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New Beats Headphones Leaked: Cheaper, With One Big Catch
The new Beats headphones leaked at $299 with 1.75x the ANC of Studio Pro, but no H2 chip. What that means before you spend £499 on AirPods Max 2.
23 August 2026
iPhone Ultra: Day One or Not at All This Year
iPhone Ultra supply is tipped to be very limited at launch, and it drops the telephoto camera. Here is who should pre-order and who should not.
22 August 2026
The New AirPods Just Slipped to 2027. Buy the Pro 3 Instead
Apple's macOS build leaked an ad for the new AirPods with cameras, then Bloomberg said 2027. What that means if you have been waiting to buy.
20 August 2026
AirPods Pro 4: Apple Leaked Its Own Ad. Should You Wait?
Apple shipped an advert for its camera AirPods inside macOS 26.7. What it means for the AirPods Pro 4 timeline, and whether to buy Pro 3 now.
18 August 2026
Apple Maps Ads Are Live. The UK Hasn't Got Them Yet
Apple Maps ads went on sale on 14 August, US and Canada only. What the two ad slots look like, and the one setting to change before they reach us.
17 August 2026
iCloud Storage Prices UK: 2TB Now Buys More Than Space
iCloud storage prices in the UK have not moved, but from iOS 27 the 2TB tier unlocks Home app AI features. Is the £6 a month jump worth it?
16 August 2026
MacBook Air Shortage: Waiting Is the Expensive Option
The MacBook Air shortage has pushed UK delivery into September. Here's where stock actually is, and why waiting costs you more.
15 August 2026
Apple Trade In Value: The Clock You Didn't Know Was Running
Your Apple trade in value is an estimate on a 14-day clock, not a price. A leaked Wallet feature would stretch that to 90 days.
14 August 2026
watchOS 27 Adds Two Apps. One Needs Your iPhone
watchOS 27 adds a Siri app and a unified Find My app. One only works with a compatible iPhone nearby. Here's which watches qualify.
13 August 2026
CarPlay Not Working in the Same Spot? It Isn't You
CarPlay not working at the same point on every drive? Radio interference is the cause no troubleshooting list mentions. Here's how to tell.
12 August 2026
M6 MacBook Pro: The One Mac I'd Skip This Autumn
The M6 MacBook Pro lands this autumn but the M7 follows six months later. Which MacBook Pro is actually worth your money, and which to skip.
11 August 2026
iPhone 17 Price Increase: Don't Wait Until September
A rumoured iPhone 17 price increase could land today. What it means in UK pounds, and why holding out for September costs you more.
10 August 2026
iPhone 18 Price Increase: Apple Saved the Worst for Last
The iPhone 18 price increase is coming in September, and iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were only ever spared in June. Here is what to expect.
5 August 2026
Apple Upgrade vs iPhone Upgrade Program: You Don't Own It
Apple Upgrade vs iPhone Upgrade Program: leasing not financing, no bundled AppleCare, and a buyout at the end. Plus what UK buyers actually get.
30 July 2026
Apple HomePad: Why It Lands Before the New Apple TV
Bloomberg says the Apple HomePad ships first, ahead of a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. Here is what is coming, and why the order matters.
28 July 2026
Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12: The Redesign Isn't Coming
Gurman says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 get no redesign this year. Here's what is actually changing, and whether you should wait.
28 July 2026
AppleCare One UK Is Here: Is £16.99 a Month Worth It?
AppleCare One UK is live at £16.99 a month for three devices. What it covers, the excess fees, and when it beats separate AppleCare+ plans.
27 July 2026
MacBook Neo 2: 12GB RAM Is the Upgrade That Matters
The MacBook Neo 2 is tipped to bring an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM. Here's why the memory bump matters more, and whether to wait.
23 July 2026
Apple Upgrade: Why You'd Lease an iPhone Through Klarna
Apple Upgrade launches 28 July: lease an iPhone, Mac, iPad or Watch via Klarna. How it works, what's eligible, and the AppleCare catch.
21 July 2026
Apple Intelligence in China: Why It Runs on Alibaba's AI
China has finally cleared Apple Intelligence for iPhone, with Alibaba's Qwen and Baidu as partners. Here's what the approval means.
