Hardware

Negotiators in the European Union have agreed to sweeping new rules that could change the very fabric of Apple’s iMessage service. In a press release Thursday night, the European Parliament announced that there is a provisional agreement between Parliament and … Continue reading →

Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 03/25/22: Alto’s Adventure—Remastered is now available. What is … Continue reading →

Now that we know Apple isn’t planning on updating the 27-inch iMac anytime soon, the only all-on-one Mac Apple sells is the 24-inch iMac. And today it’s cheaper than ever. Amazon is selling the iMac with an 8-core GPU and … Continue reading →

Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. The service launched on November … Continue reading →

If there’s one Apple design quirk that we can’t quite wrap our heads around, it’s Magic Mouse 2. The original Magic Mouse used two AA batteries, then in 2015, Apple released a rechargeable Magic Mouse 2. Ever since, we’ve needed … Continue reading →

If there’s one Apple design quirk that we can’t quite wrap our heads around, it’s Magic Mouse. The original Magic Mouse used two AA batteries, then in 2015, Apple released a rechargeable Magic Mouse 2. Ever since, we’ve needed to … Continue reading →

In my 4.5-star review of the new iPad Air this week, I devoted a whole section to praising the device’s elegant design. “Why change the design,” I asked, “when it looks as good as this?” I stand by that sentiment, … Continue reading →

In case you missed it on Wednesday morning—and you likely did—OnePlus founder Carl Pei’s newest venture, Nothing, held its first live keynote to introduce the company’s ambitions to the world. After about a half-hour of chatter, we learned two things: … Continue reading →

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Beautiful design Superb processing and graphics power Cheaper than the iPad Pro Cons No ProMotion Lack of battery improvements Our Verdict Combining desktop-class performance with an elegant design, 5G, and comprehensive accessory support, the … Continue reading →

Users of the current Mac Pro (which was introduced in 2019 and received only minor refreshes since) would likely say they’re mostly happy with Apple’s workstation. There may be qualms about the higher overall prices and the dated Intel Xeons … Continue reading →