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iPad5 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

New iPad mini Reviews Are In: Better Battery Than Apple Claims, and a Big Screen UpgradeThe first reviews of the new OLED iPad mini are in, with surprisingly long battery life in one test and a big step up in screen quality. Here's what it means if you're weighing one up for Christmas.Read the article →

iPhone5 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

iOS 27.3 Beta Is Out: A New Health App, Vertical Tabs in Safari and What Else Is ComingApple has started testing iOS 27.3, with a redesigned Health app, vertical tabs in Safari and custom StandBy clock faces. Here's what's new, and when you can expect it.

iPhone2 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

Still Waiting for an iPhone Duo? Apple Can't Say When Supply Will Catch UpApple's boss says there's no end date for iPhone Duo shortages, and Mark Gurman reports the launch was rushed. Here's what that means for waiting lists and Christmas plans.

iPad1 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

Thinking of an iPad for Christmas? Three New iPads Are Rumoured for Early 2027Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports new versions of the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro are due by summer 2027. Here's what that means if you're buying an iPad for Christmas.

iPhone31 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Cracked Fold on Your iPhone Duo? Here's What Apple Has Told Its StoresA leaked Apple memo tells stores and repairers how to handle the inner screen cracking on some iPhone Duo units. Here's what Apple has said, what's only reported, and what to do.

News30 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

HomePod mini 2 Is Here: What Works Today, and Why Siri AI Has to WaitHomePod mini 2 launches today, but its smarter Siri AI won't be switched on yet. Here's what works out of the box, what comes later and my setup tips.

Mac30 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Touchscreen MacBook Pro: How macOS Works With Your Fingers, and How to Turn Touch OffApple's first touchscreen Mac changes how macOS behaves under a fingertip, and touch can reportedly be switched off entirely. Here's what's new, what's still to come and who it suits.

iPhone29 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

iOS 27.2 Lets You Prove Your Age With a Selfie. Here's How It Works and What Happens to Your PhotoiOS 27.2 adds a new way to confirm you're an adult on your iPhone or iPad: a quick selfie instead of a card or ID. Here's how it works and what Apple says happens to your face data.

Mac28 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Is Here. Here's What It Does and Who It's ForApple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, with an OLED screen, a Dynamic Island and the glowing Apple logo back on the lid. Here's what's new and who it suits.

iPhone28 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

The Toxic Duo: My iPhone Duo ReviewI love the iPhone Duo one day and can't stand it the next. Here's my review after living with Apple's first folding iPhone since launch day: the brilliant bits, the frustrating bits and those cameras.

Mac27 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Apple's New M6 MacBook Pro: What's Changed, and Why It's Worth Waiting One More DayApple has refreshed the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and up to 24 hours of battery. Here's what's new, who it suits, and why I'd wait until tomorrow.

Mac27 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Apple's New iMac With M6 Is Here: What's Changed, What Hasn't and When You Can OrderApple has updated the iMac for the first time in two years, with the M6 chip, faster Wi-Fi and quicker storage in the same design and colours. Here's what's new and when you can order.

iPad26 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Apple's New iPad mini Gets an OLED Screen, Water Resistance and a Big Speed Boost. Here's What's NewApple has announced an all-new iPad mini with a brighter 8.5-inch OLED screen, IP67 water resistance and the A20 Pro chip, from £699. Pre-orders open on Wednesday.

Mac26 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Touchscreen MacBook Pro, New iMac and an OLED iPad mini Expected on Wednesday. Should You Wait?Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an M6 iMac and an OLED iPad mini this Wednesday. Here's what's rumoured and whether to hold off buying.

Apple Tips24 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Lost or Stolen iPhone? The Steps to Take Straight Away, and What to Set Up NowLosing your iPhone is horrible, but a few quick steps can stop a bad day turning into a bigger mess. Here's what to do straight away, and the settings worth checking now.

iPhone23 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Got an iPhone Duo This Weekend? How to Spot Apps Made for the Bigger Screen, and What to Do About the Ones That Aren'tApple has confirmed a 'Made for iPhone Duo' label in the App Store and named over 50 updated apps. Here's how to check yours, and why some still sit in a small box.

iPhone21 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

iPhone Duo Reviews Are In. Here's What MKBHD, The Verge, Engadget and the Rest ThinkThe first iPhone Duo reviews are out. Reviewers, MKBHD included, love the hinge and how well the crease is hidden, but most call it heavy and expensive. Here's where they agree, where they don't, and what it means for you.

iPhone21 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

iPhone Duo Reviews Land Today. Here's What to Look Out ForThe first iPhone Duo reviews are due later today, two days before deliveries begin. Here's when to expect them, who to watch, and what to look out for before you decide.

iPhone20 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

iOS 27's New Scam Protection Is Switched Off by Default. Here's How to Turn It OniOS 27 includes Impersonation Risk Detection, a feature designed to help when scammers pose as your bank or someone you trust. It's off by default, so here's how to switch it on.

iPhone20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Ordered an iPhone Duo? Check Your Delivery Date, Know the Two-Per-Customer Limit and Don't Count on FridayApple's UK store now limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer, some delivery dates are reportedly moving earlier, and walk-in stock on Friday looks thin. Here's what to check and what to expect.

