Topics

The iPhone 17e features Apple's latest A19 SoC with fewer GPU cores.

Apple iPhone 17e benchmark reveals modest improvements over predecessor

The benchmark numbers for the iPhone 17e are here, and the improvements are about as mild as one might have expected. Of course, performance was never the iPhone 16e's weak point in the first place.

Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2026 17:43

The MacBook Neo will be no slouch in single-core workloads.

Apple MacBook Neo surprises in new benchmarks with Apple M3 surpassing performance

Much has already been said about the MacBook Neo, with many commentators already consigning the compact MacBook to the scrapheap before it has begun shipping. Initial benchmark results indicate that the MacBook Neo will find its level between the Apple M3 and Apple M4 when it comes to single-core performance.

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2026 16:50

The Apple Mac Studio has featured an identical design since 2021.

Apple increases RAM upgrade pricing for M3 Ultra Mac Studio, retires 512 GB option

Apple has decided to remove the 512 GB RAM option for the Mac Studio, with the machine now topping out at a "paltry" 256 GB. Pricing has also gone up, with the company now charging an additional $400 for the 256 GB upgrade.

Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2026 15:15

The Apple M5 Max has appeared on Geekbench 6 with unsurprisingly impressive scores.

Apple M5 Max crushes Ryzen AI Max+ 395 by over 25%, outpacing desktop CPUs from Intel and AMD in Geekbench 6

A leaked Geekbench 6 listing for the newly launched Apple M5 Max SoC reveals impressive performance gains in both single and multicore performance. The SoC handily outpaces every other laptop chip, while leaving the M3 Ultra in the dust as well.

Sambit Saha, 06 Mar 2026 01:43

Apple is marketing the MacBook Neo to, among others, students.

Despite weak hardware, MacBook Neo gets vote of approval from fans and media

The long-rumored affordable MacBook is finally official, and it is called the "MacBook Neo". The MacBook Neo is built to be a cost-effective Apple laptop that gets the basics right. In doing so, Apple has sacrificed many creature comforts. Despite these sacrifices, the MacBook Neo has been well received.

Fawad Murtaza, 05 Mar 2026 22:35

MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display.

Apple upgrading some customers to M5 for free

A few lucky customers have been upgraded to an M5 version of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air after ordering an M4 variant. The new processors are said to deliver up to 30% performance improvement over the last generation.

Vineet Washington, 05 Mar 2026 17:56

The Apple Studio Display XDR offers greater processing power than the new MacBook Neo.

Apple Studio Display XDR offers much more horsepower than MacBook Neo

Starting at $599, the upcoming MacBook Neo aims to offer excellent value with its efficient ARM-based chip, aluminium chassis and bright display. However, the new Apple Studio Display surprisingly features a more powerful ARM processor than the MacBook Neo.

Hannes Brecher, 05 Mar 2026 12:25

The Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max offer notable upgrades over their predecessors

New Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max leak reveals specs in full

A new leak has revealed the Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max in full. Both chips use Apple's new Super and Medium cores, with the former boosting up to 4.61 GHz.

Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2026 19:48

The MacBook Neo trades plenty of features for its compact size.

MacBook Neo: Apple launches new compact MacBook starting at $599

Apple has released a new compact MacBook, almost eight years after discontinuing the 12-inch MacBook. Larger and heavier than its spiritual predecessor, the MacBook Neo makes various compromises to hit a $599 starting price.

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2026 15:53

Alt text: Resident Evil Requiem running on M3 Max MacBook Pro via CrossOver 26 with frame generation enabled.

Resident Evil Requiem runs at ~70 FPS on Apple silicon despite no macOS port

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has no official macOS version yet, but new testing suggests the game can already run on Apple silicon Macs. A recent video shows promising performance on newer chips, while older Apple silicon machines appear to struggle.

Anmol Dubey, 04 Mar 2026 12:22

The refreshed MacBook Air lineup is here, now powered by an Apple M5 SoC.

Apple updates MacBook Air with M5 SoC, double the base storage, and WiFi 7

As expected, Apple has refreshed the MacBook Air 13" and 15" lineup. With faster M5 SoCs, double the base storage, and faster wireless capabilities, the latest MacBook Airs are expected to start shipping next week.

Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2026 18:01

The MacBook Pro lineup has been refreshed with M5 Pro and M5 Max SoCs.

