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This week, reviews are in ā and the M4 Macbook Pro performance is absolutely mind blowing. Is it finally time to upgrade from M1? Plus: When to expect the next big MacBook redesign with OLED displays, new features in iOS 18.2, the next big step in Apple siliconā¦ and the Under Review youāve been waiting for!
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M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level
Appleās latest M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro refresh brings significant improvements to its professional laptop line, with reviewers praising the upgraded base model and impressive performance gains across the board.M4 Pro and Max benchmarks show M2 Ultra whoās boss
Early Geekbench 6 benchmark results show impressive performance improvements for the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.The next major MacBook design refresh arrives in 2026
Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, says the big MacBook Pro overhaul will arrive in 2026 rather than 2025, when some people expected it.iOS 18.2 beta 2: All the new features and changes
A couple of weeks after releasing the first iOS 18.2 beta with new Apple Intelligence features, Apple seeded the second beta to developers with several new features.iPhone 17 could use Appleās new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Apple might switch to in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips starting with next yearās iPhone 17. The company plans to fully transition to its custom Wi-Fi chips within three years after that.Under Review: Fujifilm X100VI
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This week, theyāre here ā ALL the M4 Macs. The iMac, the Mac mini, the MacBook Pros, the new accessories. What did we order?
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Mac mini radically redesigned with M4 and M4 Pro chip
Apple unveiled the radically redesigned Mac mini on Tuesday, with versions powered by the M4 chip and a new M4 Pro chip. Hacks and jokes āfixā M4 Mac miniās odd power-button placementNew M4 iMac delivers major speed boost
Apple launched an upgraded iMac with an M4 chip and support for Apple Intelligence on Monday, calling it āthe worldās best all-in-one for AI.āM4 MacBook Pros deliver big performance and battery life gains
While the new laptops sport the same design as their predecessors, they deliver faster performance and a staggering 24 hours of battery life, the company says.Shocker! Apple doubles RAM in M2 and M3 MacBook Air
Apple on Wednesday increased the RAM in the base model M2 and M3 MacBook Air from 8GB to 16GB. And the enhancement comes without a price increase.New Magic Keyboard, mouse and trackpad spell end for Lightning
Appleās new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad showed up for sale Monday. As expected, they switch from Lightning connector to USB-C. -
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This week, donāt call it an event ā but M4 Macs are coming next week! Also, the second wave of Apple Intelligence, all the Apple products coming next spring, their expensive Apple Card mistake, and is production ending on Vision Pro?
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Apple October Mac event is onā¦ sort of
Apple let the world know on Thursday that its much-anticipated October event isnāt going to be a traditional one. Instead, itāll be a week of announcements of new products via press releases.Apple plans early-2025 M4 MacBook Air refresh, delays next Mac Studio
While some M4 Macs may arrive in the next week, Apple also gears up for a bigger expansion of its M4 chip rollout, including the M4 MacBook Air coming in early 2025.iOS 18.2 beta 1: All the new features and changes
Ahead of iOS 18.1ās public release, Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta to developers. The second major point release of iOS 18 packs several changes, including new Apple Intelligence features.Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million in fines for Apple Card mistakes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) imposed nearly $90 million in combined penalties on Apple and Goldman Sachs, the agency said Wednesday.Apple could soon end production of Vision Pro headset
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This week, a new iPad mini drops ā what does this mean for the Macs on the way? Also, details on all the weird Vision products Appleās working onā¦
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New iPad mini 7 gains the brains for Apple Intelligence
The iPad mini 7, the first new version released in three years, offers support for the AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. Plus, the tablet comes with a significant jump in storage capacity and supports the new Apple Pencil Pro.Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event
Mac notebooks and desktops with the M4 processor are still expected to premiere soon. Just maybe more quietly.Appleās cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most
For wider adoption, Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper Vision headset. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloombergās Mark Gurman reveals that the low-end Vision headset ācost about $2,000 and probably use an inferior processor and cheaper materials.āApple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027
Apple reportedly wants to repurpose some of the technology that went into its Vision Pro headset for simpler products. That includes a pair of smart glasses plus AirPods with IR cameras.USA Facts
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This week, new Macs and iPads are coming soon ā but the MacBook Pro is already here! Itās the biggest leak since the iPhone 4. Also, Apple silicon modems are back on the table, our hands-on with Apple Intelligence and the scoop on Appleās new update strategy!
