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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Scott Free president exits for multi-year Apple TV+ deal

11 hours ago

Scott Free president exits for multi-year Apple TV+ deal

Kevin Walsh is departing his role of president at Scott Free Productions, after signing a multi-year deal to produce content for Apple TV .

By Malcolm Owen | 11 hours ago

FTC, DOJ launch joint public inquiry of merger rules focused on big tech

12 hours ago

FTC, DOJ launch joint public inquiry of merger rules focused on big tech

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department want to update merger rules that will affect Apple and other tech giants, in a joint effort to prevent illegal or anticompetitive acquisitions or mergers from taking place.

By Malcolm Owen | 12 hours ago

How to securely show your COVID-19 certificate on your iPhone

15 hours ago

How to securely show your COVID-19 certificate on your iPhone

If you have to physically hand over your iPhone to present your COVID-19 vaccination certificate, here's how to do so quickly in the most secure way possible.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

New iPhone SE and iPad Air surface in regulatory database

16 hours ago

New iPhone SE and iPad Air surface in regulatory database

Indications Apple may be preparing the rumored iPhone SE and iPad Air for launch may have surfaced, via new listings found in the Eurasian Economic Commission database.

By Malcolm Owen | 16 hours ago

Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

18 hours ago

Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

Software giant Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard, a major acquisition valued at $68.7 billion that combines many major studios under one entity.

By Malcolm Owen | 18 hours ago

U.S. Senate's App Store reform bill debate set for Thursday

19 hours ago

U.S. Senate's App Store reform bill debate set for Thursday

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will debate the "Open App Markets Act" on Thursday, a bipartisan bill that if passed as-is could impact how Apple manages the App Store.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

Dutch regulator will examine Apple's App Store dating app payment proposal

1 day ago

Dutch regulator will examine Apple's App Store dating app payment proposal

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets will be looking into Apple's proposal for how it plans to handle dating app alternative payment options, to see if the company has sufficiently complied with the regulatory order.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

OLED iPad panel production could start on Wednesday

1 day ago

OLED iPad panel production could start on Wednesday

The iPad Air could arrive with an OLED display quicker than first thought, with a report predicting production using the display technology could start on Wednesday.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple makes it clear it will get its app commission regardless of payment method

1 day ago

Apple makes it clear it will get its app commission regardless of payment method

Despite being forced into providing alternative payment systems to dating apps in the Netherlands, Apple has made it perfectly clear with developer documentation that it will still collect its App Store commission from developers.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

The best video converter apps for Mac

1 day ago

The best video converter apps for Mac

If you want to send a video to someone, chances are you'll want to convert it or shrink its size. Here are the best options for changing the video into something more manageable.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple Pay launches soon in Argentina and Peru

1 day ago

Apple Pay launches soon in Argentina and Peru

Apple has confirmed it will be expanding Apple Pay in Latin America in the near future, with banks in Argentina and Peru set to join Apple's mobile payments platform soon.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple once prototyped HomePod with battery power

2 days ago

Apple once prototyped HomePod with battery power

Apple allegedly thought about creating a portable version of the HomePod with a battery, with a report claiming a prototype was produced but not turned into a final product.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Only the 'iPhone 14' Pro models will have ProMotion displays

2 days ago

Only the 'iPhone 14' Pro models will have ProMotion displays

The "iPhone 14" may not use ProMotion in its non-Pro models, with a new report claiming that consumers will have to wait until the "iPhone 15" in 2023 for the feature.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Apple AR headset could cost consumers over $2,000

2 days ago

Apple AR headset could cost consumers over $2,000

Apple's long-rumored mixed-reality headset could cost consumers over $2,000 when it eventually ships, with a report claiming the expensive development and components justifies the potential price.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

CarKey support may spread to Hyundai, Genesis by the summer

2 days ago

CarKey support may spread to Hyundai, Genesis by the summer

Drivers may be able to open more cars with an iPhone or Apple Watch in the coming months, with Hyundai and Genesis expected to support Apple's CarKey feature by the summer.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Safari API bug leaks browsing data that can reveal a user's identity

2 days ago

Safari API bug leaks browsing data that can reveal a user's identity

A bug in Safari in how it handles the IndexedDB API is potentially leaking information about a user's browsing habits, an issue that could be used to reveal the user's identity.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

New iPad Air may launch in the spring with A15 Bionic, 5G

2 days ago

New iPad Air may launch in the spring with A15 Bionic, 5G

Apple's fifth-generation iPad Air could release in early 2022, with a new report claiming that it is similar to the sixth-generation iPad mini, with 5G connectivity and an ultra-wide FaceTime HD camera.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Class action suit targets Powerbeats Pro over reduced battery life

3 days ago

Class action suit targets Powerbeats Pro over reduced battery life

A putative class action lawsuit is attempting to sue Apple over claims the batteries used in Powerbeats Pro didn't last for the nine hours mentioned in Apple's marketing.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

macOS, Windows, Linux all targeted by new cross-platform exploit

3 days ago

macOS, Windows, Linux all targeted by new cross-platform exploit

The new "SysJoker" backdoor can reportedly attack multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Developer hack puts CarPlay on Tesla using a Raspberry Pi

3 days ago

Developer hack puts CarPlay on Tesla using a Raspberry Pi

A developer has come up with a way to get CarPlay running on a Tesla, with a workaround allowing drivers access to their iPhones while behind the wheel.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Apple wants proof of employee COVID-19 booster shots

3 days ago

Apple wants proof of employee COVID-19 booster shots

Apple employees will need to show proof of receiving a COVID-19 booster shot, a report claims, or else they face undergoing frequent testing for the virus as part of the iPhone maker's attempts to keep its employees safe.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Missing iPhone 13 Phone Noise Cancellation may not return

3 days ago

Missing iPhone 13 Phone Noise Cancellation may not return

A noise-cancelation Accessibility feature affecting phone calls is not available in the iPhone 13, with Apple Support seemingly believing the removal of the option from the Settings app is a permanent change.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Dutch App Store change allows dating apps to take third-party payments

3 days ago

Dutch App Store change allows dating apps to take third-party payments

Apple has confirmed it will be complying with a regulatory order to change its App Store payment rules, by allowing dating apps in the Netherlands to use third-party payment mechanisms.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Apple seeds second developer betas of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4

6 days ago

Apple seeds second developer betas of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4

Apple is now on its second round of the current developer beta process, and has provided fresh builds of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, and watchOS 8.4 for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

T-Mobile blames Apple for iCloud Phone Relay block on iPhones

1 week ago

T-Mobile blames Apple for iCloud Phone Relay block on iPhones

T-Mobile has responded to allegations it was blocking Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature, by claiming it was a settings issue, not a change in policy.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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