Podcast #796 – Intel Core Ultra Happened, Arm to Cancel Qualcomm License, NVIDIA Fixes Blackwell, Gigabyte X3D Turbo!

What a week. So much exciting news to cover, including the extremely well-received new Intel Core Ultra desktop processors! Does sarcasm evident? Anyhow, we received them, too, but without a motherboard, so… Source

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How to banish annoyances in Safari with Distraction Control on Mac

How to use Distraction Control on Mac Constant distractions on your Mac can derail productivity, but Apple's Distraction Control tool provide an easy way to stay focused and in control. Here's where to find it. From pop-up ads to cluttered sidebars, it's easy to get distracted by non-essential elements on a webpage. Fortunately, with the…

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Next iPad mini to have OLED, but you’re gonna have to wait

iPad mini - Image credit: Apple Apple's next iPad mini update will include OLED, but given Apple's typical lag between releases, that could be years away. Apple has just released the seventh-gen iPad mini, which uses an LED-backlit LCD screen. While there's no immediate possibility of a change in display technology for the model, the…

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New Macs, new iOS 18.2, and debunked Apple rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple's week of Mac announcements is coming Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us. It's not as if it matters when this podcast is recorded, but this time you will hear…

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Apple Intelligence is coming to fix the iPhone notification mess—finally

With iOS 18 introducing a slew of new system customizations, the iPhone has become more Android-like than ever. Nevertheless, a prominent flaw continues to hold back numerous green-bubbled users from switching. For years, the iPhone has suffered from a notification management problem that makes it hard to focus on the matters that matter. While Android…

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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: What are the differences?

Apple’s iPhone Pro models are some of the most popular smartphones available. The classic three-camera array can be spotted everywhere you go, and that’s no surprise as those devices remain the best blend of technology and features on an iPhone. But, with the iPhone 16 Pro now available, should you upgrade from your iPhone 15 Pro?…

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Apple is the second-biggest smartphone seller in China

Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, Beijing - Image credit: Apple Sales of the iPhone are increasing in China, with Apple making a return to the country's top five smartphones thanks to the iPhone 16. Apple has been having a tough time in China, with rival smartphone producers putting the squeeze on…

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YouTuber makes fake Apple event video for new Macs

Jon Prosser as a Tim Cook-like figure in a parody Apple Event video -- image source: Frontpage Tech Apple isn't going to have a launch video for its forthcoming Mac announcements, so YouTuber Jon Prosser has made one anyway. It's chiefly a way to predict what Apple's announcements will include, but it's also quite lovingly…

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