Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
The majority of the health-focused features introduced by Apple are tied to its smartwatch range, but the company is now reported to bring a new addition to the AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro, which is heartbeat measuring. The technology giant had also filed a patent application that describes how it can use a health sensor to detect heart disease. AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro could launch sometime next year, arriving with these new health features Evidence discovered in iOS 18 by 9to5Mac concluded that Apple is bringing a way to measure heartbeat on future AirPods models. The only information […]
We have previously covered that Apple is working on a new smart home device, which appears to be a hybrid of the iPad and a HomePod. The device will also act as a hub for all HomeKit and support all devices that are compatible with Matter. While the exact design details of the hybrid device are unknown, it is now being reported that it will feature a square display and will be powered by the company's A18 Chip, the same chip that powers the new iPhone 16 lineup. Apple's iPad-like hybrid device will house a "squarish display" and will feature […]
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launched with redesigned internals, giving room for improved repairability. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were previously opened apart by iFixit, revealing a new battery replacement mechanism through electrically induced adhesive removal. Still, the same change was not made available on the more expensive 'Pro' models. Today, iFixit shared its teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which shows the changes the company has implemented on the inside. iFixit teardown reveals the internal design of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, receiving a repairability score […]
A long-term alliance between Apple and BOE could come to an end because of a letter that was reportedly sent to the U.S. Department of Defense, claiming that China’s display suppliers pose a security risk to the country. Assuming that the executive branch of the federal government acts based on what the letter recommends, the iPhone maker will have to stop procuring panels from the manufacturer. BOE is reportedly a supplier of Apple’s low-cost iPhone SE 4 launching early next year; strict action could annul this business relationship Despite being used as a backup supplier for Apple’s high-end products or […]
iOS 18 was released earlier this month, with a handful of underlying bugs that have been ruining users' experience. While the next big update is slated to arrive in October, it is now being reported that the company is working on an iOS 18.0.1 update for the iPhone, which will fix some or all of the reported issues so far. The update will be available on all compatible iPhone models through the Settings app, but users should note that it will not bring any front-facing additions. Apple working to release iOS 18.0.1 to fix some or all issues on the […]
Apple Intelligence is one of the best aspects of the iPhone 16 models that launched earlier this month and it appears that the service might not be coming to EU after all. EU has been giving Apple a hard time lately with all of its laws and initiatives and it is becoming hard for the company to comply with all of them. A new AI Pact has been put forth that asks companies to prepare for the new AI rules coming in the EU region, and Apple has not signed the agreement as of yet, according to Per Politico. Apple […]
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models come with a wide range of changes on the outside as well as on the inside and it appears that the company has paid a lot of attention on repairability this time around. The batteries, specifically, are quite easier to repair with one test showing that it only takes under 90 seconds to replace the battery on the iPhone 16. However, the Ceramic Shield glass on the front and black is not prone to breaking, despite the fact that the devices come with Apple's second-generation technology. A new drop test reveals that […]
Apple is expected to host another event next month or in November to launch the new M4 Pro and M4 Max Macs, and ahead of the official unveiling, the company's Mac shipments have become stagnant in the past quarter. With the company's market share slightly declining, we can expect the upcoming Macs with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips to give the shipments a boost. Mac shipments and Apple's market share down ahead of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro refresh, redesigned Mac mini could bring the numbers up A new report from Canalys suggests that Mac shipments have […]
The HomePod software version 18.1 beta 2 was available for developers for testing on Monday, but Apple was forced to pull the update when it received reports that it was causing bricking issues for a number of users. This is the second time in quick succession that the company has had to withdraw a software update due to bricking, with the first incident transpiring when there were reports of M4 iPad Pro models showing similar issues due to the public release of iPadOS 18. This behavior was first noticed by MacRumors after some forum members complained that the problem manifested after attempting […]
Apple launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models earlier this month,, and while the devices have been received pretty well overall, there are some improvements that the company needs to work on for next year. The cameras specifically were upgraded this year on the standard as well as the 'Pro' models, but they still ranked behind a lot of Android smartphone manufacturers in new tests. DxOMark's ranking suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro Max took the fourth spot in overall camera results. Apple takes the fourth spot with the iPhone 16 Pro Max in DxOMark's Camera Test DxOMark […]
The A18 and A18 Pro are Apple’s two chipsets that are mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, which only means that sooner or later, the company will make a transition towards the 2nm technology. To prepare itself for the imminent switch, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant is reportedly prepping two fabrication plants, P1 and P2, on its home turf, with the end goal being to commence the installation of the necessary equipment. It has been reported that Apple will be the first customer of TSMC’s 2nm shipments, with both facilities said to produce a cumulative 40,000 monthly wafers once fully […]
