Malcolm Owen

Located in South Wales, United Kingdom, Malcolm Owen has been writing professionally about technology since 2012. Formerly of Electronista and MacNN, Malcolm joined AppleInsider in January 2017 and has been at the keys daily ever since.

Highlights of his writing career so far include appearing as a gaming expert for a BBC radio piece, taking part in numerous podcasts, and attending Mobile World Congress and other product launches.

While the focus of his time is spent in Apple’s ecosystem, he is also keenly familiar with others, including Windows PCs and the Raspberry Pi.

He spends his downtime pursuing photography, which he edits on the Mac mini. He also has an interest in magic tricks, and is slowly learning how to play the guitar.

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Apple engineers talk about iPhone 13 camera changes

14 hours ago

Apple engineers talk about iPhone 13 camera changes

An interview with a number of Apple vice presidents involved with the engineering of the iPhone 13 camera system has been published, proving more insight into the decisions behind the improvements for the 2021 releases.

By Malcolm Owen | 14 hours ago

Apple TV+ promotes 'Wolfboy and the Everything Factory' with educational trailers

15 hours ago

Apple TV+ promotes 'Wolfboy and the Everything Factory' with educational trailers

Apple has released a trailer for "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory," the Joseph Gordon-Levitt animated series that started streaming on Apple TV+ on September 24.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

Apple partners with A-Cold-Wall on limited-edition Beats Studio3 Wireless

15 hours ago

Apple partners with A-Cold-Wall on limited-edition Beats Studio3 Wireless

Apple has quietly released a limited edition version of the Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones, with a collaboration with the brand A-Cold-Wall resulting in speckled personal audio gear.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

Google claims EU ignored Apple in $5.1B antitrust appeal

18 hours ago

Google claims EU ignored Apple in $5.1B antitrust appeal

Google has attacked the European Commission in its bid to avoid paying a 4.34 billion euro ($5.1 billion) antitrust fine from 2018, claiming that the regulator ignored Apple when examining Android's impact on competition.

By Malcolm Owen | 18 hours ago

Facebook halts 'Instagram Kids' plan but insists it's still a good idea

19 hours ago

Facebook halts 'Instagram Kids' plan but insists it's still a good idea

Facebook is putting a temporary hold on its work to create "Instagram Kids," with the social network pausing its development in favor of building parental supervision tools and convincing policymakers that it should exist.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

Stampeding crowd halts iPhone 13 launch in China

21 hours ago

Stampeding crowd halts iPhone 13 launch in China

A stampede of customers invaded a Chinese mall on Friday, looking to buy the iPhone 13, but many were turned away after the store was forced to stop selling the model.

By Malcolm Owen | 21 hours ago

South Korea Apple Developer Academy opening in 2022

22 hours ago

South Korea Apple Developer Academy opening in 2022

A new Apple Developer Academy and Manufacturing R&D Support Center will be opening up in South Korea in 2022, launching as part of Apple's settlement to end an antitrust investigation with the country's Fair Trade Commission.

By Malcolm Owen | 22 hours ago

Apple keeps making third-party screen repairs harder

1 day ago

Apple keeps making third-party screen repairs harder

Apple's changes to the iPhone 13 screen design now makes it harder for third-party repair firms to replace the display, as attempts to switch out a damaged screen could lead to a loss of Face ID support.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone SE: which iPhone model to buy at every price point

1 day ago

iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone SE: which iPhone model to buy at every price point

As Apple updates its iPhone catalog, many users will be trying to work out what kind of iPhone they can afford. Here's what iPhone you should think about getting at your budget.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Best Deals Sept. 26 - $375 Dell 32-inch curved monitor, $78 off 8TB NAS, and more!

1 day ago

Best Deals Sept. 26 - $375 Dell 32-inch curved monitor, $78 off 8TB NAS, and more!

Sunday's best deals include $32 off the Elgato HD60 Pro, $78 off the WD 8TB My Cloud NAS, and more!