News19 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Apple's “Pro and Tell” Event Is on 28 October. Here's What the Invite Might Be Telling UsApple has confirmed a “Pro and Tell” launch for Wednesday 28 October, with new MacBook Pros, an iMac and an iPad mini expected. Here's what's official, what's rumoured, and what that glowing invite might be hinting at.

iPhone17 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

iPhone Duo Has Sold Out Until January. Here's What to Do If You Missed ItPre-orders for Apple's first folding iPhone went in minutes on Friday, and new orders now arrive in late January. Here's where things stand in the UK, what Apple has said, and what I'd do if you missed out.

iPhone15 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Open at 1pm Tomorrow. Here's How to Be ReadyPre-orders for Apple's first folding iPhone open at 1pm UK time on Friday. Here's how to save your order tonight, where it lives in the Apple Store app, what each model costs, and how to give yourself the best chance of a launch-day delivery.

News15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

What Apple Is Expected to Launch on 28 October, and What's Only RumourA touchscreen MacBook Pro, an OLED iPad mini and M6 Macs are expected within a fortnight, with a Los Angeles launch on 28 October. Here's what Apple has confirmed, what Mark Gurman is reporting, and whether to wait before buying.

News14 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Apple HomeView Explained: What It Does, Who It's For and What It CostsHomeView is a 7-inch screen for the kitchen or hallway that answers FaceTime calls, shows your cameras, reads recipes and knows who's standing in front of it. Here's what it needs to work well, and who should buy one.

News13 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Apple's Welcome Home Launch: HomePod mini 2, a New Apple TV 4K and HomeViewApple announced a new HomePod mini, a faster Apple TV 4K, a 7-inch home display called HomeView, and a range of cameras and locks with LG and Schneider. Here's what each costs in the UK, when it arrives, and which ones are worth buying.

Apple Tips6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Prime Big Deal Days: The Only Apple Deals Worth Your TimeAmazon's Prime Big Deal Days run today and tomorrow. I went through every Apple listing on the UK site and found six that are actually worth a look. Here they are, with who each one suits.

Apple Tips30 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Apple's New Guide to Healthy Screen Habits for Children: The Settings Worth UsingApple has published a six-step guide with the American Academy of Pediatrics for setting up children's devices. Here's what's in it, which settings to switch on first, and what every family device needs before you start.

News22 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Apple Has Opened Its Own Concert Venue in London. Here's What Apple Music Hall Is ForApple Music Hall is a 600-seat venue inside Battersea Power Station with a 48-speaker spatial sound system and two studios, built so one show becomes a Spatial Audio recording and a livestream. Here's what it means for Apple Music listeners everywhere.

Opinion18 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

2027 Is the Year iPhones Lose Their NumbersThe iPhone lineup has never been messier, and the numbers can't go on forever. Here's why I think next year Apple does to the iPhone what it already did to the iPad, and what the range looks like when it does.

iPhone14 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

iPhone Buyer's Guide: 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max or Wait for the Duo?Three phones at the top of Apple's range this autumn, and three very different answers depending on what you have now. Here's how I'd choose between the iPhone 18 Pro, the 18 Pro Max and the folding iPhone Duo.

News14 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Siri AI Is Here. What It Can Actually Do, and Who Gets ItThe rebuilt Siri arrives today with iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate. Here's what it can do, how it handles your personal data, which devices get it, and the small print worth knowing.

Apple Tips13 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate Arrive Tomorrow. Here's How to Get ReadyApple's big software updates land on Monday 14 September. Here's when to expect them, how to back up first, which devices get them, and the new features actually worth knowing about.

iPhone12 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

How Apple Rethought iOS for iPhone DuoiPhone Duo is a passport-sized phone that opens into something close to an iPad mini, and Apple has quietly reworked iOS so it makes sense in both shapes. Here's what changed, and why the details are cleverer than they look.

News11 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

John Ternus's First Keynote: Everything Apple Announced, and What I ThinkA folding iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and two new watches. My roundup of Apple's September event, and my honest take on John Ternus's first keynote as CEO.

