third-generation iPhone SE with Ceramic Shield, MagSafe support and potentially a larger battery too.

Last-minute rumours about the iPad Air 5 have emerged ahead of the tablet's expected release later today. Reputedly, the iPad Air 5 will feature the Apple M1 SoC, not the A15 Bionic. Additionally, the tablet will have a 5G modem, 8 GB of RAM and will launch in a new colour option.

With Apple's 'Peek Performance' event just around the corner, there is plenty of speculation about what the company has planned. Supposedly, Apple will release a cheaper monitor and a new compact desktop machine called the Mac Studio. Renders for both have leaked, although the iMac Pro and Mac Pro are now said to have been delayed. There are reports of the Apple M2 being tested in multiple versions of macOS too.

The Chinese used laptop market has an interesting new fad going on. MacBooks with their screen removed entirely are being sold as standalone computing devices, complete with keyboard/touchpad functionality. Depending on the make/model, it can be bought for as little as RMB 799 (US$127).

Reportedly, Apple is considering bringing even more Pro-branded devices to market, not just an iMac Pro. Apparently, a Pro Display XDR successor is in the pipeline, as is a more powerful alternative to the Mac mini called the Mac Studio.

We all know that the Apple M1 MacBook Pro is a fantastic piece of hardware - it is fast, thin, light and efficient - but Apple's performance in the few years leading up to the M1 launch was not great. If you're using a MacBook in need of an upgrade, there are reasons to go visit Windows-land - some of them petty, others less so.

Apple often has a knack for striking the perfect balance between form and function. Other times the Cupertino giant completely misses the mark by prioritizing rampant minimalism and beauty over functionality. Let’s take a look at 4 notable times Apple clearly dropped the ball.

Apple is expected to reveal the third-generation iPhone SE at its Peek Performance event on Tuesday, March 8. In the meantime, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has provided extensive details about what the next iPhone SE will offer, rumoured to launch as the iPhone SE 5G.

Unofficial concept renderings of an iPad Air tablet with an Apple A15 Bionic processor have surfaced just in time to be shown off before Cupertino’s upcoming “Peek Performance” event. Interestingly, the fan-made images show the iPad Air 5 looking practically identical to its predecessor, with the biggest changes likely to be on the inside.

Apple has begun sending out invites for its first event of 2022 called "Peek Performance". The company is slated to launch a new iPhone, iPad and MacBooks powered by the M2 chip. One can watch it on March 8 at 10:00 PST.

A YouTuber has managed to shrink the current Mac mini by almost two-thirds without compromising on the performance that the Apple M1 offers. While Apple is unlikely to ever take this radical approach with the next Mac mini, it shows what could be done if Apple paid closer attention to optimising the space within its mini-PC.

Apple is reacting to Russian aggression, following extension sanctions from the European Union and the US. Apple has now stopped selling all products in Russia, such as iPhones and MacBooks. Likewise, it has removed the state-affiliated RT News, and Sputnik News have been banned from the App Store outside Russia. Tim Cook has addressed his employees about 'the ongoing crisis in Ukraine' in an extensive email too.

A company has retrofitted a USB Type-C port in an iPhone 12 Pro Max. DEEP s.r.o is selling the modified iPhone through eBay in an auction that ends this weekend. Supposedly, the USB Type-C port is MFi-certified, which allows it to provide full charging and data transfer capabilities.

The Shortcuts app can help you unleash new capabilities and enhance existing workflows on your iPhone. Not everyone has the time or patience to configure such complex automations. Check out these breakthrough shortcuts that you can install in just a few taps!

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra running the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC seems to be performing rather poorly in graphic-intensive titles such as Genshin Impact when compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the A15 Bionic. The Galaxy S22 Ultra was shown to have low, inconsistent frame rates at a higher power consumption compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max's near-60 fps performance at lower power.

Costco is letting users save a couple hundred dollars on the newest 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro sporting the M1 Pro processor. As usual, the retailer is throwing in two-year warranty for free alongside a generous 90-day return window.

A group of researchers has published a study claiming that their “AirGuard” Android app is better at detecting nearby AirTags than Apple’s tracker detection service on iOS. Incidents of AirTags being used to track and steal things like cars have been reported from the get-go. To prevent this, several apps have popped up, aiming to alert users about nearby trackers.

