Smartphones

We finally know why Apple is so doomed: It’s all Jony Ive’s fault

Jony Ive is a talented guy, but he was not Apple's sole innovator.

Apple claims startup poached its staff and stole its chip secrets

Lawsuit names two engineers who allegedly took thousands of chip design files to 'stealth mode startup' Rivos.

Apple could be forced to support Google Pay and Samsung Pay

EU regulators demand Apple open up the iPhone's NFC chip, and threaten $36.5bn fine for locking out rivals.

You can now rock out to Apple Music on Roku devices

One of the last major streaming devices not to have Apple Music finally joins the club.

Every Apple release and announcement we expect (and hope) in May

We will probably get OS updates, TV+ and Apple Arcade releases, and not much else.

Does Apple’s lucrative past mean it can survive an uncertain future?

The second great App Store purge, and the stress of self-service repairs: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed this week.

New AirTag firmware adjusts the unwanted tracking sound for easier detection

This is one of several changes Apple has promised to increase the safety of its tracking product.

Hazel review: Folder-based automation that makes life easier on macOS

The app performs rules-based actions on new items in folders, including renaming, reorganizing, moving, importing, uploading, and pushing notifications.

iPad Pro: Buy now or wait?

We look at whether you should buy an iPad Pro now or wait for the next-generation models.

Fun and funny things to ask Siri

If you want to have a little fun with Siri, here are some questions to ask with funny responses.

Best budget smartphones of 2019

2019 has already served up plenty of affordable smartphones that offer the a lot of bang for your buck.

2019 is shaping to be a big year for smartphones with the arrival of slick flagships like the Galaxy S10, foldable devices like the Huawei Mate X, photography powerhouses like the P30 Pro and plenty of disruptive mid-tier devices to boot. Here are the best phones that you can buy right now in 2019.