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The paid music-streaming market breakdown for 2019. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Subscription-based music-streaming increased by 32% in 2019

According to a new Counterpoint Research report, music-streaming service subscriptions have increased in 2019 compared to 2018. Spotify has retained the top spot in this market year-on-year (YoY), also other popular platforms such...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2020 21:33

The average weekly gaming-app download counts shot up in 1Q2020. (Source: AppAnnie)

A new report details the time (and money) spent on apps in 2020 so far

A research group has released its report on app use and purchasing for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). It has concluded that the average amount of time spent on them per week increased by 20% year-on-year (YoY). In addition, a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2020 20:30

Future iPhones may function better around water. (Source: Pxhere)

The iPhone of the future may work underwater and have advanced auto-rotation

Apple has filed patents that would allow a device's screen to respond to the user while immersed in water and that allow for rotation that adapts to a human face's orientation. These documents' images suggest that they are intende...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2020 23:10

The smartwatch market may continue to grow until 2024. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The smartwatch market could break 100 million units shipped by 2024: new market research

The market for smartwatches is associated with an estimated 43.87 million unit shipments in 2018. However, this number is now thought to reach a possible total of 108.91 million by 2024. This growth may be driven by an increased d...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2020 18:05

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone SE (2020) could launch any day now. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Multiple listings throw the name of Apple's next "budget" $349 smartphone into doubt; colours, storage options and new release date offered too

Rumours about the iPhone SE 2 hit critical mass this morning, with multiple sightings of the upcoming US$349 smartphone contradicting previous claims that Apple plans to launch the device on April 14. In a separate leak, the colou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 16:13

Screenshots from Spyjinx, the latest mobile game from Epic Games. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games partners with J.J. Abrams on Spyjinx mobile game for iOS, Android

Fortnite maker Epic Games has teamed with Star Wars director J.J. Abrams on a new mobile game for iOS and Android. Dubbed ‘Spyjinx’, the new game will pit players against each other in a multiplayer that mixes action-strategy with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Apr 2020 11:55

Apple has plans to release multiple products at WDDC in June, apparently. (Image source: MacRumors forums)

Apple confirms that WWDC 2020 is going to be big amid rumours of a new MacBook Pro, Apple Air Tags and over-ear headphones coming to this year's conference

The alternative WWDC should be where Apple showcases some new hardware delicacies, according to one very active leaker. Apart from new over-ear headphones, Apple is set to unveil the long-rumoured Bluetooth tracker "Air Tags" and ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:30

Xiaomi updates the Mi Band 3 and 4 with a laptop-unlocking function

The Mi Bands 3 and 4 have a new firmware update that fixes several UI-related bugs. It also introduces a first-party notebook-unlocking facility to these fitness trackers. They also now support Apple ID logins for the first time.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 19:50

The iPhone SE 2 will be the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: iOS 13.4.5 beta code confirms new TouchID iPhone incoming ahead of possible April 14 or April 15 announcement

Looking forward to the launch of the OnePlus 8 series? Well, Apple may have other plans, as rumour has it that the company is planning to scuttle the release of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro by announcing the iPhone SE 2 on the ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:13

Our best guess of what the iPhone SE 2 will look like: (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

iPhone SE 2: Leaked iPhone 4.7" 2020 case sparks rumours of an April 5 launch

While the iPhone SE 2 may start at as low as US$349, Apple is still yet to confirm a launch date of its upcoming "budget" smartphone. Now, it has emerged that case inventory for the device, possibly to be sold as the iPhone 9, has...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 12:08

A look at the guts of the new iPad Pro. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple iPad Pro 2020: iFixit teardown demonstrates sparser LIDAR scanning compared to Apple's FaceID sensor

Apple has not made any improvements to the repairability of its latest iPad Pros compared to their predecessors. It has added a LIDAR sensor though, and iFixit has revealed how it works. Sadly, it is not as accurate as FaceID and ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 20:05

The new 4.7-inch iPhone will apparently start at US$50 less than previous rumours suggested. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone SE 2: A mid-April release and a US$349 starting price for Apple's upcoming "budget" smartphone?

