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Apple recently unveiled its new lineup of ARM-based Macs powered by the company’s innovative M1 processor. Apple unveiled not one, not two, but three new M1 computers, including a 13-inch MacBook Air, a 13-inch MacBook Pro, and a Mac mini. But, how do these cutting-edge Macs perform when compared to their Intel counterparts? We combed […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News, #Reviews

Are you finding it challenging to pick out a gift for a tech-focused family member or friend? We’ve got you covered with various electronics, gadgets, and must-have accessories for the tech lovers in your life. Whether your gift’s receiver is a music lover, an athlete, or a parent raising the next Dean Kamen, we’ve got […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #Deals, #News, #Products

Apple is once again in heat with European regulators, this time regarding its claims of how waterproof its iPhone models are, with Italy’s antitrust watchdog hitting the iPhone maker with a €10 million fine for “aggressive and misleading” commercial practices. At the center of this particular controversy is the fact that while Apple has advertised […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While we already saw some pretty incredible deals last week for Black Friday, it’s not over yet, and in fact, some retailers are offering some deeper discounts for Cyber Monday. Of course, some sales are simply running through the entire weekend into today, such as Apple’s own weekend-long shopping event, but since most of Apple’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Apple Fitness+ to help you take off and keep off those extra turkey day pounds, the good news is that it appears the launch of Apple’s newest health service is imminent as the company begins showing it off in earnest. Not only have developers already found code […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While Apple doesn’t typically offer any discounts on its latest hardware during its Black Friday sales — and this year is no exception — that doesn’t mean there aren’t some pretty good deals to be had on Apple’s brand new M1 Macs, so if you’ve been thinking of picking one up this might be a really […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #Mac, #News

Black Friday is upon us, and with it are some opportunities to save big on Apple devices, ranging from iPads and MacBooks to AirPods and even the latest iPhones. While we’ve already covered some of the key deals you can get on buying Apple devices outright, not surprisingly some of the best iPhone deals this […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

While most Mac users are quite happy living in entirely in Apple’s macOS ecosystem these days, it’s still a sad reality that for some, running Windows — or at least Windows apps — is a non-negotiable requirement for their Macs. While the need for Mac users to dance on the dark side isn’t nearly as prevalent as […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Sign up for Coinbase to earn $5 in free Bitcoin, here. When it comes to growing wealth, a savings account will only get you so far. Don’t get me wrong; holding cash savings and having money available for emergencies is extremely important. But, investing part of your money into assets is equally important, and oftentimes […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Reviews

Just last month, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14 to the public alongside new iPhones. They also introduced a new, smaller iteration of their HomePod smart speaker called HomePod mini. The mini has many of the great features found in its older sibling but in a smaller package and with an even smaller price. HomePod […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo

If you haven’t yet signed up for Apple’s subscription News+ service, the company is offering an extended trial period for new subscribers from now until Cyber Monday. Although new users normally get a one-month trial when signing up for Apple News+, which normally costs $9.99/month, if you sign up before Monday you’ll be able to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In a departure from its usual policy of keeping us guessing until the last minute, Apple pre-announced its Black Friday Shopping Event, outlining the deals that would be available well in advance of the actual shopping date. It’s a big change form previous years, when Apple has at best teased us with details without laying […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

While Black Friday doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, Friday November 27th, that doesn’t mean that you have to line up at the crack of dawn — either physically or virtually — in order to get the best deals. No doubt at least in part due to the ongoing global health crisis, Black Friday has shaped up […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Apple’s iPhone 12 introduces an interesting mix of new features, from improved design to its promising MagSafe technology. But its iPhone 12 Pro, Apple’s flagship phone, that gains a quirky new feature first seen on the most recent iPad Pro models: LiDAR. LiDAR? What’s That? LiDAR—also styled LIDAR, Lidar, and even LADAR—started out as a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iPhone, #iPhone12

At this point it’s pretty much a given that Apple’s next iPad Pro will feature new Mini-LED display technology, but now a new report suggests that this isn’t necessarily Apple’s end goal, but could just be a stepping stone on the way to releasing the first iPad with an OLED screen. A new report in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPad, #Rumors

The new lineup of Apple Silicon Macs have pleasantly surprised everyone with the sheer power and performance of the new M1 chip, with the new entry-level models running circles around even Apple’s highest-end Intel MacBooks. However, there’s still one glaring limitation that may prevent many users from taking the plunge just yet: the ability to […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The new affordable HomePod mini smart speaker has been taking the world of Apple users by storm, offering a $99 alternative to the more expensive full-sized HomePod, which was priced too high for many people to seriously consider. While the larger HomePod still offers a number of benefits over its smaller sibling — it obviously offers […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s AirPods are incredibly popular and for many good reasons – but the truth about AirPods (and all wireless earphones) is that they won’t last forever. Battery life diminishes over time, and that’s the truth when it comes to any battery. But what does that mean for you? Eventually, those tiny, irreplaceable batteries are going to reach the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Reviews

