Photos iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Small changes, huge impact

Photos in iOS 26 has reworked the iOS 18 version for the better. Here's how the new version of Photos expected in the fall compares to the old one.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 6

Files iPadOS 26 vs iPadOS 18: Refinements & speed improvements make Files actually usable

The Files app on iPadOS 26 transfers data faster, and has other changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It's actually usable now.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 17

Preview for iPadOS 26 vs macOS Tahoe: Finally a good native PDF tool on iPad

As part of making the iPad as powerful as the Mac, Apple has migrated Preview to iPadOS. Here's how it stands in iPadOS 26 versus macOS Tahoe.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 8

iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Apple's thin iPhone competition

The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to arrive in September and there are already a lot of expectations for it. Here's how it may fare against the just-launched Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 15

How Apple Savings compares vs other high-yield savings accounts

Apple Savings is now available for Apple Card users. Here's how it compares to other high-yield savings accounts in May.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 16

2025 iPad 11 vs M1 iPad Air: Newer isn't always better

Apple's 2025 iPad 11 is Apple's new budget tablet. The biggest problem for it is that the 2022 iPad Air is almost always a better product for about the same money. Here's how the two compare.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 12

M1 Max, M2 Max, M4 Max compared - how high-end Apple Silicon has evolved

With every generation, Apple's Max-series chips have pushed the boundaries of performance, and M4 Max in the new Mac Studio delivers the most significant leap yet in performance.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 10

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: A new Apple Intelligence-powered entry-level option

Apple's update to the iPhone SE adds a new design and Apple Intelligence, as well as a new name: iPhone 16e. Here's how it compares to yesterday's budget option — the iPhone 16.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 14

iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3: A quantum leap forward

The iPhone 16e brings the iPhone SE kicking and screaming to modern times. Here's what's new about the spiritual successor versus the outgoing budget-friendly model.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 9

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2 compared: A personal audio upgrade

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have finally been upgraded, bringing with it heart rate monitoring and active noise cancellation for the first time. Here's how they fare compared against Apple's identically-priced AirPods Pro 2.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 16

iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 - Entry-level options compared

Samsung's latest smartphone launch, the Galaxy S25, is the South Korean tech company's latest attempt to win the mobile AI war. Here's how the entry-level model compares against Apple's iPhone 16.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 5

Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — Which is best after three months?

It's been a few months since Apple launched the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the all-new Apple Watch Series 10. Here's how they compare after three months of daily use.

Andrew O'Hara 5 months ago 10

M4 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio compared: Smaller and better

The original Mac Studio still offers a lot of performance, but a comparatively-priced M4 Pro Mac mini offers a better deal. Here's what $1,200 could get you in either Mac flavor.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 25

Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 — everything you need to know

Thunderbolt 5 has arrived, and Apple has adopted it on some of its new Mac models. Here's what has changed in Thunderbolt 5 vs. Thunderbolt 4.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 27

M4 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: A portable speed boost

Months after a debut on the iPad Pro, Apple has finally moved the M4 to the MacBook Pro. Here's what's different in the base 14-inch MacBook Pro between the M3 and M4 versions.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 2

M4 Mac mini vs 2018 Intel Mac mini compared: It's time to move to Apple Silicon

The new M4 Mac mini is an incredible opportunity for Intel Mac owners to finally move to Apple Silicon. Here's what has changed in the six years since the last Intel Mac mini's release.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 14

M4 iMac vs 2019 Intel iMac compared: Five years makes a big difference

It has been over five years since Apple launched the last Intel iMac. This is how much of an upgrade you would get with a thoroughly-modern M4 24-inch iMac.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 17

M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: Big performance gains in three years

The new M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro offers incredible performance, and is a good upgrade from the M1 Pro. Here's what a difference of three years brings to the table.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 9

M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner

Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 27

M4 24-inch iMac vs M1 24-inch iMac compared — A muted upgrade for first-adopters

The 24-inch iMac is now on the M4 chip. Here's how much of an upgrade you can get compared to the M1 original, released over three years prior.

Malcolm Owen 8 months ago 22

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro compared — Going Pro in 2024

Apple's standard and Pro tiers of iPhones are more different than they've ever been. This is what you should consider when choosing between an iPhone 16 or an iPhone 16 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 9

Compared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3 — Pro-grade budget audio

Apple's fourth-generation AirPods include optional ANC, borrowing from the AirPods Pro line. Here's how its specifications line up against the AirPods 3.

Malcolm Owen 9 months ago 6

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 compared - the iPhone for the rest of us

Apple's latest edition of the iPhone 16 has the A18 upgrade for Apple Intelligence, as well as Camera Control. Here's what else is different compared to the iPhone 15.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 3

Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 - comparing the biggest wearables

The Apple Watch Series 10 unexpectedly can have the largest screen of any Apple Watch model. Here's how it and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 compares, for when you decide to upgrade.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 19

Wearable weigh-in — Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9 compared

Apple's iPhone 16 event saw the Apple Watch Series 10 get a big upgrade, over the year-old Apple Watch Series 9. This is what has changed between the wearable generations.

Malcolm Owen 10 months ago 8

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