Ready to ship next month, Apple is still considering whether it will release the iPhone SE 2 as planned. Earmarked for a mid-April release, the 4.7-inch handset will be cheaper than previous rumours suggested.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 14:03

Logic Pro X gets a free three-month trial. (Source: Apple)

Apple Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X go free to use for 90 days

Apple is giving creative pros and others the opportunity to use the full versions of Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X to users for 90 days. Final Cut Pro X had previously been available for a 1-month trial period while this is the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2020 10:47

Apple: Retina Macbook Air suffers from the staingate problem

The staingate has plagued Apple's laptops for years. Now the manufacturer has confirmed that yet another newer Macbook is exhibiting this problem: The Macbook Air with Retina screen does sometimes develop the typical staingate sym...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2020 00:48

The new iMac has been imagined in 24.2 and 29.4-inch variants. (Image source: ALTRD Studio)

Apple should take a look at this proposed design for a new iMac

As chic as the Apple iMac is, its design has remained unchanged since 2013. While it is no getting long in the tooth, two designers have created an extremely detailed concept that shows what the next iMac could look like. They hav...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:24

The new iPad Pro is just as fragile as its predecessor. (Image source: EverythingApplePro via Wccftech)

Bendgate 3.0: The iPad Pro is still as soft as butter

The new iPad Pro may not only feature essentially the same SoC as its predecessor, but it is just as fragile too. It seems that while Apple has been able to add improved camera hardware, it forgot to improve structural integrity. ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 12:59

Apple's market-leading mobile ARM-based SoCs are headed into 'several' new MacBooks and Macs in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Kuo: A wholesale transition for Apple to ARM MacBooks and Macs to start next year - as we predicted

In his latest research note, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has forecast that Apple will make a large-scale transition to ARM-based MacBooks and Macs in 2021. Previously Kuo had indicated 2021 would be when the first ARM-ba...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 12:23

Native trackpad support along with a new Magic Keyboard with touchpad brings intruiging possibilities. (Source: Apple)

Native trackpad support on iPad Pro opens the door to dual booting Windows 10 on ARM

Apple has long supported the ability for the Mac to be able to dual boot into Windows via Bootcamp. Now that it comes with native trackpad support, it opens up the intriguing possibility of dual booting into Windows 10 on ARM.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 02:07

The A12X actually has eight physical GPU cores, but one of them is disabled.

Exclusive | The Apple A12Z Bionic SoC is just a renamed A12X with an enabled GPU core

We get to learn that the Apple A12X Bionic has eight physical GPU cores, but one of those cores is disabled. The disabled core is enabled in the new A12Z Bionic that powers the 2020 iPad Pro. While there could be several reasons f...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Mar 2020 11:10

AirPower as it was first conceived. (Source: Apple)

Rumor: iPhone 12 Pro could go portless, explains renewed interest in AirPower

The failed AirPower project has been revived within Apple, according to tipster Jon Prosser, because the company is keen to push forward with a portless iPhone. Although not calling out the iPhone 12 Pro to get a portless design, ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2020 11:37

Apple is just one company headed for potential loss this year. (Source: Apple)

Every sector of the tech market will feel the effects of COVID-19, according to a new report

GlobalData is an analysis firm that produces the ‘Tech, Media & Telecom Trends' report. It has just released a re-evaluated form of the same for 2020 that takes the economic impact of COVID-19 into account. It indicates that all a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Mar 2020 18:41

Logitech's new 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech has made its most high-end webcam for Mac users

Logitech has released one of its most high-end webcams yet in the form of the 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam. Designed with Apple’s expensive 32-inch 6K Pro Display XDR in mind, the secure mount holds the webcam firmly in place atop your ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2020 11:57

Apple's AirPower Qi-enabled wireless charging mat was publicly announced then, embarrinsly, publicly cancelled. (Source: Apple)

Rumor: Apple is having a crack at resuscitating its failed AirPower charging mat

Apple is said to be working once again on its failed AirPower project. The tip comes from Jon Prosser who has been a fountain of hot Apple tips lately yesterday pointing to a 5G iPad Pro model he says will debut later this year.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2020 11:18

