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This week, the first details on iOS 19’s radical new design. Also, details on the iPhones and iPads just around the corner, and you’re getting Apple Intelligence — whether you like it or not…
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iOS 19’s Camera app might receive visionOS-inspired revamp
Apple might be preparing a big, visionOS-inspired revamp for the iPhone's Camera app in iOS 19 with a cleaner look.iPhone SE 4 might avoid Apple’s screen notch
Rumors indicate the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will come with a larger display, but no screen notch or Home button.iPad Air with quicker M3 chip appears imminent
An M3 iPad Air could bring in improved speed and performance, and rumor indicates the tablet is right around the corner.iOS 18.3 will nuke bogus notification summaries for news stories
Following major criticism from major media outlets, Apple is making changes to how its AI-powered notifications summaries work with iOS 18.3 beta 3. Apple seems determined we use its new artificial intelligence features -
This week, we have details on the major changes coming to the iPhone 17 Pro cameras, we know exactly how thin the iPhone 17 Air may be, three Apple products coming that you may have forgotten about… and our Nintendo Switch 2 first impressions!
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iPhone 17 Pro could go all-in with 48MP rear cameras
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may get a 48MP tetraprism 5x shooter and 24MP selfie camera, enabling them to capture more detailed pictures.iPhone 17 Air may be nearly as slim as M4 iPad Pro
The iPhone 17 Air could be slimmer than rumored, measuring just 5.5mm. But this thinness may come with some compromises.3 overlooked Apple products getting updates in 2025
Apple neglected these products recently, but that should change soon. Here’s what’s to expect from Apple TV, AirTag and HomePod in 2025. Mission Battery Base for HomePod MiniCarPlay 2 could feature iPhone-style widgets
A batch of newly leaked images show CarPlay 2 widgets that look similar to familiar iPhone, iPad and Mac interfaces. CarPod Go Portable CarPlay Screen Vinegar: Block all YouTube ads with the best Safari extension everSeverance season 2 promos try to out-weird the show itself
With new episodes of Apple TV+'s strangely engrossing workplace series coming Friday, two new "Severance" season two promos get weird. Apple: Inside the Grand Central Terminal Pop-Up severanceballoon.com Apple homepage (screenshot)Switch 2 first impressions
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The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show is in full effect — we’ve got the best and weirdest gadgets for you! Plus: When’s the next Apple event coming? We may have an answer! Also: How to create the coolest Lock Screen wallpapers…
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iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 to launch “by April”
If all goes according to "plan," Apple will only launch the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 by April, and not with iOS 18.3 this month.First Thunderbolt 5 display with 6K resolution ideal for M4 Pro/Max users
In a move that’s sure to catch the attention of Mac users — particularly those with the latest M4 Pro machines — LG just unveiled its new UltraFine 6K Display at CES 2025.Nanoleaf wants you to put these LED lights right on your face
In a surprising move at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nanoleaf ventured into the personal care market with its LED Light Therapy Face Mask.Do summer right with Anker’s solar beach umbrella and power-packed cooler
Anker Solix unveiled two cool outdoor products Monday at CES 2025 in Las Vegas: Its first solar-powered beach umbrella, and an upgraded, high-performance electric cooler in three sizes, designed for extended outdoor use.Dell ‘borrows’ Apple’s Pro and Pro Max product names
Get ready for the Dell Pro Max. The company rebranded all its PCs with names that should sould sound very familiar to Apple users.How to create a toggling Lock Screen wallpaper
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The next big leap for iPhone cameras, the coolest Apple products coming in 2025, how to get free Apple TV+ — and our last picks for the best of 2024!
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2026 iPhone 18 Pro may feature a game-changing variable aperture camera
Apple could adopt a variable aperture system for the iPhone 18 Pro’s main camera that would enable the device to adjust the aperture size and light intake depending on surroundings.Apple TV+ kicks off 2025 with free streaming weekend
Apple TV+ will open its doors to all for an unprecedented free streaming weekend, January 3-5, 2025. That gives everyone unlimited access to its entire catalog of original content.Apple in 2025: 5 things that could wow us
Apple will launch several products in 2025, but these are the 5 things from the company that could wow us.MacRumors: Redesigned Magic Mouse With Touch and Voice Controls Reportedly Coming in 2026
A completely redesigned version of the Magic Mouse featuring touch and voice controls is coming in 2026, a Korean leaker claims.Best of 2024:
The Leftovers Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Waterfield X-Air Duffel old.dgriffinjones.com Grok Diablo IV Starfield DJI Osmo Pocket 3 -
It's our final show of the year, and we're ready to argue which stuff ruled and ruined 2024.