Thanksgiving is this week, and the deals are ramping up ahead of Black Friday. New M1 Macs are on their way in, and older Macs are being discounted to clear shelves. Retailers also are slashing prices on popular gift-giving items like iPads and AirPods. Prices are changing rapidly, so if you don’t see a deal […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals

If you’ve been holding off on buying one of Apple’s newest HomePod mini smart speakers, you may have made a wise decision, as it seems that many early adopters are encountering some problems with their new speakers that are rendering them almost completely useless. While Apple’s new $99 HomePod mini promises to finally offer a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

In one of the more unusual big tech scandals that’s surfaced recently, it looks like a senior member of Apple’s management team has been accused of bribing a local sheriff with 200 iPads in an attempt to secure concealed carry permits for Apple employees. According to CNBC, a grand jury in Santa Clara, California — the […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Despite rumours that support for Apple’s 2015-era iPhone 6s models would be ending with this year’s release of iOS 14, we were pleasantly surprised to see that they lived on for yet another year, but don’t expect that to continue when iOS 15 is released next fall. At this point, Apple’s iPhone 6s has now […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Rumors

We already knew Apple’s A14 Bionic chip was fast from earlier benchmarks. Now a series of real-world benchmark tests show that the iPhone 12 not only outperforms Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but it also destroys it. These results corroborate a previous test where the iPhone 12 Pro wiped the floor with the Galaxy […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #News

Tesla is known for regularly improving its electric cars with over-the-air updates to fix bugs and add new features. The company is now working on a new update that’ll patch a Bluetooth vulnerability that would allow someone to steal a Tesla Model X in just a few minutes. Discovered by Belgian university security researcher Lennert […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

2020 has seen many changes come to the streaming world – several services have died off, combined, or risen as new options for viewers to try. It’s easier than ever to cut the cord and totally customize your experience, but only if you look beyond the most common apps and check out the lesser-known ones […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #News

The rumours of jailbreaking’s demise may have been slightly exaggerated, as groups of dedicated hackers continue to find new ways to exploit Apple’s hardware and operating systems and open up new possibilities. To be clear, jailbreaking — the process of getting around Apple’s restrictions to enable more features and flexibility on Apple’s devices — isn’t nearly as […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It doesn’t take long after Apple’s latest iPhones hit the streets each year to see various reviewers doing brute force drop tests on them to see exactly how well they survive against the competition, and while the iPhone has held its own in recent years, Apple’s new Ceramic Shield is taking that to a whole […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Every year as Black Friday rolls around, retailers across the U.S. eagerly send out reams of physical and digital flyers touting their upcoming deals, and while Apple has traditionally stood in stark contrast to this by preferring to remain quiet about its offers until the actual shopping day arrives, this year it appears to be […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have an incredible new feature built for accessories – a MagSafe magnet array on the back of the phone. These magnets are designed to attach to various accessories without needing a port connection and we’ve covered how that could lead to portless iPhones in the near future. But, […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Accessories, #iPhone12

Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max sits at the top of Apple’s new iPhone 12 lineup. This oversized iPhone is packed full of “big” features, including a long-lasting battery, the largest screen ever on an iPhone, and a huge price tag to match. The first round of reviews on the device are out, and we’ve scoured […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #News

When you think of gaming you might not initially think of mobile phones and tablets; consoles and gaming PCs probably first come to mind. But, according to USA Today, the iPhone is the most popular gaming device, even besting Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox gaming consoles. Of course, this probably isn’t all that surprising given […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Apps, #Gallery

Get ready to pay more for your TV services. Netflix, Hulu, and DirecTV have all announced price increases in the past few weeks. The price increases range from $1 up to $25 depending on the plan and service. Read on to find out which services and plans are seeing the most significant increases. Netflix Price […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 14.2 with a new music recognition feature that makes identifying a song easier than ever. The new feature brings a music recognition button that lets you identify a song that is playing with a single tap. The music recognition tool is powered by Shazam, which Apple acquired in a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #HowTo, #iOS14, #iPhone

