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Anyone switching from an Apple iPhone 14 or an even older model to an iPhone 17 Pro will have to replace accessories with a Lightning connection or constantly bring a dongle with them. A modder has now shown that Apple's current flagship smartphone could be upgraded to Lightning with a protective case.

The Apple Studio Display XDR was only launched in March and Apple is already permanently lowering the price. The high-quality 5K monitor with can now be ordered at a slightly lower price, at least in one version.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel posted a teardown comparing Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo with the similarly priced Framework Laptop 12, arguing they embody opposing philosophies despite both targeting budget buyers. He praised Apple’s improved access to parts like the battery and ports, but criticized its soldered RAM and storage, and the costly display replacement, positioning Framework’s modular, upgradeable design as a longer-lasting alternative that reduces e-waste and avoids pulling users into Apple’s “walled garden.”

The Dell XPS 14 2026 has phenomenal battery life thanks to the large 70 Wh battery and the efficient Intel Panther Lake APUs. According to Hardware Canucks' testing, the Dell XPS 14 2026 can last over 43 hours when doing simple web browsing.

After Apple resisted for a long time, the Apple iPhone is finally getting better support for smartwatches other than the Apple Watch. However, smartwatch manufacturers who want full access to an iPhone's push notifications must agree to strict guidelines.

The global laptop is set for a dramatic downturn in 2026. Rising costs driven by AI chips and memory shortage are pushing laptop prices sky-high and scaring off buyers. While the rest of the industry is bracing for a sharp decline, Apple is bucking the trend and seeing rapid growth thanks to its wallet-friendly MacBook Neo.

The Apple iMac is currently available with a high-resolution display with a brightness of 500 nits, although this is based on an old-fashioned 60 Hz IPS panel. This is set to change soon, as both Samsung Display and LG Display are currently developing tandem OLED panels for the next-generation iMac.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is not only set to receive a series of exciting hardware upgrades, but also a revised design with a smaller punch-hole. Photos of a screen protector now show in advance what this scaled-down Dynamic Island could look like.

During our review, the Apple iPhone 17e proved to be a solid smartphone, easily handling everyday tasks and impressing us in particular with its performance and camera quality. As a result, the device will likely appeal to many consumers despite its steep $599 starting price – and being the most affordable iPhone 17 model certainly helps.

Apple says its new Apple Business platform is designed to help companies manage devices, apps, and support through a single service.

Although the Apple M5 Max is not meant for gaming, the presence of a 40-core GPU on the SoC makes it a prime candidate for gaming. To that end, a YouTuber has tested the Apple MacBook Pro with the M5 Max in a slew of Windows games. The results are impressive considering that the M5 Max had to play the games through an emulation layer.

A new Kickstarter project promises not only to protect the Mac Mini from power outages, but also claims to have solved Apple's design dilemma surrounding the power button.

Omnissa says Windows devices in its enterprise telemetry dataset saw 3.1 times more forced shutdowns than macOS in 2025, alongside higher crash and app-hang rates.

Apple was founded in 1976, so the iPhone manufacturer is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. One of the most unusual products to celebrate this anniversary is the Jobs Limited Edition of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, which includes a piece of the Apple founder's turtleneck sweater.

Apple plans to introduce "Extensions" in iOS 27, allowing users to replace or expand Siri’s AI capabilities with third-party chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. This might turn Siri from one of the least helpful AI assistants to one of the most flexible ones.

Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, confirming that it will not get a refresh anytime soon. The Mac Studio will replace it as Apple’s high-performance desktop solution.

Samsung's foldable reign is coming to a close as US market shift proves Apple was right to wait. New data shows North American foldable shipments surged 28% as Motorola’s 44% market share and Google’s triple-digit growth put Samsung on high alert.

The Apple MacBook Neo is powered by a passively cooled A18 Pro SoC. A tech YouTuber has now shown that, with a simple mod, you can increase the performance of the MacBook Neo by double digits while reducing the laptop's temps.

Like the iPhone X, Apple is expected to bring something special for its 20th anniversary next year. An iPhone with an all screen front and under-display Face ID camera is on the cards.

Apple's next iPad release has been detailed ahead of its official launch. Likely debuting worldwide shortly, the iPad 12th Gen appears set to surpass last year's model with significantly better performance but an unchanged design.

Ubisoft has detailed controller support for The Division Resurgence ahead of launch, confirming PS5, Xbox, and Backbone compatibility, along with pre-registration rewards.

Apple could be the latest major OEM to adopt a 200 MP camera solution. Following in the footsteps of rivals like Samsung, the American company has now been reported to be evaluating a large 200 MP sensor that could feature on next year's iPhones.

The MacBook Pro 14 with Apple's new M5 Max SoC has some flaws, but the overall performance is still excellent and there is hardly a better alternative, especially when you want to edit pictures or videos.

