Rajesh has been closely following and writing about the latest happenings in the world of mobile for nearly a decade now. While he prefers Android, he does not deny the superiority of Apple's products and ecosystem.
Are you excited about an Apple Watch with camera? Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly wants to put cameras in future Apple Watch versions. This will enable the wearable to “see the outside world and use AI to deliver relevant information.”
However, Apple needs a few more generations to turn the Apple Watch with cameras into a reality.
YouTube videos looking worse? You are not alone. Photo: YouTube
YouTube videos appearing blurry or excessively buffering on your iPhone? Videos streaming on 144p or 360p resolution despite being on a fast Wi-Fi connection?
You’re not alone in facing these problems. Don’t point fingers at your ISP either — the issue stems from YouTube’s end.
Apple's Studio Display is a great 5K monitor for your Mac. Photo: Apple
Apple’s Studio Display is the perfect monitor for most Apple users, and this deal makes it even better. The high-end monitor packs a gorgeous 27-inch 5K screen and lots of extras.
However, at its retail price of $1,599, the monitor is pretty expensive for what it offers, especially since it is a few years old now. However, a current Apple Studio Display deal on Amazon drops it to just $1,539.95.
Apple's Tap to Pay to iPhone expands to more European countries. Photo: Apple
In a major expansion, Apple’s Tap to Pay to iPhone has launched in several European countries. This includes Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Poland and others.
With Tap to Pay, retailers and small businesses can accept contactless payments directly using their iPhones.
Apple's 2025 iPhones should capture sharper selfies. Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple seemingly plans to use 24MP selfie cameras across its entire iPhone 17 lineup. The higher resolution sensor should lead to a noticeable improvement in image quality.
All current iPhone models sport a 12MP TrueDepth camera.
Apple's C2 modem may debut on the iPhone 18 Pro. Image: Apple
Apple’s 2026 flagship iPhones could use its in-house second-gen modem. The C2 baseband should be a big upgrade over the iPhone 16e’s C1 modem in terms of performance.
More importantly, it will supposedly support mmWave 5G connectivity, fixing a major shortcoming of the current C1 modem.
India will soon make another major Apple product. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple will soon manufacture AirPods in India for export purposes. The move comes amidst the company’s push to grow its manufacturing presence in the country.
Apple already makes iPhones in India to meet local demand and export to other markets.
RCS messaging on iPhone will get safer later this year. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/CultofMac
Apple will improve the RCS messaging experience by adding cross-platform encryption support. The company’s announcement comes as the GSM Association unveiled the latest RCS standard.
The new standard brings end-to-end encryption (E2EE) based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol.
Your AirPods could gain another handy new feature with iOS 19. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple reportedly will add a live translation feature to AirPods in iOS 19 that will enable real-time conversations between people who speak different languages.
The feature will come alongside Apple “bolstering the translation technology in iOS 19.” With this advancement, Apple is set to compete with other ai translation earbuds, bringing seamless multilingual communication to AirPods. Learn more about the update here.
Sonos reportedly scrapped plans to launch its streaming video device. The Apple TV rival was “deep into development,” yet the company decided to pull the plug on its release.
The streaming device was going to be Sonos’ next big hardware product.
Several new Apple devices hit store shelves today. Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac
You can now purchase Apple’s 2025 MacBook Air refresh with a faster M4 chip from your nearest retail store. The upgraded Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips also hits retail stores today.
Additionally, the M3 iPad Air and iPad A16 are also up for sale starting today, March 12.
The Apple Watch Series 10 failed to boost Apple's smartwatch sales. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac
Despite the launch of the redesigned Apple Watch Series 10, Apple’s wearable sales declined by a whopping 19% in 2024. The overall smartwatch shipments also fell by 7% in the year.
Although sales declined, Apple remained the top player in the smartwatch market in 2024, beating Samsung and Xiaomi.
The European Commission could take a softer stance against Apple's DMA breach. Photo: European Commission
The European Commission will reportedly slap Apple and Meta with “modest fines” for breaching the DMA (Digital Markets Act).
