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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

The new SOUNDFORM Connect adapter. (Source: Belkin)

Belkin's new SOUNDFORM Connect can upgrade older speakers with Apple AirPlay 2

The SOUNDFORM Connect is a new Belkin audio adapter designed to bring any powered speaker with a 3.5mm or optical input into an Apple-heavy smart home set-up. The user can then control it via AirPlay 2 on their iPhone, iPad or TV....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2021 14:32

Apple software chief Craig Federighi confirmed Mac software vulnerability mid-May 2021 (Source: Wccftech)

It's official: The Mac has a security problem

According to Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, the company's computers are less secure than iOS devices due to the fact that app stores on the Mac are regularly exploited. This sometimes leads to malware infections, but Fede...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2021 13:49

Apple teases its new one-handed mode of control for the Apple Watch

Apple has outlined plans for new dimensions of accessibility in its mobile devices, including a new SignTime service that allows people who use certain sign languages to better use the OEM's online support system. The updates also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2021 00:44

Here's what the upcoming Apple Watch 7 could look like

New leak suggests that the Apple Watch 7 could ship in multiple colour variants

A new leak from Jon Prosser shows the Apple Watch 7 in an entirely new light. According to the leaker, the upcoming Apple wearables could follow the M1 iMacs and ship in multiple colour variants, including Black, White, Red, Blue ...

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2021 22:31

The first MacBook Pro with a mini-LED display may not arrive until 2022. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple MacBook Pro mass production with mini-LED displays may be delayed until Q1 2022

According to a report, Apple's plan to release MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays has been pushed back until Q4 2021 or Q1 2022. Apparently, supply issues are to blame, but a rise in COVID infections in Taiwan may come into play,...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 15:39

How a redesigned Apple Watch Series 7 might look. (Image: Appleinsider)

Apple Watch Series 7 in line for redesign with squared off display in line with iPad Pro, iPhone 12 look

The Apple Watch Series 7 could be in line for a redesign according to tipster Jon Prosser. The changes would make the Watch look squared off at the edges and replace the currently rounded off look bringing it in line with the squa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 May 2021 13:18

Apple has allegedly used the design language from the iMac on the next MacBook Air. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Next Apple MacBook Air set to debut later this year with a more powerful Apple Silicon SoC

Apple's next-generation MacBook Air will receive not only a design overhaul but also a revised SoC. The SoC will serve as the successor to the popular M1, albeit with faster CPU cores and up to two additional GPU cores.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 17:26

The next Mac Pro will resemble a smaller version of the current model. (Image source: Apple)

Apple is reputedly developing a Mac Pro with up to 40 CPU and 128 GPU cores; new Mac mini with powerful SoC being worked on too

Apple is working towards releasing in-house silicon with up to 40 CPU and 128 GPU cores, Mark Gurman claims. The powerhouse SoC will make its way into a smaller Mac Pro, while the Mac mini will receive a chip with up to 32 GPU cor...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 17:10

Apple is supposedly planning to release three new MacBook Pro models, starting this summer with 14-inch and 16-inch variants. (Image source: MacRumors)

New Apple MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 details emerge

According to a new report, Apple has set its sights on releasing three new MacBook Pro models, starting this summer with 14-inch and 16-inch variants. All will have new Apple Silicon SoCs, with up to ten CPU cores and thirty-two G...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 16:23

The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is facing two months delays due to production issues. (Image: Apple)

iPad Pro facing shipping delays of up to two months due to mini-LED display production issues

Apple’s impressive new iPad Pro 12.9-inch model could be very hard to find on launch according to Bloomberg. Its vaunted mini-LED-based display is said to be behind the supply constraints due to difficulties with producing the new...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 May 2021 13:31

None of Apple's AirPods supports lossless or high bitrate Bluetooth streaming offered by the new Apple Music. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s own headphones, including the expensive AirPods Max, don’t support Apple Music Hi-Fi streaming

Apple Music has launched its vaunted lossless and spatial audio support to much fanfare. However, it isn't all good news with Apple confirming that none of its headphones, including the US$549 AirPods Max, support higher resolutio...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 May 2021 04:22

The Beats Studio Buds will be available in at least three colours. (Image source: Steve Moser)

Beats Studio Buds leak in an apparent reversal for the Beats brand

Apple has added images for the Beats Studio Buds to iOS and tvOS betas. The TWS earbuds have a compact design and have been shown in three colours.

