HomePod mini: What it means to Apple’s smart speaker lineup

There was big news out of Cupertino last Tuesday—big news! Apple announced a new, smaller version of one of its products at a cheaper price point, potentially opening it up to a whole new class of customers.I speak, of course, of the HomePod mini…

What the iPhone 12 means for 5G

Apple TV+ originals: Apple releases a trailer for Werner Herzog documentary 'Fireball'

Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.Though the service has been a…

Where to buy the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro

It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you…

How to make sense of Apple's new iPhone pricing

In case you missed it, Apple has four new iPhone 12s to sell you. But the lineup is even more confusing and treacherous than the addition of a single extra model.Let’s start with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Compared to the iPhone 11, you ge…

Apple may launch the first Apple silicon Mac in yet another fall event

Just when you thought we had all the Apple events we could handle this fall, there may be another one on the horizon. According to Twitter leaker Jon Prosser, Apple will be gathering people around their screens for one more event in just a few sh…

iPhone 12 and 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy?

With more models, new screen sizes, and a whole lot of new camera tricks, upgrading or switching to the iPhone 12 is a no-brainer. Deciding which phone to buy, well, that's another story. Luckily, we're here to break it all down for you.Update 10…

reMarkable 2 review: A ‘paper tablet’ that can replace notebooks

Paper people—folks like me who prefer the feel of paper when it comes to notation and illustration—who are looking for a tablet to replace notebooks and printed documents can make the transition with the reMarkable 2. The device is essentially a …

The 5 best streaming services cord-cutters need to visit this Halloween

It’s never too early to watch scary movies, and our top picks have fiendishly good treats.

Where to buy the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro

It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you…

iPhone 12 and 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max: Which should you buy?

With more models, new screen sizes, and a whole lot of new camera tricks, upgrading or switching to the iPhone 12 is a no-brainer. Deciding which phone to buy, well, that's another story. Luckily, we're here to break it all down for you.iPhone 12…

iPhone 12 and 12 mini vs iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max: What you're getting and not getting

With more models, new screen sizes, and a whole lot of new camera tricks, upgrading or switching to the iPhone 12 is a no-brainer. Deciding which phone to buy, well, that's another story. Luckily, we're here to break it all down for you.iPhone 12…

A14 Bionic FAQ: What you need to know about Apple’s 5nm processor

As it revealed the new iPad Air during its Time Flies event, Apple took the wraps off its latest mobile system-on-chip, the A14 Bionic. Built with a bleeding-edge 5-nanometer manufacturing process, it is Apple’s most advanced SoC ever and likely …

Apple’s new iPhone pricing seems purposefully designed to be as confusing as possible

In case you missed it, Apple has four new iPhone 12s to sell you. But the lineup is even more confusing and treacherous than the addition of a single extra model.Let’s start with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Compared to the iPhone 11, you ge…

5G FAQ: What is 5G and what does it mean for the iPhone?

Update 10/13/20: Apple has unveiled the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro with 5G support. Our FAQ has been updated to reflect this.The marketing machine for 5G is now in high gear. AT&T arguably fired the first shot when it started re-labeling some of…

iPhone 12 MagSafe enables a whole new charging and accessory ecosystem

Remember MagSafe? The beloved charging plug for MacBooks was given the boot when Apple moved to USB-C charging, but the company just brought it back as a new iPhone charging and accessory standard.With a ring of magnets around a new charging coil…

How to watch Apple’s October 13 ‘Hi, Speed’ event

On Tuesday, October 13, Apple will be holding its “Hi, Speed” event, where the company will be revealing some new products. This will probably be the coming out party for the iPhone 12, while other products we could see include the rumored AirTag…

How to get Amazon Prime for free for Prime Day

Prime Day starts on Tuesday, October 13. If you're not a Prime member already, here's how to become one without paying a cent before the big day.

Best iPhone 11 cases: For iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max

Just three days before my iPhone 11 Pro arrived, I was harshly reminded of how important it is to have a phone good case when my poor iPhone XS Max decided to dive into the concrete—three days before I was supposed to trade it in. The screen crac…

iPhone 12 preview: New design, colors, and sizes, 5G, and no earbuds

After a month-long delay that moved it from its traditional September time slot, the annual iPhone event is almost here. On Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, Apple will kick off its “Hi, Speed” event and we’ll get the first official look at the iPhone 12.Up…

What to expect at Apple’s October 13 event

What's better than one fall Apple event? If you answered "two fall Apple events" then you're in luck, because the Cupertino-based company is revving up the product announcement engine once again. On Tuesday, the company is scheduled to take the w…