Simple circuitry, surprising engineering: Inside counterfeit Apple gadgets
10- to 15-year-old chips, fewer microphones, inferior heat management, and more. Enlarge / Lumafield's blog shared this image showing CT scans of three earbuds. The left is a real AirPods Pro (2nd Gen). The wire-riddled two on th.....»»
Apple fires back at DOJ antitrust case, calls for immediate dismissal
Apple has begun the process of filing a motion to have the Department of Justices lawsuit over App Store and other antitrust actions to be dismissed.Apple ParkApple's motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) allegations of antitrust behavi.....»»
iPhone 16 battery could last hugely longer, with new design & materials
Battery life is perhaps the most vital part of the iPhone experience. This is what the rumor mill expects will change power-wise with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.A battery being taken out of an iPhone [Apple]Users often put the importance.....»»
New Music & audio enhancements plus a mysterious "Passthrough" feature are coming at WWDC
Apple is internally testing improved versions of its built-in Music and QuickTime apps, which in iOS 18 and macOS 15 will gain support for smooth audio transitions and a new "Passthrough" feature.Apple's Music app will receive two new audio featuresP.....»»
tvOS 17.5.1 Out for Apple TV, Here’s What’s New
Apple’s pushed a new tvOS 17.5.1 update to Apple TV. The software, a point upgrade, replaces tvOS 17.5 as the most up-to-date version of tvOS 17. Like tvOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5.1 is a minor upgrade for Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. Apple says the upd.....»»
10 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 8 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 (and other iPhones) and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another mode.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS 14.7 & macOS 15: What’s Coming Next for Mac
With new software on the way, we thought it wise to provide Mac users with a macOS update timeline covering everything we should see Apple release in the spring, summer, and early fall. Since macOS Sonoma 14’s release in September, Apple’.....»»
Comcast’s streaming bundle is $15/month for Netflix, Peacock, Apple TV+, and ads
It's $25 or $10 cheaper than separate subs, but note the plans you're getting. Enlarge / Comcast/Xfinity's new bundle of streaming services harkens back to a much earlier era. (credit: Getty Images) Disaggregation is so.....»»
After years of rumors, Sonos has now entered the headphones market
Sonos jumps into the fray with Sony's WH-1000XM5 and Apple's AirPods Max. The new headphones look just like earlier leaks showed. [credit:.....»»
Best AirPods Max deals: New and refurbished for $420
Apple's over-the-ear headphones have a few great deals that can help save you some cash. Here are the best AirPods Max deals available today......»»
Best AirPods Pro deals: Get Apple’s flagship earbuds for $120
Right now you can land some massive savings on Apple's high-end earbuds, the AirPods Pro, and these are the best AirPods Pro deals for doing so......»»
iPhone 16 battery density increased; new stainless steel housing – Kuo
A new supply-chain report says that the iPhone 16 battery will have greater energy density than that of current iPhones. This could potentially give the device a longer battery-life, though Apple may instead opt to use a smaller battery. Additiona.....»»
Touchscreen Macs: The idea that will not die
Apple has rejected the idea of making touchscreen Macs for well over a decade now, but a recent remark by a senior company exec did appear to at least open the door to the possibility of a change of heart. Mac and iPad marketing VP Tom Boger recen.....»»
Apple Arcade Guide: Everything available and what’s new?
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone continues rollout, reaching Japan
Apple is continuing the rollout of Tap to Pay on iPhone, with Japan the latest country to allow small businesses to accept contactless payment without the need for a card terminal. In addition to expanding into more countries, we’ve also seen in.....»»
iPad tip: Fit way more content on screen at once with this setting
Unlike the Mac, there’s no 24-inch iPad screen size, or even a 15-inch model. Apple’s tablet tops out at 13 inches (for now), making every inch of screen real estate especially valuable. But did you know that, with one simple setting tweak, yo.....»»
Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch M2 iPad Air $65 off, iPhone 14 Pro, and more
Friday’s best deals on Apple gear and accessories are now ready and waiting below. We are now tracking $300 in savings on what might very well be the best 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro configuration alongside the best prices yet on the brand new 13-in.....»»
M4 iPad Pro teardown video: take a look inside Apple’s thinnest product ever
Today YouTube channel Phone Repair Guru published a teardown video showing the ins and outs of the brand new M4 iPad Pro. Their findings highlight some of the key changes Apple introduced with its latest generation iPad Pro, as well as just how mu.....»»
Report: Ultra-thin iPhone coming in 2025 with new upscale form factor redesign
Apple is planning a major, iPhone X-style redesign for one of its 2025 iPhone models, according to a new report from The Information. The report corroborates what we’ve heard from other reporting concerning a new ‘iPhone Slim’ model being in.....»»
Apple makes it impossible for developers to test third-party web engines outside the EU
Apple has made significant changes to the App Store guidelines in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. One of these changes allows developers to release iPhone web browsers with their own eng.....»»
Apple to increase trade-in credit for those buying an iPhone 15
If you still have an iPhone 14 or older, Apple offers you credit to buy a new iPhone when you return yours to the company. Soon, Apple will increase the credit for those who give away an iPhone in the trade-in program and use the credit to buy a bran.....»»