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Apple iMac 2021 to come in five color options. (Image Source: FrontPageTech)

Apple iMac 2021 to be available in five colors, Pro Display XDR design, and 20-core Apple Silicon; Mac Pro redesign to resemble stacked Mac Minis

Apple is expected to launch redesigned Mac desktops including the iMac and Mac Pro later this year. Known leaker Jon Prosser has shared renders of what could be 2021 iMac and Mac Pro. The 2021 iMac is touted to be available in fiv...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Feb 2021 07:55

The new HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger. (Source: ESR)

ESR presents its HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Charger as a potentially improved version of Apple MagSafe

Apple has re-worked the MagSafe brand as a new type of ultra-thin and (theoretically) extra-strong wireless charger that enables a user to hold up and use an iPhone 12 as normal while juicing it back up. Now, ESR has "re-imagined"...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Feb 2021 14:51

The next MacBook Pro 16 may only feature an M1 processor and some minor design changes. (Image source: Apple - edited)

The 2021 MacBook Pro 16 may not be the performance upgrade we expect from Apple

According to a new report, the next MacBook Pro 16 will feature an Apple M1 chip, not a more powerful next-generation model. Any design changes will be on the minor side too, resulting in the 2021 edition looking basically the sam...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 22:58

The Apple iPhone 11 was launched in 2019 featuring the A13 Bionic SoC. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple iPhone 11 shipment value in 2020 passes US$48 billion as Samsung and Xiaomi struggle to keep up

Apple has dominated a list of the most-shipped smartphones in 2020, with the iPhone 11 alone shipping 64.8 million units with an estimated value of around US$48.9 billion. Five iPhone models are in the top 10 list, joined by four ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2021 14:22

M1 Macs do not have replaceable SSDs, like their predecessors. (Image source: Apple)

Some Apple M1-based Mac mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines are experiencing extreme SSD wear

The lifespan of the soldered SSD's in new M1 Macs may be severely limited, according to multiple reports. Current wear of some SSDs is so high that some drives may need replacing within two years.

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2021 19:27

This year's MacBook Pro refresh is expected to feature an HDMI port and an SD card reader, among other changes. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro refresh will welcome not just the SD card reader but the HDMI port too in an overhaul for the series

A full MacBook Pro refresh is due later this year, with a switch to Apple's in-house processors reputedly planned. According to a new report, the 2021 MacBook Pro refresh will feature an HDMI port too, which dovetail with the retu...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2021 19:29

Apple may start manufacturing iPads in India soon. (Image Source: MoneyControl)

Apple mulling on making iPads in India, reportedly lobbying for increased export incentive budget

Apple is reportedly planning to shift some of its iPad production to India and is lobbying to increase the budget for the Indian Government's performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This report comes in the wake of the Cupertin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Feb 2021 08:30

This is, apparently, how the AirPods 3 will look. (Image source: 52Audio)

Apple AirPods 3 leaked with a refreshed design and a new charging case

A new leak has set expectations for the AirPods 3, Apple's next TWS earbuds. The AirPods 3 look like a cross between the AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, as does its charging case.

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2021 15:31

If Apple does relase a foldable iPhone, it could look like this concept render. (Image: iOS Beta News)

iPhone foldable still years from launch, might not see the light of day

Apple has been working on at least two different foldable iPhone prototypes or concepts with a view to potentially bringing one of the designs to market. However, a new report suggests that the company is only lukewarm on the idea...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2021 04:01

The Redmi Note 10 is apparently as bright as an Apple iPhone 12 Pro. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 10 to shine as brightly as an iPhone 12 Pro but OLED screen presence still unconfirmed

New Redmi Note 10 teasers have claimed that the upcoming potential midrange smartphone champion will have a display that is as bright as the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro and certainly way beyond that of the Redmi Note 9. The teaser...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

New iPad Pro tablets are expected to be one of three products that Apple will announce next month. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

iPad Pro 2021 refresh with a mini LED display, new M1-rivalling SoC and better cameras tipped to launch alongside the iPad mini 6 and AirTags at mid-March hardware event

According to a new report, Apple will announce at least three new products at its next hardware event. Supposedly scheduled for March 16, the event is expected to showcase the iPad mini 6, AirTags and a 2021 refresh of the iPad Pr...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 14:06

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47

Epic Games files more legal action against Apple. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games brings its "Free Fortnite" battle to European shores with a new EC antitrust complaint

Epic Games has stepped its dispute with Apple over developer remuneration by filing an official antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC). It alleges that competition in the app-distribution and payment markets has bee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 16:19