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2021 23:15

The highly-anticipated Apple Music HiFi is finally here

Apple Music will soon let subscribers stream lossless audio at no extra cost

Apple Music subscribers are in for a treat, as the platform will soon support Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio and lossless music. Existing subscribers will automatically gain access to the entire lossless music catalogue. Apple aims to...

Anil Ganti, 17 May 2021 16:34

Face ID tech might get an upgrade in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple decides to shrink next-gen Face ID chips by up to 50%

The latest leaks increasingly insist that the iPhone 13 series will be the one to finally launch with a smaller notch. A new report might help explain how the Cupertino giant plans to bring this about: by cutting a necessary Face ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2021 16:56

The HTC M7 was designed under Scott Croyle's leadership and featured Beats audio tuning. (Image: Anandtech)

Former HTC design chief who oversaw the classic M7 and M8 smartphones now working on Beats, other Apple products

HTC may be just clinging on to the smartphone market, but there is little question that at its peak it produced some of the most beautiful smartphones ever made. The former design chief behind its classic M7 and M8 smartphones is ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 May 2021 12:10

The rumored Apple Music HiFi tier could offer users a new lossless music streaming alternative (Image source: Apple)

Rumored “Apple Music HiFi” could roll out on May 18th as a lossless streaming competitor to Tidal

According to tipster Luke Miani, Apple is planning to launch a new Apple Music HiFi audio streaming tier for US$9.99 a month, going head to head with the likes of Tidal and Qobuz.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 May 2021 10:57

The 2021 24-inch Apple iMac has been producing high benchmark results thanks to the M1 Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

New 24-inch M1 Apple iMac destroys every iMac that ever came before it in Geekbench single-core tests with +37% gains over the nearest Intel Core i7 and i9 models

The new and colorful 24-inch Apple iMacs with M1 chips have started popping up on Geekbench and have revealed strong performances, especially in single-core testing. The M1 iMac was able to surpass any average single-core score by...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2021 09:48

The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has proved its performance value in recent Geekbench tests. (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

2021 Apple iPad Pro benchmark blitz: +50% gains on the A12Z Bionic model, beats all M1 Macs in Geekbench single-core testing, and outpaces Intel Core i9 MacBook Pro 16

The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has started appearing on Geekbench, and it is throwing up results that will have fans excited about making a purchase. Not only does the M1 iPad Pro manage to produce scores that are +50% more ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2021 08:51

The Apple AirTag has been jailbroken. That didn't take long. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Security researcher successfully hacks and jailbreaks an Apple AirTag

A German security researcher who goes by the alias "stacksmashing" posted a YouTube video detailing how he was able to dump the firmware of an Apple AirTag. Furthermore, he was able to inject a custom firmware that changed the Air...

Sam Medley, 12 May 2021 05:41

The upcoming Samsung Exynos mobile chip with AMD graphics technology will take on Apple's M1 Silicon. (Image source: Apple/Time/ArsTechnica - edited)

Upcoming 5 nm Samsung Exynos SoC with AMD iGPU will compete against Apple's M1 by being "good for both laptops and smartphones"

It has been reported that Samsung is preparing to enter the laptop processor market with a new Exynos SoC in the second half of the year. The Samsung Exynos chip will compete against the Apple M1 by also being produced on a 5 nm m...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2021 12:03

The next MacBook Air will supposedly be available in multiple colours. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Next MacBook Air design revealed in iMac colours with a flat chassis and a revised keyboard

The next MacBook Air has leaked again, this time in multiple colours. Apple's next budget MacBook will feature a revised keyboard, a new chassis and white display bezels. The device is expected to launch with an Apple M2 SoC, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2021 23:52

iPhones with "5G by Apple" might become a thing soon. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPhones will switch to Apple-made 5G modems as early as 2023

The respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly noted that Apple plans to make iPhones with in-house 5G modem SoCs in the next few years. This would be a considerable blow to Qualcomm, the Cupertino giant's current source of chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2021 15:35

Only 4% of US users on iOS allowed app-tracking after the update. (Source: Flurry Analytics)

96% of iOS users in the US turned app tracking off after the 14.5 update

The latest version of iOS (14.5) introduced App Tracking Transparency, a new set of dialog boxes that informs the user whenever an app wants to track their activity across the UI and that they can prevent this if they wish. Accord...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 16:05

Spigen's latest AirTag holders. (Source: Spigen)

Spigen announces new AirTag accessories in some signature styles and designs

Apple's AirTags might be the latest thing in personal possession-tracking, although customers might find it hard to actually secure said things with the little monolithic smart pucks out of the box. However, Spigen has stepped up ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 19:14

Here's what the upcoming MacBook Air could look like in Blue

Upcoming MacBooks could come in multiple colour variants: Prosser

Jon Prosser has heard from his source that Apple is testing a Blue colourway for its new MacBooks. Therefore, we can reasonably assume that the soon-to-be-announced MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will come in multiple colour variants...

