Marko Zivkovic

Associate Editor

Marko is a professional writer and Associate Editor at AppleInsider.

Throughout his career, Marko has revealed countless details on Apple’s upcoming products. Through exclusive articles, he has published product designs, detailed overviews of new hardware projects and even information on then-unannounced operating systems.

An avid collector of all things Apple, from PowerPC-based Macs to early iPhones, Marko possesses detailed knowledge of Apple’s different development processes.

Along with his exclusives, Marko also covers daily news and writes product reviews.

Latest Articles from Marko Zivkovic

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Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4.1 addresses two actively exploited vulnerabilities

The iOS 18.4.1 update contains security fixes for vulnerabilities that may have been used in sophisticated attacks. Here's why you should update.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 day ago

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Meta leans on iMessage being more popular than Facebook Messenger for antitrust defense

Social media giant Meta claims that it can't be considered a monopoly because iMessage outperforms Facebook Messenger on iOS.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 days ago

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Apple Pencil Pro can now look like a crayon

ColorWare's new custom-painted Apple Pencil Pro is as close as you can get to using actual crayons on an iPad, and it's sure to bring back some fond memories.

Marko Zivkovic | 6 days ago

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watchOS also rumored to get visionOS design elements

watchOS 12 could see some visionOS-inspired design changes according to a new rumor, but the unreliable source also shares the unlikely possibility that Apple Intelligence will also come to the platform.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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New Apple Watch ad reveals how the Emergency SOS feature saved a man in Australia

The Apple Watch has saved countless lives over the years, and a new Apple video explains how it helped rescue a man swept out to sea in Australia.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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Trump's belief that iPhone manufacturing could quickly move to the US is wrong

President Trump believes iPhone manufacturing could shift to the US very quickly. He's wrong — it won't happen during his term, if it happens at all.

Marko Zivkovic and Mike Wuerthele | 1 week ago

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A flood of panic-buying has started in anticipation of major iPhone price increases

The never-ending talk of tariffs has people rushing to buy the best iPhone that they can afford now before it becomes significantly more expensive.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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Apple could import more iPhones from India due to Trump's tariffs

After a rush-job getting tons of iPhones to the US from India just before a trade deadline, Apple may be considering getting more of its US supply from the country to pay less in tariffs than it would if it imported the devices from China.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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Palworld review for Mac: 'Pokemon with guns' is a massive understatement

Newly available on Mac, "Palworld" goes beyond the typical monster battle game by incorporating tried and true survival crafting mechanics, but its crossplay implementation leaves something to be desired.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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iPhone 17 Pro predicted to cost over $2000 because of Trump tariffs

Apple's iconic iPhone may soon cost you about double what it costs now, as analysts predict a 43% price increase in response to U.S. tariffs on imports from China and elsewhere in the world.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

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Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney calls Apple a 'gangster-style' business

The tirades of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney against Apple continue, with Sweeney calling the company a "gangster-style" business while completely ignoring that his company also charges developers to make and distribute games.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 weeks ago

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New in iOS 18.5: Show and hide contact photos directly from the Mail app

The first developer beta of iOS 18.5 introduces a new option for the Mail app, along with a few other quality-of-life improvements.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 weeks ago

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AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 receive new firmware update

A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 weeks ago

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Don't wait to update: iOS 18.4 introduces key security fixes

Apple's iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 weeks ago

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Apple's folding iPad or MacBook: What to expect, and when it will ship

Though Apple has yet to introduce a product with a folding display, the rumor mill believes the technology will make its way to the iPad and MacBook. Here's what to expect, and when to expect it.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 weeks ago

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Apple begins notifying 2025 Swift Student Challenge winners

Win or lose, emails are going out to all that entered the 2025 Swift Student Challenge ahead of WWDC.

Marko Zivkovic | 3 weeks ago

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New Utah law forces big tech to add age verification, Apple is already prepared

Utah's new App Store Accountability Act will force companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of new App Store users in the state.

Marko Zivkovic | 3 weeks ago

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2025 Swift Student Challenge winners to be announced on March 27

Apple has revealed that the winners of the 2025 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 27, with the best among them set to receive a trip to Apple Park.

Marko Zivkovic | 3 weeks ago

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Assassin's Creed Shadows now available for Mac, PC, and consoles

Ubisoft's "Assassin's Creed Shadows" can now be downloaded from the macOS App Store, as the game debuted across all compatible platforms, including Mac, PC, and various consoles.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 weeks ago

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Apple won't be forced into allowing third party app marketplaces in Brazil, for now

A Federal Civil Court judge ruled that Apple will not be required to enable sideloading in Brazil, meaning that the iPhone maker can continue to distribute apps exclusively via the App Store.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 weeks ago

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Plex announces price increases for 2025, remote streaming of personal media no longer free

Plex has announced that it will no longer offer free remote streaming for personal media and says its subscription options will see a significant price increase effective April 29, 2025.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 weeks ago

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Apple Pay expands to Puerto Rico

Apple Pay is now officially available in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, as a prominent local bank has introduced support for the contactless payment service.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 weeks ago

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Apple's MagSafe charger gets new firmware update

Apple has released a new firmware version for its iconic MagSafe charger, though there are currently no details as to what the update contains.

Marko Zivkovic | 4 weeks ago

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iOS 18.3.2 reportedly causing email delivery issues in Mail

The iOS 18.3.2 update appears to have introduced a bug related to Apple's Mail application, as multiple users now claim that emails only appear in their inbox after a manual refresh.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 month ago

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M4 MacBook Air teardown reveals it's just as easy to repair as its predecessor

Apple's latest M4 MacBook Air is just as repairable as the previous two iterations, as a teardown of the device shows no major changes from the M2 model.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 month ago

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