AirPods10 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

AirPods 5: Noise Cancellation Comes to the Cheapest AirPodsEvery AirPods 5 model now has Active Noise Cancellation, from £119. Here's what's changed from AirPods 4, which version to buy, and whether it's worth upgrading.

Apple Watch10 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: The Health Update Worth Knowing AboutNew heart sensors, a daily Readiness score, and features that listen out for doorbells and alarms. Series 12 from £369, Ultra 4 at £749, both in stores on 18 September.

iPhone9 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

iPhone Duo: Apple's First Folding iPhone, ExplainedApple has announced iPhone Duo. A 7.6-inch screen inside, a 5.4-inch screen outside, Touch ID, and a starting price of £1,999. Here's what it is, what it isn't, and who it's actually for.

iPhone9 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

iPhone 18 Pro: Should You Upgrade?The iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199, £100 more than last year. A variable aperture camera, the A20 Pro chip and the best battery life yet. Here's who should upgrade, and who shouldn't.

News2 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Apple's September Event Is Next Wednesday. Here's What to ExpectApple's 'Surprise and shine' event is on 9 September, and it's John Ternus's first keynote as CEO. Here's what's confirmed, what's rumoured, and what it means for your current iPhone.

Mac26 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Apple Has Updated the Mac mini and Mac Studio. Here's Who They're ForNo event, just a press release. The new Mac mini gets Apple's first 2 nanometre chip, the M6, from £899. Mac Studio moves to M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Here's what actually matters.

Apple Tips12 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Will Your iPhone or Mac Get This Autumn's Updates?iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate arrive in September. Here's the full list of which iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches will get them, and which features need newer hardware.

Support28 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

AppleCare One Is Coming to the UK. Here's How It WorksOne monthly plan that covers up to three Apple devices, from 4 August. Here's what it includes, what it costs, and who it actually makes sense for.

News9 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

WWDC 2026: The Update Apple's Software Has Needed for YearsMy thoughts on Apple’s WWDC announcements, including iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, Siri AI, platform improvements, Trust and Safety, and performance updates.

News7 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

WWDC Starts Tomorrow. Here's What I'm ExpectingApple's WWDC 2026 keynote is on Monday June 8 at 6pm UK time. iOS 27, a completely rebuilt Siri, and the first event under John Ternus. Here's what to watch for.

News20 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Tim Cook, Well Done.Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO in September. John Ternus takes over. Here are my thoughts on what Tim's 15 years actually meant — and why history will be very kind to him.

Apple Tips3 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Why Apple's Refurb Store Is Worth Checking Before You BuyApple's refurbished store sells certified Apple products at significantly reduced prices. AppleRefurb.com tracks it in real time for UK and US buyers and sends you alerts when something comes back in stock.

Mac26 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Apple Has Discontinued the Mac Pro. Here's What It Means.Apple has officially ended the Mac Pro with no plans for a successor. The Mac lineup is now simpler and cleaner than it has been in years. Here's what changed.

News26 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Apple Business Is Coming: Here's What It Means for Small Business OwnersApple has announced Apple Business, a free all-in-one platform launching April 14. Here's what it includes and whether it's worth knowing about.

Opinion24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Apple Is Building One Operating System. It Just Hasn’t Said So Yet.iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS - what if they're all heading towards a single unified AppleOS? Here's why I think it's inevitable.

News23 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

WWDC 2026 Is Confirmed — Here’s What to ExpectApple has announced WWDC 2026 for June 8. Here’s what we’re expecting, including new operating systems, a revamped Siri, and potentially some surprise hardware.

AirPods16 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

AirPods Max 2 - What's New and Is It Worth Upgrading?Apple has finally updated AirPods Max with the H2 chip. Here's what's actually changed, what's new, and whether it's worth the £499.

Mac10 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Should You Upgrade to the MacBook Neo?Apple's new MacBook Neo starts at £599 - the most affordable Mac ever. But is it the right Mac for you? Here's an honest breakdown.

iPhone9 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Is the iPhone 17e Worth Upgrading To?Apple's new iPhone 17e starts from £599 — but is it actually worth the upgrade? Here's an honest take from iHelp.

Mac10 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

How Do You Know When Your Mac Actually Needs Replacing?Is your Mac just slow, or is it time for something new? Here's how to tell the difference - and what to try before spending any money.

Support17 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

What Can Actually Be Fixed Remotely - Without a Visit?Wondering what Apple support can actually be done over the phone or screen share? More than you'd think. Here's what iHelp can help with remotely.

Apple Tips3 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Apple One - What Is It and Is It Worth It?Apple One bundles Apple's subscription services together - but is it actually good value? Here's a plain-English breakdown.