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Apple Core
Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the story behind a different Apple product in each episode.Appleās next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here
Appleās next-gen M4 Macs will reportedly arrive November 1, rather than in October as is generally expected.M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release
An alleged unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro went live on YouTube over the weekend. The early hands-on, if real, shows that Appleās next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.iPhone SE 4ās in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a new design that will see Apple ditch the physical Home button. It will also stand out for being the first product in Appleās portfolio to use its in-house 5G modem.Hands-on with the first 10 Apple Intelligence features
Apple Intelligence makes its debut with 10 new features ā some of it is fantastic, some of it is kind of pointless. YouTube videoBloomberg: Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy
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This week, EVERYTHING thatās coming next ā new Macs and iPads, the iPhone SE, Vision Pro 2 and a brand-new smart display with Apple Intelligence. Finally, weāll wrap it up with Erfonās week-long review of AirPods 4!
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What Macs and iPads to expect at Appleās rumored October event
Rumors say an Apple event should bring new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with the M4 chip, with a new iPad mini and budget iPad also on the agenda.iPhone SE 4 with Apple Intelligence on course for early 2025
iPhone SE 4 should debut early next year with some major upgrades.iPad Air could be in for a quick performance upgrade
The revamped iPad Air debuted in May, but thereās already word that a replacement is on Appleās drawing board.Next-gen Vision Pro with M5 chip will support Apple Intelligence
Ming-Chi Kuo detailed some planned improvements from Apple for the next-gen Vision Pro.Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025
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This week ā our hands-on, week-one reviews of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 2ās new color + the Milanese loop controversyā¦
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Why you should choose iPhone 16 or 16 Plus over iPhone 16 Pro
Iād like to save you between $200 and $400. Itās easy: Donāt assume you must buy an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max to get an excellent handset. The more-affordable iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are both brilliant.iPhone 16 Pro: Not much new, but everything is better
The iPhone 16 Pro is a much-refined iPhone. All the features that make the it pro have been improved.iPhone 16 Pro users face intermittent touchscreen problems
Some users report that their iPhone 16 Pros donāt properly detect all their touches and swipes, leading to a frustrating experience.Donāt panic: Mysterious iOS 18 update for iPhone 16 is nothing to worry about
Donāt be alarmed if your brand-new iPhone 16 prompts you to update to iOS 18 even though your phone is already running iOS 18. And also donāt freak out when you see a fear-inducing āWelcome to iPhoneā screen after you update.Apple Watch 10: The best gets gloriously better
Larger, thinner, lighter and more lushly curvaceous than predecessors, the 10th anniversary Apple Watch is, technically, a redesign.AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips
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This week, itās our live unboxing, hands-on and first impressions of the iPhone 16 Pro! Also, review roundups of AirPods and Apple Watch, and leaked details on the Apple Watch SE and MacBook Pro we didnāt get.
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Video: Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro
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OtterBoxSymmetry Series Cactus Leather OtterBox Lumen Series with Camera Control Apple Clear Case OtterBox Defender Series Pro XTAirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips
The first reviews of Apple AirPods 4 are in to answer the question, how well does active noise cancellation work without foam ear tips? The consensus: pretty well.Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black is what āBatman would buyā
Rather than Apple Watch Ultra 3, we got the Ultra 2 in a āsatin blackā titanium finish. This might be more disappointing if early reviewers werenāt raving about the new color.Apple Watch SE 3 now expected in 2025
After two years, one might think a new Apple Watch SE is imminent but the Apple Watch Series 10 announcement on September 9 came and went with no mention of a cheaper little brother.OLED MacBook still at least 2 years away
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This week, what we like (and donāt!) about the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max and Apple Watch Series 10. AND ā who won the event prediction game!
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iPhone 16 brings refined design, snazzy new colors and A18 chip
The new iPhones feature an iPhone X-like rear camera design and upgraded internals for Apple Intelligence support.Bigger iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max beef up cameras and AI processing power
The new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max handsets boast size increases, thinner bezels for larger screens, a leap in battery life and new features, including impressive camera and audio upgrades. Tweet showing Desert Titanium in a darker hueApple Watch Series 10 gets major upgrade, catches up with Ultra
The all-new Apple Watch Series 10 is the slimmest Apple Watch yet. With a bigger screen, longer battery life, improved water resistance, and an optional titanium finish upgrade, itās now a serious alternative to Apple Watch Ultra.Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in black titanium, plus new HermĆØs model
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in a new black titanium finish ā apparently the only change.Apple refreshes AirPods with two new fourth-generation models
New fourth-generation AirPods are the latest models of Appleās popular wireless earbuds.Apple changes up AirPods Max colors, swaps in USB-C
The minor updates include new colors for Appleās premium over-ear headphones, tweaks to their active noise cancellation feature and the removal of the Lightning port in favor of USB-C.Extra Ordinary: āItās Glowtimeā Predictions Results
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This week, is it gold or bronze? The latest iPhone rumors have us worriedā¦ also, what you can expect from AirPods 4, the exciting new Mac mini, and OUR PREDICTIONS for the September event!
