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Rumor: Third-gen iPhone SE thought to be entering trial production stage, could see launch in early 2022

Trial production of the third-generation iPhone SE is rumored to be underway in the near future as Apple’s suppliers and supply chain prepare to mass produce the updated handset ahead of an early 2022 launch. According to MyDrivers, trial production, a stage in the supply chain ahead of when the device is mass produced, is […]

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Apple patent hints at research into expanding keyboard for next-gen MacBook Pro notebooks

Apple appears to be researching the idea of a keyboard that expands out of the MacBook Pro chassis, and retracts again when the lid is closed. Screens on notebooks have always been delicate, and fairly expensive to fix. In 2020, Apple had to advise people against fitting slideable camera covers over the lens in the […]

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Apple launches Self Service Repair program, will expand support in 2022

If you love fixing your own Apple gear but have been wanting access to Apple’s premium parts for a while, you’re going to like this. Apple has announced its Self Service Repair program, which will give individuals access to genuine Apple parts and tools for repair. The program will be available early next year in […]

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2021 MacBook Pro notch/menu bar conflicts emerge

According to several users of Apple’s new MacBook Pro, there’s an issue with the notch at the top of the screen, which appears to be causing some problems such as menu bar items and status icons getting lost. The first videos of this problem showed up on Twitter, and were reported over at How-To Geek. Basically, […]

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2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, third-gen AirPods, and updated HomePod mini now available in retail stores

Apple’s newest MacBook Pro notebooks as well as the third-generation AirPods became available online and in Apple retail stores on Tuesday, alongside the HomePod mini, which is available in new colors. The 2021 MacBook Pro comes in 14-inch and 16-inch models and sport the new M1 Max and M1 Pro processors. The notebooks start at […]