iOS

Apple is definitely gearing up for an iPhone Ultra
The Ultra suffix is a relatively new addition to Apple’s lexicon but is becoming increasingly common. For years, there have been rumors and reports about Apple preparing to launch an iPhone Ultra, possibly replacing the Pro Max at the top of the line...
2025-05-19 17:48
Apple releases new version of iPadOS for older models, including important security updates
Apple has just released iPadOS 17.7.8, a critical security bug fix release targeted at iPad models that are too old to be able to update to iOS 18. The new release is a follow-up to iPadOS 17.7.7, which was pulled after users reported consistent issues...
2025-05-19 17:18
Apple executives think its internal AI chatbot is ‘on par’ with ChatGPT
Here’s a little bit of positivity on Apple’s race to catch up to the competition in artificial intelligence. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is testing its own chatbot internally and has made significant progress in catching up with...
2025-05-19 15:58
Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, iPad mini 7 $100 off, AirPods Max up to $130 off, Magic Mouse, more
The Amazon and Best Buy Memorial Day sales are now live well ahead of the holiday weekend and with them, a host of notable price drops on Apple gear and accessories. Firstly, Amazon has brought back the all-time low pricing on all three iPad mini 7 sto...
2025-05-19 15:44
iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 16 Plus: New images depict how much thinner it really is
Some new images shared on social media yesterday compare iPhone 17 Air dummy models to its direct predecessor, the – revealing how much thinner this new iPhone will be. more…
2025-05-19 15:16
After the Siri and Apple Intelligence mess, a totally new name will be needed
I won’t reprise the sad story of how Apple went from being at the forefront of AI technology with the launch of Siri in 2011 to being hopelessly left behind in 2025. The company’s current approach appears to be to retain the Siri branding for simpl...
2025-05-19 13:25
Apple may lower App Store commission rate to ‘stay competitive’, report suggests
In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined some of his expectations for how Apple will remain competitive in the App Store payment processing market. Late last month, a judge ruled that Apple’s 27% commission...
2025-05-19 12:57
Nomad levels up its best-selling charger with new 100W slim adapter
One of my favorite product lines Nomad has made over the years is their slim power adapters. They started with their 35W slim charger, which brought fast iPhone charging in this ultra-slim form factor. Then they released their 65W version that added a ...
2025-05-19 12:44
Nomad levels up its best-selling charger with new 100W slim adapter [Hands-on]
One of my favorite product lines Nomad has made over the years is their slim power adapters. They started with their 35W slim charger, which brought fast iPhone charging in this ultra-slim form factor. Then they released their 65W version that added a ...
2025-05-19 12:44
iOS 19 to add new bilingual Arabic software keyboard, virtual calligraphy pen for Apple Pencil
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman continues his iOS 19 tidbits streak by revealing two upcoming new features in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, which was published today. Gurman says that iOS 19 will include a major localization focus on support...
2025-05-19 12:20
A rare look inside the TSMC Arizona plant making chips for Apple [Video]
Apple was instrumental in TSMC setting up chipmaking plants in the US – not just by offering to be the first customer, but also in lobbying for the CHIPS Act funding that persuaded the company to proceed. The Taiwanese company takes extreme precautio...
2025-05-19 12:05
Big tech lawyers for Apple and others ‘actively encouraging lawlessness’
A WSJ piece today suggests that big tech lawyers for Apple, Amazon, Google and other industry giants are not only failing to properly advise their clients, but are “actively encouraging” them to break the law. The piece suggests that one reason App...
2025-05-19 11:13
OWC announces Thunderbolt 5 dock, adding 11 ports to your M4 MacBook Pro
OWC has just announced their new CalDigit E5 in the market. The OWC dock is set to start shipping in July. Thunderbolt 5 enables higher bandwidth, which allows the OWC dock to sport three daisy-chained Thunderbolt 5 ports, as well as power things like ...
2025-05-19 09:54
Transparent Powerbeats Pro 2 prototype appears in newly leaked image
Reputable Apple leaker Sonny Dickson Powerbeats Pro 2 back in February, in four stunning colors. more…
2025-05-19 01:29
Feeling nostalgic? Mac Themes Garden has you covered
If the word Kaleidoscope means anything to you, you’re in for a treat. As spotted by Rob Beschizza (via BoingBoing), Mac Themes Garden features a collection of nearly 4,000 Classic Mac OS GUI customizations. The site is a collection of pixelated blis...
2025-05-18 22:00
Gurman: Siri upgrades ‘unlikely to be discussed much’ at WWDC next month, more
In a new, lengthy report regarding Apple’s AI strategy, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has detailed a number of strategic failures for the launch of Apple Intelligence. As many of us have already believed, Apple was caught off-guard by the new generative ...
2025-05-18 21:59
Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today tweeted that he does not forecast major updates to the AirPods lineup coming this year. Instead, he reiterates that new with Infrared cameras are set to arrive in 2026. This contradicts reporting from other publications...
2025-05-18 17:57
Here’s when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design
If you are a fan of Apple’s own-brand over-ear headphones, , you may be wondering when to expect a new generation model. Apple revised the headphones last fall, adding a USB-C port, but the model was otherwise unchanged. Despite costing the most, Air...
2025-05-18 17:45
Seven tech accessories I keep coming back to [Video]
I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years, from laptops to smart rings to the kind of random tech accessories that get buried in drawers. But out of all of it, there are just a few items I keep reaching for over and over again. There is no method to t...
2025-05-18 13:30
Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 release strategy may sound odd, but it has numerous benefits
Recently, multiple reports have claimed that Apple will be switching up its iPhone release schedule beginning in 2026. Starting with the iPhone 18 lineup, we’ll have a split launch, with the higher end models launching in the fall, and the entry-leve...
2025-05-17 22:05