Research being conducted by Apple and Harvard University is investigating menstrual health. The latest report from the study contains insights gathered from participants around polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Reputedly, a specification sheet for the next MacBook Pro 13 has surfaced online. If accurate, it would mean that the 13-inch MacBook Pro will also have a notched display, along with an Apple M2 SoC, up to 22 hours of battery life and 32 GB of RAM. The same leak reveals the starting price of the next MacBook Pro 13 too.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 compact Android tablet has been launched in China at a starting price of 2,699 yuan, which is equivalent to US$428/€381/£319. However, lucky early-bird customers can pick up the Snapdragon 870-based gaming slate for a special introductory price until March 10. The Legion Y700 has been called a rival to Apple’s iPad Mini 6.

Apple will purportedly completely drop the use of a notch in its iPhones by 2023 according to display expert Ross Young. Young, who has a very good track record in regard to Apple-related leaks and news, states that the dual hole-punch design expected for the iPhone 14 Pro models will be used across the board for the Apple iPhone 15 series.

iOS 15.4 is the next major software upgrade for iPhones. It is already available to preview in the form of developer betas. Apple has released four of these thus far, the latest of which add the latest updates to the AirTag system intended to avoid their use for malicious purposes. One new beta also reportedly addresses a user-privacy lapse left in an earlier stable version.

The smartphone chipset market has ended 2021 with MediaTek still in the top spot, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. However, Qualcomm experienced a resurgence to a narrow second place, followed by Apple - and Unisoc, who overtook Samsung into fourth place compared to the last quarter of 2020.

Apple's latest iMac is effectively a monitor with an entire computer packed into it, and thus technically only needs a keyboard to work. Now, the Cupertino giant has patented a new device that is effectively the other way around. Therefore, it may soon pitch this Mac/Magic Keyboard as a new bring-your-own-display device that could be marketed as the most retro revolution in portable desktop technology ever.

The classic Macintosh nears its 40th anniversary, with Apple having released it in 1984. While the company has moved away from the design of its first computers, a concept designer has realised how it could bring the device up to date.

iPhones have yet again been rumored to look elsewhere for their 5G connectivity solutions from 2022 onward. Now, according to a new report from a typically knowledgeable industry blog, these components will be supplied exclusively by TSMC. Apple has allegedly chosen a new-ish production process that might deliver "significant" improvements over the Qualcomm equivalents found in the 13 series.

Your iPhone is more capable than you think. Tap, swipe, and long press your way through these tips to get the most out of your favorite Apple smartphone. Remember to use these shortcuts to trim down your workflow and boost your productivity in ways you never imagined.

Going on a trip and need a laptop to get some work done while you're on the road? Whether you're on the hunt for a Windows or MacOS device, your leisurely productivity needs are sure to be covered by at least one of the devices on this list.

Reportedly, Apple is working on two devices with foldable displays, starting with a foldable iPhone. Originally tipped to launch in 2023, Apple's first foldable device is now thought to be arriving two years later. Meanwhile, Apple is also developing a foldable MacBook with a 20-inch display, which could launch towards the end of the decade.

Apple’s infamous Lightning connector has served as a sounding board for anti-Apple propaganda by Android fans and tech pundits alike for many years. Let’s brush the dust off this ancient I/O and explore all the reasons why Apple should retire the Lightning connector once and for all.

According to reports, Apple has suspended development of in-display Touch ID sensors. Originally thought to be part of the iPhone 14 series, Apple will concentrate on improving Face ID instead, leaving Touch ID as an iPhone SE, MacBook and iPad exclusive feature. Reputedly, Apple has finalised the design of the iPhone 14 Pro too.

Apple is gearing toward launching seven new Mac computers over the coming months, with potential releases occurring in March and either May or June. Highlights include the keenly awaited 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip and the intriguing MacBook Pro 13 that may or may not carry over the design language of its 14-inch and 16-inch Pro stablemates.

It has been reported that workers in some Apple stores in the US have been making secret plans to form a union. The main issue is pay, with complainants feeling they deserve more in return from the world’s most valuable company. Those involved in the unionization movement have been putting their iPhones to the side and communicating via Android smartphones.

CPU and GPU performance projections for the Apple M2 and M2 Max seem to indicate that Apple's upcoming silicon can offer potentially offer decent gains compared to current M1 and M1 Max SoCs. The M2 Max's multi-core performance can beat that of the Alder Lake Core i9-12900HK while its purported 40-core GPU can theoretically come close to the performance of the RTX 3070 Laptop GPU all while consuming just a fraction of the power.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its array of incredible camera hardware is widely considered as being able to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in most shooting conditions. DxOMark disagrees, though, and its review of the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ultra sees it scored well below the Apple flagship, and outside of the top ten.