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Apple plans to bring more MacBooks onto its in-house SoCs this year. (Image source: Apple)

New Apple Silicon MacBooks mass production date slips into 2H 2021

Apple has rescheduled mass production of its next ARM-powered MacBooks, according to a new report. Initially due to begin in May or June, Nikkei Asia reports that this production window has now slipped to sometime during the secon...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 16:49

War Thunder 2.5 "Ixwa Strike" now live 10 March 2021

War Thunder 2.5 "Ixwa Strike" comes with South African ground vehicles and more

The latest update to War Thunder, labeled 2.5 "Ixwa Strike" and unleashed earlier today, brings more than 20 new ground vehicles (including a South African separate branch in the British tech tree), first sweep-wing aircraft (Su-1...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2021 14:30

We may be on the verge of new AirPods and iPad Pros arriving. (Image source: Alexandar Todov)

Apple AirTags reputedly ready for release at March 23 hardware event, as are revised iPad Pros, AirPods and Apple TV; mini LED display only for new 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Apple has scheduled its next hardware event for March 23, according to a new report. The event would be set to clash with the OnePlus 9 series launch event, the date of which OnePlus has already confirmed. Apparently, new AirPods,...

Alex Alderson, 09 Mar 2021 20:57

Apple's smart contact lenses could provide an "always-on" augmented reality experience to users (Image source: Perfectlenses.ca)

Apple might actually release augmented reality contact lenses in the 2030s, per Ming Chi-Kuo

Industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuo offered up an eyebrow-raising prediction in a recent research note. Kuo believes that Apple will release augmented reality contact lenses by the mid 2030s, potentially transforming the way people enga...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Mar 2021 14:41

Apple Silicon could be coming to the 2022 Mac Pro. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Mac Pro desktop with up to 64-core Apple Silicon expected to destroy bank accounts in 2022

New Mac Pro models are rumored to be coming for 2022 that will seemingly remove the need for Intel Xeon W processors. The pricey desktops will apparently be fitted with chips that offer a mixture of performance cores and efficienc...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2021 22:15

You can finally transfer your iCloud Photos to Google Photos. (Image: Apple)

Apple finally makes it possible to move photos from iCloud Photos to Google Photos

Apple has launched a new cloud-based tool for transferring user photos from iCloud Photos to Google Photos. Previously, users would have had to download photos from iCloud Photos and manually reupload them to Google Photos, a labo...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Mar 2021 10:57

An Apple M2 processor might be powering MacBooks in 2022. (Image source: Apple/iCave - edited)

12-core M1X in 2021 and 16-core M2 in 2022: Dazzling predictions include upcoming Apple Silicon that is four times faster than the M1 chip

Rumors concerning the future of Apple Silicon have stated that the Cupertino company will have a 16-core processor ready for active duty by late 2022. If this chip ends up being the Apple M2 then recent rumblings about a 12-core A...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2021 09:53

The Apple M1 processor has made an impressive showing on PassMark. (Image source: Apple/PassMark - edited)

Apple M1 silicon upsets the establishment by skipping past the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and coming close to Intel Core i7-11700K single-thread performance on PassMark

The Apple M1 SoC, also frequently known as Apple Silicon, has made a ground-breaking entry into PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance. The Apple M1’s rating placed it above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and nipping at th...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2021 23:41

The iMac Pro is now in limited supply. (Source: Apple)

Apple discontinues the Intel-powered iMac Pro, reviving rumors of an upcoming new version with a different platform

Apple has abruptly updated its current iMac Pro sales page to reflect the fact that apparently only its base model is in stock. This has led to speculation that a new version of this PC, perhaps even with an in-house chipset inste...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Mar 2021 18:13

The smarwatch market at the end of 2020 compared to 2019. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Apple, Huawei and Samsung retain their top rankings in the smartwatch market for 2020

The Apple Watch, Huawei Watch GT and Galaxy Watch lines helped their respective OEMs maintain their leading positions in the smartwatch space in 2020. This was a year in which the market showed relatively little growth, although i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Mar 2021 16:47

In Fantasian for Apple Arcade, monsters can be banished to the Dimengeon to await their ultimate demise collectively. (Image via Mistwalker)

New JRPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi coming to Apple Arcade

Fantasian is a new JRPG headed for Apple Arcade. Written by Hironobu Sakaguchi and featuring a soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu, Fantasian throws players into a multi-dimensional world constructed from over 150 hand-made dioramas. Game...

Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2021 15:39

Miani gutted an old iMac and replaced its internals with an M1 Mac Mini. (Image source: Luke Miani)

DIY project brings the Apple M1 SoC to an old Apple iMac

Apple may is yet to unveil its first ARM-based iMac, but a YouTuber has. The project is rough around the edges, but it shows what Apple could create if it merged the existing iMac with an M1-based Mac mini.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2021 14:10

Apple M1 shows excellent single-core performance leads in comparison with the Ryzen 9 5980HS. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1 proves its mettle once again, beats the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS and Intel Core i9-10980HK handsomely in native single-core tests

We compared the Apple M1's performance in CPU benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS in the Asus ROG Flow X13, the Core i9-10980HK, and the Core i7-1185G7 and found that native benchmarks such as Cinebench R23 and Geekbench 5.3...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2021 10:58

The end for Intel-compatible x86 apps on M1 Macs? macOS 11.3 could drop Rosetta in certain countries

Although Apple still has to confirm this, it looks like macOS 11.3 will come with a nasty surprise for some users. Depending on the region, this update might remove Rosetta, so the users of M1-powered machines in those countries w...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2021 12:43

TSMC plans to open six manufacturing plants in the U.S

TSMC reportedly planning on building six new manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

A new report from a Taiwanese news outlet tells us that TSMC plans on opening six new manufacturing plants in the U.S. The first plant will be based in Arizona. Construction is expected to begin later this year, and the facility w...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Mar 2021 20:44

The iPad mini Pro may look like the iPad mini 6, renders of which leaked in January. (Image source: xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Apple tipped to release an iPad mini Pro in 2H 2021

A new model in Apple's burgeoning iPad product stack is set to arrive in the second half of 2021, according to a new report. Apparently, the device will be called the iPad mini Pro, which would position it somewhere between eh iPa...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2021 18:48

World of Tanks 1.12 now live (Source: World of Tanks Europe on YouTube)

World of Tanks 1.12 is here with rebalanced tier VIII premiums, interface tweaks, and more

Without bringing any major changes to the gameplay or interface, World of Tanks 1.12 is now live and comes with (only four, unfortunately) rebalanced tier VIII premium tanks, interface improvements inspired by popular mods, a snea...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2021 20:46

All this iPhone tech might have to find somewhere new to go soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple might finally ditch the iPhone notch, but not until 2022

A new research note allegedly issued by the legendary analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that the iPhones launched in 2022 will have punch-hole displays in place of the notches that have come to define these flagships. The third-gen SE i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2021 18:13

The Indian tablet market bounced back in 2020. (Source: IDC)

The Indian tablet market posts a return to growth for 2020

The market for tablets in India had shrunk for 4 years straight - until 2020. That year saw a resurgence in demand for that form-factor, as users felt they were necessary for learning or working from home. Therefore, it exhibited ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2021 23:17

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