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A new mid-range iPad Air is here, but where’s the new MacBook Air?

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AppleCEOTim Cookchanneled his inner Phil Collins this week by posting “There’s something in the Air” as a teaser; and now we know which Air he meant – Apple has justannounced a new iPad Air M3 tablet with a refreshed Magic Keyboard.

Will that be the only Air update from Apple this week? We’re staying tuned and keeping this Live Blog fresh with Apple news.

The new iPad Air comes in 11-inch or 13-inch sizes, both of which cost the same as before. You can pre-order the 11-inch model for $599 / £599 or the 13-inch version for $799 / £799 ahead of a March 12 delivery, in your choice of Blue, Purple, Starlight, or Space Gray color options.

Apple also quietly updated the base iPad today, doubling the base storage but keeping the A16 chip. This means it won’t get Apple Intelligence – an odd decision, considering how much Apple has been promoting its AI features.

So where does this leave the much-rumored MacBook Air M4? Speculation from the likes of Bloomberg reporter and accurate Apple tipster Mark Gurman suggested thatApple was set to announce the MacBook Air M4 any day now. This iPad Air M3 announcement likely doesn’t change that, it just means waiting a little longer.

Of course, Apple remains as tight-lipped as ever, so this page will act as a one-stop-shop for the latest rumors, opinion and speculation so far building into what could be a larger Apple announcement on the horizon.

Let’s get to it.

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5 March 2025 at 06:08

Of course, Tim Apple didn’t say “iPad Air” in his hint on X, he just said “Air,” which is why we’ve been anticipating a MacBook Air refresh, but is it possible there is another Air on the way? Maybe I just have smartphones on the brain after an exciting start to 2025, with some of the best phones we’ve seen already making an early appearance, but I think it’s possible, if remotely so, that Apple could talk about a new iPhone.

I don’t mean the iPhone 16e, of course, I mean the hotly-anticipatediPhone Air. Samsung showed off aGalaxy S25 Edge, a super-thin version of its latest flagship smartphone, and that seemed to make sense considering all the rumors we’ve heard about a slim new iPhone.

Apple usually launches new iPhone models in September, but the iPhone 16e just launched, and it wouldn’t hurt sales too much to announce an upcoming member of the family, just to get people excited (and maybe help buyers forget about Samsung).

If Apple announces the iPhone Air this week, I’ll take a bow, but don’t hold me responsible if it never comes up.

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5 March 2025 at 02:29

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has taken to X to shed a bit more light on what we could see tomorrow. As he previously reported, the MacBook Air with the upgraded M4 processor is still expected to arrive this week, but we also might be getting some other devices.

It would make sense that Apple wants to finish updating its entire Mac lineup to its latest and greatest chipsets. The MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac were all upgraded to the M4 chip series in October of 2024, leaving the MacBook Air, Mac Sutido, and Mac Pro needing an update at some point.

While it’s fully expected that if the MacBook Air’ does get an upgrade, they’ll replace the M3 chip with the base M4, Gurman predicts that the new Mac Studio will get an M4 Max chip, but instead of an M4 Ultra it’ll be the M3 Ultra. Still likely plenty powerful, though.

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5 March 2025 at 01:17

Where does this leave the MacBook Air M4?

It initially looked odds-on that Apple would announce the MacBook Air M4 today, rather than a new iPad Air – but the rumor mill isn’t always correct, and it was new iPad day instead.

Does this mean the new MacBook Air is on the back burner? Not at all – in fact, I’d imagine we’ll see that laptop refresh sooner rather than later. Maybe even tomorrow, if we’re lucky.

While Apple isn’t quite adopting the12 days of OpenAIapproach we saw last year, when the ChatGPT maker made a new announcement every day for almost a fortnight, it is definitely moving away from big events towards smaller announcements.

With that in mind, keep your eyes peeled this week for a MacBook Air M4 refresh – we’ll be here to update you the second it’s announced.

5 March 2025 at 00:30

When can you buy the new iPad Air M3?

You can pre-order the new iPad Air M3 right now, with availability starting from March 12. So that’s just over a week to wait, but which version should you get? I’ve broken down the pricing below.

With the maxed out version iPad Air M3 costing $1,449 / £1,449 / AU$2,499 (that’s with 1TB storage and both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity), it might not sound so mid-range.