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2024 Picks:
Griffin: FurZapper Erfon: Fujifilm X100VI Lewis: Fallout Griffin: Romeo’s Pizza buy-one-get-one deal every Tuesday (when ordering online with coupon code BOGO) Erfon: What We Do In The Shadows — specifically, Matthew Berry Lewis: Anker 733 Power Bank Griffin: Trying to buy a house Erfon: Deciding between 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro Erfon: Rick and Morty Lewis: Apple Intelligence -
This week, we’re looking at the RADICAL new design of the iPhone 17 Pro! Love it or hate it? Also, when to expect the first folding iPhone, Apple’s bad AI summaries ruin headlines, and more picks for the best (and worst) of 2024!
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iPhone 17 Pro Max renders give early glimpse of next Apple flagship
With purported details of the iPhone 17 Pro Max appearing online many months before the device’s launch, a Russian YouTube channel prepared renders that reveal what Apple’s next top-tier handset could look like.First folding iPhone could arrive by 2026
Hoping to boost sales, Apple could launch its first folding iPhone as soon as 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal.Apple faces pressure to drop AI news summaries after false headline
International journalism organization Reporters Without Borders is calling for Apple to remove its new artificial intelligence-powered news notifications, following a complaint from the BBC over a bogus news summary.Best and Worst of 2024:
Erfon: Camera Control Lewis: AirPods Pro 2 Griffin: HEETA Scalp Massager Erfon: AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation -
This week, the 5G OLED MacBooks and iPads of our dreams are on the way… in 2026. Also, the next big leap for Apple Watch Ultra, new features in iOS 18.2, and our first picks for BEST OF 2024!
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Expect 2026 to be a huge year for OLED MacBook and iPad
Apple reportedly intends to introduce MacBooks and an iPad mini with an OLED screen in 2026 as the switch away from LED continues.MacBooks with 5G cellular might actually happen
A 5G MacBook might finally be on the horizon thanks to Apple's plans to introduce its own cellular modem in 2025.Everything new in iOS 18.2
iOS 18.2 drops a huge number of new features onto the iPhone. Even if you’re not interested in Apple Intelligence, there’s a lot to unpack in this update. YouTube videoApple Watch Ultra 3 might offer texting via satellite
Apple Watch Ultra 3 reportedly will let travelers send texts via a satellite connection when cellular communication isn’t available.Best of 2024:
Lewis: Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds Erfon: Weber 28-inch griddle with hard cover Griffin: Apple Vision Pro with Annapro B1 case , Annapro A2 head strap and Mokibo Fusion keyboard -
We pit movie against movie and argue which one's best while compiling out top 100 list.
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This week we’re talking about what’s in store for the next iPad Pro, when to expect the HomePod with a screen, the RETURN of upgradable Mac storage… and the Touch Bar? Also, an all-new Under Review!
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Apple’s next iPad Pro upgrade to arrive in second half of 2025
The next big iPad Pro refresh will arrive in the second half of 2025 at the earliest, according to a new report. The upgraded M5 iPad Pro reportedly will be the first product to use the next-gen Apple silicon chip.HomePod with a large display is still on the way
The HomePod with a built-in 6- to 7-inch display that’s been the subject of previous rumors will launch after Apple’s developer conference in June, according to a report on Wednesday from a reliable source.Upgrading your Mac Studio storage becomes possible
The French company Polysoft reverse engineered Apple’s proprietary NVMe SSDs for the Mac Studio and put them on the market at prices well below Apple’s.Apple’s Touch Bar resurrected as Flexbar, a standalone USB-C OLED strip
Flexbar, developed by Hong Kong startup Eniac Technology, reimagines the controversial MacBook Pro feature as a standalone accessory that promises to deliver on the Touch Bar’s original potential.Under Review: Carpod Go T3
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This week, the real REAL good Siri could be… 18 months away? Also, we’re talking about the radical new look for the iPhone 17 lineup and an exciting new Under Review!
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Deals:
AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99 Disney+ and Hulu with ads for $2.99/mo for the first yeariOS 19 could debut a more conversational LLM Siri
Apple plans to further improve Siri with iOS 19 in 2025 by using advanced next-generation large language models (LLMs).Apple reportedly delays key iOS 19 features until spring 2026
Mark Gurman's sources say “a larger-than-usual number of features” of iOS 19 will be delayed from its initial launch in September 2025 to iOS 19.4’s release in spring 2026.iPhone 17 Air’s slim design could prioritize thinness over features
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be even thinner than initially rumored.Apple’s 2025 iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes
Apple plans to make “significant design changes” with the iPhone 17 Pro series next year, according to The Information.Apple unlikely to launch AirPods Max 2 anytime soon
Apple is not planning any major upgrades to AirPods Max anytime soon. The company plans to keep the headphones around in its current iteration for the “foreseeable future.”Under Review: Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices
Asus’ new ProArt 5K desktop monitor costs just half of what you’ll pay for Apple’s Studio Display but offers many of the same features. YouTube video -
This week: New details on the super slim iPhone 17, what’s coming next for AirTags 2, a hidden MacBook Pro feature Apple didn’t mention — and our hands-on with Image Playground!
