The new iPad Pro models set for release next month may be Apple's first devices with an M4 chip, according to a new report from Mark Gurman. I'm hearing there is a strong possibility that the chip in the new iPad Pro will be the M4, not the M3. Better yet, I believe Apple will position the tablet as its first truly AI-powered device — and that it will tout each new product from then on as an AI device. This, of course, is all in response to the AI craze that has swept the tech industry over the last couple years. The M4 chip is expected to feature a new neural engine that will enable AI dr ..read more

Check out this image that compares the four different screen sizes rumored for the Apple iPhone 16 lineup. Shared on X by leaker Sonny Dickson, the image below shows a 6.1-inch iPhone 16, a 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro, a 6.5-inch iPhone 16 Plus, and a 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. This corroborates reports that the Pro models will both go up 0.2-inches in size. The iPhone 16 is rumored to feature a vertically oriented camera module with a 48MP (1/1.5", 7P), 3- Stacked lens and 12MP Ultrawide lens (5P), while the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a 48MP (1/1.3", 7P), 3- Stacked lens, a new 48MP UW (6P AF ..read more

Apple has shared the official trailer for 'Hollywood Con Queen,' a three-part documentary that explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood's biggest scams. A mysterious figure dubbed the 'Con Queen' impersonates the industry's most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The 'Con Queen's' marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break, while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. The scam eventually draws the attention of veteran investigative journalist Scott John ..read more

Images revealing new 'Beats Solo Buds' wireless earbuds and 'Beats Solo 4' wireless headphones have been leaked online. The images have been shared by numerous sources including leaker Evan Blass and Android Headlines. Rumored to get announced as early as Tuesday, April 30, the new Beats Solo Buds will allegedly be priced at $79.99 and be available in Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, and Transparent Red. They'll be the cheapest wireless earbuds sold by Apple with a lower price than the original AirPods that retail for $99. Spotlight Deal: Apple Watch Series 9 Back On Sale for 2 ..read more

Apple has debuted the official trailer for 'The Big Cigar,' a new limited series starring André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton. The series also stars Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie and Glynn Turman. Based on the magazine article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman ("Argo"), who also serves as executive producer, "The Big Cigar" tells the incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution. It's a wild caper about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escaping from ..read more

Apple has purportedly renewed talks with OpenAI over use of the company's technology to power some new features in iOS 18, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The two companies have begun discussing terms of a possible agreement and how the OpenAI features would be integrated into Apple's iOS 18, the next iPhone operating system, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private. Apple allegedly began talking to OpenAi about a deal earlier this year; however, contact between the companies had been minimal since then. The company has also been in di ..read more

The new Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for just $25% off today. That brings its price down from $399 to just $299, a match for its all-time low. Apple Watch Series 9 is more powerful than ever with the new S9 SiP, which increases performance and capabilities; a magical new double tap gesture; a brighter display; faster on-device Siri, now with the ability to access and log health data; Precision Finding for iPhone; and more. Share Article: Facebook,  Twitter,  LinkedIn,  Reddit,   Follow iClarified: Facebook,  Twitter,  LinkedIn,  Newsletter ..read more

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip is on sale for $989 today. That's $110 off its regular price of $1099 and the lowest price we've seen yet. With M3, MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. And with a faster and more efficient Neural Engine in M3, MacBook Air continues to be the world's best consumer laptop for AI. The 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air both feature a strikingly thin and light design, up to 18 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and new capabilities, includ ..read more

Apple iPhone sales in China fell 25% year over year in Q1 2024, despite a rebound in the mainland China smartphone market, according to a new report from Canalys. Total smartphone shipments for the quarter are estimated at 67.7 million units with Huawei regaining the top spot. Apple fell to fifth place with 10.0 million smartphones sold. Huawei returned to the top spot after 13 quarters, shipping 11.7 million smartphones and capturing a 17% market share, thanks to an enthusiastic market response to its Mate and nova series. OPPO rose to second place, driven by its Reno 11 series' strong per ..read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to reinstate net neutrality rules, allowing the agency to regulate broadband Internet access as a telecommunications service. Through its actions today, the Commission creates a national standard by which it can ensure that broadband internet service is treated as an essential service. Today's vote also makes clear that the Commission will exercise its authority over broadband in a narrowly tailored fashion—without rate regulation, tariffing, or unbundling—to foster continued innovation and investment. The FCC says that today's vote wil ..read more