Lower-Cost AirPods and New AirPods Max Said to Launch Later This Year

Apple plans to release lower-cost AirPods later this year, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple’s supply chain. In a research note today with investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu said a Foxconn subsidiary will be one of the suppliers of the lower-cost AirPods. Pu said Foxconn will ramp up AirPods […]

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Apple Said iPhone Driver’s Licenses Would Expand to These 8 U.S. States… Two Years Ago

In just four U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues. Adoption of the feature has been slow since Apple first announced it […]

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Apple Vision Pro M2 Chip Said to Have 10 GPU, 8 CPU Cores

The Apple Vision Pro runs on an M2 chip equipped with ten GPU cores and eight CPU cores – the same version used in Apple’s higher-end MacBook Air models. That’s according to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Apple revealed early on that its mixed reality headset uses an M2 […]

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Obsidian proposed making an Elder Scrolls game, but Bethesda said no: “I never got the impression Bethesda was happy with Fallout: New Vegas’ reception”

What you need to know Former Obsidian Entertainment writer and developer Chris Avellone has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to talk about a proposal he made to Bethesda while at the studio. The proposal was for a spinoff The Elder Scrolls game in the style of Fallout: New Vegas that would “provide more adventures in […]

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Expert-reviewed Cyber Monday Steam Deck deals for the coolest PC handheld in the game — Yeah, I said it

The Steam Deck might not boast the horsepower of the ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go, but it’s the Keanu Reeves of handhelds. And by that I mean it’s inherently cool. It set the standard, and I’m clutching mine like a life raft in a sea of options. In my time at Windows Central, […]

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Apple’s Leather-Alternative iPhone 15 Cases Said to Have Different Texture

Rumors suggest Apple will not release leather cases for the iPhone 15 lineup, and today images were shared online claiming to show what an alternative leather-like case from Apple may look like, with leakers again suggesting they will use vegan materials instead of leather, but with a different feel and texture. Serial leakers Majin Bu […]

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iPhone 15 USB-C Cables Again Said to Be Limited to USB 2.0 Transfer Speeds

All iPhone 15 models this year are expected to adopt USB-C ports for the first time, and while USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, another rumor today suggests that Apple’s standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are unlikely to enjoy any increase in data transfer speeds following the transition. According to leaker Majun […]

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iPhone 16 Pro Said to Feature Wi-Fi 7 Support, 48MP Ultra Wide Camera

Next year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models should feature Wi-Fi 7 support and an upgraded 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera lens, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities. Pu revealed this information in a research note about the tech industry released today. More details […]

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iPhone 15 Pro Said to Be ‘Easier to Repair’ Like iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a redesigned chassis that makes the devices “easier to repair,” according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. This change could result in the iPhone 15 Pro models having removable back glass. With the […]

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iOS 17 Said to Feature Wallet, Find My, SharePlay, and AirPlay Upgrades

Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 update for the iPhone will include improvements across several apps and features, including Wallet, Find My, SharePlay, and AirPlay, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple is expected to preview iOS 17 during its WWDC keynote on June 5, and the update should be released to all users in September. In a […]

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Apple Headset’s Capabilities Said to ‘Far Exceed’ Those of Rival Devices

The Wall Street Journal on Friday outlined what to expect from Apple’s long-rumored AR/VR headset project, corroborating several details previously reported by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman and The Information‘s Wayne Ma. The report indicates that Apple plans to unveil the headset at WWDC in June, and says many sessions at the conference will be related to […]

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Samsung Galaxy F54 now said to launch in India in 2-3 weeks, specs leak

Back in mid-April we heard that the Samsung Galaxy F54 would launch in India by the end of that month, but that obviously hasn’t happened yet. Still, it won’t be long now, if we go by the most recent rumor on the matter. According to a Twitter leakster, the Galaxy F54 will be launching in […]

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EarPods With USB-C Said to Be in Mass Production Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch

With all four iPhone 15 models expected to feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning, several Apple accessories will switch to USB-C as well. For example, EarPods with a USB-C connector are already in mass production, according to a tweet today from leaker ShrimpApplePro. They previously said Foxconn is supplying the earbuds. The new EarPods […]

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Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset Now Said to Be in ‘Final Sprint’ and ‘Delivery Stage’ Ahead of WWDC

Apple’s mixed-reality headset is now in the “final sprint” and “supply chain delivery stage,” Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports. GIS, a subsidiary of Foxconn, is apparently included in the device’s supply chain to provide lens lamination. GIS already laminates iPad displays for Apple and boasts a high yield rate. Until now, Foxconn was thought to […]

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13-Inch MacBook Pro Said to Remain in Apple’s Lineup With New Model Planned

While the 13-inch MacBook Pro has an outdated design from 2016, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman today reported that the laptop will remain part of Apple’s lineup, with an updated model said to be in the works alongside other new Macs. The report does not offer any additional details about the next 13-inch MacBook Pro, so it […]

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New iPhone SE With Apple-Designed 5G Modem Said to Launch in 2025

Apple plans to release an iPhone SE with a custom-designed 5G modem in 2025, according to analyst Jeff Pu. In a research note with Haitong International Securities on Tuesday, he said the modem will be manufactured by Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC. This information comes two months after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple restarted development of […]

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New MacBook Air Said to Launch Next Quarter Following Rumor of 15-Inch Model

Apple plans to release a new MacBook Air series in the second quarter of 2023, according to Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes. “The first quarter of 2023 is expected to see Apple’s MacBook shipping low, but the second quarter will see the release of a new MacBook Air series, according to industry sources,” reads a […]

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Microsoft just said it’s ‘infusing’ OpenAI in Microsoft Teams — here’s what that means

What you need to know Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Teams Premium. The company outlined in an extensive blog post all the new features available, and many are coming in the second quarter of 2023. ‘Intelligent recap’ will automatically generate meeting notes, recommended tasks, and personalized highlights to help you get the most […]

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Apple’s ‘Reality Pro’ Headset Said to Launch Before WWDC, Ships in the Fall

Apple’s AR/VR headset, likely to be named “Reality Pro,” will be announced during an event this spring before WWDC, which is typically held in June, before the product begins shipping this fall. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says that Apple’s current plan is to announce the headset during an event in […]

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Apple Silicon Mac Pro Said to Feature Same Design as 2019 Model, No User-Upgradable RAM

The upcoming high-end Apple silicon Mac Pro will feature the same design as the 2019 model, with no user-upgradeable RAM given the all-on-chip architecture of Apple silicon. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple’s upcoming ‌Mac Pro‌, which is the final product to make the transition to Apple silicon, […]

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