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Vivaldi 3.6 browser update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.6 now available with two-level tab stacks

For those who often find themselves facing way too many tabs on their tab bar, Vivaldi 3.6 comes with a second one. In addition to two-level tab stacks, the latest update for this browser also includes split-screen view and tree-s...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2021 18:15

The limited edition Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity is coming soon. (Image: Apple)

New Limited Edition Apple Watch "Black Unity" celebrates Black History Month

Apple has launched a limited edition Apple Watch celebrating Black Unity. The Watch, along with several other product initiatives have been launched to coincide with Black History Month.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jan 2021 10:04

Even some Apple clear cases have magnets now. (Source: Apple)

Apple updates its safety information to warn users with pacemakers about the potential increased risks of using MagSafe

Apple has updated some product safety material found in the Support section of its website to clarify the potential of its new MagSafe feature to interfere with pacemakers. It notes that, while the extra magnetism involved should ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jan 2021 19:26

Despite overall sales growth the iPhone 12 Mini continues to be an underperformer (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 12 series projected to sell over 55 million units by Q1 2021: budget iPhone 12 Mini flops, however

A recent Cowen analysts' reports paints a rosy picture for Apple iPhone sales this year. The complete iPhone 12 lineup is expected to sell over 55 million units by the end of Q1 2021. The iPhone 12 Mini, however, Apple's budget pl...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Jan 2021 10:22

John Ternus has been appointed as the new Apple senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. (Image: Apple)

Dan Riccio to "transition" into special role as Apple annoints Jon Ternus new SVP of Hardware Engineering

Apple has replaced Dan Riccio with John Ternus. Riccio has been moved into a special project role while Ternus will now take up the position previously held by Riccio as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jan 2021 09:30

Glucose monitoring could be coming to future Samsung and Apple smartwatches. (Image source: Samsung Galaxy Watch 3/Apple Watch Series 6).

Apple Watch Series 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 could all feature a non-invasive glucose monitor

A report out of South Korea has claimed that both Apple and Samsung are preparing to include a blood glucose monitor in their upcoming 2021 smartwatch releases. This means that an Apple Watch 7, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, or Galaxy W...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2021 08:33

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can vary its refresh rate from 10 Hz to 120 Hz thanks to LTPO tech. (Image source: Samsung)

Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 12 appear on shortlist of smartphones expected to feature LTPO displays this year

A shortlist of smartphones either already with or expected to feature LTPO screens in 2021 has revealed some interesting entrants and a notable absence. There is mention of an Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, Samsung Gala...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2021 09:16

A concept render of the rumored redesigned MacBook Air. (Image: Macrumors)

Apple working on high-end MacBook Air, bringing back SD card slot and more to the MacBook Pro range

2021 is going to be a big year for fans of Apple’s Macs as the company sets down the path of reengineering many of its designs around its super efficient, yet powerful Apple silicon chips. Bloomberg reports that Apple is working o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2021 05:42

Apple loses LG as a supplier for LCD iPhone displays

The days of LCD-only iPhones are numbered; however, a handful of these models are still in production. However, it now seems they will have to do without screens from LG for the rest of their manufacturing runs. The company has dr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jan 2021 19:08

The iPad mini 6 looks a lot like the iPad Pro series. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

iPad mini 6 renders showcase Apple's next budget tablet with a punch-hole camera

The sixth-generation iPad mini has been rumoured for a while now, which is unsurprising considering Apple released the iPad mini 5 in March 2019. New CAD renders have provided a detailed look at the iPad mini 6 though, and its des...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2021 01:20

The AirPods Max are repairable by Apple's standards. (Image source: iFixit)

AirPods Max: Teardown reveals that Apple's premium headphones is surprisingly repairable

The teardown experts at iFixit have disassembled the AirPods Max, revealing the complexities of Apple's latest headphones in the process. The AirPods Max achieved a repairability score of 6 points, which is much higher than most A...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2021 13:32

The next iPad Pros be difficult to tell apart from their predecessors. (Image source: @xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Apple iPad Pro 2021 renders showcase new 11-inch and 12.9-inch models

CAD models of two new iPad Pro models have leaked, offering a detailed look at Apple's upcoming tablets. Apple will stick with 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes for the next iPad Pro, but little will separate them from the looks of last...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jan 2021 19:16