But that’s unlikely to be necessary for most people – I’d personally be tempted by the 11-inch (512GB) Wi-Fi version, which looks ideal for travel, streaming and photo editing. Your needs may vary though, so here’s a price breakdown for every model…

Model	$US	£UK	AU$
iPad Air M3 11-inch (128GB), Wi-Fi	$599	£599	AU$999
iPad Air M3 11-inch (256GB), Wi-Fi	$699	£699	AU$1,199
iPad Air M3 11-inch (512GB), Wi-Fi	$899	£899	AU$1,549
iPad Air M3 11-inch (1TB), Wi-Fi	$1,099	£1,099	AU$1,899
iPad Air M3 11-inch (128GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$749	£749	AU$1,249
iPad Air M3 11-inch (256GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$849	£849	AU$1,449
iPad Air M3 11-inch (512GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$1,049	£1,049	AU$1,799
iPad Air M3 11-inch (1TB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$1,249	£1,249	AU$2,149
iPad Air M3 13-inch (128GB), Wi-Fi	$799	£799	AU$1,349
iPad Air M3 13-inch (256GB), Wi-Fi	$899	£899	AU$1,549
iPad Air M3 13-inch (512GB), Wi-Fi	$1,099	£1,099	AU$1,899
iPad Air M3 13-inch (1TB), Wi-Fi	$1,299	£1,299	AU$2,249
iPad Air M3 13-inch (128GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$949	£949	AU$1,599
iPad Air M3 13-inch (256GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$1,049	£1,049	AU$1,799
iPad Air M3 13-inch (512GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$1,249	£,1249	AU$2,149
iPad Air M3 13-inch (1TB), Wi-Fi + Cellular	$1,449	£1,449	AU$2,499

4 March 2025 at 23:26

What’s new with the Magic Keyboard?

Arriving in the slipstream of the new iPad Air M3 is a refreshed Magic Keyboard for the Air series – so what’s new?

The new keyboard attachment – which costs $269 / £269 for the 11-inch model, and $319 / £319 for the 13-inch one – gives you a larger trackpad than before, and also a row of function keys that you could previously only get on the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro.

That means you can quickly tweak things like screen brightness or music volume, and generally get a more laptop-like experience. That’s important because, with its new M3 chip, the latest iPad Air could tempt those who think (with some justification) that theiPad Pro 13-inchis overkill for their needs…

4 March 2025 at 23:00

New base iPad misses out on Apple Intelligence

We’ve previously said thatthe Apple Intelligence launch is a mess– and Apple’squiet refresh of the entry-level iPadisn’t going to help change people’s minds about that.

Apple base iPad – now called the iPad (A16) – comes with a new chip, double the starting storage (128GB, up from 64GB), and the same price tag as before (starting at $349 / £329). But bizarrely, that A16 chip means it can’t support Apple Intelligence.

Granted, Apple Intelligence features still aren’t exactly living up to their potential, but it’s strange for Apple to add a new product to its iPad lineup that doesn’t support the features it’s been crowing about for the last six months.

It might also make it difficult to recommend the new cheaper iPad, but we’ll see when we get it in for testing…

4 March 2025 at 22:15

Apple announces… a new iPad Air M3

Well, that wasn’t quite the MacBook-flavored news we were expecting, but we’ll take it for now – Apple has just announced a new iPad Air with an M3 chip plus a new Magic Keyboard.

The new Air comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes – and the chip upgrade hasn’t affected its price tag either, with the prices starting at the usual $599 (11-inch) and $799 (13-inch). The new Magic Keyboard, meanwhile, has a bigger built-in trackpad and a new 14-key function row.

Will the new iPad Air be an option for those waiting for the new MacBook Air M4? Probably not, judging by our Managing editor Matt Hansen’s experiences whenswapping his laptop for an iPad. But Apple’s new Air certainly looks like a compelling mid-range tablet option.

The only question now is when we’ll see that MacBook Air M4…

4 March 2025 at 21:37

The page for the MacBook Air M3 is still up and running. Usually if there’s a product drop that’s imminently imminent, then Apple tends to have a message saying its updating the store.

Equally, pre-orders for a new MacBook Air might not go live on the same day as the announcement. Watch this space.

