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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

iOS 14 has a new update. (Source: Apple)

The new iOS update adds AirPods Max support, SMS receipt failure fix and 25fps recording

Apple has now issued iOS and iPadOS updates to version 14.3. It contains some previously-promised features, which include ProRAW support in the Pro iPhone 12 variants, not to mention Apple Fitness+. It also reportedly fixes some i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 23:58

Apple is now slated to get back on track with 2021's iPhone launch

Apple left the debut of the iPhone 12 series unusually late in the year in 2020, for arguably understandable reasons. However, the leading industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now predicts that this situation is not to become a regular t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 17:17

Founder of Cydia, the jailbroken iOS app store, files suit against Apple for anti-competitive behavior

Jay Freeman, the developer of the Cydia app store, has filed suit against Apple for monopolistic practices that have shut alternative app distribution methods out of iOS. If Freeman wins this suit, it could force Apple to allow an...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2020 23:17

Apple announces the development of its own cellular modem

Apple currently uses components from Qualcomm in order to keep iPhones capable of using mobile data. However, its senior vice president of hardware technologies has just announced that it intends to replace these modems with one o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2020 22:06

The iPad 9 is rumoured to launch at roughly the same time as the next iPad Pro. (Image source: Jess Bailey)

Apple rumoured to launch the iPad 9 in early 2021 with an A13 Bionic chipset and a 10.5-inch display from US$329

A new report from China reveals multiple details about the next iPad, tentatively called the iPad 9. The budget iPad is apparently due for release in Spring 2021, a release date that has been spoken of for the next iPad Pro. The i...

Alex Alderson, 11 Dec 2020 19:15

AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones with active noise cancellation launched for US$549

Apple has launched a new pair of over-the-ear headphones called the AirPods Max. It features active noise cancellation (ANC), 40nm Neodymium drivers, Apple's in-house H1 chip, and provides up to 20 hours of battery life. It is ava...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 16:26

Vivaldi 3.5.2155.73 browser update notification in Windows 10 (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 3.5 comes with improved tabs and media playback, URL sharing via QR code

Based on Chromium 87, Vivaldi 3.5 features the ability to share URLs with QR codes via a small button in the address field, media fixes that enhance video/audio content consumption, more ways to manage tabs, single key shortcuts i...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2020 11:23

Apple TV may produce a new generation soon. (Source: Apple)

The next Apple TV is now slated to launch on December 8, 2020, A12Z Bionic chip in tow

The "Apple TV 2020" is now set to be introduced on December 8, 2020. This event may be an under-the-radar affair, but is touted to unveil a new 4K device with 64 to 128GB storage options. It is now also thought to be powered by an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2020 23:43

Apple has big plans for its big chip. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's M1 roadmap targets 2022 for independence from Intel, includes 32-core M1 monster

Apple's future plans for its M1 silicon include dumping Intel Macs entirely and pushing the hardware to the high-end Mac Pro, culminating in a 32-core M1 Mac Pro sometime in 2022.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2020 18:26

Apple iPhone 12 and other models apparently suffer from battery drain issues on iOS 14.2 (Source: Apple)

Not on iOS 14.2 yet? Might want to wait for the next update, because this one causes severe battery drain

In addition to the shortened battery life, the bug that seems to be affecting various handsets on iOS 14.2 also leads to longer charge times than usual. According to some users, their handsets (older ones in most cases, but also i...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 16:21

The iPhone 12 Pro Stealth has no usable cameras, but it costs almost US$5,000. (Image source: Caviar)

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Stealth dispenses with any cameras

The latest limited edition version of the iPhone 12 Pro is certainly an odd one. Supposedly an 'accessory for private meetings and serious conversations', the iPhone 12 Pro Stealth does away with all of the cameras that typically ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2020 22:32

Apple has not released a black MacBook in over a decade. (Image source: Colorware)

Apple may be bringing a revolutionary matte black finish to future iPhones and MacBooks

A patent has revealed Apple's novel way of reproducing a matte black effect on aluminium, steel and titanium. The anodised coating could be used in multiple applications, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and Watches.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2020 22:22

Apple iPhone 11 Pro after failed fall test (Source: Stiftung Warentest)

Apple launches iPhone 11 repair program: Free repairs for display issues

A small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch input, and the cause of this problem has been discovered to be the display module. Thankfully, Apple is providing repairs free of charge as part of the recently...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2020 12:05

Apple MacBook notebooks, new Mac might arrive next Tuesday

A new Mac might arrive next Tuesday

After three events over the past three months, Apple apparently has one more launch event in store for the last month of the year. However, all that is rumored concerns AppleCare-related changes planned to take place on Tuesday. T...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2020 18:18

The Wristcam Apple Watch-compatible band adds video and still photography functionality to the Apple Watch. (Image: Wristcam)

Wristcam brings video calls, more to Apple Watch

Wristcam has announced its eponymous band for the Apple Watch. True to its name, the Wristcam band adds not just one, but two cameras to the embedded in an Apple Watch-compatible band.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Dec 2020 04:56

AMD could be working on its own Apple M1 competitor prototype. (Image Source: Guru3D)

Rumor | AMD rumored to have a prototype Apple M1 competitor in the works

AMD may have an Apple M1 competitor in the works. Rumor is that there are two versions of this chip being developed, with and without integrated RAM. It is possible that AMD could be looking to revive its K12 Core design or improv...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Dec 2020 08:27

Stylish yet expensive: iPhone 12 Pro Max. Think twice whether or not you may want to protect your investment

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Best Used with Case

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is a great smartphone with a new, fresh design. Its build quality remains superb yet fragile despite Ceramic Shield, and repairs are more expensive as well.