If you’ve been hesitant to pick up one of Apple’s newest M1-equipped MacBooks out of fears that your favourite apps or games may not be ready for Apple Silicon, there’s now a useful database that can help to put your mind at ease. To be absolutely clear, Apple offers a Rosetta 2 emulation layer in […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s been an exciting year for new console releases, with this holiday season seeing the launch of both Sony’s new Playstation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S, and in a stark departure from days past, Apple has been fairly quick to embrace both of these platforms in various ways. First there’s Apple’s TV app coming […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

As Apple’s new M1-equipped Macs begin to land in customers’ hands, iFixit has naturally gone through and started its customary teardowns of the new MacBooks, revealing surprising similarities between the new models that feature Apple’s own Silicon and the Intel models that came before. In fact, as iFixit’s teardowns reveal, the new designs really are […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Amazon is launching a new version of its Echo Frames smart glasses and making them available to the general public. Last year, the retailer released the glasses, dubbed Day 1 Edition, as part of an invite-only experimental program. Now anyone who wants a pair of the smart glasses can purchase them directly from Amazon. Amazon […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #FastTech

Apple today released iOS 14.2.1 with a handful of bug fixes. Unlike most releases, which are available across iPhone models, this update only applies to the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The update fixes three significant issues plaguing Apple’s latest smartphones, continue reading to learn more. View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Gallery, #iPhone12, #News

Apple last week introduced a new lineup of M1-equipped Macs including a new MacBook Air, a new MacBook Pro, and a new Mac mini. These new Macs are replacing the Intel models in Apple’s lineup. We expect to see steep discounts on these older Macs as retailers clear shelves to make room for the new […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Deals, #News

Ever since Apple announced back in June that it would be making the transition to its own first-party Apple Silicon chips, one of the questions that’s been in the back of many people’s minds is exactly what this would mean for those who might want to run Windows, or at least Windows apps, on their […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

There have been sporadic but consistent reports over the past couple of weeks from iPhone 12 owners of odd display problems on their shiny new devices, and it looks like it’s not an entirely isolated problem, as its been widespread enough that Apple is apparently now actively looking into the issue. Among other places, a […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

New evidence has appeared in the latest developer beta of watchOS 7.2 that the launch of Apple’s new Fitness+ service could very well be imminent, not only adding code to support the service behind the scenes but actually calling it out as a new feature in a post-update summary screen. It’s actually the first time […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple can finally put its batterygate scandal to rest, but the company’s controversial decision to throttle phones has proved to be costly. According to the Washington Post, Apple has agreed to pay $113 million to settle with 34 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Following the settlement announcement, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich reiterated […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #News

There’s little doubt that the new MagSafe technology in Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup is exciting on a whole lot of different levels, as it opens up a whole new accessory ecosystem, and it’s clearly only the beginning. Like many new technologies, however, it’s not going to be without its growing pains. We’ve already seen some […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

If there’s one edge that Apple’s own Safari browser has had for years on Apple’s MacBooks, it’s the fact that you can actually surf the web for more than a couple of hours without killing your battery. While everything else about your choice of Mac browser is largely subjective and down to personal preference, it’s […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

It’s been one of the most controversial aspects of Apple’s App Store for many years, and has more recently raised the ire of antitrust regulators around the world and created no small amount of vocal opposition from many developers, both large and small. We’re talking of course about Apple’s App Store and the 30 percent […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News

Apple’s CarPlay is changing how people use the infotainment center inside of their vehicles. The service brings maps, messages, and more to your car’s dashboard – and now, the latest addition to the CarPlay lineup is ChargePoint, which brings electric vehicle charging information to connected car systems. ChargePoint operates over 100,000 electric vehicle charging stations […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #CarPlay, #News

Reviews for the iPhone 12 Pro Max praised the oversized iPhone for its stunning display. Even the display experts at DisplayMate agree, awarding the iPhone 12 Pro Max with both its “Best Smartphone Display Award” and its highest-ever display performance grade of A+. DisplayMate said the iPhone 12 Pro Max has “many major and important […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #iPhone, #iPhone12, #News

New Geekbench results show Apple’s new M1 processor is outperforming most Intel Macs in single-core tests. These results are even more impressive when you consider the benchmarking tool is running in Apple’s Rosetta 2 emulator and not natively. Emulated apps take a 20 percent hit in performance, meaning the M1 chip running natively is even […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #Mac, #News

We’re still eagerly awaiting the debut of Apple’s “AirPods Studio” on-ear headphones, and we almost certainly won’t see any other AirPods until early next year, but for now at least it seems that the company’s Beats division hasn’t been sitting still. Last month, Apple unveiled the amazingly ultra-affordable Beats Flex headphones, making cool iPhone features […] View on iDropNews - Apple Rumors #News