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No one claimed it would be equivalent to the MacBook Pro or even the MacBook Air. Code leak details cheap MacBook with A18 Pro chip, charging limits, no True Tone and more. Apple is preparing to launch a new low-cost MacBook model, swapping Apple Silicon’s M-series chips for the A-series from the iPhone. While the … Read more
Apple’s new low-cost MacBook will have a number of compromises to help keep the cost of the computer down. Today’s new rumor details at least some of the compromised… MacBook A18 Pro specs and trade-offs The rumor originated on Weibo today and appears to be based on a code leak from an unreleased build of … Read more
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports on a 2024 letter from Tim Cook that reveals his transformative first meeting with Steve Jobs when he joined struggling Apple in 1998. Despite warnings about Apple’s uncertain future, Cook was captivated by Jobs’ inspiring vision and passion for technology during their meeting. Cook’s decision … Read more
Samsung today announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. Samsung’s latest devices focus on AI, and Samsung says they have the most “intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI features yet.” The 6.3-inch Galaxy S26 is Samsung’s smallest and most affordable smartphone, followed by the 6.7-inch Galaxy S26+. The 6.9-inch Galaxy … Read more
Google on Wednesday announced a number of updates to its Gemini AI features in the Android operating system, the most significant of which is a new way to use AI to handle multi-step tasks like ordering an Uber or delivering food. These automations join other Gemini enhancements shipping today, including fraud detection enhancements for phone … Read more
More Galaxy Buds have been announced and Samsung is once again mimicking Apple in design, ecosystem functionality and pricing. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro retain the AirPods-style design of the Buds 3, but now have a flat metal finish along the outside of the stem. The regular earbuds use a single … Read more
Google’s Gemini AI is one step closer to being more like a real assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 line, Gemini will be able to call an Uber or put together a DoorDash order themselves. It’s called task automation, and it starts with a challenge to Gemini — something … Read more
This week, Apple announced an acceleration of its manufacturing efforts in the US, including making some Mac minis stateside. Now today over The Wall Street Journalthe company offered a behind-the-scenes look at its US chip manufacturing process. The WSJ went on a tour of Apple’s chip manufacturing partner facilities in the US Earlier this week … Read more
The latest iOS 26.4 developer beta has introduced age verification, though only for the UK so far. You can delay the setup, but the whole process is ridiculously fast. Among features like improved RCS message encryption, the latest iOS 26.4 beta has added age verification for the first time. It is currently available in beta … Read more
Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored cheaper MacBook next week. Being more affordable, this MacBook model will have some reduced specs and compromises compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. While we’re still waiting for Apple to announce the new MacBook, a leaker has shared eight alleged limitations to expect based on an … Read more