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Rumor: “AirPods 3” may not ship until Q3 2021

Following predictions of an early 2021, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that Apple’s next-gen AirPods, or the “AirPods 3,” will not enter mass production until the third quarter of 2021. The updated prediction arrives days after leaked images of the AirPods and recent reports that the units were ready to ship went online. In […]

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Apple discontinues original HomePod, will sell through remaining stock

The original HomePod appears to be on the outs, with Apple selling through its remaining stock while focusing on the mini version of the smart speaker. Per TechCrunch, Apple has discontinued the original version of the smart speaker. Apple offered the following comment confirming the move: HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut […]

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Disney Parks to roll out MagicMobile access to iOS-based devices first

If you’re planning a vacation to a Disney theme park following the pandemic, you’ll like this. Disney Parks announced on Thursday that it will roll out its MagicMobile contactless access protocol to Apple devices first: Launching in phases starting later this year, Disney MagicMobile service is a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features […]

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Researchers discover potential JavaScript-free attack that could affect Apple Silicon/M1, other processors

You’re not going to love this, but it’s still a good thing that they found it. Per a research paper published by Cornell University, a group of security researchers have discovered what appears to be the first browser side-channel attack that’s Javascript-free, and AppleM1 chips may be more vulnerable to it. The attack is constructed […]

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Rumor: Apple to begin mass production of Apple Silicon-based 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro units in second half of 2021

It looks as if two additional new Apple Silicon MacBook Pro notebooks are en route for the second half of 2021, the new rumor echoing previous hints as to upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch notebooks. Tuesday’s report fails to specify which MacBook Pro models will reach the assembly line, though predictions suggest Apple is primed to […]