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Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's latest product launch was nothing short of spectacular, introducing a lineup that's genuinely redefining what we can expect from mobile technology. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, and AirPods Pro 3 are not just incremental upgrades, they feel like Apple's boldest ecosystem play in years. Prices stayed steady despite tariffs costing over $1 billion this quarter. That is a statement.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple just crossed a major pricing milestone with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, marking the first time any iPhone has reached the $2,000 threshold when maxed out with 2TB storage. The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at $1,199, but that 2TB configuration pushes Apple's flagship into unprecedented territory. Two grand, on a phone. With the 6.9-inch display and 37 hours of video playback capability, Apple is betting that power users will pay premium prices for premium storage.

Apple's latest partnership with GlobalFoundries isn't just about manufacturing, it's about control. GlobalFoundries announced a deeper collaboration to advance semiconductor technologies and strengthen U.S. manufacturing, with Apple accelerating investments at the Malta, New York facility to build a more resilient onshore supply chain. Here's the real play, Apple is systematically replacing every wireless component in the iPhone with its own silicon, and the implications reach far beyond raw...

Apple's announcement that hypertension detection is coming to older Apple Watch models marks a monumental shift in preventive healthcare technology. The company revealed that Apple has expanded its new hypertension detection feature beyond the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 to include earlier models. This isn't just about convenience or avoiding an expensive upgrade, it is about democratizing access to potentially life-saving technology for millions of existing users who might otherwise...

Apple's next iPhone generation is bringing some serious selfie game to the table. The iPhone 17 series is reportedly jumping from the current 12MP front cameras to a robust 24MP sensor across all four models. But here's where it gets interesting: this isn't just about cramming more pixels into your selfies. The enhanced sensor, combined with what appears to be a 6P lens design, could change how we capture group photos and video calls, no awkward phone flipping required.

When Apple discontinued the MagSafe battery pack back in 2022, many of us thought it was gone for good. After all, it wasn't exactly flying off the shelves, and Apple seemed to be moving on to other accessories. But here's the thing, sometimes a product fails not because it's a bad idea, but because the timing isn't quite right.

Apple's been teasing us with Center Stage on iPads for years, and now it's finally making the leap to where we actually need it most, our iPhones. The iPhone 17 introduces a new 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera, which sports a sensor that's twice the size of the one in the previous iPhone. But here's what makes this particularly exciting: Apple didn't just port over the iPad feature and call it a day. It reimagined how a smartphone camera sensor should work.

When we talk about major operating system updates that truly redefine a platform, visionOS 26 stands out as something genuinely special. After three months of beta testing, Apple has officially announced that visionOS 26 will be available from September 15, bringing the most significant update yet to the Vision Pro platform. This is not just another incremental upgrade. It reimagines spatial computing and how we interact with digital content in our physical world.

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 announcement has tech enthusiasts buzzing, and for good reason. Apple brings real-time, in-ear translation to AirPods Pro 3, a leap forward in how we communicate across language barriers. This isn't just another incremental upgrade. It is a glimpse of a future where language differences fade into the background. Apple Intelligence parses what someone nearby says and plays the translation back in your preferred language, so you can order coffee in Paris or ask...

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's latest Ultra 3 represents the biggest leap forward for the company's premium smartwatch line since the original Ultra launched. The numbers tell a compelling story: 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity that transforms this from just another wearable into a genuine wilderness companion. After years of incremental updates that left outdoor enthusiasts struggling with dead batteries on multi-day trips and zero connectivity in remote areas, Apple has finally delivered what...

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's OLED MacBook Pro is officially on track for late 2026, and this is not just another incremental upgrade. It is shaping up to be the most significant MacBook redesign we've seen in years. Samsung Display is once again rumored to be the supplier and will allegedly start production in the middle of 2026. The Korean tech giant has already begun producing prototype OLED panels specifically designed for Apple's upcoming premium laptop. The kicker, Samsung has invested approximately $3.1...

When your smartphone screen feels more like looking at printed paper than a glowing display, you know something revolutionary is happening. The TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra represents the first smartphone equipped with the latest version of NXTPAPER technology, and early reviews suggest it just might be a favorite smartphone display of all time. With NXTPAPER 4.0 featuring a redesigned substrate and nano-matrix lithography application to enhance brightness and color accuracy, this is not just another...

The tech world is buzzing about a seismic shift that could reshape how we work. Microsoft is preparing to require employees near its Redmond headquarters to work from the office at least three days a week starting January 2025, a sharp pivot from the pandemic-era flexibility that defined remote culture. This is not just another corporate policy update. It is a strategic move that shows how even the most successful tech companies are rethinking where innovation and collaboration happen.