This service can still be had for free for a while longer. (Source: Apple)

Apple offers yet more free TV+ access to existing customers

Apple's TV+ is its answer to other streaming platforms such as Netflix. One year's worth of free access to the service was bundled with compatible hardware bought at its September 2019 launch. That offer was then extended so as to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2021 18:55

Apple's M1 is an ARM-based chip that was launched in November 2020. (Image source: Apple)

Amazing Apple M1X Geekbench multi-core result more likely produced by an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X rather than a rumored 20-core Cupertino beast

An image taken from an alleged Geekbench run for a MacBook Pro18,1 system has supposedly revealed the multi-core power of the rumored Apple M1X chip. The score of 18,520 is over 140% higher than our results with an 8-core Apple M1...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2021 21:58

Samsung's purported desktop Exynos could potentially give the Apple M1 a run for its money, especially if it's built on a sub-5nm process (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung could soon bring its Exynos chips to desktop, claims tipster, but how might it compare to the Apple M1?

Tipster @TheGolox recently claimed that Samsung is working on Exynos chips for desktop. If true, this would mean that we might soon see another entrant in the ARM on PC space, alongside the Snapdragon 8cx and Apple M1.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Jan 2021 17:08

Apple M1 processor used in the latest Macs, plagued by a Fast User Switching bug

Some Apple M1 Macs are affected by a Fast User Switching bug

The owners of various Macs that use the Apple M1 processor are reporting a bug that involves a rather random activation of the screensaver that also locks out the user. The problem seems to occur on Big Sur macOS 11.x and it looks...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2021 16:42

Apple's next-gen MacBook redesign is said to drop the Touch Bar. (Image: Apple)

Kuo: MacBook Pro redesign to lose Touch Bar, continue Apple's Arm-based silicon transition and pick up MagSafe charging

Apple supply chain specialist Ming-chi Kuo has issued a new note to investors detailing some of the changes expected on the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. According to Kuo, the new models will drop in mid-2021 and wil...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jan 2021 11:56

newhacker1746 managed to get the Ubuntu CLI and GUI up and running on his iPhone (Image source: Daniel Rodriguez)

A hacker managed to get Ubuntu up and running on an iPhone 7

Redditor newhacker1746 managed to get Ubuntu up and running on an A10-powered Apple iPhone 7, after using the Checkra1n jailbreak exploit.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jan 2021 18:14

The next 12.9-inch iPad Pro will not be a massive departure from the current model. (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Leaked iPad Pro 2021 renders provide a look at Apple's next 12.9-inch tablet

While the focus is on what manufacturers announce at CES 2021, the supposed design of the next 12.9-inch iPad Pro has leaked online. The premium tablet will have smaller bezels than the current model, while retaining its overall d...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 20:38

The iPhones 13 may look slightly different. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 13 series will be thicker with updated notches and camera humps: new leak

Mac Otakara is quick on the draw in 2021 with its Apple rumors. The latest concerns the next generation of iPhones and how they will look. These devices will apparently still have a notch, although it will shrink somewhat in this ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2021 19:01

According to the Mac Otakara report, we could see an updated Apple AirPods Pro as early as April (Image source: Apple)

Mac Otakara report hints that a new iPhone SE and AirPods Pro are set to arrive in April

According to a report by the Japan-based publication, Apple suppliers in China are already working on a new iPhone SE version, alongside the AirPods Pro 2. While further details about the devices aren’t, we expect to hear more in ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Jan 2021 13:56

Apple App Store customers spend almost US$2 billion over Christmas week, $540 million on New Year's Day alone

Apple App Store users spent a record US$540 million on New Year's Day, capping off a week that saw total App Store spending of $1.8 billion. The App Store continues to be one of Apple's most successful lines of business; since its...

