One month later: iPhone XS versus the iPhone XS Max When upgrading to Apple's new iPhone XS, you have to choose between the 5.8-inch XS or the 6.5-inch XS Max. After spending a month with both phones, there's a few real-world differences between the two models that may be worth knowing about before reaching a decision. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 38
Review: Apple Watch Nike+ hardware still solid, but Nike's software is lacking Sharing its design and advanced internals with Apple Watch Series 4, this year's Apple Watch Nike+ is better than ever. And like past models, buyers get two extra watch faces and a special Nike-designed band for the same price as a conventional aluminum Apple Watch. We take a closer look in this video breakdown. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 19
Watch: iPhone XS Max's A12 Bionic smokes Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 Despite promising class-leading performance from the Galaxy Note 9 in August, Samsung's flagship phablet failed to beat out the then nine-month-old iPhone X with A11 Bionic processor. Let's see how the Note 9 fares against a current Apple handset: the iPhone XS Max. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 65
Watch: iPhone XS Max versus Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in audio test When pitting the iPhone XS Max against Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 in a gaming death match last week, we noticed audio reproduction was noticeably better on Apple's device. We take a closer listen in this video. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 11
What the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are really doing to your selfies You may have heard some talk about the so-called and poorly-named "Beautygate," where users are claiming Apple's new iPhone XS and XS Max are applying overly-aggressive skin smoothing algorithms on photos taken with the selfie camera, resulting in fake-looking or doctored images. Let's talk about what's actually happening behind the scenes. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 26
Photo shootout -- Comparing the iPhone XS Max versus the iPhone X Among all the changes in iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max versus the iPhone X, the camera saw the most detail work from Apple, with changes like a new sensor on the iPhone XS Max, a brand new depth control feature, and a new Smart HDR feature which is one of the biggest improvements. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 3
Photo smackdown: iPhone XS Max versus Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 Among everything new with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the camera saw the most love from Apple, with changes like a new larger sensor on the wide end, a brand new depth control feature which works incredibly well now that portrait blur is more accurate and a new Smart HDR feature. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 59
Rematch: iPhone XS versus Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for 'Fortnite' gaming About two weeks ago, AppleInsider compared the iPhone X to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 while playing Fortnite, but some complained putting a just-released phone against last year's model. With the release of the iPhone XS and XS Max, is there as much of a difference between the flagship models of both companies as last time? Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 25
What a difference a year makes: Apple Watch Series 4 versus Series 3 If you're thinking about upgrading your old Apple Watch to the new Series 4, read and watch our direct comparison first. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 28
What has changed with AppleCare+ for iPhone XS or Apple Watch and why you should consider coverage AppleCare, Apple's warranty add-on service to help manage the cost of accidental damage, received some changes as part of the introduction of the iPhone XS and the Apple Watch Series 4. AppleInsider explains what has been altered, and why you should consider paying for the extra cover. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 35
If you have an iPhone X, should you upgrade to the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max? Preorders for the iPhone XS and XS Max have just commenced, and some may be wondering if it's worth ordering one if they already own an iPhone X. It's a question AppleInsider has been asked a lot, so let's talk about it. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 76
iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Which phone for 'Fortnite' gaming? The arrival of "Fortnite" in beta on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 now means there's an Android-based competitor to the iPhone X for mobile gameplay. AppleInsider tries out both versions to see which smartphone you should play the hit game on. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 30
What to expect from the 2018 iPhone lineup at Apple's 'Gather round' event As Apple's September 12th event draws near, more supposed leaks and rumors about the 2018 iPhone lineup make headlines. AppleInsider has compiled a list of the leaks, as well as giving some of our own thoughts and opinions on the matter. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 19
These watchOS 5 features make the Apple Watch even better Apple's watchOS 5 release is here, and packing a bunch of awesome new features. Let's run through some of those exciting new features and talk about why they make the Apple Watch experience better than ever before. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 40
Tested: MacBook Pro Fortnite gaming with a $1500 AMD WX 9100 eGPU AMD's Radeon Pro WX 9100 is billed as a workstation graphics card, but how does it perform as a gaming GPU for Mac? We pair the WX 9100 with Sonnet's GFX Breakaway Box to find out. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 8
What to expect from the Apple Watch Series 4, and when it is coming A new Apple Watch Series 4 is coming for sure! Let's talk about how we know that it is coming, when it is coming, and what rumored features will be included. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 42
A year with Apple's 5K iMac: Still the best Mac for your money It's been over a year since Apple refreshed its iMac lineup with updated hardware and added Thunderbolt 3. After long-term daily use of the computer in that period, now is probably a good time to reflect on the iMac, and how we feel about the machine a year after release. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 46
MacBook Air: Could a 2018 refresh of the budget MacBook be on the way? A refresh of the MacBook Air to celebrate a decade of sales could rejuvenate a MacBook model that has seemingly been left behind. Could Apple be planning to update the MacBook Air, and if so, what changes are on the cards? Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 30
Compared: 2018 i9 MacBook Pro versus iMac 5K performance Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Intel Core i9 processors pack some serious power, more than enough to serve as a consumer desktop replacement. Can they also stand in for Apple's top-of-the-line iMac or iMac Pro? Find out in our head-to-head comparison. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 11
Comparing the Core i9 and graphical performance of the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro with Dell's XPS 15 The 15-inch MacBook Pro's Core i9 processor is fast, but how does it stand up against another notebook packing the same chip? AppleInsider pits the new high-specification MacBook Pro against the Dell XPS 15 to see how Apple's latest release stacks up to the competition. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 36
Everything you need to know about Apple's T2 chip in the 2018 Mac mini and MacBook Air Apple's custom T2 chip recently made its way from the iMac Pro to the 2018 MacBook Pro, where it is responsible for a lot more than people think. AppleInsider explains everything you need to know about it. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 18
Comparing the 13-inch 2018 MacBook Pro vs. MateBook Pro Some reviewers are saying Huawei's MateBook X Pro is the closest you can get to a MacBook Pro without buying in to Apple's ecosystem — and with a starting price of only $1,200, it might actually be a viable alternative to the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is priced at a hefty $1,799. The MacBook Pro is, however, the best all-around 13-inch laptop we've seen so far, so let's put the two side-by-side and see if the MateBook X Pro lives up to the hype. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 9
Fortnite at 5K? Testing out the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar & Blackmagic eGPU So the new 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro is a beast with the new i5 quad-core processor, but it's still packing integrated graphics that isn't much faster than last year's base 13-inch MacBook Pro's graphics. Luckily, the new Blackmagic eGPU can take care of that, and what better way is there to use it than to play some Fortnite? Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 7
Everything new in Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro Apple just released the long-awaited new 2018 MacBook Pros, and while identical at first glance, there are a lot of features that differentiate them from the 2016 and 2017 models. Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 47
