Popular storiesApple just raised prices on MacBooks, iPads and moreApple today significantly increased device prices across several product lines. After temporarily shutting it down earlier today, Apple’s online store is back with a series of product price increases. The changes are as follows: HomePod mini: $129, instead of $99 (+$30) HomePod: $349, instead of $299 (+$50) Apple TV: $199, instead of $129 (+$70) iPad: $449, instead of $349 (+$100) iPad mini:…Apple will launch these 20 new products for the rest of 2026 and 2027Apple’s annual WWDC developer conference is in the rearview mirror, but there’s still a lot to look…
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Popular storiesApple will launch these 20 new products for the rest of 2026 and 2027Apple’s annual WWDC developer conference is in the rearview mirror, but there’s still a lot to look forward to over the next year and beyond. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman listed around 20 products he expects Apple to launch between now and 2026 and 2027. Now that the smarter, more personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, a…Apple just raised prices on MacBooks, iPads and moreApple today significantly increased device prices across several product lines. After temporarily shutting it down…
iPhone and AirPods are not affected at this time Apple Apple today raised the price of a number of MacBook and iPad models, following Tim Cook’s recent warning that the company can no longer escape the memory crisis. As reported ReutersApple’s latest laptop, the entry-level MacBook Neo, is getting a $100 hike, from $599 to $699. The 13-inch 512GB MacBook Air now costs $1,299, up from $1,099, while a 1TB MacBook Pro M5 now costs £1,999, also a $300 increase. The base iPad now costs $100 more, going from $349 to $449, and all iPad Pro…
Elvard/Shutterstock Project Now that Android 17 is available for Pixel devices, many are undoubtedly downloading the new update for the exciting new features that this operating system has to offer. For some, this enthusiasm quickly fades as serious bugs continue to present themselves. These bugs range in severity from something as simple as disappearing widgets to more common issues like not being able to use the phone’s eSim, and the hits just keep coming, like Android 17’s touchscreen bugs. Of course, you can always keep up to date with the…
Gabo_Arts/Shutterstock Android 17 is now available for Pixel phones, and while many users are enjoying some of the cool new features added in the update, others aren’t so lucky. Spotted by 9to5Google, Pixel users across the internet are reporting issues with their touchscreen inputs. Some are experiencing issues with their device recognizing when a swipe action is performed, while other users are reporting a bug with their touchscreen not working properly in landscape orientation. This doesn’t seem like something that will crash your device, but Pixel users might want to…
With each iOS update, Apple adds new features to AirPods. In iOS 27, AirPods work with Siri AI and there is a much-requested custom EQ option. Custom equalizer Apple has resisted custom EQ for AirPods for years, preferring to require users to stick to Apple’s sound profiles. This changes in iOS 27, and there are finally adjustable EQ settings. When AirPods are connected to an iPhone running iOS 27 and have the latest firmware, Custom EQ can be accessed by going to Settings > (AirPods Name) > Audio & Routing > Equalizer > Custom. There are options to adjust the…
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a triple camera system on the back: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with around 5x optical zoom. It’s a versatile setup on paper, and very capable in practice, even if it’s not quite on the level of the more expensive phones in Xiaomi’s range. The main camera is the highlight. It captures truly sharp, detailed images in good lighting, with fine textures that pop cleanly – noticeably sharper than the standard Xiaomi 17 and sharper than the Pixel 10 Pro’s main camera in my side-by-side photos. Xiaomi leans…
Eko Sasmito/Shutterstock Samsung phones used to have an LED notification light in the upper left corner of the screen. This would let you know what needs special attention based on color. If the notification light was blue and flashing, it meant there was a missed call, message, or other pending notification. If it was red and flashing, that meant your battery was low. When it turned green when connected to a charger, it meant your phone was fully charged. This little dot gave you quick information about certain events on…
Apple today released updated beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2. The firmware is currently limited to developers and has build number 9A5304b. In iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, Apple adds a new AirPods interface and custom equalizer support. AirPods are also compatible with the new Siri AI. With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option available from the AirPods Settings interface when AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, making beta testing easier. Developers can use the beta…
ZikG/Shutterstock Android 17 has been rolling out to Pixel phones since June 16, and users are already discovering some of the coolest new features. Besides a bigger push for Google’s artificial intelligence agent, Gemini, the update also includes redesigned emojis, new on-device editing features for Instagram, and new security fixes. There’s quite a bit to the operating system, but one user has found new support for an audio codec that will definitely have Hi-Fi enthusiasts looking for an update. If your Pixel device is running Android 16 or earlier, you…