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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Compared: Apple Studio Display vs Alogic Clarity Monitor

7 hours ago

Compared: Apple Studio Display vs Alogic Clarity Monitor

Alogic's first monitor, Clarity, echoes Apple's styling in many ways. While the Studio Display has incredible picture quality, Alogic aims for more flexibility.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 hours ago

Apple asked Foxconn to start iPhone recruiting drive two months early

12 hours ago

Apple asked Foxconn to start iPhone recruiting drive two months early

Foxconn's hiring of staff at its biggest iPhone factory in China is taking place early in preparation for the iPhone 14, after Apple requested for the assembly partner to onboard more workforce members two months ahead of usual.

By Malcolm Owen | 12 hours ago

AirTag saves skiing gear from going missing between flights

12 hours ago

AirTag saves skiing gear from going missing between flights

A traveler has discovered how useful Apple's AirTags can be, by tracking down misplaced skiing equipment at an airport and ensuring it made it to a connecting flight on time.

By Malcolm Owen | 12 hours ago

Tim Cook gets the cover in 2022 Time 100 list

13 hours ago

Tim Cook gets the cover in 2022 Time 100 list

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been included in Time's annual list of the 100 Most Influential people of 2022, with the chief receiving praise from Laurene Powell Jobs as well as a cover shot.

By Malcolm Owen | 13 hours ago

Mystery Apple network adapter surfaces in FCC filings

15 hours ago

Mystery Apple network adapter surfaces in FCC filings

Apple is working on a "Network Adapter," FCC filings reveal, a mysterious add-on that has unusual properties, including a built-in battery and that it probably runs on iOS.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

Compared: Amazon Fire 7 2022 vs iPad mini & 10.2-inch iPad

1 day ago

Compared: Amazon Fire 7 2022 vs iPad mini & 10.2-inch iPad

Amazon has updated its Fire 7 tablet for 2022 to make it faster and boost battery life, but it's unlikely to draw many potential buyers away from Apple's standard 10.2-inch iPad or the iPad mini, except for the highly cost-conscious.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple Health VP promotes Apple Watch monitoring in wearables TV spot

1 day ago

Apple Health VP promotes Apple Watch monitoring in wearables TV spot

Dr. Sumbul Desai, Apple's VP of Health, took part in a CBS Sunday Morning segment on health trackers, with the piece showing not only the utility of hardware like the Apple Watch in health, but also the potential of wearable devices to do more.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Disney World visitor claims $40,000 credit card fraud occurred after losing Apple Watch

1 day ago

Disney World visitor claims $40,000 credit card fraud occurred after losing Apple Watch

A visitor to Disney World dubiously claims she is the victim of credit card fraud valued at over $40,000, after dropping her Apple Watch on a ride at Disney World.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple TV+ secures romantic sci-fi 'Fingernails' in Cannes deal

1 day ago

Apple TV+ secures romantic sci-fi 'Fingernails' in Cannes deal

Apple has picked up "Fingernails" for Apple TV+ in a Cannes film festival deal, a sci-fi love story set to star Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple Music raises prices for Student plan in multiple countries

1 day ago

Apple Music raises prices for Student plan in multiple countries

Apple is increasing the cost of Apple Music subscriptions for students in a number of countries, with the price rising by a small amount for the steeply-discounted version.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple Store opens in Wuhan with China's first Apple Pickup area

2 days ago

Apple Store opens in Wuhan with China's first Apple Pickup area

Apple opened up its retail store in Wuhan, China on Saturday, with customers now able to take advantage of the first Apple Pickup area in the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Apple talks to suppliers to increase manufacturing efforts outside of China

2 days ago

Apple talks to suppliers to increase manufacturing efforts outside of China

Apple is intending to decrease its reliance on suppliers working in China, a report claims, with the iPhone maker telling some contract manufacturers it wants to expand production outside of the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Autographed Apple artifacts hit the auction block

2 days ago

Autographed Apple artifacts hit the auction block

A new auction is offering a selection of autographed Apple items up for sale, including photographs, manuals, and other artifacts signed by Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

EA reportedly tried to sell itself to Apple

2 days ago

EA reportedly tried to sell itself to Apple

EA has reportedly been seeking out a merger and Apple was a potential suitor, a report about Comcast CEO Brian Roberts' attempt to merge NBC with the game publisher reveals.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

AirTag helps police track and arrest robbery suspect

2 days ago

AirTag helps police track and arrest robbery suspect

Police in Portland were given a technological assist by Apple's AirTag, after an armed robber unknowingly picked up the tracking device during a second theft.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Compared: OnePlus 10 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max

4 days ago

Compared: OnePlus 10 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max

We got our hands on the new OnePlus 10 Pro and compared to Apple's latest iPhone 13 Pro line for this in-depth showdown.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Compared: iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

5 days ago

Compared: iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony used May to unveil its Xperia 1 IV, a content creation-focused smartphone with some new camera tricks. Here's how its features compare against Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Swift Playgrounds update adds App Store Connect integration for macOS users

6 days ago

Swift Playgrounds update adds App Store Connect integration for macOS users

Apple has updated Swift Playgrounds to version 4.1, with the latest release enabling users to build Mac apps using SwiftUI, as well as new content for both macOS and iPadOS versions.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Which MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to buy at any price point

6 days ago

Which MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to buy at any price point

Apple offers a lot of choices in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines across a very wide range of prices. Here's what model you should buy based on how much you want to spend.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal over high fake user count

6 days ago

Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal over high fake user count

Elon Musk insists that the $44 billion deal for Twitter cannot continue — or the price should be lowered — unless Twitter proves claims that fake users are less than 5% of all accounts.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

UAG's Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad can survive an 8-foot drop

1 week ago

UAG's Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad can survive an 8-foot drop

Accessory producer Urban Armor Gear has moved into hardware with the Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad, a case for the 10.2-inch iPad that offers text entry and protection for the tablet.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple releases iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5 with bug fixes

1 week ago

Apple releases iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5 with bug fixes

Apple has made its updates to iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, tvOS 15.5, and Studio Display update 15.5 available to download by the public, with the releases largely consisting of bug and performance changes.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.4 to the public

1 week ago

Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.4 to the public

Apple has shipped macOS Monterey 12.4, with the latest update provided to the public containing minor fixes and performance improvements rather than feature changes.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Apple TV+ takes flight with order for animated kids show 'Eva the Owlet'

1 week ago

Apple TV+ takes flight with order for animated kids show 'Eva the Owlet'

Apple is adding more to its collection of kid-oriented programming for Apple TV+ with a series order for "Eva the Owlet," an animated show based on the best-selling Scholastic book series "Owl Diaries."

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio -- Which desktop Mac to buy at any pricepoint

1 week ago

Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio -- Which desktop Mac to buy at any pricepoint

What desktop Mac you buy is an incredibly personal decision, driven by workflow as much as it is by financial considerations. Fortunately, there are wide varieties of machines you can buy at any price point. Here's how to pick.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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