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iPad Mini: Same Tablet, £100 More Than at Launch
Apple's iPad mini costs £100 more than at launch and hasn't changed. The UK prices, why the refurb is a trap, and whether to wait for the mini 8.
29 September 2026
iPad Price UK: Apple Hit the Cheap iPad Hardest
Every iPad price UK buyers pay in 2026, why the cheapest iPad rose 30% while the Pro rose 15%, and the one model not to buy this month.
3 September 2026
AirPods 5 Are Out: Should You Still Buy AirPods 4?
AirPods 5 are out in the UK from £119, with noise cancelling on both models. What changed against AirPods 4, and when the old pair still makes sense.
26 August 2026
Touchscreen MacBook: Wait Until December, Then Decide
The touchscreen MacBook may be two months out, or may slip to 2027. When to wait and when to buy a MacBook Pro now, with UK prices.
25 August 2026
New iMac 2026: Wait for the M6, Not for OLED
The new iMac 2026 gets an M6 chip and new colours before year end. Here's why buying the M4 today is the one move I'd avoid.
24 August 2026
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
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pro Max: Is the Camera Different?
Rumours said the iPhone 18 Pro Max would get an exclusive camera. It didn't - both Pro models share the same 48MP variable-aperture system.
19 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 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
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 UK: What It Costs Now and Where to Pay Less
The iPhone 17 is now £899 in the UK, up £100 in September. What every iPhone costs after the rise, and where the 17 is still cheaper than Apple.
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 HomePad: Release Date, Price and Everything Rumoured
Everything reported about the Apple HomePad: the rumoured price, release window and whether to wait before buying an Apple TV or HomePod mini.
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
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
iPhone 18 Pro: It Looks the Same. Here's What Changed
The iPhone 18 Pro looks much like the 17 Pro, but the changes under the glass matter: the A20 Pro 2nm chip, a variable-aperture camera and satellite 5G.
21 July 2026
A20 Pro Chip: What 2nm Means for the iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro's A20 Pro is the first phone chip on a 2nm process. What that means for speed and battery, and how it differs from the A19 Pro.
18 July 2026
Mac Studio M5 UK: M5 Max or M5 Ultra, Which to Buy
The Mac Studio M5 is on sale in the UK from £2,499. M5 Max vs M5 Ultra, what each upgrade really costs, and which chip most people should buy.
16 July 2026
Upcoming Apple Products 2026: What Shipped, What's Left
The September event has landed - iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, Watch Series 12, AirPods 5. Here's what's out and what Apple still has to ship in 2026.
3 July 2026
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo: Prices, UK Dates, Verdict
The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are official. UK prices, pre-order and release dates, and which one to buy.
2 July 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
Apple Is Reportedly Debating Dropping MagSafe From iPhone
A leaker says Apple is debating MagSafe's future on iPhone. Here's what's actually at stake, what could change, and why a full removal looks unlikely.
30 April 2026