Sam Medley, 08 Jan 2021 19:39

iPhone 13 Pro displays will be Samsung-made. (Source: Apple)

Samsung secures 100% of the 120Hz LTPO display orders for the iPhone 13 Pros

Apple is thought to finally introduce iPhones with 120 hertz (Hz) refresh rates with the successors to the 12 series. However, only their highest-end variants are thought to get LTPO OLED displays, which, according to the latest w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2021 00:16

Upcoming low-cost iPad will have a design based on the third-generation iPad Air

If the anonymous sources from China prove to be right, the next-gen low-cost iPad will launch later this year with a design closely based on the third-generation iPad Air that was introduced back in 2019. The highlights will inclu...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2021 17:56

The upcoming iMac could feature Apple’s ARM-based M1 SoC (Image source: Apple)

Apple Silicon-powered iMac could potentially arrive as early as this March, hints tipster

A tweet by tipster @L0vetodream strongly hints that an all-new iMac based on Apple’s new ARM-based platform could arrive as early as March, adding the all-in-one to an increasing list of ARM-powered Mac devices.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Jan 2021 14:15

Apple AirTags and other AR accessories may finally launch this year. (Image Source: MacRumors)

Apple AirTags, AR headset, and Apple Silicon MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays to finally launch this year; Entire iPhone 13 lineup expected to sport LiDAR scanners

Apple may very well introduce the much anticipated AirTags and other AR accessories such as an AR headset and/or AR glasses this year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's latest research note. Kuo also notes that Apple will launch new App...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2021 23:26

The potential Apple M1 successor could feature a 50 percent higher core count (Image source: Apple)

Next-gen Macs set to feature 12-core Apple Silicon M2 chips according to tipster

Tipster @LeaksApplePro recently claimed that Apple is set to release a new 12-core Apple Silicon Mac lineup this year, with an announcement as early as this March. While unconfirmed, this part could potentially propel Apple Silico...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Jan 2021 08:09

A Galaxy Z Flip-like iPhone foldable concept. (Image: iOS Beta News)

Two distinct foldable iPhone prototypes pass Foxconn durability testing

Foxconn is said to have successfully completed durability testing for two different Apple iPhone foldable prototypes. According to Taiwanese supply chain rag, Money UDN, the two prototypes are said to resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jan 2021 06:09

Huawei has its own AppGallery. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei does an Apple in a disagreement with Tencent over revenue sharing on the AppGallery

Huawei had reportedly removed all Tencent games from its first-party mobile app market, AppGallery, following an objection from the software giant as to how much of the takings it retained from sales of the app in question. This r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jan 2021 19:06

The MIUI 12.5 rollout begins with the Mi 10 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Alleged MIUI 12.5 update roadmap revealed as Xiaomi temporarily suspends development for the Mi 10 series

After unveiling MIUI 12.5 yesterday, Xiaomi has now supposedly revealed its plans for sending out the update to its devices. Phones like the Mi 10 lead the line, while devices like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 9 are expecte...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2020 20:44

The hypothetical 64-core Apple silicon part would be an order of magnitude faster than the original M1 (Image source: Apple)

Apple tipster hints at 64-core ARM monster chip after the M1

Tipster @LeaksApplePro hinted that Cupertino’s working on a massive 64-core ARM-based chip, possibly for future iterations of the Mac Pro. Details are thin on the ground, but the silicon could pose a threat to both Intel and AMD i...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Dec 2020 10:25

New Watch SEs are experiencing set-up difficulties. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch SE and HomePod Mini owners report a Christmas Day 2020 set-up failure in their new devices

Some users with brand-new affordable Apple Watch and HomePod variants have encountered difficulty in their set-up or configuration while trying to connect them to their personal or home systems. This is thought (somewhat understan...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2020 18:52

Xiaomi might follow Apple and stop including in-box chargers with its smartphones. (Image source: ChargerLab - edited)

Updated | Speculation mounts that Xiaomi has "done an Apple" and not included a charger in the Mi 11 box

A leaked image of an alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 box being compared to the iPhone 12 packaging has led to mounting speculation that Xiaomi has “done an Apple” and decided to not include a charger in the box for the Mi 11. Additionally, i...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2020 07:50

MacBook Pro laptops with permanently integrated keyboards could become a thing of the past. (Image source: Apple)

Next-gen Apple MacBook Pro could incorporate a base-covering touch input device, a wireless charger, and even fewer ports

Apple could eventually release a MacBook Pro laptop with a touch input surface replacing the regular keyboard deck and including a wireless charger for use with iPhones and iPads that support the charging technology. The futuristi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Dec 2020 05:28

The Tesla Model 3 is the world's best-selling electric car. (Image source: Tesla)

Tim Cook apparently refused to meet with Elon Musk in regard to potential Apple takeover of Tesla during Model 3 production

Elon Musk has been sharing an interesting moment he claimed took place during the difficult production of the Tesla Model 3 electric car. According to the tech executive, he “reached out” to Apple’s Tim Cook with an eye on Tesla b...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2020 00:41

The new Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 is very good, but where are the Pro features compared to the MacBook Air?