The MacBook Air 2020 utilizes non-configurable TDP Ice Lake parts from Intel. (Image source: Apple)

MacBook Air 2020 will offer the new Intel Core i3-1000NG4, i5-1030NG7, and i7-1060NG7 as processor options; i3 and i5 spotted on Geekbench 5

Apple has just unveiled the new MacBook Air model, but the specifications list on the official website did not disclose the full processor options. It appears buyers of the MacBook Air 2020 will be able to select from a choice of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2020 09:27

Aukey's latest products with wireless charging. (Source: Aukey)

The latest wireless charger from Aukey has a fan to keep it cool

The well-known power accessories brand Aukey has launched the Graphite Pro 15W, a wireless charger that has won a 2020 iF Design Award for its futuristic form-factor. It integrates vents, a fan and "aviation-grade aluminum" to kee...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2020 19:22

The iPhone 12's new renders. (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 renders count the new iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner in

The blog SvetApple has just published revised iPhone 12 renders that incorporate every leak and rumor concerning these upcoming new devices. They include the idea that they may come with the ground-breaking LiDAR functionality deb...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 18:04

Only 2 iPad Pros per order, Apple fans. (Source: Apple)

Apple imposes new limits on its online orders due to coronavirus-induced supply issues

Apple has updated its sales pages with a new drop-down menu in its Bag (checkout) page that allows a user to buy a maximum of only 2 given devices at a time. This applies to the iPhones that can be bought through this site, as wel...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 22:00

The new iPad Pro might not be so new come the end of 2020. (Source: Apple)

Rumor: Apple prepping 5G iPad Pro with A14X chip for late 2020

Tipster Jon Prosser has been particularly active lately with leaks camp out of the Apple camp. His latest is rather juicy predicting that Apple will release a iPad Pro model with 5G connectivity later this year with an all-new A14...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Mar 2020 10:09

The 2020 iPhone may also be delayed. (Source: Apple)

Apple's estimated 2020 iPhone revenue is now down 14% thanks to CoViD-19

The securities firm Wedbush has reportedly written to investors advising them that Apple will find its iPhone-derived takings reduced compared to earlier estimates. They may be down by as much as 14% in 2020, and by 10% in 2021. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 22:53

The Mac mini (2020) gets double the SSD storage as the sole upgrade for the time being. (Source: Apple)

Apple quietly upgrades the Mac mini with double the storage

Amid all the fuss surrounding the launch of the new iPad Pro range and MacBook Air, Apple also gave the Mac mini a surprise boost. Although the CPUs and RAM configurations remain the same, it has doubled the standard storage at no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Mar 2020 11:36

The new Powerbeats earphones. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases new Powerbeats: less expensive than the Pros, but not TWS

Apple has debuted a refreshed pair of Powerbeats for 2020. These new products look much the same as their predecessors, although they have comparably extended battery life and Audio Sharing. They are available from now for ~US$150...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:00

The fourth-generation iPad Pro starts at US$799. (Image source: Apple)

Apple blurs the lines between iPad and MacBook with the iPad Pro 2020, a tablet with trackpad support and one that is as powerful as a Windows laptop

Did Apple just release a Surface Pro? No, it is the new iPad Pro, the first that Apple has released in almost eighteen months. While largely resembling their predecessors, the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch tablets include new camera h...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 17:44

The MacBook Air 2020 features custom Ice Lake-Y series processors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple upgrades the MacBook Air to custom Ice Lake quad-core processors and the Magic Keyboard from the MacBook Pro 16

Now starting at US$999, the new MacBook Air is more than just a refresh as last year's model was. Upgraded to quad-core 10th generation Intel Core processors, Apple has also brought over the Magic Keyboard from the MacBook Pro 16....

