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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This week’s stories:
M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: Truly pro at every level
M4 Pro and Max benchmarks show M2 Ultra who’s boss
The next major MacBook design refresh arrives in 2026
iOS 18.2 beta 2: All the new features and changes
iPhone 17 could use Apple’s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Under Review: Fujifilm X100VI
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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This week’s stories:
Mac mini radically redesigned with M4 and M4 Pro chip
New M4 iMac delivers major speed boost
M4 MacBook Pros deliver big performance and battery life gains
Shocker! Apple doubles RAM in M2 and M3 MacBook Air
New Magic Keyboard, mouse and trackpad spell end for Lightning
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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This week’s stories:
Apple October Mac event is on… sort of
Apple plans early-2025 M4 MacBook Air refresh, delays next Mac Studio
iOS 18.2 beta 1: All the new features and changes
Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million in fines for Apple Card mistakes
Apple could soon end production of Vision Pro headset
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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This week’s stories:
New iPad mini 7 gains the brains for Apple Intelligence
Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event
Apple’s cheaper Vision headset might remain out of budget for most
Apple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027
Apple Has a New Smart Home Strategy: Screens Everywhere
Erfon reveals three secrets, LEWIS reveals NONE.
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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This week’s stories:
Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 are almost here
M4 MacBook Pro allegedly unboxed weeks before release
iPhone SE 4’s in-house Apple 5G modem could deliver major power savings
Hands-on with the first 10 Apple Intelligence features
Bloomberg: Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy
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
iPhone SE 4 with Apple Intelligence on course for early 2025
iPad Air could be in for a quick performance upgrade
Next-gen Vision Pro with M5 chip will support Apple Intelligence
Apple smart display with Apple Intelligence coming in 2025
This week — our hands-on, week-one reviews of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 2’s new color + the Milanese loop controversy…
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Why you should choose iPhone 16 or 16 Plus over iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro: Not much new, but everything is better
iPhone 16 Pro users face intermittent touchscreen problems
Don’t panic: Mysterious iOS 18 update for iPhone 16 is nothing to worry about
Apple Watch 10: The best gets gloriously better
AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips
This week, it’s 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 didn’t get.
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This week’s stories:
Video: Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro
AirPods 4 review roundup: ANC really works without ear tips
Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black is what ‘Batman would buy’
Apple Watch SE 3 now expected in 2025
OLED MacBook still at least 2 years away
This week, what we like (and don’t!) about the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max and Apple Watch Series 10. AND — who won the event prediction game!
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This week’s stories:
iPhone 16 brings refined design, snazzy new colors and A18 chip
Bigger iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max beef up cameras and AI processing power
Apple Watch Series 10 gets major upgrade, catches up with Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra 2 now comes in black titanium, plus new Hermès model
Apple refreshes AirPods with two new fourth-generation models
Apple changes up AirPods Max colors, swaps in USB-C
Extra Ordinary: “It’s Glowtime” Predictions Results
This week, is it gold or bronze? The latest iPhone rumors have us worried… also, what you can expect from AirPods 4, the exciting new Mac mini, and OUR PREDICTIONS for the September event!
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This week’s stories:
Mockup reveals iPhone 16 Pro gold titanium color
AirPods 4 rumors: Dramatic change coming next week
M4 Mac mini might give up on USB-A entirely
More affordable iPad Magic Keyboard is in development
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