16 July 2026
The Apple Intel Chip Deal Was the Price of Dodging 100% Tariffs
The Apple Intel chip deal traces back to a 100% tariff threat and a meeting in Washington. Here is what the WSJ report reveals and why it matters.
11 July 2026
Apple Sues OpenAI: What the Trade Secret Lawsuit Alleges
Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret theft, naming two ex-employees. Here is what the filing alleges, and why 400 former Apple staff matter.
11 July 2026
ChatGPT's New Mac App Bundles Codex and GPT-5.6
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Mac app bundles Codex, ChatGPT Work and the new GPT-5.6 models. Here's what it means for Mac users.
10 July 2026
Apple's $30B Broadcom Deal: The Tiny Chips Behind the Headline
The Apple Broadcom deal tops $30 billion and 15 billion US-made chips. What Apple is actually buying, and why it matters.
9 July 2026
Apple Price Increase 2026: Every Mac and iPad Affected
The full list of Apple price rises in 2026 — every Mac, iPad and accessory affected by the memory shortage, and the models that stayed the same.
26 June 2026
Apple's New Foundation Models: On-Device vs Cloud AI
Apple's new Foundation Models split work across on-device chips, Apple's cloud, and Google's servers. Here's what each of the five does.
14 June 2026
Is Siri AI Available in the EU? What iOS 27 Is Missing
Apple's new Siri is not shipping in the EU with iOS 27. What is blocked, which countries are affected, and when Europe is expected to get it.
12 June 2026
Will My Mac Get macOS 27? Full Compatibility List
macOS 27 Golden Gate is Apple silicon only. Check whether your Mac is on the list, what happens to Intel Macs, and what to do before release.
4 June 2026
Apple's Siri Revamp Loses Its Lead Before WWDC 2026
The Apple Siri revamp lead left for OpenAI a week before WWDC 2026. Here's what it signals about Apple's AI.
1 June 2026
Microsoft Is Making Office 2019 for Mac View-Only
Microsoft is dropping Office 2019 for Mac into view-only mode on 13 July 2026. Here is what changes and how to keep editing.
31 May 2026
Apple Sports Lands in 90+ New Countries for World Cup 2026
Apple Sports has rolled out to 90+ new countries with World Cup 2026 features: brackets, visual formations and Live Activities.
21 May 2026
Apple Accessibility Features 2026: VoiceOver & Magnifier AI
Apple's new accessibility features use Apple Intelligence to upgrade VoiceOver, Magnifier and Voice Control. Here's what's coming and when.
19 May 2026
Apple Intel Chips: Test Production Has Begun, Says Kuo
Ming-Chi Kuo says Intel has begun testing Apple Intel chips for lower-end iPhone, iPad and Mac. Here's what it means.
15 May 2026
Mac mini Price Increase 2026: Which Model to Buy Now
Apple discontinued the entry-level Mac mini and pushed the starting price up. Which configuration is actually worth buying now, and which to skip.
5 May 2026
Is Apple Vision Pro Discontinued? What Happened to It
Apple has quietly stepped back from Vision Pro after the M5 refresh. What it means if you own one, and where Apple is putting its effort now.
1 May 2026
MacBook Neo Shortage: Why Apple Ran Out of A18 Pro Chips
The MacBook Neo is selling so fast Apple is running out of A18 Pro chips. Here's why the shortage happened and what comes next.
27 April 2026
Tim Cook Steps Down: John Ternus Is Apple's New CEO
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. John Ternus takes over ahead of the September iPhone launch. Here's what the transition means.
21 April 2026
Mac Pro Discontinued 2026: Why Apple Killed Its Flagship
Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro. Here's why the writing was on the wall for years - and what it means if you're a pro Mac user.
27 March 2026
AirPods Max 2: H2 Chip, Better ANC, and New Features
Apple has announced AirPods Max 2, powered by the H2 chip with 1.5x better ANC, lossless audio, Live Translation, and more. Everything you need to know.
16 March 2026
Apple's Big Week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and M5 Macs
Everything Apple announced this week - MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip, iPhone 17e with MagSafe, M5 MacBook Air and Pro, and the new Studio Display XDR.
5 March 2026