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, […]
Qualcomm had previously initiated its marketing campaign for the Snapdragon X Elite, claiming that the latest chipset is up to 21 percent faster than Apple’s M3. Those claims turned out to be true in a real-world comparison, but Apple begs to differ, according to the updated marketing material, where it states that its 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is up to 40 percent faster than Copilot+ PCs sporting the Snapdragon X Elite. However, as we dig deeper, we get a closer look at which test the previous-generation Apple Silicon excels in. Surprisingly, Apple did not mention the M4, which is miles […]
Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is shaping up to be a worthy upgrade over the current model, as the company has planned a slew of new changes for the entire lineup. While the standard models will receive their fair share of improvements, the 'Pro' models in particular will be an appealing option for many. It is now being reported that the iPhone 16 Pro models will come with 33 percent smaller bezels compared to the iPhone 15 Pro models, giving it a more streamlined look and feel. The iPhone 16 Pro could feature 33 percent slimmer bezels, reducing the size from […]
Apple is working on its custom 5G modems to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, and the company's plans are not confirmed for when it wants to make a switch. For now, it is dependent on Qualcomm to supply modems for the iPhone, but it appears that the in-house modems will see daylight as soon as next year. Analyst estimates Apple's custom 5G modems will start rolling out in iPhones starting next year It was previously reported that Apple could debut its custom 5G modems with the launch of the iPhone SE 4, which is rumored to launch in the first […]
Every year, Apple announces new color options for its iPhone lineup and it appears that it is "shaking up its color palette" this time around with some pretty out-there options. Last year, Apple introduced titanium on the iPhone, which came in a matte finish, but this year, the company is planning to replicate the glossy look of the stainless steel. Ahead of the official launch, a prominent analyst shared the color of the iPhone 16 Pro models that will be available. Apple to replace Blue Titanium with Gold Titanium on the iPhone 16 Pro, adds new Yellow option for the […]
We have previously covered that the iPhone 16 Pro models will come with an improved set of cameras, and now, we have more details coming only a few days before the launch. According to recent information, the iPhone 16 Pro models will be able to record 4K video at 120 fps, and the Capture Button will be compatible with third-party camera apps. iPhone 16 Pro to feature an enhanced set of cameras with 4K video at 120fps and "Camera Button" that works with third-party apps Sources familiar with the matter have told 9to5mac that there are a handful of camera […]
iOS 18 is Apple's biggest update for the iPhone for a lot of reasons, and it has been speculated that the update will change how we use our devices. At its WWDC event, Apple announced iOS 18 with the Apple Intelligence platform, which will transform how we use our iPhones and iPads. While the company's iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be announced next week, it brings us to ask when Apple will seed the Release Candidate build of iOS 18 for compatible devices. Apple could seed the release candidate build of iOS 18 and other updates on September 9, […]
Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will be held on September 9, and the company has a plethora of upgrades in store for users, which includes the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch X, the new iPad mini 7, and much more. While we have a pretty good idea related to the iPhone and the wearable, news related to the iPad mini 7 is scarce. If you are anxiously waiting for one of the most popular iPad models, we have compiled a list of all the rumors and reports so you have a better idea of what is coming next week. Here's […]
It was rumored earlier this year that Apple's adoption of new flash storage technology could allow the iPhone 16 Pro to house up to 2TB of storage capacity. However, such rumors have emerged in the past, and the final product did not see daylight with extended storage support. This year, we are expecting Apple to jump to the 2TB mark with the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro models, at least. If you are expecting such an upgrade, check out what the rumors have to say and what potential drawbacks it could bring. Could Apple introduce a 2TB version of […]
The iPhone 16 launch event is right around the corner, and the company is gearing up to introduce a plethora of upgrades for a handful of devices. While the iPhone 16 will be the highlight of the event, the new Apple Watch Series 10 or Apple Watch X is reported to come with a significant redesign as well, given how the wearable is now a decade old. Apple Watch X to come with a major design change, expected to follow the Apple Watch Ultra guidelines The Apple Watch's 10th anniversary could bring something new for users, and a design overhaul […]
This argument between Microsoft and Apple is far from new, but it has resurfaced again. Earlier in the year, Apple opened its App Store to game streaming services, such as the commonly used Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now. This allowed a more seamless integration, as users didn't have to use a web app on iPhone and iPad. Despite this, NVIDIA and Microsoft have not made native apps for iOS, which Microsoft has now explicitly explained. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer already spoke out about Apple earlier this year, saying that Apple's cloud changes haven't gone "far enough" for Xbox. […]
Qualcomm had previously initiated its marketing campaign for the Snapdragon X Elite, claiming that the latest chipset is up to 21 percent faster than Apple’s M3. Those claims turned out to be true in a real-world comparison, but Apple begs to differ, according to the updated marketing material, where it states that its 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is up to 40 percent faster than Copilot+ PCs sporting the Snapdragon X Elite. However, as we dig deeper, we get a closer look at which test the previous-generation Apple Silicon excels in. Surprisingly, Apple did not mention the M4, which is miles […]
Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is shaping up to be a worthy upgrade over the current model, as the company has planned a slew of new changes for the entire lineup. While the standard models will receive their fair share of improvements, the 'Pro' models in particular will be an appealing option for many. It is now being reported that the iPhone 16 Pro models will come with 33 percent smaller bezels compared to the iPhone 15 Pro models, giving it a more streamlined look and feel. The iPhone 16 Pro could feature 33 percent slimmer bezels, reducing the size from […]
Apple is working on its custom 5G modems to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, and the company's plans are not confirmed for when it wants to make a switch. For now, it is dependent on Qualcomm to supply modems for the iPhone, but it appears that the in-house modems will see daylight as soon as next year. Analyst estimates Apple's custom 5G modems will start rolling out in iPhones starting next year It was previously reported that Apple could debut its custom 5G modems with the launch of the iPhone SE 4, which is rumored to launch in the first […]
Every year, Apple announces new color options for its iPhone lineup and it appears that it is "shaking up its color palette" this time around with some pretty out-there options. Last year, Apple introduced titanium on the iPhone, which came in a matte finish, but this year, the company is planning to replicate the glossy look of the stainless steel. Ahead of the official launch, a prominent analyst shared the color of the iPhone 16 Pro models that will be available. Apple to replace Blue Titanium with Gold Titanium on the iPhone 16 Pro, adds new Yellow option for the […]
We have previously covered that the iPhone 16 Pro models will come with an improved set of cameras, and now, we have more details coming only a few days before the launch. According to recent information, the iPhone 16 Pro models will be able to record 4K video at 120 fps, and the Capture Button will be compatible with third-party camera apps. iPhone 16 Pro to feature an enhanced set of cameras with 4K video at 120fps and "Camera Button" that works with third-party apps Sources familiar with the matter have told 9to5mac that there are a handful of camera […]
iOS 18 is Apple's biggest update for the iPhone for a lot of reasons, and it has been speculated that the update will change how we use our devices. At its WWDC event, Apple announced iOS 18 with the Apple Intelligence platform, which will transform how we use our iPhones and iPads. While the company's iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be announced next week, it brings us to ask when Apple will seed the Release Candidate build of iOS 18 for compatible devices. Apple could seed the release candidate build of iOS 18 and other updates on September 9, […]
Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will be held on September 9, and the company has a plethora of upgrades in store for users, which includes the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch X, the new iPad mini 7, and much more. While we have a pretty good idea related to the iPhone and the wearable, news related to the iPad mini 7 is scarce. If you are anxiously waiting for one of the most popular iPad models, we have compiled a list of all the rumors and reports so you have a better idea of what is coming next week. Here's […]
It was rumored earlier this year that Apple's adoption of new flash storage technology could allow the iPhone 16 Pro to house up to 2TB of storage capacity. However, such rumors have emerged in the past, and the final product did not see daylight with extended storage support. This year, we are expecting Apple to jump to the 2TB mark with the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro models, at least. If you are expecting such an upgrade, check out what the rumors have to say and what potential drawbacks it could bring. Could Apple introduce a 2TB version of […]
The iPhone 16 launch event is right around the corner, and the company is gearing up to introduce a plethora of upgrades for a handful of devices. While the iPhone 16 will be the highlight of the event, the new Apple Watch Series 10 or Apple Watch X is reported to come with a significant redesign as well, given how the wearable is now a decade old. Apple Watch X to come with a major design change, expected to follow the Apple Watch Ultra guidelines The Apple Watch's 10th anniversary could bring something new for users, and a design overhaul […]
This argument between Microsoft and Apple is far from new, but it has resurfaced again. Earlier in the year, Apple opened its App Store to game streaming services, such as the commonly used Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now. This allowed a more seamless integration, as users didn't have to use a web app on iPhone and iPad. Despite this, NVIDIA and Microsoft have not made native apps for iOS, which Microsoft has now explicitly explained. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer already spoke out about Apple earlier this year, saying that Apple's cloud changes haven't gone "far enough" for Xbox. […]