This one's for the history books: Samsung is finally breaking down the "walled garden" by bringing native AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series in the US, Europe, and India via a new Quick Share update. Galaxy owners in those regions can now share res files seamlessly with iPhones, iPads and Macs. No third-party apps required.

Apple's big AI offensive is set to be unveiled soon. With a complete Siri reboot, the company supposedly wants to beat its competitors through deep integration into the iPhone.

Apple has today released the fourth major update to macOS 26, introducing a number of exciting features, led by an option to limit the battery charge to extend the life of a MacBook.

One of the biggest updates of the year for the Apple iPhone is here. With iOS 26.4, iPhone users get a range of exciting new features, including the ability to use Shazam without the internet, a new music widget and support for the AirPods Max 2.

Apple says malicious web content has been used against out-of-date iPhones, and users on older iOS versions should install recent updates to stay protected.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8’ to have the same "crease-less" display technology as iPhone Fold, aiming to match the Oppo Find N6's nearly invisible crease while offering a thinner, lighter design. As the race for foldable supremacy heats up, 2026 looks to be the year the screen crease finally disappears (kind of).

Apple is reportedly preparing an iPad 12 launch for late 2026 featuring a massive A-series chip upgrade. This move aims to bring Apple Intelligence and a smarter Siri to the company’s most affordable tablet.

WWDC is traditionally one of Apple's biggest events of the year, and this year is no exception. The next major operating system updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch are likely to be unveiled. Apple has now confirmed the date of WWDC 2026.

Ubisoft has confirmed that The Division Resurgence, its free-to-play mobile shooter set in the Tom Clancy’s The Division universe, will launch worldwide on March 31 for iPhone and Android.

The MacBook Neo is a polarizing device and Apple wants to attract new customers with a starting price of $599 or $499 for the education sector, respectively. There are technological compromises, but you still get the familiar MacBook experience with a comprehensive software package.

CheckMag I left my AirPods at home and I discovered they were killing my productivity. Now, I make an effort to stop listening to useless podcasts to fill up the silence.

CheckMag Yes, I saved 7GB of iPhone storage with a single click. Do yourself a favor and change the default iPhone setting that takes up gigabytes of storage - if you record Voice Memos as often as I do, that is.

New Apple TV and HomePod mini models are reportedly "ready" for launch but remain shelved as Apple struggles to finalize its revamped, AI-powered Siri. With software bottlenecks now dictating hardware cycles, the highly anticipated upgrade to the A17 Pro-powered streamer and S9-equipped smart speaker may finally debut between iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.

The era of generic "Dr. Google" searches might be over. For the first time, Perplexity AI can analyze your actual bloodwork and heart rate to give personalized advice.

Apple is playing "dirty" to fix the iPhone camera. From failed secret talks with Halide's team to a $2 billion AI shopping spree, Cupertino is buying the competition to stay on top in 2026. Is your favorite app next?

Apple's new MacBook Air 15-inch is once again a very good overall package and the combination of the powerful M5 processor and passive cooling solution remain unrivaled. There are still some areas where Apple could improve its larger everyday laptop.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to arrive this September. Apple is said to unveil one more device this year, followed by the rest of the iPhone 18 lineup next year, and a couple additional devices alongside it.

Apple has detailed Background Security Improvements, a new system for delivering smaller security fixes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users between full OS updates.

Thanks to Asahi Remix 43, Mac users with Apple silicon can enjoy Fedora Linux 43 on their machines. In addition to RPM 6.0 and the DNF5 backend, the list of exclusive features for Apple hardware includes Mac Pro support and 120 Hz refresh for MacBook Pro 14/16, as well as support for M2 Pro/Max MacBook microphones.

MagSafe is one of the most notable upgrades to grace the Apple iPhone 17e. A recent iFixit teardown revealed a surprise: The phone’s backplate, including its MagSafe magnet array, can be easily installed on an iPhone 16e. However, Apple may charge a steep price for this replacement part.

The 10,000 mAh Aulumu M10 power bank has launched with the ability to simultaneously charge a smartwatch, phone, and earbuds. The aluminum alloy panels help release heat while charging, and the attached USB-C power cable can be used as a lanyard.

The MacBook Pro 16 was already an excellent multimedia laptop with last year's M4 Pro SoC, but the new M5 Pro offers even more performance. You also get faster PCIe 5.0 SSDs with at least 1 TB of storage as well as Wi-Fi 7 for the model year 2026.

iFixit’s teardown of Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo awards it a 6/10 repairability score, Apple’s best in 14 years, thanks to a screw-mounted battery, modular USB‑C ports, easier display removal, and a keyboard that’s now replaceable without swapping the entire top case. The gains come with compromises, including a labor-intensive 41‑screw keyboard procedure, continued use of pentalobe screws, soldered 8GB RAM, and 256/512GB storage that limit upgrades and data recovery, and pared-back audio and trackpad hardware.

Apple has reduced App Store commission rates in mainland China to 25%, while eligible smaller programs and some subscription commissions have fallen to 12%.