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iPhoneNov 5, 2021

Modified iPhone X with USB-C port is listed on eBay with bids exceeding $99k

A modded iPhone X with USB-C, created by robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel, is currently on sale on eBay, with bids up past $99,900. Last month, Pillonel was able to successfully equip an iPhone X with a functional USB-C charging…

Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021

The overhauled Apple ID website is simple, modern, and easier to use

by Asma Hussain

Apple has redesigned its Apple ID website bringing a modern look to the site. When you access the website now, the first thing you see is a colorful Apple logo with the tagline “One account for everything Apple,” with “A…

FacebookNov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021

Facebook changes its Subscriptions tool to circumvent Apple’s in-app purchases commission

by Asma Hussain

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced a number of updates for its “Subscriptions” tool which will circumvent Apple’s App Store guidelines in an effort to “help creators make more money, earn a sustainable living and have more control over the…

Mac Product guidesNov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021

Here’s how the M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max chips compare in gaming performance

by Asma Hussain

In his latest YouTube video, MrMacRight compared the gaming performance of the M1, M1 Pro, and M1 Max chips. The YouTuber tested games like DiRT 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Baldur’s Gate 3, and more along with Spaceship –…

iPhoneNov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021

Apple Stores to start offering iPhone XR as a loaner instead of iPhone 8 starting November 4

by Asma Hussain

Starting November 4, Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Providers will start offering iPhone XR as a loan option to customers when repairs require their device to be mailed into a service center. The news comes via an internal Apple…

Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021

Beats discontinues Powerbeats, Solo Pro, and EP headphones as Fit Pro earbuds arrive

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s Beats by Dre subsidiary recently unveiled the Beats Fit Pro. The earbuds, which are powered by Apple’s H1 chip, feature Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and a flexible wingtip design for $199.99. Hours after the new earbuds were introduced,…

Nov 2, 2021Nov 3, 2021

Beats Fit Pro announced with Apple’s H1 chip, Transparency mode and a flexible wingtip design for $200

by Asma Hussain

After they were spotted in iOS 15.1 and some celebrity leaks, Apple’s Beats by Dre subsidiary has officially unveiled the Beats Fit Pro. The earbuds, which feature Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and a flexible wingtip design are available for…

Nov 2, 2021Nov 2, 2021

New HomePod mini color available for in-store pickup and delivery this week for $99

by Asma Hussain

Apple announced three new bold and expressive colors for HomePod mini: yellow, orange, and blue at the October 18 “Unleashed” event. These new colors which feature color-matched details throughout, including the tinted touch surface, mesh fabric, volume icons, and woven power cable,…

MacNov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021

2021 MacBook Pro specs reveal slower Wi-Fi than previous generation Intel models

by Asma Hussain

According to newly released specifications for Apple’s 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, the new laptops have slower Wi-Fi than the previous generation 802.11ac Intel models despite gaining Wi-Fi 6 support. Apple’s new MacBook…

Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021

Apple’s premium AR/VR headset to launch in 2022 with a hefty price tag

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s long-rumored mixed reality AR/VR headset could launch as early as next year, according to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device is expected to offer both AR and VR capabilities to users. In the report, Gurman also…