Anil Ganti, 08 May 2021 10:17

A modder has converted an Apple AirTag so it fits a wallet. (Image: 9to5Mac)

Modder repurposes an Apple AirTag to better fit a wallet

Apple’s new AirTag has been a hit with Apple fans keen to use it to keep track of their belongings. However, it is a little too thick to be comfortably fitted into the average wallet. Naturally, that hasn’t stopped someone from de...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 May 2021 03:40

The iPad mini Pro will supposedly resemble the current iPad Pros. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Apple iPad mini Pro tipped to feature an 8.7-inch display and 5G connectivity for US$649

The wait goes on for a new iPad mini, but specifications for the so-called iPad mini Pro have now leaked. According to a new report, Apple plans to charge US$649 and up for the iPad mini Pro, which it will equip with an 8.7-inch d...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2021 17:29

MediaTek is expected to grab a 37 percent chunk of the mobile chipset market in 2021. (Image: MediaTek)

MediaTek will reign supreme in the mobile chip market in 2021, Qualcomm and Samsung to continue trailing

MediaTek has been forecast to finish 2021 as the leading mobile chipset maker according to a report by Counterpoint Research. It will be the second consecutive year that it has beaten out Qualcomm, although Qualcomm edges out Appl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 May 2021 13:14

Is this the iPhone 13 Pro Max? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged iPhone 13 Pro Max replica features on a prominent tech YouTube channel

Lewis Hilsenteger of the famous Unbox Therapy YouTube channel has been sent what is described as an authentic dummy unit of the hotly-anticipated iPhone 13 Pro Max. Should this be the case, the purported top-end device has not cha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 23:39

An AirTag gets torn down. (Source: YouTube)

Apple's AirTags might not stay as shiny as they look right now throughout their working lives

A new Apple AirTag teardown video reveals that each one is packed with drivers, coils and (of course) button batteries. However, and possibly more importantly, it may also show that their clearly keenly developed appearance might ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 21:25

Here's what a MacBook Pro looks like with a mechanical keyboard

Intrepid YouTuber fits an entire 61-key mechanical keyboard into a 2008 MacBook Pro

A YouTube content creator successfully managed to install an entire Royal Kludge RK61 mechanical keyboard into a 2008 MacBook Pro. While the keyboard and MacBook Pro work without any issues, it is impossible to close the lid given...

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2021 16:08

The Apple AirTag has been removed from the shelves of Australia retailer Officeworks over child safety concerns. (Image: Apple)

Apple's AirTag raises child safety concerns over user removable batteries

Apple’s AirTag location trackers have been a long time coming but their launch isn’t going as smoothly as the company would like. Australian retailer Officeworks has pulled the product from its store shelves over child safety conc...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 May 2021 12:59

Rumors about the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 just got a firmer foundation. (Image via MacRumors)

Key manufacturer ramps up mini-LED production in preparation for 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops

A key supplier in Apple's mini-LED supply chain has stated that it will significantly increase its mini-LED production in preparation for "two upcoming mini-LED-backlit MacBook Pro models." This news gives legs to long-standing ru...

Sam Medley, 04 May 2021 04:48

A future Apple Watch device could utilize Rockley's blood sugar monitor and numerous other health-related trackers. (Image source: Apple (Series 6)/Rockley - edited)

Apple Watch Series 7 takes a step closer to offering a non-invasive glucose monitor and even an alcohol level sensor

A filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has led to some speculation that a future Apple wearable, possibly even the expected Apple Watch Series 7, could be fitted with a non-invasive glucose indicator. On top...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2021 12:24

2023 looks like it will be the year Apple launches its first foldable. (Image: Macrumors)

Get set for the Apple iPhone foldable, 8-inches and coming in 2023 says leaker

Apple is set to launch its rumored iPhone foldable in 2023 according to a new note from respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The foldable will feature a Samsung Display-sourced 8-inch flexible OLED panel suggesting that it will a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 May 2021 09:54

Apple increases its out-of-warranty repair costs for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021)

Apple has now released its latest iPad Pro for pre-order in the US, and asks at least US$1,099 for its 12.9-inch variant. Prospective buyers should be aware that they may now have to pay even more for repairs should their brand-ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 May 2021 16:47