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 16:24

The new iPad Pro continues to offer just 10 hours of battery life. (Source: Apple)

The new iPad Pro is exciting in many ways, but its battery life is pathetic

There is a lot to like about the new iPad Pro. Its new LiDAR scanner is certainly cutting-edge and its new Magic Keyboard accessory is everything Apple fans have been wanting. But its battery life continues to be stuck at 10 hours...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 15:40

The new LiDAR scanner sits to the right and inbetween the 10 MP and 12 MP cameras. (Source: Apple)

A closer look at the LiDAR scanner on the new iPad Pro

Instead of using a standard 3D ToF sensor for its new iPad Pro, Apple has upped the ante by using a LiDAR scanner instead. It has opted for the more advanced technology to take the augmented reality capabilities of the iPad Pro to...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 15:15

Yes, that is actually a trackpad on an offical Apple iPad Pro keyboard! (Source: Apple)

A closer look at the new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad support

The wait is over for the long sought after trackpad support for Apple’s iPad range. The launch of the new iPad Pro also brings with it an all-new keyboard that drops the infamous butterfly mechanism in favor of Apple’s revised Mag...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 14:36

The A2229 is the Wi-Fi version of the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)LI

Apple briefly lists its fourth-generation iPad Pro lineup; confirms previous rumours ahead of rumoured March announcement

News about next-generation iPad Pros has been picking up of late, with Apple expected to launch the fourth-generation devices any day now. The company even briefly listed the new premium tablets too, confirming previous rumours.

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 11:38

The Korg Kaosillator app for iOS and Android is free for a limited time. (Source: Korg)

Korg, Moog make synth apps free in response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus

With the new coronavirus forcing most of us to stay at home, we are all going to be looking for things to do to keep us entertained. Enter Korg and Moog, which have both made a couple of their popular synth apps available to downl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 09:38

Apple closes all physical retail stores due to coronavirus

In response to the growing spread of the novel coronavirus, Apple has decided to close all of its retail stores. Additionally, the company will allow office and corporate workers to pursue "flexible work arrangements." Apple has j...

Sam Medley, 17 Mar 2020 16:18

Apple is being selective about COVID-19-related apps in the App Store. (Image Source: Dice Insights)

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

Apple has announced that only developers from specific credible entities can publish apps pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic on the App Store. This is being done to curb the spread of misinformation and provide users access to re...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Mar 2020 15:51

The fourth-generation iPad Pro series is expected to feature triple rear-facing cameras. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

iOS 14 code confirms the release of four fourth-generation iPad Pro models

Apple is rumoured to be on the verge of release new iPads, specifically the fourth-generation iPad Pro series. Now, iOS 14 code has confirmed that at least four models are on their way.

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 15:19

Apple has apparently delayed the release of the iPhone SE 2.(Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: 5.5-inch Plus or Max model to join Apple's US$399 "budget" 4.7-inch smartphone

While Apple is said to have delayed the release of the iPhone SE 2, it has now emerged that the company is planning to release a Plus model alongside the regular 4.7-inch handset. Tipped to have a 5.5-inch, the iPhone SE 2 Plus or...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 13:33

The fourth-generation iPad Pro models were initially rumoured to launch this month. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

New iPad appears at the EEC ahead of rumoured March announcement

A new iPad has passed through the EEC, likely meaning that Apple is just weeks away from launching a new tablet. The device, codenamed A2229, may be one of the two rumoured iPad Pro models due later this month.

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 23:17

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" now live March 16 2020 new Swedish tank tree

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is the game's first major update of the year and comes with a full Swedish ground forces tech tree, over 20 new ships, ground vehicles, helos and aircraft for other nations, t...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2020 18:22

Apple's WWDC is going online for the first time. (Source: Apple)

Apple 'invents' a new kind of WWDC for 2020

Apple has announced that its WWDC event will not be live as usual this year. Instead, it will have an online format. This will include a "full program" of sessions and a keynote that will appeal to developers, consumers and other ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 21:25

The MacBook Air is due a processor upgrade. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | The MacBook Air 2020 will not be what we expect from Apple

While the iPhone SE 2 may have been put on hold, the MacBook Air 2020 could be arriving as early as next week. The device, which received a minor update last year, is said to be using scissor switching keyboards this year. The Mac...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 21:15

No spiritual successor to the iPhone SE this quarter, folks. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple postpones its US$399 smartphone amid claims that production issues have delayed the iPhone 12 series

Slated for release this month, the iPhone SE 2 has apparently been postponed. June or Fall 2020 are now rumoured as likely release windows, but supply chain sources are reporting an indefinite delay for Apple's next budget smartph...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:45