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Mockup reveals iPhone 16 Pro gold titanium color
A new render shows the iPhone 16 Pro in a gold titanium finish, rather than the bronze that was rumored previously.AirPods 4 rumors: Dramatic change coming next week
Hereās what to look forward to in new AirPods variants when theyāre unveiled at the āItās Glowtimeā event on September 9.M4 Mac mini might give up on USB-A entirely
Reports suggest the Mac mini could finally get a new design this year. The revamp will make the overall machine much smaller, about the same size as an Apple TV.More affordable iPad Magic Keyboard is in development
iPad users can look forward to a less expensive version of Appleās Magic Keyboard, according to information leaking out of Apple.The CultCast āItās Glowtimeā Predictions
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This week, itās official ā iPhone 16 is coming! Hereās what to expect. Also, M4 Macs are on the way and might ship with double the RAM, why Apple Intelligence isnāt far behind OpenAI, and the best Apple features you probably arenāt using!
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Apple September 9 event invite promises āItās Glowtimeā
Apple sent out invitations Monday for a press event on September 9.MacBook Pros With M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips Reportedly Being Mass Produced This Month
Apple's supply chain is beginning mass production of next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in August, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.Apple is definitely not behind in AI, research paper shows
A white paper on Apple Intelligence reveals two important facts about Appleās homegrown LLM: itās the safest in design and highly competitive with both Llama and GPT-4. Extra Ordinary: Notes on the Apple Intelligence White Paper Apple: Apple Intelligence Foundation Language ModelsApple Photos appās Clean Up feature works great ā¦ unless it doesnāt!
The new AI-powered Clean Up feature in the Apple Photos app got people raving about the magical ability to āfixā pictures ā and posting examples of when things go horribly wrong.iPhone 17 Pro Max might exclusively ship with a superior cooling system
Apple will seemingly continue offering enhanced specs on its Pro Max iPhone to differentiate it from other models.Appleās entry-level M4 Macs might ship with double the RAM
Reportedly, the company is testing multiple M4 Macs with 16 or 32GB of system memory. The lack of an 8GB model indicates the company might do away with that configuration entirely.6 mind-blowing Continuity features every Apple user should know
Nothing illustrates the power of Appleās ecosystem like the Continuity features that help your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch work seamlessly together. Video on YouTube -
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This week: The iPhone 16 event leaks ā but itās a fake! Also, we have all the details on the iPhone 16 cameras and the curious colors itāll come in and an all-new Under Review!
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This weekās stories:
iPhone 16 invite prankster says heāll do it again!
Beware, Apple leakers: The hoaxer who created a fake Apple invite for the iPhone 16 event says heāll probably try to pull off a similar prank in the future. iPhone 16 event invite leaks [Update: Itās a hoax]Feast your eyes on iPhone 16 Pro in bronze titanium
Unconfirmed reports say the iPhone 16 Pro models will come in natural titanium, black titanium and white titanium, and thereāll supposedly be a new option: bronze titanium.All iPhone 16 models could score new Capture button plus camera improvements
Every model in the iPhone 16 series will get a button dedicated to taking pictures, according to information leaked to AppleInsider. The same source details a range of improvements to the cameras.Typing these 4 characters in the wrong place crashes your iPhone
Want to make your iPhone crash? Itās easy. Type four simple characters into the App Libraryās search field and the iOS SpringBoard will go down like a house of cards.Under Review: ANNAPRO Comfort Head Strap for Vision Pro
The Pressure-Reducing Comfort Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro by Annapro is an absolute must-have game-changing accessory. It makes using the headset in its default mixed-reality mode far more engaging and comfortable, as it lets you use the device without Appleās peripheral-blinding Light Seal. -
This week, what to expect from iPhone 16 Pro, iPad and iPad mini, the return of the 30-inch iMac, last-minute changes to iOS 18 and Appleās fight with Patreon creators. Also, an update on Erfonās iPhone repair!
