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iPhone Air after one month: Apple’s first early adopter model
Apple launched four iPhones last month, including the brand new iPhone Air. I’ve been using iPhone Air for just over a month now, here’s how that’s been going.
One month in, iPhone Air has exceeded my expectations in every way
I typically buy a new iPhone every year. And normally, my choice...
Apple Vision Pro (M5) review: More than just a spec bump
Apple’s first Vision Pro hardware update is here, and it’s more than just a spec bump. Sure, there’s an M5 chip inside, but that doesn’t tell the full story.
I’ve been using the new Vision Pro (M5) for the last six days. Here’s everything you need to know.
Dual Knit Band
The most important...
New M5-powered Apple Vision Pro made in Vietnam as supply chain shift continues
When the updated Apple Vision Pro lands in stores tomorrow with the M5 chip and the new Dual Knit Band, its box label will also feature a key change from the original version: the words “Product of Vietnam”. Here are the details.
Apple’s balancing act continues
As reported by Bloomberg, while the first Apple Vision Pro was...
My favorite MagSafe battery banks for iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and more
With iPhone Air, Apple reintroduced the MagSafe battery pack. It’s $99, and optimized specifically for iPhone Air. It’s rather slim, though it’s rather weak in capacity – making Qi2 alternatives all the more interesting. We’ll be delving into the top options on the market, just in case you want a MagSafe...
Apple announces F1 races are coming exclusively to Apple TV in the US
Apple is officially becoming the exclusive Formula 1 broadcast partner in the US, with the popular sport coming to Apple TV starting next year. Here are the details from today’s announcement.
Apple and Formula 1 announce five-year partnership that kicks off next year
Following months of rumors and speculation, today Apple made it official.
In a new...
M5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: What’s actually changed?
Apple launched a trio of new M5 products this week, including the M5 MacBook Pro. But what’s actually changed with the M5 model compared to last year’s M4 MacBook Pro? Not a lot. Here are four differences between the M5 and M4 MacBook Pro.
#1: M5 chip
Comparing M5 and M4 MacBook Pro models,...
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M5 chip
Apple has officially announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip. The company touts that this delivers the “next big leap in AI for the Mac,” with up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Here are the details of the M5 chip in the new...
Apple teases new MacBook Pro: ‘Something powerful is coming
We’re all eagerly awaiting new Apple products this week, including an iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro. In a new post on X today, Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak teases that “something powerful is coming,” accompanied by a graphic clearly showing the side profile of a MacBook Pro.
Here are...
Gurman: Three new Apple products likely launching ‘this week’
With Apple’s iPhone launch event out of the way, many enthusiasts have been looking forward to what’s next. The company generally does a product launch in October with some more minor product announcements, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we may see that in just a few days.
In today’s Power On newsletter,...
Apple has already begun work on an H3 chip and next-generation AirPods: report
With the launch of AirPods Pro 3 last month, one detail about them surprised many people – they still utilized the H2 chip from 2022. This meant that most of AirPods Pro 3‘s upgrades came from better hardware, whether that be larger batteries or foam-infused ear tips, rather than Apple silicon magic. Despite...