M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup arrives with promising performance improvements and twice the base storage

Apple has officially launched the 14" and 16" MacBook Pro lineups powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max SoCs. With up to an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128 GB memory and twice the storage for the base variants, Apple's high-end MacBook Pro lineup has finally caught up to the M5 generation.

Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2026 17:27

The Studio Display XDR replaces the Pro Display XDR.

Finally a Pro Display XDR replacement: Apple releases new Mini LED 5K monitor with 120 Hz refresh rate

It has taken Apple almost seven years, but it has finally replaced the Pro Display XDR with a successor. Spanning 27-inches with a 5K resolution, the new Studio Display XDR also delivers up to 2,000 nits peak brightness with a 120 Hz refresh rate and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2026 16:59

Apple's new Studio Display contains minimal upgrades over its four-year-old predecessor.

Studio Display: Apple's new monitor disappoints with 60 Hz IPS panel

Apple has finally upgraded the Studio Display after four years. Not only has pricing remained unchanged, but so has the Studio Display's underlying panel technology. In fact, only two major upgrades separate the new Studio Display from its predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2026 16:39

Apple unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max with new Fusion architecture and more performance cores

The Apple M5 Pro and Apple M5 Max have been shown off alongside the new MacBook Pro models. Both chips get a much-needed CPU core count increase, with the M5 Max supporting more RAM than its predecessor.

Anil Ganti, 03 Mar 2026 16:19

The Apple iPhone 17e makes many compromises for a $200 price reduction.

Apple's iPhone 17e price driven down by too many downgrades, iPhone 17 offers 8 major advantages

Apple literally advertises the iPhone 17e as a "good deal". However, the brand-new entry-level iPhone makes far more compromises than it initially appears. Since the iPhone 17 costs "only" $200 more, these occasionally serious disadvantages of the iPhone 17e should be weighed up before purchasing.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Mar 2026 11:04

INIU 30 W fast charger for Android iPhone and MacBook Air.

Deal | Only $8: Two INIU 30 W dual-port fast chargers for iPhone and Android with two cables are on sale on Amazon US

A 30 W INIU Type-C charger pack is on sale on Amazon for less than $10. The pack contains two dual-port fast chargers and two cables. The chargers fully support the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 17 series, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones, and more. You can even use the charges with the MacBook Air.

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Mar 2026 21:39

Apple has made minimal changes for this year's iPad Air.

New Apple iPad Air arrives with more RAM and significant performance boost

Apple has refreshed the iPad Air. Still available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, the iPad Air has gained 50% more RAM and 30% more performance. The new iPad Air M4 receives Apple's C1X 5G modem too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 16:19

The iPhone 17e supports MagSafe accessories, but with a major drawback.

iPhone 17e: Apple delivers new budget iPhone with three major upgrades over older model

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e globally. Now starting with 256 GB of storage and with MagSafe, the new budget iPhone has not increased in price. Its MagSafe and Apple A19 implementation leaves something to be desired, though.

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 15:39

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features vapor chamber cooling.

Galaxy S26 Ultra proves specs aren't everything as testing reveals cool thermals and 12% longer battery vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Smartphone reviewer Mrwhosetheboss has put the latest Chinese and non-Chinese flagship phones against each other in a real-world battery life test. The Galaxy S26 Ultra manages to impress by lasting a reasonably good time on a single charge and remaining cool while doing so.

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Mar 2026 11:52

The next-generation Studio Display might sport 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR support.

Apple Studio Display 2 leaks again with 120 Hz panels, HDR support, and speaker updates

According to discoveries made by the MacWorld team, Apple might be gearing up to launch two separate variants of the Studio Display monitor with an interesting set of differences.

Sambit Saha, 27 Feb 2026 17:43

The iPhone was deemed secure enough to handle NATO classified information.

NATO approves iPhone, iPad for use with classified information

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has authorized Apple mobile devices for use with classified information within the organization, according to Apple. This makes the iPhone and the iPad the first (and currently only) consumer devices to meet NATO's software security standards.

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2026 16:57

Apple agreed to 100% price increase for RAM on the spot.

Samsung slaps Apple with 100% price increase for LPDDR5X memory modules

According to a Korean publication, Apple will now pay Samsung twice as much as it did before for LPDDR5X memory. Considering just how crucial consumer-grade RAM is for Apple's business, there appears to have been no other way to secure supply.

Sambit Saha, 26 Feb 2026 23:01

Apple is expected to give select iPads and MacBooks major SoC bumps next week.

