News & Reviews:   Apple

It seems that Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently mentioned that Apple might be releasing iPhones equipped with their own in-house designed 5G modem somewhere around 2023. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date of the said phone, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

The Apple TV 4K may not have been all that successful in pushing for wider usage of Apple Arcade, but Apple may have an idea to fix that. Recently, an interesting bit of rumour has appeared online. It claims that Apple is working on a portable console.

If you're a fan of iPhones and would like a foldable version, you probably have to wait for another two years. At least, that's what a well-known analyst believes. The source is forecasting that Apple will aim to ship such a device in 2023.

It seems that a statement from techradar.com hints that a report from Strategy Analytics hints that Apple, OPPO, and vivo holds the top spot for the highest 5G smartphone market share in Q1 2021 at 30.2%, 16.1%, and 14.5% respectively. With that in mind, we can expect 5G capable smartphones to gain popularity as 5G coverage improves with time.

Earlier this week, Apple released new versions of iOS, tvOS, and iPadOS. Version 14.5 bring a few improvements to the table, but the one many are eyeing would be the App Tracking Transparency. Users probably love it, but brands? Not so much.

According to a recent study, only 47% of iPhone users are interested in foldable devices. Mind you, this study is for people in the US and 47% is still a large percentage. But don't be surprised if you don't see any iPhone Flip or iPad Fold anytime soon.

Based on a report by asia.nikkei.com, it seems that Apple has started production for the Apple M2 chip, which will be embedded in MacBooks that will be released in H2 2021. While not much is known in regards to the performance the new chip will have, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when the MacBooks are unveiled.

Back in February, it was hinted that Apple could be adding support for more console controllers in iOS 14.5 and tvOS 14.5. The goal is to enable the use of the new PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X Controller for iPhones and Apple TVs.

iPhone users! New updates are rolling out as we speak which is iOS 14.5. If you haven't had the time to update yet, we have written down what are the things you can expect. So head on down below on things you should know about the new updates.

Today, Apple has finally released iOS 14.5 globally which you can now update on your iPhone. If you have been keeping tabs on the progress, you would know that it's now possible to unlock your iPhone via Face ID with a mask on but with an Apple Watch Series around. Here's how it works.