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A report suggests iPhone 17 demand, an extra-large upgrade cycle, and a range of significant new models through 2027 will see Apple crowned top smartphone maker through 2029, passing Samsung. iPhone 17 Pro Max helped drive sales Apple hasn't been the number one smartphone maker since 2011. The position has been held primarily by Samsung in that time, but a combination of factors will soon see App…

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app. Messages has the capability to record audio you don't want to send to anyone. Messages is a great app for short text messages and iMessages. It also has a built-in dictation feature in the keyboard, or you can hit the micropho…

Kuxiu's latest battery packs and chargers offer the Qi2.2 wireless charging standard that brings 25W MagSafe charging to your iPhone 17 . Here are the ones to check out during Black Friday. Kuxiu has a selection of 25W MagSafe chargers People spend a lot of time considering which case they would like to use for their iPhone , but don't bother thinking about how their device is getting charged. I …

I've gathered more than a hundred cases for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Let's walk through them all to help you find the best case for your needs. The list of cases encompasses dozens of brands, all with various styles. Many cases are offered in several colors or designs, even if not all are shown off here. I've broken the list down into different categories to help narrow down the looks…

The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame. M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: The two headsets offer different takes on virtual reality. Following the debut of the upgraded Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, October 2025 saw the release of a major competitor in the form of t…

A drug-contaminated iPad sitting in a federal evidence locker may unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in punitive damages in the Tyler Skaggs civil trial. Here's how. iPad Air Skaggs' family has filed a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Angels, alleging the team was negligent in handling drug issues within the organization and failed to protect Tyler Skaggs. Skaggs, a left-handed pit…

Apple's long-delayed North Carolina campus is effectively restarting, with state officials granting the company a few more years to meet its hiring and investment promises. Lake Betz at Research Triangle Park | Image credit: Abhiram Juvvadi After years of stops and starts, North Carolina has granted Apple a four-year extension to meet hiring and investment goals for its Research Triangle Park cam…

The last-minute pulling of "The Hunt" just before its Apple TV premiere is allegedly due to plagiarism, as it apparently copies a Douglas Fairbairn novel from the '70s, and a film based on the book. A promo image for "The Hunt" before it was pulled by Apple - Image Credit: Apple "The Hunt" was removed from the Apple TV app on November 20 without any official explanation given by Apple or the prod…

Amazon's Black Friday price cuts continue, with Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro on sale for $1,399 — the lowest price to date. Plus, save $200 on upgraded models. Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro hits record low $1,399 for Black Friday - Image credit: Apple The $1,399.99 price at Amazon applies to the standard 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's 10-core M5 chip, along with 16GB of unified memory, and 512…

A record-breaking price drop has hit AirPods 4 on Amazon for Black Friday , with the earbuds falling to just $69. Get the lowest price ever on AirPods 4 with this Amazon Black Friday deal. Save $60 on Apple AirPods 4 at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $69 for Black Friday. This is the lowest AirPods 4 price to date on the earbuds, making it a great time to pick up holiday gifts or a treat…

The Singapore government has ordered Apple to crack down on the spread of fake government messages on iMessage , in a bid to cut down the amount of scams. Smartphone users are familiar with scam calls and messages Text message scams have been around for many years, and are a constant problem that preys on unsuspecting smartphone users. In Singapore, the government wants Apple and Google to help r…

Mageasy has two Amazon bestselling iPhone 17 Crossbody Cases that are colorful and stylish, the Mageasy Odyssey Strap M and Roam M, plus there are many other lanyard styles and cases available. Mageasy Odyssey Strap M There's a quiet revolution in iPhone cases at the moment, one reinforced by Apple itself with iPhone 17, and that's the inclusion of lanyard and crossbody strap support. Keep your i…

Poland has opened another antitrust investigation into App Tracking Transparency, to determine if Apple misled users about privacy while also creating an advantage over third-party app developers. App Tracking Transparency - Image Credit: Apple The introduction of App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14.5 was intended as a way to allow users to decide whether to allow app developers to track their ac…

If you have an extensive movie collection, you may want to share it with other devices on your home network instead of paying for loads of streaming services. Here's how you can use Plex to create your own mini Netflix. Plex Streaming services have become popular over the years, providing heaps of content to view whenever you want, all streamed over the Internet. While many people bought DVDs and…

Save up to $400 with these exclusive Black Friday deals on best-selling MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini configurations at B&H Photo. Save up to $400 with exclusive Black Friday Apple deals at B&H - Image credit: Apple To snap up the Black Friday savings, which are available only at AppleInsider , shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer — or i…