Firefox just dropped something that caught everyone off guard, a feature that lets you literally shake your iPhone to get an AI summary of whatever webpage you're reading. Yes, you read that right. Shake your phone, get a summary. Firefox for iOS 26 introduces this "Shake to Summarize" feature, and it's rolling out this week for English-language users in the U.S.

Google's latest Gemini update is shaping up to be more than just another incremental improvement. Android Authority recently discovered that Google has been testing visual changes to Gemini's home screen for the past few months, and now we're getting our clearest look yet at what's coming. The company has begun testing it with a small set of users on the latest beta version of the Google app, and Google appears to be moving forward with this interface, testing it on devices without internal...

The iPhone 17 launch event has finally arrived. It lands at a pivotal moment, with Apple in an increasingly awkward spot. The tech world expected revolutionary AI that would change how we use our devices. Reality, so far, has not matched those bold promises. That gap, hype versus delivery, is the credibility test Apple has to pass on stage today.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is being talked about as a true course correction, the comprehensive upgrade many felt the iPhone 16 missed. With Apple's event just days away on September 9, the leaked details point to a family of phones that narrows the gap between standard and Pro models while introducing features that actually feel new.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Tetris on an iPod? Pac-Man? Sonic the Hedgehog? It sounds odd now, but in 2006 it felt like the future. Apple partnered with major gaming companies like Sega and EA to ship something new and slightly wild, 54 clickwheel games built for that circular controller we all spun through our music libraries.

The iPhone 17 Air has been shrouded in skepticism, particularly around one critical concern: battery life. When Apple announced plans for an ultra thin device measuring just 5.5 mm thick, tech enthusiasts immediately questioned whether such a sleek form factor could deliver the endurance users expect. But here’s the thing, the latest regulatory leaks are painting a surprisingly optimistic picture that might just silence the doubters.

When you've been using Android for over a decade, you form attachments to the apps that shape your daily routine. Nova Launcher was one of those apps for millions, the customization powerhouse that made Android feel truly yours. After more than 13 years of steady innovation and polish, that chapter has closed.

With Apple's biggest event of the year just 24 hours away, the rumor mill is working overtime. TechRadar confirms we're getting four iPhone 17 models, the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, plus AirPods Pro 3 all debuting September 9. What makes this launch particularly intriguing, reports suggest Apple executives are calling this "the most ambitious" iPhone lineup in the product's history. Bold, right? We might even be looking at the thinnest iPhone ever.

So you’ve just picked up Google’s latest flagship phone and now you’re wondering how to protect your investment? Smart thinking. The Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL tick a lot of the boxes you’d expect from any top-end phone in 2025, but even premium devices need proper protection. With both models sharing the same Tensor G5 chip and 16GB of RAM, this is money worth safeguarding, especially since that flagship-tier performance deserves protection that can keep up.

Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro leaks are hitting different this time around. Just days before the official September 9th announcement, Korean carrier documents have surfaced with upgrades that could finally put iPhones on par with flagship Android thermal management. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature 8x optical zoom, up from the 5x on iPhone 16 Pro models, alongside a cooling system Apple has been quietly building toward for years. The interesting part is how these pieces fit...

So you’ve heard about Google’s latest flagship and its promise of an impressive display experience, but the real question is: does the Pixel 10 Pro actually live up to its user-friendly claims? The phone packs a 6.3-inch screen delivering 2,856 by 1,280 pixels resolution, with peak brightness soaring up to 3,300 nits. At 495 pixels per inch, it is technically the sharpest display in the entire Pixel 10 lineup. What matters, though, is how those specs feel in your hand, on a bright sidewalk, or...

The courtroom drama is over, and the tech world is buzzing. Judge Amit Mehta delivered his long-awaited remedies decision on September 2, 2025, in what many are calling Google's biggest legal "win" in years. But here's the thing, this isn't exactly the victory lap Google might have hoped for.

Apple Calendar spam is experiencing a dangerous evolution that demands immediate attention from every iPhone, iPad, and Mac user. What we are witnessing is not just another wave of annoying notifications. It is a sophisticated abuse of Apple’s own trusted infrastructure that is slipping past traditional defenses with alarming success. Calendar invites, not just sketchy emails.

Ever find yourself drowning in repetitive tasks, jumping between apps, and wondering why your expensive Apple devices can’t just work smarter? You’re not alone. That nagging feeling when you’re manually doing the same routine for the hundredth time isn’t just frustration, it’s your productivity trying to tell you something important.

Apple's about to make its biggest battery leap in iPhone history, and the numbers are genuinely impressive. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will see an iPhone break the 5000mAH barrier for the first time, topping out at 5088 mAH, which puts it squarely in flagship Android territory. And here is the kicker: the 5088 number is in the ballpark of high-end Android phones, but iPhones generally run much more efficiently as well. Big cell, bigger payoff.