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iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest iPhone ever
The rumored iPhone 17 Air might measure just 6mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever.AirTag 2 reportedly launching in mid-2025 with better range
Apple’s first AirTag upgrade is another step closer to launch, with the tracking tags reportedly progressing to “manufacturing tests.”Surprise! M4 MacBook Pro includes quantum dot display
The latest MacBook Pro screen reportedly includes a quantum dot film. The result is a better-looking display in the new Mac notebook.Why Apple should start selling Mac mini SSD storage upgrades
In a surprise move, the M4 Mac mini includes a removable, swappable SSD.Hands-on with Image Playground, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT in iOS 18.2
iOS 18.2 will bring exciting new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration. YouTube videoBloomberg: Apple considering another run at an actual TV
If Apple’s smart display on, it will help set the stage for more home devices. It may even revisit the idea of making an Apple-branded TV set, something it’s evaluating. -
This week, it’s our hands-on reviews with ALL the M4 Macs and Magic peripherals — the good, the bad and the ugly. Also: Apple’s weird new smart home device coming next March, and Apple’s even weirder new coffee table book…
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With the M4 iMac, you don’t have to pick between fast or fun
The desktop computer is an endangered breed, but if you have room for one in your life, the new iMac offers a beautiful design and some impressive performance. PSA: Be super-careful opening your new M4 iMacMy MacBook Pro quantum leap from M1 Pro to M4 Pro
While the M1 Pro and M4 Pro laptops could be the same exact machine judging from the outside — same as all M-series MacBook Pro models — the new one takes some big steps forward in performance.Mac mini with M4 Pro is mightier and mini-er than ever
The new Mac mini with M4 Pro chip offers incredible power at an unbelievable price. And on top of all that, it’s super-tiny. What’s not to love?Reviews for the new peripherals:
Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard Magic MouseApple’s next big thing is a wall-mounted iPad?
Apple plans to release “a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, handle videoconferencing and use AI to navigate apps” from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Nintendo AlarmoApple Music turns its 100 Best Albums list into $450 coffee-table book
Back when Apple Music put out its 100 Best Albums of all time list, some people expressed shock at the No. 1 pick — 1998’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. And now they might be shocked they’re being asked to pay a whopping $450 for a fancy-schmancy, limited-edition coffee-table book version of the whole list. -
This week, reviews are in — 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 silicon… and the Under Review you’ve been waiting for!
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M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level
Apple’s 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 who’s 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 Apple’s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Apple might switch to in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips starting with next year’s 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, they’re here — 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 ‘fix’ M4 Mac mini’s 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 “the world’s best all-in-one for AI.”M4 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
Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad showed up for sale Monday. As expected, they switch from Lightning connector to USB-C. -
This week, don’t call it an event — 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 on… sort of
Apple let the world know on Thursday that its much-anticipated October event isn’t going to be a traditional one. Instead, it’ll 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 18.1’s 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 — what does this mean for the Macs on the way? Also, details on all the weird Vision products Apple’s working on…
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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.Apple’s 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, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reveals that the low-end Vision headset “cost about $2,000 and probably use an inferior processor and cheaper materials.”Apple 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
Steve Ballmer and Jon Stewart interviewApple Has a New Smart Home Strategy: Screens Everywhere
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Erfon reveals three secrets, LEWIS reveals NONE.
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This week, new Macs and iPads are coming soon — but the MacBook Pro is already here! It’s 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 Apple’s 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.Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here
Apple’s 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 Apple’s next MacBook will pack impressive performance improvements over the M3 version.iPhone SE 4’s 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 Apple’s 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 — some of it is fantastic, some of it is kind of pointless. YouTube videoBloomberg: Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy
Apple has clearly realized that there’s an issue. Pursuing a big fall launch for most of its new hardware and software offerings has become too much of a toll — and the company is ever-so-slightly inching away from that path. -
This week, EVERYTHING that’s coming next — new Macs and iPads, the iPhone SE, Vision Pro 2 and a brand-new smart display with Apple Intelligence. Finally, we’ll wrap it up with Erfon’s week-long review of AirPods 4!
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This week’s stories:
What Macs and iPads to expect at Apple’s 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 there’s already word that a replacement is on Apple’s 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
Apple might launch a new smart display running a new operating system called homeOS early next year. The device could feature FaceTime integration and act as a smart home controller. - Mostrar más