The majority of the health-focused features introduced by Apple are tied to its smartwatch range, but the company is now reported to bring a new addition to the AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro, which is heartbeat measuring. The technology giant had also filed a patent application that describes how it can use a health sensor to detect heart disease. AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro could launch sometime next year, arriving with these new health features Evidence discovered in iOS 18 by 9to5Mac concluded that Apple is bringing a way to measure heartbeat on future AirPods models. The only information […]
We have previously covered that Apple is working on a new smart home device, which appears to be a hybrid of the iPad and a HomePod. The device will also act as a hub for all HomeKit and support all devices that are compatible with Matter. While the exact design details of the hybrid device are unknown, it is now being reported that it will feature a square display and will be powered by the company's A18 Chip, the same chip that powers the new iPhone 16 lineup. Apple's iPad-like hybrid device will house a "squarish display" and will feature […]
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launched with redesigned internals, giving room for improved repairability. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were previously opened apart by iFixit, revealing a new battery replacement mechanism through electrically induced adhesive removal. Still, the same change was not made available on the more expensive 'Pro' models. Today, iFixit shared its teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which shows the changes the company has implemented on the inside. iFixit teardown reveals the internal design of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, receiving a repairability score […]
A long-term alliance between Apple and BOE could come to an end because of a letter that was reportedly sent to the U.S. Department of Defense, claiming that China’s display suppliers pose a security risk to the country. Assuming that the executive branch of the federal government acts based on what the letter recommends, the iPhone maker will have to stop procuring panels from the manufacturer. BOE is reportedly a supplier of Apple’s low-cost iPhone SE 4 launching early next year; strict action could annul this business relationship Despite being used as a backup supplier for Apple’s high-end products or […]
iOS 18 was released earlier this month, with a handful of underlying bugs that have been ruining users' experience. While the next big update is slated to arrive in October, it is now being reported that the company is working on an iOS 18.0.1 update for the iPhone, which will fix some or all of the reported issues so far. The update will be available on all compatible iPhone models through the Settings app, but users should note that it will not bring any front-facing additions. Apple working to release iOS 18.0.1 to fix some or all issues on the […]
Apple Intelligence is one of the best aspects of the iPhone 16 models that launched earlier this month and it appears that the service might not be coming to EU after all. EU has been giving Apple a hard time lately with all of its laws and initiatives and it is becoming hard for the company to comply with all of them. A new AI Pact has been put forth that asks companies to prepare for the new AI rules coming in the EU region, and Apple has not signed the agreement as of yet, according to Per Politico. Apple […]
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models come with a wide range of changes on the outside as well as on the inside and it appears that the company has paid a lot of attention on repairability this time around. The batteries, specifically, are quite easier to repair with one test showing that it only takes under 90 seconds to replace the battery on the iPhone 16. However, the Ceramic Shield glass on the front and black is not prone to breaking, despite the fact that the devices come with Apple's second-generation technology. A new drop test reveals that […]
Apple is expected to host another event next month or in November to launch the new M4 Pro and M4 Max Macs, and ahead of the official unveiling, the company's Mac shipments have become stagnant in the past quarter. With the company's market share slightly declining, we can expect the upcoming Macs with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips to give the shipments a boost. Mac shipments and Apple's market share down ahead of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro refresh, redesigned Mac mini could bring the numbers up A new report from Canalys suggests that Mac shipments have […]
The HomePod software version 18.1 beta 2 was available for developers for testing on Monday, but Apple was forced to pull the update when it received reports that it was causing bricking issues for a number of users. This is the second time in quick succession that the company has had to withdraw a software update due to bricking, with the first incident transpiring when there were reports of M4 iPad Pro models showing similar issues due to the public release of iPadOS 18. This behavior was first noticed by MacRumors after some forum members complained that the problem manifested after attempting […]
Apple launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models earlier this month,, and while the devices have been received pretty well overall, there are some improvements that the company needs to work on for next year. The cameras specifically were upgraded this year on the standard as well as the 'Pro' models, but they still ranked behind a lot of Android smartphone manufacturers in new tests. DxOMark's ranking suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro Max took the fourth spot in overall camera results. Apple takes the fourth spot with the iPhone 16 Pro Max in DxOMark's Camera Test DxOMark […]
The A18 and A18 Pro are Apple’s two chipsets that are mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, which only means that sooner or later, the company will make a transition towards the 2nm technology. To prepare itself for the imminent switch, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant is reportedly prepping two fabrication plants, P1 and P2, on its home turf, with the end goal being to commence the installation of the necessary equipment. It has been reported that Apple will be the first customer of TSMC’s 2nm shipments, with both facilities said to produce a cumulative 40,000 monthly wafers once fully […]