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Last week, Apple became the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion by market capitalisation, thanks in part to its relentless control over money as well as its impact in the technology market. It turns out that the firm has appealed its tax assessments nearly 500 times in …

Apple has experienced quite the shaky launch of its premium priced 2018 MacBook Pro laptops, retroactively pushing a fix that stopped its Intel Core i9 from throttling. It seems that the device has more problems under the hood, however, as multiple users have come forward regarding intermittent crackling coming from …

Samsung has finally released its Galaxy Note 9 phablet, marketing the device as the “world’s most powerful smartphone.” It seems that Apple has something to say about that, however, after 2017’s iPhone X has already outperformed the 6GB Note 9 model. Using Geekbench 4, Tom’s Guide found that Samsung’s 6GB …

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 unveiling is just a few hours away, so it’s just about time for a convenient leak showing off Apple’s brand new iPhone range due out later this year. This hands-on with the 2018 iPhone line-up gives a closer look at the infamous return of the notch …

We are used to seeing Apple in and out of the court room, with various patent infringement lawsuits frequently coming through. This week, Apple appears to have lost another one, with a jury finding Apple guilty of infringing on two patents held by Canadian company, WiLan. According to Reuters, the …

Ever since March 2015, analysts have been predicting that Apple will go on to become the world's first company to be valued at $1 trillion. Over the last few years, Apple has creeped closer and closer to that milestone, and last night, it finally hit the mark. Apple has become …

Last year, Apple introduced Face ID with the iPhone X. The new tech allowed Apple to maximise screen space on the iPhone by shrinking down bezels, and it looks like that same philosophy will be applied to the iPad later this year. New rumours this week are claiming that a …

Within the past year, Amazon has risen up as a true contender in analyst predictions of which company will be first to pass the $1 trillion mark. It seems as though Apple has managed to cling on as the long-term favourite, however, following the company’s strongest-ever third quarter. The three-month …

But it all comes at the cost of Touch ID and the headphone jack...

Late last week, it became known that Apple's latest 2018 MacBook Pros were throttling, which hurt Core i9 performance in particular. Yesterday we learned that this was actually due to voltage settings with the VRMs, and a user-generated fix was pushed out. Now, Apple has made things easier with a …

Last week, users began getting their hands on the new 2018 MacBook Pro machines, unfortunately for those splashing the cash for the Core i9 model, some thermal throttling does occur under load. On the bright side, a fix has already been discovered.

Last week when Apple first rolled out its new 2018 range of MacBook Pro laptops, the company claimed that while it did tweak its keyboards to be quieter, it did not do anything to stop dust or debris from affecting its butterfly switches. It didn't take long for this to …

Apple launched its brand new MacBook Pro last week, sporting high-end Intel Core i9 processors and an equally premium £2,700 price tag. Unfortunately, one gadget expert is calling the company out for drastically throttling the device’s performance thanks to thermal issues. YouTuber Dave Lee got his hands on the latest …

Last week, Apple quietly rolled out a new range of MacBook Pro laptops, complete with Intel 8th Gen processors. While the highlight of the announcement was the jump to quad-core and six-core CPUs, many were interested in changes to the keyboard. Earlier this year, Apple began catching heat from MacBook …

Just as the rumours predicted, this week Apple quietly introduced a new range of MacBook Pros, complete with new Intel 8th Gen processors. It also comes with a few other features, like True Tone display support, a T2 subprocessor for improved security and a redesigned keyboard. Apple came under fire …

Ten years ago today, Apple launched the App Store for iOS, which went on to change the mobile landscape forever. Looking back over the years, there are some very interesting stats worthy of note, including the top apps of all time from the last decade and the highest earners. At …

Back when Apple first revealed that it would be implementing USB Restricted Mode in iOS, the company caught some backlash from US authorities. Apple was accused of aiding criminals, but the company stood firm. However, it turns out that there was an oversight in security, meaning that USB Restricted Mode …

Last year Apple refreshed its MacBook Pro line with 7th Gen Kaby Lake processors from Intel. This all occurred shortly before the rollout of Coffee Lake for laptops. Since then, Intel has rolled out its 8th Gen U-series, so as you would expect, a new slate of MacBook Pros are …

Back when iOS 7 launched, Apple made a big push to challenge Google with Apple Maps. Unfortunately for Apple, its first-party maps app fell short of what Google Maps could offer. Over the years, things have improved, but Apple is looking to challenge Google once again this year with a …

Apple’s latest line of MacBook and MacBook Pro models have received a lot of negative press since their release thanks to a flaw within its butterfly keyboard design. After exuberant repair costs and a petition 35,000+ people strong, Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, offering a free solution to those …

Since 2011, iPhone users have been pursuing legal action against Apple for the supposed monopolisation of its App Store, causing customers to pay more than they should. After multiple delays, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal in the Apple v. Pepper case, which will take place …

Back in 2016, many iPhone owners were hit by ‘Error 53‘, an issue in which many devices were rendered useless after a third-party repair, which in turn, disabled Touch ID. In 2017, Australia's consumer watchdog decided to tackle the issue, taking Apple to court and now, the case has resulted …

Apple introduced its Hybridzed Emergency Location (HELO) system in 2015, estimating a caller’s whereabouts through the device’s mobile and GPS data, as well as previously accessed Wi-Fi spots. In an attempt to save lives, Apple has announced that iOS 12 will be using this feature to immediately share the location …

We've been following the rollercoaster ride that has been Steam Link for iOS for a few weeks now. At first, everything seemed to be going to plan on Valve's end, until Apple suddenly pulled its approval for the app. Since then, Valve has been reworking the app to try and …

Apple has been the at the centre of a debate regarding user privacy and demands for backdoor access from authorities. They have held steadfast against calls from the US government, but tools allowed police to bypass the security measures Apple put in place. That could all change if Apple decides …

One of the biggest complaints people have about Apple devices is their use of proprietary connectors, but if rumours circulating about USB-C support for Apple’s new iPhones and iPads are to be believed, we could see that change. The rumours were first reported by the DigiTimes whose sources were various …

Apple is currently making a lot of changes to its developer guidelines to bring it up to speed with a rapidly changing landscape. Apple’s latest change sees restrictions on what developers can do with data accrued about the users’ friends. These new changes can be found in the 5.1.2 Data …

The App Store guidelines are constantly changing under Apple’s watch. Whether the changes are for the better remains to be seen but Apple has now stated in no uncertain terms that Cryptocurrency Mining is completely banned on iOS devices. Apple Insider first discovered the multiple guideline changes that affect the …

Before all iPhones can switch to OLED displays in 2019, Apple has a trio of smartphones headed out later in the year, one of which still sports an LCD panel. Amidst reports of a delay concerning the LCD model, schematics have come to light giving us our potential first look …

Apple doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to batteries, from reports of swelling in the iPhone 8 Plus to being caught red handed intentionally slowing performance in favour of extending battery life. In its latest debacle, iPhone users are complaining that iOS 11.4 botched their battery life, causing …