An image of a third-party MagSafe battery pack already on the market. (Image: Charge Fast)

Apple working on MagSafe wireless power bank charging accessory for iPhone 12

Apple is working on a new yet to be announced external battery pack for the iPhone 12 range. The accessory will use Apple’s MagSafe magnetic adapter tech to attach to the rear of an iPhone and charge wirelessly over the Qi protoco...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Feb 2021 09:05

The first foldable iPhone might have Apple Pencil functions. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | The foldable iPhone might come with Apple Pencil support

Apple is thought to have a foldable iPhone in the works. However, according to a new report, the market analyst group Omdia claims that its launch has been pushed back to 2023. Then again, it might share the feature of Apple Penci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 22:42

Matte is allegedly back again in the "iPhone 13" series. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 Pro is slated to boast an always-on feature for its 120Hz ProMotion display

The next Pro-grade iPhones are currently tipped to get LTPO displays. They are also rumored to finally upgrade to 120Hz refresh rates – and to always-on displays, according to the latest leak. The successors to the 12 series are a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:03

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB external hard drive with USB Hub (Source: Own)

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB hands-on: An USB 3.0 Hub and a 5400 RPM Barracuda combined with decent results

Those who need a USB 3.0 hub with just two ports and a large hard drive can get away with the Seagate Backup Plus Hub, which is usually cheaper than the sum of its parts. In my case, the Backup Plus Hub comes with a Barracuda hard...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 14:57

Huawei's CEO says the iPhone 12 is the best 5G smartphone in the world. (Image: Apple)

Huawei CEO: Gushes about Apple, says they make the best 5G phones

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei continues to gush about Apple and its products. In his latest interview, Zhengfei has said that Apple makes the best 5G iPhones in the world and that they are the perfect compliment for his company’s 5G net...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Feb 2021 12:27

Even though the iPhone 12 Mini hasn't sold well, Apple may still launch an iPhone 13 Mini. (Image via Apple)

Apple iPhone 13 Mini still on the table despite lagging sales of iPhone 12 Mini

Despite low sales of the iPhone 12 Mini, sources have told noted tipster Jon Prosser that Apple will launch an iPhone 13 Mini. According to these sources, the main reason the iPhone 12 Mini floundered was the success of the iPhone...

Sam Medley, 14 Feb 2021 22:57

The 2021 iPad Pro refresh will look a lot like Apple's current premium tablets. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

2021 iPad Pro refresh and AirTags are reputedly due a March 2021 release

Apple plans to unveil the AirTags and its 2021 iPad Pro refresh, according to new reports. Possibly launching simultaneously, rumours about the pair have been circulating for months.

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2021 02:02

The Apple Watch is doing pretty well. (Source: Apple)

There are now 100 million Apple Watch users on Earth: new report

The market research group Above Avalon has studied the fortunes of the Apple Watch series up to 2020, and has put the number of its adopters at 100 million. This would make it the OEM's fourth biggest product, with iPhones, iPads ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 16:34

A new generation of the Apple TV hardware has been suggested as the mystery B2002 product. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini join curious "B2002" item in Bluetooth SIG listing

An updated Bluetooth SIG listing has sparked speculation in regard to a mysterious “B2002” entry, with guesses ranging from Apple TV to an M1 iMac. The B2002 item joins new registrations for the M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2021 08:35

Antonio De Rosa has based his renders on a leaked artist's impression of Apple's headset. (Image source: Antonio De Rosa)

Designer shows how Apple's mixed reality headset could look based on leaked design

What Apple's mixed reality headset looks like remains a secret, but there have already been some hints about the so-called 'Apple Glasses. The designer Antonio De Rosa has taken up the topic and, based on previous leaks, has publi...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 01:09

A new law could change how apps are distributed on iOS and Android. (Image: royalty free)

Proposed law in North Dakota may force Apple and Google to allow alternative app stores on mobile phones

A proposed North Dakota law will force Apple and Google to allow developers alternative options for distributing iOS and Android apps, respectively. The bill will also allow developers to receive in-app payments through any method...

Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2021 19:05

The next iMac is said to resemble Apple's Pro Display XDR monitor, pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's 2021 iMac redesign with ARM-based processors will not arrive until October

Rumours have been circulating about Apple releasing a redesigned iMac with a high-end ARM-based processor that has at least 12 cores. While past rumours have suggested that the 2021 iMac will arrive as early as March, a new report...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:14

The upcoming foldable iPhone could look like this

Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone likely to be modelled after the Galaxy Z Flip's clamshell design

A new report from prolific Apple leaker Jon Prosser suggests that Apple could go the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip route with its upcoming foldable iPhone. The clamshell-shaped iPhone could come in several colourways and marketed as an 'e...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Feb 2021 16:57

The DTK can now be returned for a U$500 credit, an increase of US$300 from Apple's original incentive. (Image source: Gagadget)

Apple is doing the right thing by developers with its Developer Transition Kit credit increase

Apple will give developers US$500 for returning its Developer Transition Kit, a US$300 increase from the value of its original credit. The new coupon is no longer restricted to being redeemed against M1 hardware either and can be ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 23:57

The next MacBook Pro may adopt the iPhone 12 series' design, and MagSafe charging. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro refreshes will have a flat design, aping the iPhone 12 series

Apple will align the design of its MacBook Pro and iPhone series this year, according to a new report. The change will see 2021 MacBook Pros with a flatter design, albeit one with rounded corners. Apple is expected to release at l...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 00:05

Intel has been targeting the Apple M1 chip in a series of slides to promote Intel Evo-badged laptops. (Image source: Intel/Applesutra - edited)

Apple M1 vs Intel i7: Cherry-picked benchmarks and shifting Tiger Lake SKUs leave Intel looking revolutionary rather than evolutionary

Slides from Intel have been published revealing numerous benchmark and usage comparisons between the ARM-based Apple M1 chip and Core i7 representatives of the Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake series. The choice of benchmarks and some su...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2021 13:45

iPhone 12 mini production could cease as soon as Q2 according to a JP Morgan analyst. (Image: Apple)

iPhone 12 mini days could be numbered with production set to cease next quarter according to JP Morgan

Apple could be set to end production of the iPhone 12 mini as soon as the end of the second quarter this year. While it seems Apple will continue to market and sell the iPhone 12 mini, at least until its inventory runs dry, it doe...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Feb 2021 11:56

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 (Pro model pictured) have sold in their millions in the US market. (Image source: Apple/Counterpoint - edited)

Gargantuan iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 sales help Apple almost erase Motorola and Alcatel from the US market as the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 just keep Google alive

A Counterpoint report has stated that Apple managed to sell over 9.5 million iPhones in the US market alone in December 2020. This gave the iPhone 12 maker a huge 64% of the market share, leaving Samsung in second on 20%. Google m...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2021 10:51

The latest app rankings by download. (Source: SensorTower)

Telegram is the most downloaded mobile app for January 2021 as WhatsApp slips to fifth

Telegram was #9 on SensorTower's list of most downloaded (non-game) mobile app in December 2020. Fast forward one month, however, and it had jumped up to #1. WhatsApp and Instagram were #3 and #4 at the end of 2020, but fell to #5...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 21:49

A 2021 MacBook Pro could sport a 12-core or even 16-core Apple M1X SoC. (Image source: MacRumors/MattTalksTech - edited)

Apple M1X, M2, A14X, A15, and A15 Bionic lead the speculation for the true identities of four alleged upcoming Apple SoCs

A tech tipster has claimed that Apple is preparing four new SoCs and has shared the alleged internal identifiers for the processors. Unsurprisingly, this has led to considerable speculation about their eventual product names, with...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2021 09:13

The Pod Case revives the iPod with the help of an Apple Watch Series 4. (Image source: Joyce Kang)

Pod Case concept renders show how Apple could revitalise the iPod with its popular Watch Series

Apple has more or less phased out its iPod brand, once a stable of its hardware business. Nonetheless, concept renders have shown how Apple could utilise the Watch Series as a portable music player with a click wheel.

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2021 18:58

The new Mac Mini and DTK are practically indistinguishable. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to offer developers a US$200 in exchange for returning US$500 Developer Transition Kits; cheapest M1 hardware starts at US$699

Gone are the days when Apple would give developers an iMac to return a Developer Transition Kit (DTK). Instead, the company now expects developers to return its latest DTK for a US$200 coupon off an M1 Mac, the cheapest of which r...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2021 17:11

An artist's impression of what the Apple mixed reality headset currently looks like mid-development. (Image: The Information)

More details, including eye-watering price, for Apple's mixed reality headset revealed

More details have surfaced about Apple’s mixed reality headset including an impression of what it looks like and its eye-watering price tag. If you thought that Apple jumped the shark with the pricing of the Airpods Max at US$500,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2021 10:41

Apple has been using unfair tactics to sell iPhones in South Korea. (Source: Apple)

Apple agrees to pay South Korea US$89 million to end a legal dispute with the country

