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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Kanye West's 'Donda' will be released on August 6

6 hours ago

Kanye West's 'Donda' will be released on August 6

Following an unusual launch livestream on Apple Music, it appears Kanye West fans will have to wait until August 6 before being able to listen to the new album "Donda" on the music-streaming service.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 hours ago

Apple officially attending NAB for first time in a decade

11 hours ago

Apple officially attending NAB for first time in a decade

Apple will be taking part in NAB 2021, attending the broadcasting-centric show for the first time after a decade-long absence.

By Malcolm Owen | 11 hours ago

Face ID could reach Mac lineup within a 'couple of years'

13 hours ago

Face ID could reach Mac lineup within a 'couple of years'

Apple could be bringing Face ID over from iPhone to Mac within a few years, according to a report, with the added possibility of using cameras embedded in the display itself.

By Malcolm Owen | 13 hours ago

Rogers quietly adds support for Apple Business Chat

15 hours ago

Rogers quietly adds support for Apple Business Chat

Rogers has become the latest major organization to include support for Apple Business Chat, enabling customers of the Canadian carrier to chat with representatives using iMessage.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

Apple TV+ 'Central Park' cast and producers appear in Comic-Con panel

1 day ago

Apple TV+ 'Central Park' cast and producers appear in Comic-Con panel

Producers and stars of the Apple TV animated series "Central Park" have spoken at the virtual edition of the annual Comic-Con event, to talk about how the show was created.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

WhatsApp CEO takes issue with NSO's denials of iPhone Pegasus hacks

1 day ago

WhatsApp CEO takes issue with NSO's denials of iPhone Pegasus hacks

WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has problems with the NSO Group taking no responsibility for surveillance and hacking of journalist and activist iPhones and other devices.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Deutsche Telekom's incubator seeks iOS AR app developers

1 day ago

Deutsche Telekom's incubator seeks iOS AR app developers

Deutsche Telekom's tech incubator Hubraum is opening itself up to iOS developers working on augmented reality applications, a program that includes development support from Apple.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

How to share song lyrics from Apple Music with your friends

5 days ago

How to share song lyrics from Apple Music with your friends

End arguments over song lyrics once and for all by sharing the lines from Apple Music to your friends via iMessage, Facebook, and Instagram.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

BBEdit for macOS gains notes feature in major 14.0 update

5 days ago

BBEdit for macOS gains notes feature in major 14.0 update

The long-running BBEdit has reached version 14.0, with the macOS text editor update making a considerable number of changes, including helping users organize quickly-written notes.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

'iPad mini 6' rumored to use same A15 chip as 'iPhone 13' range

5 days ago

'iPad mini 6' rumored to use same A15 chip as 'iPhone 13' range

Apple's sixth-generation iPad mini will borrow the design cues of the iPad Air, a report claims, with it also set to include other changes including a magnetic Smart Connector and USB-C.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

How to configure App Tracking Transparency in iOS and iPadOS

5 days ago

How to configure App Tracking Transparency in iOS and iPadOS

If you have accidentally allowed apps to keep tracking you on your iPhone, you may want to change that. Here's how to manage your device's App Tracking Transparency settings.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

iPhones reportedly landing in LG's South Korea stores in August

5 days ago

iPhones reportedly landing in LG's South Korea stores in August

Apple's iPhone will soon be available to purchase from the LG Best Shop in South Korea, a report claims, after the two companies reportedly agreed to a plan to sell the smartphones in the LG store chain from August onwards.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is now available worldwide

5 days ago

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is now available worldwide

The MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 range is now available from Apple Stores around the world, with the in-store pickup option being considerably quicker for customers than waiting for delivery.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Expanding iPhone could use a sliding body design and a flexible screen

5 days ago

Expanding iPhone could use a sliding body design and a flexible screen

A future iPhone could have an expanding screen, if Apple's research on how to make sliding sections within the smartphone's body support a flexible display pans out.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Coalition for App Fairness fears retaliation in bid to quash Apple subpoenas

6 days ago

Coalition for App Fairness fears retaliation in bid to quash Apple subpoenas

The Coalition for App Fairness is fighting three subpoenas from Apple requesting access to internal communications, under claims it could enable Apple to retaliate against its members.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Up to 16 HyperJuice 100W GaN chargers can be stacked on one outlet

6 days ago

Up to 16 HyperJuice 100W GaN chargers can be stacked on one outlet

Hyper has launched what it calls the first 65W and 100W GaN USB-A and USB-C HyperJuice chargers that can be stacked, allowing up to 16 chargers to run off a single wall outlet.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

MagSafe Battery Pack images show it doubles iPhone 12 thickness

6 days ago

MagSafe Battery Pack images show it doubles iPhone 12 thickness

The first photographs of Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack by an iPhone owner show the portable power source as quite a hefty add-on, one that practically doubles the thickness of the iPhone when used.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

iMessage, Apple Music used by Pegasus to attack journalist iPhones

6 days ago

iMessage, Apple Music used by Pegasus to attack journalist iPhones

Amnesty International has detailed evidence showing some of the ways NSO's Pegasus spyware tool infiltrated the iPhones of journalists and activists, by using weaknesses in Apple's software including an iMessage zero-click 0-day vulnerability.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

US Government, NATO accuse China of Microsoft Exchange attacks

6 days ago

US Government, NATO accuse China of Microsoft Exchange attacks

The Microsoft Exchange hack and many other attacks were caused by gangs working with the Chinese government, the Biden administration and NATO claim.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

How to tell your Mac what to do with Voice Control

1 week ago

How to tell your Mac what to do with Voice Control

In those times where you have your hands full, you'd probably want some way to control your Mac verbally. Here's how to get started with Voice Control.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Pegasus hacking tool used to spy on journalists and activists

1 week ago

Pegasus hacking tool used to spy on journalists and activists

Human rights activists and journalists have been the subject of hacking attempts using NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, an investigation claims, with approximately 37 smartphones successfully hacked using the surveillance tool.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

'iPhone 13' could borrow always-on screen from Apple Watch

1 week ago

'iPhone 13' could borrow always-on screen from Apple Watch

The "iPhone 13" could have an always-on display mode similar to the Apple Watch, a report claims, reiterating rumors from early 2021 where users could be given visual alerts without wasting battery.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

MacBook Pro with mini LED backlighting set for fall launch

1 week ago

MacBook Pro with mini LED backlighting set for fall launch

Apple's rumored fall launch of new MacBook Pro models is becoming more credible, with a report reiterating a potential release before the end of 2021, complete with mini LED displays.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple TV+ secures three Daytime Emmys for animated shows

1 week ago

Apple TV+ secures three Daytime Emmys for animated shows

Apple TV has secured more award wins, picking up accolades for its children's programming in the second wave of Daytime Emmy Awards presented on Saturday.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple issues third developer betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 [u: public beta]

1 week ago

Apple issues third developer betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 [u: public beta]

Apple is now on the third generation of betas for its milestone operating systems, providing developers with new builds of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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