EA's latest patent will let players use their voice for in-game characters
Voice AI could (literally) change the game
PSA: You should update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac now
Actively exploited WebKit zero days addressed for most Apple devices
A new Arizona fab will provide chip packaging services for Apple chips
Arizona-based company Amkor is joining Cupertino for "made in US" microchips
Apple wants to end partnership with Goldman Sachs on Apple credit card
Who will step in to replace Goldman Sachs?
Take those iOS 17 NameDrop warnings with a grain of salt
Some law enforcement agencies say the functionality is a security risk but clearly don't understand how it works
Tim Cook confirms succession plan, commits to remain Apple CEO for foreseeable future
There is a "very detailed" plan in place
Tech giants and the evolving productivity landscape
Qualcomm does indeed have 50,000-ish employees, double those of Nvidia and AMD
Why it matters: After looking at revenue and operating income per employee for big semiconductor companies, we thought that was a fun exercise, so we have looked at another dozen tech companies in various sectors. Broadcom and Apple are in a league of their own – it is good to have a software or licensing business.
The Best Tablets 2023: Affordable and Practical Computing
Holidays 2023 update – Whether you need a tablet for work, study, or content consumption, our buying guide will introduce you to the best iPad models, and offer alternatives running Android and Windows.
iPhone will add RCS support next year, ending the green bubble controversy
Android and Apple users will be able to text each other with modern features
Apple makes Emergency SOS via satellite free for an additional year, but only for iPhone 14 users
Emergency SOS via satellite could be a life-saver
Nothing Phone 2 gets iMessage support on Android, with more to come
Beta available now in the US, UK, Canada, and EU
iPhones could finally get app sideloading next year, but only in the EU
Unfortunately, the feature will likely be restricted to folks in the EU
Apple fan receives Android imposter instead of new iPhone 15 Pro Max
Ordered directly from the Apple store
Next year's iPad lineup could see Pro tablets switch to OLED, new 13-inch iPad Air
Bigger is often better when it comes to iPads
The Best Phones: Top Picks for Every Price Range
When choosing a new phone, the main considerations most people have are price and the choice between Android and iOS. Our recommendations focus on key categories based on features, value, and pricing.
Apple could face $14 billion tax bill in Ireland after major setback at EU court
Even for the biggest company in the world, that's a lot of money
Apple pays $25 million DOJ settlement for prioritizing the hiring of immigrant workers
Apple said it "unintentionally" failed to follow the employment standard
Google wants EU regulators to force Apple to open up iMessage
In context: Google, Meta, and other message service operators have long fought to convince Apple to make the advanced features of iMessage interoperable with competitors. The Cupertino giant hasn't budged so far, but European regulators could force its hand if Google and a few telecoms get their way.
Apple says 8GB of RAM on M3 MacBooks is similar to 16GB on Windows PCs
Executive claims Apple Silicon efficiency makes a huge difference
Apple halts iOS 18 and macOS 15 feature development over numerous early bugs
"It's a problem of 10,000 people typing code and completely breaking the operating system"
Apple M3 MacBook Pro reviews: Iterative refinements
The MacBook Pro M3 and M3 Max are debuting to positive reviews, delivering more power than before and for the first time, offering a black finish. The base model M3 is very close to the MacBook Air 15 M2, though.
Apple called Android a "massive tracking device" in revealed internal documents
Apple insists it respects users' privacy more than Google
Apple M3 and the state of CPUs
Is it Apple and everyone else, even for CPUs?
The big picture: Apple's M3 launch stood out for its focus on how people actually use computers, the lack of AI acronyms and the fact that they launched three chips all at once. It is only getting harder to compete with them. As with all things Apple, the M3 has been extensively covered in the press, but beyond the performance metrics, a few things stood out for us, and here's our thesis on the overall sector.
The Best Desktop PCs: Best Value, Gaming & All-In-One
Buying a desktop PC? You can build one yourself or you can buy a "pre-built." The latter can definitely make sense in some cases as we'll show you, just make sure you pick a good one.
Flipper Zero pranksters could cause DoS havoc on your iPhone
Only iOS 17 is vulnerable for Apple, but Android and Windows are also susceptible