Florian Schmitt, 03 Dec 2020 02:29

Some iPhone 12s seem to have problems staying on 5G. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 12s on AT&T and Verizon are losing 5G signals in the US

Several iPhone 12-series device owners have taken to the Apple Support Community to complain that their new flagships are losing connectivity while using 5G networks. Many of them report that they are in the United States and are ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:11

Apple's claims about its iPhones may not be entirely water-tight. (Source: Apple)

Apple is slapped with a ~US$12 million fine by Italian authorities

The Italian market-competition watchdog has reportedly fined Apple to the tune of €10 million, or nearly US$12 million. This action has resulted from what the body apparently views as “aggressive and misleading” advertising relat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:31

Image via Apple and Microsoft (w/ edits).

Developer manages to run Windows ARM64 on M1 MacBook; performance destroys Surface Pro X

An intrepid developer has successfully virtualized Windows 10 on ARM on an Apple M1 device. Others have also replicated the project and posted Geekbench scores from the virtualized environment. These scores put Microsoft's Surface...

Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2020 04:46

Apple is offering gift cards or discounts with its Black Friday through Cyber Monday event. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday: US$150/£120/€150 with a MacBook Pro 16 purchase or US$50/£40/€50 with an iPhone 11

Apple is running a gift card giveaway Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Qualifying purchases will see the buyer rewarded with a card worth from US$25/£20/€25 up to US$150/£120/€150. The deal includes many major Apple products suc...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 07:44

Foxconn factory, Apple to move production from China to Vietnam

Foxconn (partially) bailing out of China, heading for Vietnam

Although Trump's reign is over, Apple has requested Foxconn to move at least some of its iPad and MacBook production facilities to Vietnam. This move comes as a part of Apple's efforts to diversify production, thus minimizing the ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2020 14:15

Apple M1-powered Macs may get eGPU support in a future update. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1-powered Macs can detect eGPUs and 144 Hz displays, but hardware acceleration may only be possbile with a future macOS 11 update

There is a possibility of Apple enabling eGPU support via Thunderbolt 3 in M1-powered Macs with a future update to macOS 11. At the moment, eGPUs seem to be recognized by macOS 11 Big Sur, but they don't seem to provide any hardwa...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Nov 2020 07:35

The Apple M1 might soon be joined by a potential M1X SoC. (Image source: Apple/Domus)

Alleged Apple M1X SoC in upcoming MacBook Pro 16 ready to outcore and outscore its M1 ARM-based relative

The Apple M1 SoC has just been launched and there are already rumors about another ARM-based chip coming out of the Cupertino company soon. The part has been tentatively called the M1X although the name is yet to be confirmed. The...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2020 11:24

The new MacBook Air with Apple M1 SoC costs from US$999. (Image source: Apple)

ARM-based M1 in MacBook Air destroys AnTuTu benchmark and all the Apple silicon can go home now

The ARM-based Apple M1 chip has made a star turn appearance on the AnTuTu benchmark as the key component in a MacBook Air. The M1 managed to rack up way over one million points, leaving the Apple silicon, including the A12Z Bionic...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2020 10:17

The original iPhone SE and iPhone 6s will not be eligible for iOS 15. (Image source: Shiwa ID)

iOS 15 will probably not be headed to the original iPhone SE or the iPhone 6s series

Apple continues to lead the way with its excellent software support for older smartphones, unlike many Android OEMs. Ultimately, even Apple has a point where it drops iPhones from future iOS releases, and it seems like the iPhone ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 19:50

World of Warcraft Shadowlands now available as promised launch date November 23 (Source: World of Warcraft)

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands now available with ray-traced shadows, ambient occlusion, and multi-threaded performance improvements

Although it missed the October 27 global launch date, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands arrived less than a day ago, as rescheduled. This major update for Blizzard's iconic product includes new items and adventures, as well as techno...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 12:11

Apple's M1 chip would do a stellar job of running Windows 10 on Arm. (Image: Apple)

Windows 10 on Apple silicon up to Microsoft says Apple exec in a surprise

With the advent of Apple silicon for Macs most people had given up on the idea of Apple supporting Windows installations on its computers. The door to the prospect, somewhat surprisingly, has been opened by Apple’s software chief ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Nov 2020 11:42

iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown reveals generous image sensor but rather small battery (Source: iFixit)

iFixit tears down the iPhone 12 Pro Max to reveal a 47% larger image sensor than the one used for the iPhone 12