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Subscription-based music-streaming increased by 32% in 2019

A new report details the time (and money) spent on apps in 2020 so far

The iPhone of the future may work underwater and have advanced auto-rotation

The smartwatch market could break 100 million units shipped by 2024: new market research

iPhone SE 2: Multiple listings throw the name of Apple's next "budget" $349 smartphone into doubt; colours, storage options and new release date offered too

Epic Games partners with J.J. Abrams on Spyjinx mobile game for iOS, Android

Apple confirms that WWDC 2020 is going to be big amid rumours of a new MacBook Pro, Apple Air Tags and over-ear headphones coming to this year's conference

Xiaomi updates the Mi Band 3 and 4 with a laptop-unlocking function

iPhone SE 2: iOS 13.4.5 beta code confirms new TouchID iPhone incoming ahead of possible April 14 or April 15 announcement

Hands-on: 2020 11-inch iPad Pro with A12Z Bionic SoC, Wi-Fi 6 and LiDAR scanner

iPhone SE 2: Leaked iPhone 4.7" 2020 case sparks rumours of an April 5 launch

The new 2020 MacBook Air Core i5 has arrived: Faster CPU, but still way too loud

Apple MacBook Air 2020: Retina Display still uses PWM

Apple iPad Pro 2020: iFixit teardown demonstrates sparser LIDAR scanning compared to Apple's FaceID sensor

iPhone SE 2: A mid-April release and a US$349 starting price for Apple's upcoming "budget" smartphone?

Apple Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X go free to use for 90 days

Apple: Retina Macbook Air suffers from the staingate problem

Apple should take a look at this proposed design for a new iMac

Bendgate 3.0: The iPad Pro is still as soft as butter

Kuo: A wholesale transition for Apple to ARM MacBooks and Macs to start next year - as we predicted

Native trackpad support on iPad Pro opens the door to dual booting Windows 10 on ARM

Exclusive | The Apple A12Z Bionic SoC is just a renamed A12X with an enabled GPU core

Rumor: iPhone 12 Pro could go portless, explains renewed interest in AirPower

Every sector of the tech market will feel the effects of COVID-19, according to a new report

Logitech has made its most high-end webcam for Mac users

Rumor: Apple is having a crack at resuscitating its failed AirPower charging mat

MacBook Air 2020 will offer the new Intel Core i3-1000NG4, i5-1030NG7, and i7-1060NG7 as processor options; i3 and i5 spotted on Geekbench 5

The latest wireless charger from Aukey has a fan to keep it cool

The latest iPhone 12 renders count the new iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner in

Apple imposes new limits on its online orders due to coronavirus-induced supply issues

Rumor: Apple prepping 5G iPad Pro with A14X chip for late 2020

Apple's estimated 2020 iPhone revenue is now down 14% thanks to CoViD-19

Apple quietly upgrades the Mac mini with double the storage

Apple releases new Powerbeats: less expensive than the Pros, but not TWS

Apple blurs the lines between iPad and MacBook with the iPad Pro 2020, a tablet with trackpad support and one that is as powerful as a Windows laptop

Apple upgrades the MacBook Air to custom Ice Lake quad-core processors and the Magic Keyboard from the MacBook Pro 16

The new iPad Pro is exciting in many ways, but its battery life is pathetic

A closer look at the LiDAR scanner on the new iPad Pro

A closer look at the new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad support

Apple briefly lists its fourth-generation iPad Pro lineup; confirms previous rumours ahead of rumoured March announcement

Korg, Moog make synth apps free in response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Apple closes all physical retail stores due to coronavirus

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

iOS 14 code confirms the release of four fourth-generation iPad Pro models

iPhone SE 2: 5.5-inch Plus or Max model to join Apple's US$399 "budget" 4.7-inch smartphone

New iPad appears at the EEC ahead of rumoured March announcement

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

Apple 'invents' a new kind of WWDC for 2020

Rumour | The MacBook Air 2020 will not be what we expect from Apple

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple postpones its US$399 smartphone amid claims that production issues have delayed the iPhone 12 series

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