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iPhone SE colors

Sorry, but the 5G iPhone SE is out of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G’s league

When you take a step back, there’s nothing very special about the iPhone SE. Yes, it’s the least expensive iPhone and the cheapest entry into 5G, but the only pieces that are actually upgraded over the prior model are the … Continue reading

Save over $150 off the Flash 2.0, a charger built for speed and power

Charging your Apple devices is a lot like betting in poker —you definitely don’t want to limp in. Rather than getting a charger that’s just adequate, think of how often you end up waiting around for your device to power … Continue reading

Mac Studio Display

Apple’s new Studio is the sweet spot the Mac’s been missing

Welcome to our weekly collection of all the Apple news you missed this week, in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s … Continue reading

Haven’t upgraded to iOS 15.4? Here are four reasons to go install it right now

If you’ve been using an iPhone or iPad for a while, you’re used to frequent updates to iOS or iPadOS. Some users update immediately, but many people take an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach and wait months … Continue reading

Mac Studio M1 Max (2022)

Apple is planning to launch a unique Mac Studio accessory to deter theft

If you look closely at the underside of the Mac Studio, you’ll see more than an embossed name and a few hundred tiny holes. In the upper left corner, there is a small USB-C-sized hole. It’s not for Magic Mouse-style … Continue reading

Mac Studio

Apple’s Mac Studio poses more questions than it answers

Last week’s “Peek Performance” event saw the company launch its latest low-cost iPhone, a revamped iPad Air, an external display and, oh yeah, the first brand new Mac model in years. Those announcements picked off a bunch of the low-hanging … Continue reading

Mac Studio

The Mac Studio poses more questions than it answers

Last week’s “Peek Performance” event saw the company launch its latest low-cost iPhone, a revamped iPad Air, an external display and, oh yeah, the first brand new Mac model in years. Those announcements picked off a bunch of the low-hanging … Continue reading

Mac Studio review: Apple flexes its might (and muscles)

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive processing power Port flexibility Can be used with five displays Fan noise is very quiet Cons Memory and SSD is not user upgradeable Finicky Touch ID setup Our Verdict If you’re upgrading from … Continue reading

iPhone SE colors

Why can’t Apple make an iPhone SE as good as the Samsung Galaxy A53?

When you take a step back, there’s nothing very special about the iPhone SE. Yes, it’s the least expensive iPhone and the cheapest entry into 5G, but the only pieces that are actually upgraded over the prior model are the … Continue reading

iPhone SE colors

Why are we still waiting for Apple to make a Galaxy-level budget iPhone?

When you take a step back, there’s nothing very special about the iPhone SE. Yes, it’s the least expensive iPhone and the cheapest entry into 5G, but the only pieces that are actually upgraded over the prior model are the … Continue reading