Apple's upcoming product launches will be limited to SoC refreshes with no major design updates, repeats tipster

A seasoned tipster has re-iterated that Apple is extremely unlikely to bring any design changes for its refreshes products next week. However, the budget iPad, iPad Air, and the 14" and 16" MacBook Pro lineup will get major SoC updates, as is tradition.

Sambit Saha, 26 Feb 2026 19:01

Apple has confirmed that at least one device is coming on March 2, 2026.

Apple confirms new device releases occurring before first 2026 launch event

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that new devices will be arriving before the company's upcoming 'Special Apple Experience'. In fact, it seems that a week of product launches is on the cards. Seemingly, Tim Cook has revealed one of these ahead of time, too.

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2026 16:59

Current-generation MacBook Pro lineup features mini LED displays and a deisgn that is quite chunky by Apple standards.

OLED MacBook Pro lineup will reportedly sport touchscreen displays with revamped UI elements

According to a well-known analyst, Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro will feature a revamped UI that will adapt depending on whether a user prefers touch, or mouse input. The Dynamic Island will also make its way to the Mac, along with a slimmer design and 2m SoCs.

Sambit Saha, 25 Feb 2026 23:43

Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will arrive next month, likely with an awful lot of drawbacks.

Low brightness, no backlit keyboard, 8 GB memory: Tipster outlines possible low-cost MacBook drawbacks

A leaker with a yet-to-be tested track record has revealed plenty of downgrades which the upcoming 12.9-inch MacBook might have to endure. Rumored to be priced anywhere between $599 and $649, the budget MacBook is sizing up to be quite a contentious product.

Sambit Saha, 25 Feb 2026 22:28

The iPhone Fold is sizing up to be an impressive foldable smartphone with a landscape internal display and barely-noticeable crease.

iPhone Fold: Source claims 0.15-mm crease, conservative pricing for Apple's first foldable

A seasoned leaker has stated concrete details regarding just how noticeable the upcoming iPhone Fold's crease will be. Moreover, the source has also confirmed that the product is set to launch later this year.

Sambit Saha, 25 Feb 2026 20:57

A disruption of chip exports from Taiwan could trigger the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression of 1929.

CIA is said to have warned top tech executives as early as 2023 of economic crisis risk tied to China-Taiwan escalation

According to a report by The New York Times, US intelligence agencies warned senior technology executives in a classified 2023 briefing about a potential escalation between China and Taiwan. Officials cautioned that such a conflict could trigger the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Marius Müller, 25 Feb 2026 13:52

Apple says the App Store will block 18+ app downloads in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore unless the user is confirmed to be an adult.

The App Store age gate arrives: Apple blocks 18+ apps in key markets

Apple is blocking 18+ App Store downloads in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore unless users are confirmed as adults, while expanding its Declared Age Range API and related compliance tools for developers in multiple regions.

Darryl Linington, 25 Feb 2026 11:31

It’s time to kill slow fingerprint scanners on all phones over $300

CheckMag If you hate the fingerprinting scanner on your Android phones, you are not alone. Optical in-display fingerprint scanners on many $300+ Android phones remain slow and unreliable in 2026, often failing with wet fingers - even on phones from market leaders.

Martin Filipov, 24 Feb 2026 19:41

Samsung stays No.1 in Europe while Apple surges to record 27% smartphone market share

Samsung maintained its leading position in the European smartphone market in 2025. However, the company could not prevent Apple from grabbing more market share, according to data from Omdia.

Keji Folowosele, 24 Feb 2026 18:35

Apple's US-bound Mac minis will be assembled in the US starting later this year.

Made in USA: Apple Mac mini to soon be assembled in the United States

Apple has announced that the company will soon start assembling the Mac mini in Houston, Texas. With this development, the Mac mini will become the second Mac alongside the Mac Pro to be assembled within the US.

Sambit Saha, 24 Feb 2026 18:01

Total iPhone 18 shipments are set to be lower in 2026 vs 2025 due to iPhone 18 release date changes

Different iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro release dates to result in 20% reduction in iPhone 18 shipments in 2026

Apple is staggering the release of the iPhone 18, the iPhone Air 2, and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max. As a result, it is now reported that the total iPhone 18 series shipments for 2026 are set to reduce by 20%. However, the financial hit of the lower shipments is expected to remain small.

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Feb 2026 11:09

The Apple iPhone 18 family is unlikely to witness any major cosmetic changes.

Report: Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 commence trial production runs

According to a relatively reliable source, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and next year's iPhone 18 have entered mass production trials. As previous tips have indicated, neither of the devices are expected to feature major cosmetic changes.