The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is much more powerful and manages longer battery runtimes thanks to the new M1 processor. However, there are not many reasons why you should not just get the more affordable MacBook Air.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Dec 2020 02:07

80 percent of TSMC 5 nm chips going to Apple in 2021

Apple secures 80 percent of TSMC's 5 nm production capacity for the coming year

Apple's top supplier of chips for multiple purposes, TSMC, will reserve no less than 80 percent of its 5 nm production capacity to the tech giant headquartered in Cupertino. In addition to the existing chips, TSMC is also going to...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2020 12:41

Apple Car concept (Source: iDrop News on YouTube)

Rumor | Tesla, watch out: The Apple Car, less than a year away

Although older rumors placed its launch around 2023, unnamed executives from Taiwan claim that their companies are getting ready to ramp up the production of various components for the upcoming electric vehicle by Apple. It also s...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2020 11:39

Microsoft branding on Arm-based silicon is going to become more common it seems. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft jumps on Arm bandwagon with reports it is designing its own chips for servers, Surface

Microsoft is working on its own in-house design for a server chip as it jumps on the Arm CPU bandwagon. The in-house design effort could also lead to custom Arm-based silicon for its own Surface line of computers, some of which al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Dec 2020 08:21

Is Parallels really working for the M1 chipset? (Source: Parallels)

A leaker asserts that an M1 MacBook is capable of running Windows on ARM faster than a Surface Pro X

A Twitter-based leaker claims to have found new Geekbench listings that show Mac devices based on the new M1 silicon running Windows on ARM (WoA) via the Parallels desktop. Not only that, but this new combination apparently result...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 00:17

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" now live December 18 2020

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" update now live with Italian helicopters, various new tanks, ships, and planes, as well as graphical improvements

War Thunder 2.3 "Hot Tracks" comes with multiple graphics enhancements, 3 Italian helicopters, 9 ground vehicles, 7 new ships, over a dozen new aircraft, as well as the usual minor tweaks, optimizations, and bug fixes. The new veh...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2020 16:24

Be careful when you buy a MacBook Air: Avoid the Intel SKUs of the 2020 Air

There are plenty of discounts for the Apple MacBook Air 2020 before Christmas. However, a closer look usually reveals that it is a discontinued model with an old Intel processor. We think you should avoid these SKUs, even though y...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Dec 2020 18:52

Apple Watches will be able to provide cardio fitness notifications as of watchOS 7.2. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple Watch gains a compelling fitness feature with watchOS 7.2

Apple has started distributing watchOS 7.2 to Apple Watch Series smartwatches. The latest version of watchOS introduces Apple's smartwatches to Fitness+, although this is not available globally. Thankfully, there is another exciti...

Alex Alderson, 17 Dec 2020 18:35

The Apple Watch Series 6 was launched in September 2020. (Image source: Apple/Amazon).

Apple Watch Series 7 with under-display camera and Touch ID button could become a reality if related patents come to fruition

A couple of Apple Watch-related patents could give an indication of the direction Apple is taking in regard to a potential Apple Watch Series 7 device. One of the patents details a Touch ID button for the smartwatch while the othe...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Dec 2020 04:03

Stadia is now available on another platform. (Source: Google)

Google's Stadia comes to iOS via Safari web app

Google's game streaming platform Stadia is now available on iOS. It is not on the App Store, however, having taken NVIDIA GeForce NOW's route as a web app onto iPhones. Therefore, users with these devices can now log into the sevi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 00:11

The iPhone 12 mini has not gone down well with people so far, unlike the rest of the iPhone 12 series. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple iPhone 12 mini may be a one-hit wonder

Only Apple currently sells a compact flagship smartphone, but new research suggests that the iPhone 12 mini has not been a success so far. Based on the initial uptake of the iPhone 12 mini, it seems that spending US$100 more on an...

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2020 14:24