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Apple's iOS is already programmed to display ads at various points throughout its UI. Now, a prominent Bloomberg correspondent predicts that they will start multiplying sometime soon. They are slated to start popping up in new locations within the OEM's App Store, and spread to other first-party apps thereafter.

EXCITRUS' latest deals include one for its NitroCharge 120 Pro, a power bank rated for up to 120W of power output thanks to its support for USB-PD at up to 100W and MagSafe wireless charging. Therefore, the OEM claims the gadget can charge a MacBook Pro to 50% in 1 hour, and can also power an 12- or 13-series iPhone on its lid.

With iPadOS 16, Apple has finally brought new multitasking features to the iPad, albeit only with certain models. iPadOS 16 should deliver superior external monitor support too, among other features. Unfortunately, while iOS 16 remains on track for a September release, iPadOS 16's new features are currently causing so many problems that Apple is rumoured to have postponed the update's rollout.

Market analysts have been less than optimistic about Apple's ability to live up to earlier estimates of how much revenue it could generate for its third fiscal quarter of 2022 (3FQ2022). However, those figures are now out there, and they show the Cupertino giant have defied those expectations with "record" takings for the 3 months. On the other hand, the new MacBooks Air and Pro could be said to have fallen short of their ability to contribute to this new report.

Anker has revealed that its latest range of power bricks, strips and other charging accessories all come with its latest GaNPrime technology. These latest developments in the OEM's use of the up-to-date gallium nitride (GaN) power-storage material include in-house PowerIQ 4.0 and ActiveShield 2.0, rated to cut multi-port charging times down to 1 hour at most and to monitor charging device temperature 78% more often respectively.

Apple has finally released new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch following almost two months of beta testing. iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 and watchOS 8.7 are all available to download now and mainly focus on fixing bugs that existed in older builds.

A United States credit union has taken Apple to court over the Cupertino giant's Pay service. The plaintiff in this case has taken issue with what it sees as the imposition of the app as a default option on users, and with the extra fees financial institutions incur as a result. Therefore, Apple is now at risk of losing this apparently happy state of affairs in its home country soon.

The product design relationship between Apple and Jony Ive has finally come to an end. The former executive at Cupertino was responsible for the distinctive looks of the MacBook line, but has only been a consultant to the OEM since 2019. Ive's contract for this role has now expired, and his former employer has declined to renew it.

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in automatically on many Apple products, although those from some other brands might require some adjustment.

According to a renowned Apple analyst, there could be multiple iPad releases this year, including Apple M2-based iPad Pro models. A new basic iPad is also due this year, but the rumoured 14.1-inch iPad may not arrive until 2024 at the latest.

The alleged price tags for upcoming Apple M2 iPad Pro tablets have been leaked along with some minor but interesting information about both a future iPad mini slate and the next-generation iPad (10th gen). There are also some conflicting details shared about the rumored 14.1-inch iPad Pro or “iPad Studio”.

Apple recently released iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 for registered developers with extended options for customizing the Lock Screen, new filtering tools in the Messages app, Apple Card enhancements, and more to help users stay organized. Take a deeper look at what is new in the latest beta release.

Confusion about Stage Manager continues to grow as people dig into the first iPadOS 16 beta. While Apple claims it was unhappy with Stage Manager performance on anything other than Apple M1 hardware, it has left a toggle to enable the feature on older iPads. It turns out that the entry-level iPad Air 5 does not meet the requirements to run Stage Manager though, despite officially supporting the multitasking feature.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahead of WWDC 2022, Apple is already sharing a number of accessibility features coming to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 this fall. From auto-generated captioning, to LiDAR-enabled door detection, prepare to gain a distilled picture that reads between the lines to reveal the true details behind each and every one of these new capabilities.

Ahead of iOS 16 Beta 1 debuting early next month, Apple released the final build of iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 for all iPhone and iPad users. While it may not seem like much has changed on the surface, the update features a host of notable changes and security enhancements. Take a deeper look at what’s new in iOS/iPadOS 15.5 and learn how a few lines of code could indicate what users can expect next from the Cupertino giant.

Apple has introduced a raft of OS updates spanning the Apple Watch to the HomePod. Also in line for an OS update is iOS, along with iPadOS and macOS. All new updates, such as macOS 12.4, can be installed now and are rolling out worldwide.

Ming-Chi Kuo's latest report suggests that Apple is looking to set its upcoming foldable devices apart from other brands by utilizing electronic paper displays. These solutions will be used for the cover / secondary displays due to low energy requirements, but the main foldable displays will continue to be OLED-based.