Sambit Saha, 24 Feb 2026 01:01

The new MacBook will be available with a bunch of "playful" colorways.

New Apple products leaked by reliable tipster well ahead of launch

Prominent tipster Mark Gurman has once again stated what he expects Apple to launch during its 3-day long "Apple Experience" early next month. Although most of the rumored products are mere spec bumps, there is one brand-new product that definitely necessitates an in-person hands-on event.

Sambit Saha, 23 Feb 2026 14:47

Recent leaks indicate Apple iPhone 18 Pro might be the first iPhone with a red colorway in over 4 years.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro colors: Leak reveals return of popular colorway after 8 years

A reputed analyst has revealed the colorways that Apple has in mind for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Fold lineups. Enthusiasts of the color red will be pleased with this news, but not if they were looking forward to Apple's first-ever foldable.

Sambit Saha, 23 Feb 2026 13:55

Rumor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro phones could be in line for new, improved selfie cameras

According to a new leak, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be set to launch with new, upgraded selfie cameras. Both phones are expected to debut in September, as is typical.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2026 16:29

Apple is expected to launch several new products this March

Budget MacBook and two Apple Studio Displays emerge in macOS 26.3 code days before launch

Just ahead of the already announced Apple event on March 4, macOS 26.3 code has provided new indications that the launch of the first lower-priced MacBook with an iPhone processor is imminent. Apple might also release two new Studio Displays.

Hannes Brecher, 20 Feb 2026 19:44

The Rivian Apple Watch app gives users access to car controls from their wrists.

Rivian releases Apple Watch app that puts vehicle controls on users' wrists

A new update for the Rivian app brings a companion app for the Apple Watch. The watch app allows users to lock and unlock car doors, set cabin temperature, and view battery status right from their wrists.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 Feb 2026 17:53

First Apple C1X modem failure reported

A user on Reddit has shared what seems to be a modem failure in their iPhone Air. The new Apple developed modem called the C1X was launched in September last year with the iPhone Air.

Vineet Washington, 19 Feb 2026 17:57

Apple CarPlay may soon allow video playback.

iOS 26.4 may allow CarPlay users to watch videos in their car

The next update to Apple's iOS, namely iOS 26.4, may bring video playback to CarPlay. Code found in the iOS 26.4 beta 1 hints that CarPlay users will be able to watch video on Apple TV and other select apps, but only when their vehicle is parked.

Sam Medley, 19 Feb 2026 16:56

The Apple iPad Pro might not witness a major redesign for several years.

Apple iPad Pro unlikely to get major update for years despite stronger-than-ever competition

Apple iPad Pro fans are in for a disappointing piece of news - the flagship iPad Pro is not expected to gain a major redesign or upgrade in the near future, according to a well-known source with a reliable track record.

Sambit Saha, 18 Feb 2026 18:35

Apple's teaser is rumoured to be hiding the colour options of its new MacBook in plain sight.

Apple rumoured to launch over half a dozen new devices before first 2026 launch event

Apple is two weeks away from hosting its first launch event of 2026. In the meantime, analysts have offered indications all may not be as it seems with Apple's launch event plans.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2026 16:07

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026, Activision says.

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is shutting down

Activision has confirmed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17, 2026. The game is already delisted, real-money purchases ended in May 2025, and unused COD Points won’t be refunded.

Darryl Linington, 18 Feb 2026 07:30

Apple AI wearables push: spatial camera AirPods, AirTag-sized charm, and high-end smart glasses release detailed

Apple's AI-powered brooch can be clipped to clothing or worn on a necklace to serve as the eyes and ears of the user's iPhone that will do all the heavy AI processing. Apple is pulling forward all of its AI wearables, like camera-equipped AirPods or elegant smart glasses that will enter production in December.

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Feb 2026 23:17

MacBook users can now set charge limits without having to turn to third-party solutions.

Apple MacBooks users finally get important battery health feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4

Apple has finally added a long-awaited feature to macOS 26.4 Tahoe, which should allow MacBook users to prolong the lifespan of their MacBook's battery. However, the developers behind apps such as AlDente will now have some re-thinking to do.

Sambit Saha, 17 Feb 2026 18:38

macOS Tahoe 26.4 brings back compact view in Safari.

Apple listens: macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 brings back notable Safari feature that was dropped last year

With iPadOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4, Apple has seemingly brought back a nifty Safari feature that went missing after the introduction of macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26.4 last WWDC. Clearly, Apple does appear to hear user voices, provided that they are loud enough.

