Malcolm Owen

Product Comparison Expert

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.

Latest Articles from Malcolm Owen

NordVPN review: An extensive VPN privacy package

NordVPN is a top-tier VPN service, offering a lot of features and usability in a well-rounded and protective service to help most iPhone and Mac VPN users.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

iPhone 17 Pro set to get advanced vapor chamber cooling

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to get a much better cooling system, with vapor chamber technology rumored to keep the A19 Pro running at top performance for longer.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Apple seeds security updates for iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2, visionOS 2.3.2

Apple has issued incremental updates to its operating systems, including iOS 18.3.2, macOS 15.3.2, visionOS 2.3.2, and tvOS 18.3.1.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

CrossOver 25 improves DirectX 11 support, works with Epic Games Store

CodeWeavers' CrossOver 25 update adds support for many more games on Mac, including support for games acquired from GOG Galaxy and the Epic Games Store.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Mac Studio review roundup: Still the fastest on the block

The initial reviews for the updated Mac Studio have arrived, with reviewers heaping praise on the M4 Max and M3 Ultra powerhouse.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Third time's the charm? EU considers fining Apple over DMA yet again

Once again, Apple will be facing fines from the European Union for breaking Digital Markets Act rules, but the fines will probably be "modest" and far from the maximum penalty.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Third developer betas of iOS 18.4, other updates land for testing

Apple's third developer beta round for the current generatioh of updates is out, with new builds of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4 set for testing.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Epic Games insists that Apple flouted its App Store anti-steering injunction

Epic Games managed to force Apple into some App Store concessions with legal activity and campaigning, but it doesn't seem to have gone the way it planned. In a court filing Epic lays out how it believes Apple has gone wrong with its steering rule changes.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

iPhone 17 video hints at how fall updates will feel in the hand

Apple's new camera bump designs for the iPhone 17 have surfaced once again, this time in the form of 3D-printed models showcased in a video that offers a hint of what the fall 2025 flagship may feel like in the hand.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence vision via AirPods camera is in active development

Apple is working on bolstering future Apple Intelligence efforts by working on AirPods with built-in cameras.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Apple smart glasses still a distant possibility as Apple considers its wearables future

Apple is still working out how it can press forward with wearable devices, with it considering a possible switch away from bulky Apple Vision Pro headset instead creating the fabled Apple Glass by 2030.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

What's in store for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this fall

Apple's update to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could bring more than just a camera bump change. Here's what the rumor mill has said could be on the way for the premium models.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

Inside Photos -- managing images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple's Photos holds every image you make with your phone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Game Porting Toolkit is a start, but Apple needs to do more for Mac gaming success

Apple's Game Porting Toolkit is helpful for developers, former Apple software engineer Nat Brown explains, but it still has a lot of work to do to encourage more games to get made for macOS.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

Desktop Mac buyer's guide: which Mac to buy in early 2025

Apple's update to the Mac Studio line has shaken up the premium end of its product catalog. Here's the best desktop Mac you should buy for your budget in early 2025.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

CarPlay helps Australian police scan license plates automatically

Police in Australia are expanding their usage of CarPlay on the roads, with the in-car infotainment software now used to display information based on surrounding drivers' license plates.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro buyer's guide: which to buy in early 2025

Apple's update to the MacBook Air line has changed part of the entire MacBook lineup, and what consumers should buy. Here's which model you should buy for any budget, in early 2025.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

Mac Studio gets an update to M4 Max or M3 Ultra

Apple's update to the Mac Studio has arrived, bringing with it the performance of the M4 Max as well as the new M3 Ultra chip to provide desktop Mac users even more processing power.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

MacBook Air update arrives with lower starting price & M4 performance boost

Apple has updated the MacBook Air line with a new lower starting price, plus the 13-inch and 15-inch models given a bump in performance thanks to the inclusion of the M4 chip.

Malcolm Owen | 4 weeks ago

iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer's guide: which iPad to buy in early 2025

Apple's March iPad lineup changes introduces a new entry-level model and updates the iPad Air. Here's which iPad is best in early 2025, at any price point.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Beats works with Sandy Liang for limited edition Beats Solo 4 with a bow

Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has partnered with New York designer Sandy Liang to create a limited-edition version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Apple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processor

Apple has launched an update to the iPad Air, retaining the same design and updating the processor to the powerful M3.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

iPhone 16e teardown reveals it's as easily repaired as the iPhone 16

A teardown of the new iPhone 16e shows Apple has adopted repair-friendly practices for the model, with images also giving a close look at Apple's new C1 modem.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Fingerprints and splatters: New emoji arrive in iOS 18.4 developer beta

Apple has included a number of new emoji in the iOS 18.4 developer beta, with characters proposed by the Unicode Consortium in May 2024 finally making their way for use in Messages.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

iOS 18.4 and others arrive for second beta testing round

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago