Discover the odd reasoning behind Microsoft’s Windows 11 23H2 Update due later this year

What you need to know Windows 11’s next version update will launch this fall. The update has confused users as most of Microsoft’s new features will roll out first on 22H2. The company has now explained the purpose of the 23H2 release. After a rocky Windows and Surface event last week, Microsoft has finally detailed […]

Read More

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node

Complaints about heat issues with the iPhone 15 Pro models are not related to TSMC’s 3-nanometer node that was used for the A17 Pro chip, according to well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says that overheating could be caused by “compromises made in the thermal system design” that allowed Apple to cut down on the […]

Read More

iFixit Decides to Lower iPhone 14’s Repairability Score Due to Apple’s Parts Pairing Requirement

Repair website iFixit today announced that it has retroactively lowered the iPhone 14’s repairability score from 7/10 to 4/10 due to Apple’s post-repair parts pairing requirement, just over a year after the device launched. When purchasing parts from Apple’s Self Service Repair Store, a customer must enter a device’s serial number or IMEI, and any […]

Read More

iPhone 15 Pro Likely Feels Even Lighter Than It Really Is Due to Inertia Change

The iPhone 15 Pro likely feels considerably lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro, not just due to the switch from stainless steel to titanium, but also a change to the device’s moment of inertia, according to calculations by Dr. Drang’s LeanCrew blog. The ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ weighs 187g, a 9% reduction of the ‌iPhone 14 […]

Read More

Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max will be most popular due to exclusive periscope camera

According to analyst Ming-Chu Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will account for 35-40% of orders for the 15 series. He expects the 15 Pro Max to sell 10-20% better than the 14 Pro Max. Per his report, the biggest selling feature of the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be its exclusive access to a […]

Read More

microLED Apple Watch delayed due to production issues

According to a new supply chain analysis, Apple’s first Watch with a microLED display won’t be launching in 2025 as initially planned but in 2026 due to technological constraints with the production process. As per the report, LG is Apple’s main supplier (and likely the only one for now), and the Korean tech giant is […]

Read More

OnePlus Open launch delayed due to a change in screens

The first foldable from OnePlus, dubbed the OnePlus Open, was supposed to be unveiled on August 29, according to Max Jambor. However, the tipster now reports that there has been a change in plans and that the launch has been pushed back a bit. The new date isn’t known yet, but should be revealed soon. […]

Read More

Apple Supplier TSMC Delays Production of 4nm Chips at Arizona Factory Due to Skilled Worker Shortage

Apple supplier TSMC has been working on building a chip manufacturing plant in Arizona where it plans to manufacture chips for Apple, but mass production is set to be delayed because of a worker shortage. According to The Wall Street Journal, TSMC is finding it difficult to hire people with expertise in building semiconductor factories […]

Read More

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Supplies Could Be Constrained at Launch Due to Display Manufacturing Issues

Apple is running into difficulties with iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max display manufacturing, which could lead to a limited number of devices being available at launch in September. Rumors have suggested that the ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max will have slimmer bezels than the iPhone 14 Pro models, and […]

Read More

Apple Pulls iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 Rapid Security Response Updates Due to Safari Bug

Apple earlier today released new Rapid Security Response updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 users, but Apple has pulled the software, likely due to an issue that caused certain websites not to work after the RSRs were installed. According to reports on the MacRumors forums, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Zoom, and other […]

Read More

Samsung’s XR headset reportedly delayed up to six months due to Apple Vision Pro

Samsung’s new Extended Reality (XR) headset that was expected to launch in February 2024 has been delayed by 3-6 months, reports SBS Biz. The Korean publication claims that Samsung had initially planned to begin its XR headset’s mass production at the beginning of next year, but the Korean conglomerate decided to review all the specs […]

Read More

Report: Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark’s release is ‘years away’ due to development struggles

What you need to know Perfect Dark is a reboot of Rare’s 2000 spy-themed shooter in development at The Initiative, one of the developers at Xbox Game Studios. It was revealed at The Game Awards in 2020 with a cinematic trailer. A new report has revealed that the game is still “two to three years […]

Read More

Samsung could lose tax benefits in India due to invoicing issues

Samsung, the biggest smartphone brand in India, could lose tax benefits for the financial year 2021. The Indian government’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme allowed smartphone brands to get some tax benefits if the devices are made locally and if the brands invest capital in the country. According to a report from The Economic Times, Samsung […]

Read More

Apple Delaying Solid-State Buttons Until iPhone 16 Pro Due to ‘Design Issues’

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday indicated that iPhone 15 Pro models will no longer have solid-state buttons due to “unresolved technical issues before mass production.” He now expects the buttons to have a “traditional” design. The change in plans was first reported by tech analysts Jeff Pu and Shelly Chou. In a research note […]

Read More

Kuo: Apple will skip solid-state buttons on iPhone 15 Pro due to technical issues

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max might skip the solid-state buttons, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals in his latest report. There are “unresolved technical issues,” meaning the premium iPhone 15 models might have to launch with regular physical buttons after all. The rumor mill has been suggesting the volume rocker and the alert […]

Read More

FBI Warns Against Using Public USB Ports Due to Malware Risk

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week warned users to stay away from public USB ports due to malware risks. On Twitter, the Denver FBI office (via CNBC) said that public charging stations in hotels, airports, and shopping centers can be a malware attack vector. Bad actors have learned to use public […]

Read More

IDC: PC market contracts by 29% in Q1 due to weak demand

The PC market sent out another disappointing quarter, worldwide shipments contracting 29% compared to last year as per the latest IDC report. Based on preliminary data, the total number of PCs sold in January-March totaled 56.9 million units which is 23.3 million units fewer than the total for Q1 2022. All of the top-five PC […]

Read More

2024 OLED iPad Pros Set to Be a Lot Pricier Due to Costly Panel Production Process

Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro models are likely to be significantly more expensive than existing OLED devices of a similar size due to the costly new production processes involved, claims a new report out of Korea. Apple is next year widely expected to launch new 11.1-inch and 13-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ models featuring OLED instead of […]

Read More

Kuo: Apple MR headset delayed due to software bugs

Ming-Chi Kuo shared his latest update on the Apple MR headset and the bad news is that the device will likely be postponed to launch alongside the iPhone 15 series in September. Kuo explains that the headset is facing software issues and the likelihood of a potential release this Spring is dwindling. There are no […]

Read More

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 due for a new hinge mechanism says tipster

The latest rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold5 comes from reputable leakster Ice Universe and it addresses a key new addition to the upcoming foldable – its reworked hinge mechanism. The new info confirms Samsung will use a new waterdrop-style hinge for the Fold5 which is not the first time we’re heard about this development. […]

Read More