Sambit Saha, 17 Feb 2026 17:51

With the advent of Apple Silicon, many had hoped for a revival of the 12-inch MacBook.

Cheap 12.9-inch Apple MacBook to arrive in March with several color options, including pink and blue

A prominent tipster has detailed what Apple may have in store for the upcoming sub-$800 MacBook. Likely to be aimed at students and those strictly on a budget, the mystery MacBook is expected to sport an A-series SoC.

Sambit Saha, 16 Feb 2026 18:26

Apple

Apple iPhone 17e benchmark reveals modest improvements over predecessor

Apple MacBook Neo surprises in new benchmarks with Apple M3 surpassing performance

Apple increases RAM upgrade pricing for M3 Ultra Mac Studio, retires 512 GB option

Apple M5 Max crushes Ryzen AI Max+ 395 by over 25%, outpacing desktop CPUs from Intel and AMD in Geekbench 6

Despite weak hardware, MacBook Neo gets vote of approval from fans and media

Apple upgrading some customers to M5 for free

Apple Studio Display XDR offers much more horsepower than MacBook Neo

New Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max leak reveals specs in full

MacBook Neo: Apple launches new compact MacBook starting at $599

Resident Evil Requiem runs at ~70 FPS on Apple silicon despite no macOS port

Apple updates MacBook Air with M5 SoC, double the base storage, and WiFi 7

M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup arrives with promising performance improvements and twice the base storage

Finally a Pro Display XDR replacement: Apple releases new Mini LED 5K monitor with 120 Hz refresh rate

Studio Display: Apple's new monitor disappoints with 60 Hz IPS panel

Apple unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max with new Fusion architecture and more performance cores

Apple's iPhone 17e price driven down by too many downgrades, iPhone 17 offers 8 major advantages

Deal | Only $8: Two INIU 30 W dual-port fast chargers for iPhone and Android with two cables are on sale on Amazon US

New Apple iPad Air arrives with more RAM and significant performance boost

iPhone 17e: Apple delivers new budget iPhone with three major upgrades over older model

Galaxy S26 Ultra proves specs aren't everything as testing reveals cool thermals and 12% longer battery vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Apple Studio Display 2 leaks again with 120 Hz panels, HDR support, and speaker updates

NATO approves iPhone, iPad for use with classified information

Samsung slaps Apple with 100% price increase for LPDDR5X memory modules

Apple's upcoming product launches will be limited to SoC refreshes with no major design updates, repeats tipster

Apple confirms new device releases occurring before first 2026 launch event

OLED MacBook Pro lineup will reportedly sport touchscreen displays with revamped UI elements

Low brightness, no backlit keyboard, 8 GB memory: Tipster outlines possible low-cost MacBook drawbacks

iPhone Fold: Source claims 0.15-mm crease, conservative pricing for Apple's first foldable

CIA is said to have warned top tech executives as early as 2023 of economic crisis risk tied to China-Taiwan escalation

The App Store age gate arrives: Apple blocks 18+ apps in key markets

It’s time to kill slow fingerprint scanners on all phones over $300

Samsung stays No.1 in Europe while Apple surges to record 27% smartphone market share

Made in USA: Apple Mac mini to soon be assembled in the United States

Different iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro release dates to result in 20% reduction in iPhone 18 shipments in 2026

Report: Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 commence trial production runs

New Apple products leaked by reliable tipster well ahead of launch

Apple iPhone 18 Pro colors: Leak reveals return of popular colorway after 8 years

Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Rumor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro phones could be in line for new, improved selfie cameras

Budget MacBook and two Apple Studio Displays emerge in macOS 26.3 code days before launch

Rivian releases Apple Watch app that puts vehicle controls on users' wrists

First Apple C1X modem failure reported

iOS 26.4 may allow CarPlay users to watch videos in their car

Apple iPad Pro unlikely to get major update for years despite stronger-than-ever competition

Apple rumoured to launch over half a dozen new devices before first 2026 launch event

Call of Duty Warzone Mobile is shutting down

Apple AI wearables push: spatial camera AirPods, AirTag-sized charm, and high-end smart glasses release detailed

Apple MacBooks users finally get important battery health feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4

Apple listens: macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 brings back notable Safari feature that was dropped last year

Cheap 12.9-inch Apple MacBook to arrive in March with several color options, including pink and blue

Tags