New fan-made concept renderings of the expected 2022 Apple iPad Pro have been shared on social media, showing the rumored design changes that could occur with the latest edition of the premium tablet series. Along with some design refinements, it’s believed the next iPad Pro will sport Apple’s M2 SoC.

The latest update to AltStore, the alternative app store for iOS, brings a bevy of new changes, including new trusted sources, just-in-time compilation, and bug fixes. The update is a boon for retro gamers who want an easy way to install emulators on their iDevice.

Lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in China could lead to future Apple MacBook delays. Some of Cupertino’s main suppliers, such as Pegatron and Quanta, have had to cease production for the time being. While future MacBook Air or MacBook Pro releases may be affected, supplies of the iPhone 14 may not be as deeply impacted.

Though Apple released iOS 15.4.1 just under a couple of weeks ago, many iPhone users still running an earlier version of iOS 15 may be at risk due to a major security flaw that Apple says “may have been actively exploited”. Take a look at what is new in Apple’s latest version of its iPhone operating system.

Reportedly, Apple will unveil major updates for all its operating systems at WWDC 2022 in June. Also, the company could even tease rOS, the OS for its mixed reality headset. Unfortunately, neither rOS nor the headset will be ready in time for WWDC 2022, though.

The Redmi K50 debuted a few weeks ago as the first Dimensity 8100-powered device on the market. The Dimensity 8100 has put up stellar performances in synthetic benchmarks so far, and it appears to also be one of the best chipsets for mobile gaming as well, as it manages to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Apple M1 in an Apex Legends Mobile test.

Apple has issued a "call to code" with its official WWDC 2022 announcement. The Cupertino giant has now outlined some events and activities that will form part of this show, tipped to unveil the latest in software for its iPads, Macs, iPhones and more. The conference is also now confirmed to be "all-online", although there is scope for in-person attendance on its opening day this year.

The iPhone SE 2022 has now been put through a Genshin Impact test alongside the M1-equipped iPad Air 2022, and the two variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The compact phone puts up a fantastic showing, with exemplary performance, efficiency, and thermals.

Apple has updated its suite of operating systems once again, having only recently released major revisions for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 and watchOS 8. Supposedly, the interim updates improve iPhones and iPads in some areas, while making adjustments to other devices too.

Get the most out of the iPhone with these incredible shortcuts that most users may not be familiar with. Use every tap, swipe, and long press to level up day-to-day productivity and become a true power user. By the end of this list users will wonder how they ever lived without these unbeatable shortcuts.

Reportedly, Apple will release a redesigned iPad with a larger display, but not until 2023. Presumably the 11th generation model, this would mean that the iPad (10th Gen) would arrive later this year sporting the same design that Apple released in 2019 with the iPad (7th Gen).

Don’t let server outages slow you down. Apple services are meant to be used wherever and whenever! With a bit of preliminary planning users can enjoy these services completely off the grid. Follow the listed items below to prepare for what Apple fans are calling “the end” - AKA the next outage.

The new iPad Air 5 does not seem to get too much praise from early buyers, as many complain about creaking noises and the supposedly "very cheap" build quality of Apple's new tablet in comparison to its 2-year-old predecessor.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it will come Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. This is where the Cupertino giant will demonstrate what is in store for its major software platforms later this year. Take a look at some of the most requested features that users want to see in the next iteration of iOS.

After concerns that Apple might underclock its blazing-fast M1 SoC in the new iPad Air 5, first benchmark entries in Geekbench 5 now fortunately show that this is not the case.

Apple products are known for giving off an air of sophistication that no other tech company has really managed to match. That being said, nothing is immune to criticism - and there is plenty of it to go around following the March 2022 Peek Performance event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 8.8-inch Android tablet has appeared in a multitude of review and unboxing images as the review embargo for the device is lifted in China. One tech blogger has shared the impressive full specs of the Legion Y700, which will sport 12 GB of RAM, while a noted leaker has suggested an attractive price tag for the perceived iPad Mini 6 rival.

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.

Last year, Apple held a Spring Event chock-full of new hardware releases. Recent rumors suggest 2022 will be no different with a brand-new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and new Mac(s) expected at an upcoming virtual event in early March. Let’s take a look at what to expect!

iOS and iPadOS versions 15.3 were pushed in order to patch a slew of vulnerabilities on iPhones or iPads. However, it left one, which may have allowed the execution of "arbitrary" code. Never fear, though, v15.3.1 is here to address this potential security issue. There are also now new corresponding macOS and watchOS versions available to install.