Although the 6.7-inch display provides enough space for a generous battery, the L-shaped power pack inside the iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly smaller than the one that Apple used in last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max. However, this year...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 15:08

A 12 unit with green tint (left) next to an unaffected iPhone. (Source: Apple Communities)

The iPhone 12 series may be the latest premium device line to exhibit the "green tint" display disorder

"Green tint" is an issue in which OLED displays seem to glow where they should remain completely dark under certain conditions. It was present in some units of the iPhone 11 series last year, and has now reportedly raised its head...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2020 18:26

Apple has agreed a settlement with 34 US states up to the value of US$113 million. (Image source: Xavier Wendling)

Apple on the hook for another US$113 million with second iPhone battery degradation and throttling settlement

Apple has settled a second case related to the degradation of iPhone batteries and chipset throttling. The new settlement amounts to US$113 million and will be split across 34 US states.

Alex Alderson, 20 Nov 2020 13:40

There is plenty of unused space in the new Mac mini. (Image source: Apple)

New Mac mini teardown reveals that Apple could have made its mini-PC a lot smaller

The dimensions of the Mac mini have remained unchanged since 2010, despite multiple internal revisions. Apple has removed the 2.5-inch drive and the DVD drive, while a teardown video has even slimmed down the size of the motherboa...

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 00:09

The BOOSTCHARGE TrueFreedom PRO Wireless Charger. (Source: Belkin)

Belkin claims its new BOOSTCHARGE wireless charger can serve 2 compatible devices without last-gen placement issues

Belkin's new BOOSTCHARGE TrueFreedom PRO Wireless Charger is a mat-style accessory rated to handle the demands of 2 Qi-compatible mobile devices thrown on it any old how. Therefore, it might solve the traditional problem of gettin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Nov 2020 18:58

MacOS Big Sur is spying on everything you do and sending the data to Apple

Apple's latest operating system, macOS Big Sur, uses a new API to constantly send users' data (including how, when, and where a Mac is used) to Apple. This data is transmitted to Apple without encryption, meaning anyone with acces...

Sam Medley, 17 Nov 2020 18:32

The M1 seems to be a home run for Apple. (Image Source: ZDNet)

These Apple M1 Cinebench R23 scores are quite impressive for a 10 W processor

Looks like ditching Intel for in-hose ARM-based chips was quite the power play from Apple. The new M1 processors appear to trade blows with AMD's / Intel's 15 W processors. According to the latest Cinebench R23 tests, the M1 can b...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2020 17:46

War Thunder 2.1 "New Power" now live with Dagor Engine 6.0 and multiple new planes, ships, and armored vehicles

War Thunder 2.1 "New Power" comes with an updated graphical engine, new tanks, iconic aircraft, and more

In addition to the updated Dagor Engine, which has reached version 6.0, War Thunder 2.1 "New Power" comes with the first battleships, vertical take-off aircraft, AI-controlled aircraft carriers, and more. The game is ready to run ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2020 16:38

Apple M1 processor used in the new MacBook Air, SSD twice as fast as that of the 2020 MacBook Air with Intel processor (Source: Apple)

M1 MacBook Air's SSD is twice as fast as that of the latest Intel-based model

A recent storage benchmark result that was published on the MacRumors Forums website by a new owner of the M1 MacBook Air reveals impressive results: almost 2,200 MB/s write and over 2,600 MB/s read speed. These results come along...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2020 10:15

The performance of the Apple M1 looks convincing even when emulating x86 code. (Image source: Apple - edited)

The Apple M1 and new MacBook Air cut a fine figure in an emulated x86 benchmark

The Apple M1 has already been flexing its muscles in benchmarks, but it seems that the ARM-based chipset has enough grunt to emulate x86 programs. The MacBook Air still manages MacBook Pro 16-esque performance in Geekbench, even w...

Alex Alderson, 16 Nov 2020 19:47

Apple iPhone 12 mini facing touch response issues as revealed by multiple user reports as of November 16 (Source: Apple)

Trouble in paradise: Apple iPhone 12 mini plagued by touch response issues

Although Apple's other new iPhone models have no such issues, some iPhone 12 mini owners have been complaining of lock screen sensitivity problems that appeared the first time they powered on their handsets. The problem has been r...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2020 11:49

The Ryzen 5000 series of Zen 3 desktop processors is codenamed Vermeer. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X in iMac Pro produces spectacular single-core scores on Geekbench that seem too good to be true

The top single-core score chart for Geekbench 5 is currently headed by a couple of entries that were purportedly produced by a potent combination of an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and Apple iMac Pro. While the results are breathtaking, the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Nov 2020 17:45

The iPhone 12 Pro Max does not always use its telephoto lens to take zoom shots. (Image source: Martin Sanchez)

iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple resorts to camera trickery for zoom shots in night mode

A surprising discovery about the iPhone 12 Pro Max has been made, and it is not a good one for Apple's premier flagship smartphone of 2020. While the device has a telephoto camera, it actually uses digital zoom to in night mode. S...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2020 15:40