The act became a law in EU countries in May 2023, forcing Apple to open its devices to third-party app stores and be more open to competition. This ongoing regulatory pressure raises questions about Apple’s global operations, including where are iPhones made.
The M4 MacBook Air is all about small refinements. Photo/Graphics: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac
How do Apple’s latest laptops stack up? Our M3 vs. M4 MacBook Air comparison shows the differences between the two models. Spoiler alert: Adding the new M4 chip steals the spotlight, although a lower starting price tag comes as a welcome change.
So, how does the M4 MacBook Air stack up against its M3 predecessor? Are the upgrades game-changing or just incremental? Find out in our in-depth comparison.
A folding iPhone might look a little something like this concept. AI concept: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac
Apple’s first foldable iPhone may sport a book-style design and a steep $2,000+ price tag. It will apparently sport a 7.8-inch inner folding display, with a 5.5-inch cover display.
Despite its high price tag, the foldable iPhone will seemingly have a strong replacement demand among loyal Apple fans.
YouTube Premium Lite is a cheaper alternative to YouTube Premium. Logo/Text: YouTube/Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac
YouTube introduced a new, cheaper paid tier in the US called YouTube Lite. While the “Lite” plan is light on perks, it also carries a lower monthly subscription fee of $7.99 per month.
YouTube Premium Lite retains the biggest advantage of paying for YouTube: an ad-free viewing experience. Well, almost.
The 2025 iPad Air is all about its M3 chip. Photo: Apple
Apple’s iPad Air lineup is getting an M3 refresh. The chip upgrade boosts the performance of the latest iPads while promising the same battery life. This enhancement aligns with Apple’s ongoing efforts to integrate advanced technologies, such as Apple Intelligence, into the company’s devices.
“iPad Air is so popular because of its unmatched combination of powerful performance, portability, and support for advanced accessories, all at an affordable price,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. If you’re looking for a comparison with Apple’s flagship models, explore thisiPad Pro M3 review for more details.
iOS 18.4 beta is packed with new features. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
A week after the first iOS 18.4 beta dropped, Apple released the second beta build. It packs even more changes and brings an iPhone 16 feature to the iPhone 15 Pro lineup.
Below are all the changes we have discovered in iOS 18.4 beta 2 and previous builds so far.
iPhone 16e is as repairable as its other family members. Photo: iFixit
The new iPhone 16e proves about as repairable as other members of the iPhone 16 family, according to iFixit’s teardown of Apple’s new budget phone. Despite its lower price tag, the iPhone 16e packs many of the repairability features of its more-expensive siblings, including the ionic liquid battery adhesive that makes replacement easier.
However, iFixit’s teardown leaves one key question unanswered: Why did Apple omit MagSafe from iPhone 16e?
The Siri we deserve is still a few years away. Photo: Apple
Despite big promises, the Siri experience in iOS 18 is nowhere as good as it should be. An improved Siri reportedly will arrive with iOS 18.5 in May this year, one that is much smarter. However, don’t expect Siri to become like ChatGPT or Gemini until at least 2027.
A MacBook Air refresh is almost here. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple’s next MacBook Air refresh could reportedly happen “this coming week.” While an iPad Air refresh is also in the pipeline, it will arrive a few weeks later.
The company will supposedly launch the iPad 11 alongside the iPad Air refresh.
UPDATE (March 5): As predicted, the M4 MacBook Air launched on Wednesday. In addition, the new iPad Air came out a bit earlier than expected, and the iPad 11 debuted, also.
Is the iPhone 16e a better buy than the iPhone 15? Photo: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac
Starting at $599, the iPhone 16e costs less than an iPhone 15. As you’ll see in this iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 15 comparison, Apple admittedly (and unavoidably) cut some corners while making its newest budget phone. However, the iPhone 16e also flexes some muscles the iPhone 15 can’t. If you’re interested in expert opinions and in-depth analysis, check out the latestiPhone SE reviews.
So, should you save your money and get the iPhone 16e or spend the extra $100 for the iPhone 15? Find out in this comparison.