Apple has accepted a ruling from South Korea's national Fair Trade Commission that it has abused its dominance of the smartphone market in that country to skew conditions in its favor when it came to selling and supporting iPhones...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 23:02

Apple is rumored to be involved in designing its own car. (Source: YouTube)

Apple Car dreams might be closer to reality with a new investment in Kia Motors

Apple is currently rumored to be involved in the design of its own-brand electric cars to rival other brands such as Tesla. This might now be bolstered with reports that the Cupertino giant has invested ~US$3.6 billion in Kia, a s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 00:29

A new report by Counterpoints Research tells us about the global semiconductor market

TSMC has the largest market share in the global semiconductor manufacturing industry: Counterpoints Research

A Counterpoints Research study has determined that TSMC has 28% of the market share in matured nodes (40nm and below), making it the world leader in the global semiconductor manufacturing market. UMC, SMIC and Samsung take second,...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Feb 2021 14:46

Apple has a huge range of best-selling products, including the MacBook Pro. (Image source: Apple/Pinterest - edited)

Apple is the world's most admired company according to Fortune while Microsoft, Nvidia, and Samsung are all ranked as leaders in their industries

Fortune magazine has published its “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and it is headed by Apple. Tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Cisco, and Samsung all find places as the #1 ranked firm in their industry. Well...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2021 12:59

Touch ID might upgrade to an in-display form soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple might launch in-display Touch ID with the 2021 iPhones

Flagship iPhones have been unlockable through Face ID only since 2017. Now, however, there are hints that Apple might bring its only real alternative, Touch ID, back in 2021. It will apparently be an in-display version for the fir...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:17

Apple has added support for the Sony PS5 DualSense controller in the iOS 14.5 beta. (Image: Sony)

iOS 14.5 beta adds support for the new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S controllers

Apple is said to have added support for both the Sony PS5 DualSense controller and the Xbox Series X/S controller to the first iOS 14.5 beta. The relatively quick addition of support for the next-gen console controllers continues ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Feb 2021 10:45

Future Powerbeats, powered by MediaTek. (Source: Apple)

MediaTek scores an order from Apple for new audio components

MediaTek has posted an arguable win by securing a contract with Apple to supply it with components for next-gen audio accessories. Then again, these products are not future AirPods, but those of the Beats series instead. This woul...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 19:19

Apple iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome (Source: Chrome Web Store)

Apple launches Chrome extension for using ‌iCloud‌ Keychain passwords on Windows PCs

Simply called "iCloud Passwords," the new Google Chrome extension allows its users to use the same Safari passwords that they created on their Apple device with Chrome on Windows. Besides, iCloud Passwords also saves passwords cre...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2021 14:05

iOS 14.4 can use a new hardware message. (Source: YouTube)

iOS 14.4 contains a new anti-independent repair message along with security upgrades

The latest version of iOS (14.4) is now available as a stable update. Installing it causes a new kind of "important hardware message" to pop up should an iPhone detect that its rear camera module has been unofficially replaced. Ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 16:50

The Taj Mahal-inspired workspace features art by local artisans (Image source: NDTV)

Microsoft's ultra-luxury India Development Center is heavily inspired by the Taj Mahal's interior design

Microsoft recently opened up a 90,000 square feet IDC (India Development Center) in Delhi. The new location is set to a hub for AI and cloud computing research and highlights the increasing relevance of India-based R&D efforts for...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Jan 2021 13:43

Maybe iPhones can finally evolve out of the notch? (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Apple has a notchless next-gen iPhone prototype

The leaker @MauriQHD has posted claims that Apple has finally produced an edge-to-edge iPhone display. Unfortunately, it is also apparently a prototype, and may not be intended for the upcoming 13 (or possibly 12s) series. In othe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2021 19:50

The Apple M1 in the Mac mini consumes considerably less power than its Intel and PowerPC-based predecessors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple details the power consumption savings of the M1 in the Mac Mini compared to previous models

We already know that the Apple M1 SoC offers substantial performance and battery life improvements compared to Intel-powered MacBooks. However, Apple has shared the rated-power consumption of the M1 in the Mac mini, providing comp...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2021 17:49

iPhone 12 series sales numbers have been almost ridiculous. (Source: NextPit)

Apple regains crown as biggest smartphone maker in Q4 2020 thanks to bombastic iPhone 12 series sales

Apple ended 2020 on a historic high by shipping over 90 million smartphones in the quarter. That achievement—an all-time record—saw the American company overthrow Samsung to become the number one smartphone maker in the world acro...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2021 14:08