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iPhone 16 Pro camera button will make taking pictures a snap
A button being added to the iPhone 16 Pro models is designed to act like the shutter button on fancy cameras, according to information leaking out of Apple.MacRumors: Apple Still Developing Bigger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display
It seems Apple could still release a larger M4 iMac in 2025, alongside planned processor upgrades the MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio next year.iOS 18 beta 6: All the new features and changes
The latest beta continues to make tweaks to the controversial design of the new Photos app. How to get Apple Intelligence features early ā and in the EUWhat to expect from iPad 11 and iPad mini 7
Rumors indicate the iPad 11 is nearly here, and an iPad mini 7 is in development, too. Neither tablet has been updated in years, but that could change this fall.Appleās next big thing is a tabletop iPad on a robot arm?
Apple is reportedly ramping up work on a tabletop computer thatās essentially an iPad on a robot arm that can rotate and tilt the tablet to keep it facing the user.Patreon iPhone app forced to charge Appleās 30% App Store fee
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This week, a wave of M4 Macs is on the way ā including the miniest Mac mini ever! Also, the latest on iOS 18, a plastic Apple Watch, the tragic tale of Erfonās iPhone, and an all-new Under Review!
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MacBook Pro and Mac miniās M4 upgrade coming later this year
Apple will reportedly launch M4-powered MacBooks and iMacs later this year. But the company will wait until 2025 to refresh its entire Mac lineup with its latest M-series chip.Here comes the incredible shrinking Mac mini
Apple is going to shrink the next Mac mini when it adds an M4 processor, according to an often-reliable source of insider information. The desktop could be the size of an Apple TV.iOS 18 beta 5: All the new features and changes
The fifth beta of iOS 18 is here, with Apple following its two-week release cycle for beta releases. While the last few betas were light on changes, thatās not the case with iOS 18 beta 5. The iOS 18 Photos app needs some major tweaksGet ready for ākid-friendlyā Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE 3 reportedly will come in a plastic casing. Skipping the usual aluminum case will allow the wearable to come in a broad array of colors, potentially making it more appealing to younger buyers.Samsung shakes up mobile team over āApple design plagiarismā
You can add Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong to the list of people who think his companyās new smartwatch and wireless earbuds are much too similar to Appleās products.Under Review: Zike 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand
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This week, Apple Intelligence is out! What features are in? Also, leaked colors for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, the first Apple silicon 5G chip coming next year and the first thought-controlled Vision Pro!
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This weekās stories:
How to get Apple Intelligence features early
You can get the Apple Intelligence beta right now on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Not all features are available yet, but you can try out the new Siri, writing tools, Mail features and more by requesting early access. How to stop Siri from randomly activating all the damn timeiPhone 16 could come in these 5 colors
Alleged iPhone 16 dummy units showing off the rear panelās design and color options leaked in all their glory.iPhone 16 Pro Max looks stealthy in leaked black titanium shade
Apple will apparently offer its upcoming Pro iPhones in at least three shades: white, black, and titanium. Unlike in the past, it appears the company will finally adopt a deep black shade for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, giving it a stealthy look.Appleās in-house 5G modem could finally debut on next yearās iPhones
Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will debut its 5G chip on two iPhone models in 2025. The chip will launch with the iPhone SE 4 in the spring of 2025, followed by the iPhone 17 Slim later in the year.Brain implant lets ALS patient control Vision Pro via thoughts
In a groundbreaking development, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company called Synchron successfully demonstrated the first-ever use of Appleās Vision Pro controlled directly by thought.Listen to new Apple history podcast by two Cult of Mac alumni
A new Apple history podcast from two Cult of Mac contributors launched this month. In each episode of Apple Core, hosts Graham Bower and Charlie Sorrel explore the history of a different Apple product, focusing on what we can learn from Appleās past, and what this tells us about the companyās future plans.Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting [Pro Tip]
A hidden setting in iOS 17 will speed up Haptic Touch, the fantastic feature that lets you preview links and bring up option menus on your iPhone. If you use Haptic Touch all the time like I do, changing this setting will make your iPhone feel supercharged. -
This week: three wild iPhone rumors ā a folding phone, a slim phone, a DSLR camera phone ā also, is Apple TV's streaming bubble about to burst?
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āiPhone 17 Slimā could become Appleās new premium handset https://www.cultofmac.com/863264/iphone-17-slim-rumors-first-specifications-leaks-price/
iPhone 17 camera could get DSLR-like variable aperture https://www.cultofmac.com/863482/iphone-17-could-get-dslr-camera-like-variable-aperture/
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