Blog
Long-form writing on the gear, apps and workflows behind the YouTube channel. For monthly reflections sent straight to your inbox, subscribe to The Lovelock Log.
Showing posts in Rumours. Clear filter
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 Max Camera: You May Have to Buy the Big One
The iPhone 18 Pro Max camera may get variable aperture and 6x zoom the smaller Pro misses. Is that worth carrying 27g more phone?
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 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 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
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 arrives in September looking much like the 17 Pro. Here are the 12 rumoured upgrades that matter, from a 2nm chip to satellite 5G.
21 July 2026
A20 Pro Chip: What 2nm Means for the iPhone 18 Pro
The A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro moves to TSMC's 2nm process. Here's what that means for speed and battery, and how it differs from the A19 Pro.
18 July 2026
Mac Studio M5: Release Date, Specs and What to Expect
The Mac Studio M5 is now expected around October 2026 with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The latest on release date, specs, RAM and prices.
16 July 2026
Every New Apple Product Still Coming in 2026
Every Apple product still expected before the end of 2026 — the iPhone 18 Pro, the first foldable, M5 Macs, the HomePad and a new Apple TV.
3 July 2026
iPhone 18 Pro & First Foldable: All Eyes on 8 September
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman tips an 8 September debut for the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple's first foldable iPhone. The likely date, design and price, explained.
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