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple's new iPad mini 6 might have a scrolling glitch

1 day ago

Apple's new iPad mini 6 might have a scrolling glitch

The iPad mini 6 may have an issue with the way it refreshes the display while scrolling, with one side seemingly updating at a slightly different speed than the other, creating a "jelly" effect.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

iPhone 14 will get complete redesign and lose mini model in 2022

1 day ago

iPhone 14 will get complete redesign and lose mini model in 2022

Apple's next iPhone release, the "iPhone 14," will have more changes than the iPhone 13, according to a report, with a "complete redesign" on the cards for the 2022 models.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple's push to make environmental & social changes is contagious, says exec

1 day ago

Apple's push to make environmental & social changes is contagious, says exec

Apple's social and environmental initiatives are setting an example for other companies to follow, according to Apple's Racial Equity and Justice Initiative program lead Alisha Johnson, with businesses continuing to take over from governments in driving policy changes.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Compared: Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro

1 day ago

Compared: Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Microsoft unveiled its latest slate of Surface computers, with the Surface Pro 8 appearing to be a direct competitor to Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Here's how Microsoft's new productivity tablet stacks up against Apple's long-standing offering.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple tells developers how to use 120Hz ProMotion for iPhone 13 Pro

2 days ago

Apple tells developers how to use 120Hz ProMotion for iPhone 13 Pro

Apple has updated its developer documentation about ProMotion, explaining to developers how to understand and properly use the variable refresh rates feature in the iPhone 13 Pro models.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Apple Watch Series 6 oxygen sensor just as good as hospital equipment

2 days ago

Apple Watch Series 6 oxygen sensor just as good as hospital equipment

The Apple Watch Series 6 is a "reliable way" to monitor oxygen saturation in patients with lung conditions, according to a University of Sao Paulo study, one that could help in future medical treatments.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Best Deals Sept. 25 - $35 Arc mouse, $200 off 49-inch curved monitor, and more!

2 days ago

Best Deals Sept. 25 - $35 Arc mouse, $200 off 49-inch curved monitor, and more!

Saturday's best deals include a half-price Microsoft Arc Mouse, $80 off Sony noise-cancelling headphones, and more!

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Amazon wants you to hang Echo on your wall in the future

2 days ago

Amazon wants you to hang Echo on your wall in the future

Your wall could be the next battleground for smart speakers, with Amazon reportedly working on a wall-mountable Echo with a screen, alongside other new Alexa-based devices.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 Hub offers a 'pure USB-C' design

4 days ago

Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 Hub offers a 'pure USB-C' design

Plugable has launched its new Thunderbolt 4 Hub, the first with a "pure USB-C design" that doesn't include any USB-A ports.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods, and more: What to expect from Apple in 2021 and early 2022

4 days ago

M1X MacBook Pro, AirPods, and more: What to expect from Apple in 2021 and early 2022

While Apple revealed the iPhone 13 range and many other products at its "California Streaming" special event, there are still quite a few other items awaiting launch. Here's what to expect from Apple before the end of 2021, and on into the first months of 2022.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

iOS 15.1 will support verifiable COVID vaccination cards in Apple Wallet

6 days ago

iOS 15.1 will support verifiable COVID vaccination cards in Apple Wallet

Apple in iOS 15.1 will introduce support for verifiable vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, making it easier for people to prove their vaccination status at restaurants, airlines, and other locations.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Apple releases seventh developer beta for macOS Monterey [u]

6 days ago

Apple releases seventh developer beta for macOS Monterey [u]

Apple has reached the seventh beta for macOS Monterey, in what could be one of the last builds before its release to end users.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Apple issues first developer betas for iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1

6 days ago

Apple issues first developer betas for iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1

Just as the milestone beta process finishes, Apple starts the process once again, providing developers with the first builds of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and tvOS 15.1.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Claris ECF Records Manager helps to simplify school & library funding

6 days ago

Claris ECF Records Manager helps to simplify school & library funding

Apple spin-off Claris has launched ECF Records Manager — an app designed to help K-12 schools and libraries meet the demands of a $7 billion federal remote learning support program.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

iPhone 13 review roundup: Great cameras, incredible battery life

6 days ago

iPhone 13 review roundup: Great cameras, incredible battery life

The initial reviews for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 mini are out, all heaping praise on improved cameras, though also acknowledging that it's not a revolutionary year-over-year change.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

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