4 March 2025 at 21:32

As an FYI, I’m keeping an eye on theApple Newsroom webpage, just in case Apple suddenly drops its announcement today.

4 March 2025 at 21:00

I reckon Apple’s announcement will come on Wednesday

So when do I think Apple will make an announcement? I’m predicting Wednesday.

Historically, Apple has favored Tuesdays for its product launches, but the iPhone 16e was launched on Wednesday, February 20. And my gut instinct tells me Apple could drop its announcement tomorrow, which would be two weeks on from the last announcement.

I feel that makes sense as it give some room for the nws to breathe before we get into the weekend. Of course, I could be totally wrong.

4 March 2025 at 20:20

Don’t expect a new iPad Air this week

But then maybe Apple could go a bit rogue and reveal a new iPad Air.

However, putting aside Gurman’s speculation that new iPads won’t get revealed this week, I’m not convinced we’ll see a new iPad Air this week. 

That iPad uses the M2 chip, so is arguably due a specs boost. But I’m not sure the iPad Air necessarily need a lot more power. For power-users the M4-equipped iPad Pros exist, albeit at pretty high prices.

Then again, giving a refreshed iPad Air an M3 chip would be one way for Apple to use up any M3 chips it had lying around and give it something else to announce. If that’s the case, then I tend to agree with Gruman and don’t expect to see a new iPad Air get revealed today; likely Apple will keep such an announcement in its back pocket for a reveal later.

4 March 2025 at 20:10

As I mentioned earlier, the blue line that strikes through the word ‘Air’ has the look of a MacBook Air when closed, so would point towards a revealed of a new Air models.

4 March 2025 at 19:59

Speaking of AI, I’d expect Apple announcement to lean hard on talking about Apple Intelligence and its integration into macOS, along with how an M4 chip-equipped Air will be poised perfectly to crunch through onboard AI tasks.

Not sure that’ll rock my world but I stand ready to be entertained and informed.

4 March 2025 at 19:55

Then again, I’m not a huge user of the AI-poweredApple Intelligencetools, which I suspect will only get more demanding as they advance.

So having M4 power could certainly make a new MacBook Air more futureproof.

4 March 2025 at 19:53

Speaking from my experience with the MacBook Air M2, I’m rather unfussed on the next-generation Air having a dollop more power.

My Air has enough grunt to deal with basically any everyday task I throw at it. I opted for the model with 8GB of RAM and I don’t think it’s ever felt slow. Sure, it won’t churn through the handful of proper PC games macOS supports, but it can run the excellentBaldur’s Gate 3so one might argue what more does one need…

4 March 2025 at 19:49

Dialing in my specualtion, the obvious upgrade for the MacBook Air, and one that I’ve mentioned earlier, would be an M4 chip.

We’ve already seen this system-on-a-chip get used in the latest versions of the iPad Pro, Mac mini and iMac, so it makes sense for new MacBook Air models to get it.

I highly doubt Apple will have tweaked the silicon to work any differently for the MacBook Airs than these other devices, though there’s sure to be more headroom to push the chipset a little harder in a laptop chassis than in the iPad Pro.

4 March 2025 at 19:44

A final request for a MacBook Air upgrade would be a move to OLED displays. I feel Apple could thread the line of balancing bolder display tech with energy efficiency.

But if such an upgrade was coming this year I reckon the rumor mill would have been churning it out by now; we’ve heard no whispers.

When I’m in the office I use a Samsung laptop with an OLED display and adore how rich its colors are, and that deep contrast OLED offers. So there’s potential here, but I suspect Apple will keep OLED panels for its MacBook Pros for a good few years still.

4 March 2025 at 19:39

Other design changes and upgrades I’d like to see could come in the form of faster charging; the MacBook Air is by no means a slouch when sucking up electrical juice but it’s not amazingly quick either.

I’d also not mind a few more ports. An extra USB-C slot would be appreciated, especially if Apple adds it to the right-hand side where there’s seemingly loads of spare space.

And while I doubt Apple will ever do it, I’d love to see a full-sized SD card slot on the next-generation MacBook Air, as that would make transferring photos from my DSLR to macOS far easier than it currently is for me.

4 March 2025 at 19:35

On the flipside, I’d not want Apple to mess with the Force Touch trackpad, which is basically the best trackpad I’ve used on any laptop.

It’s big, smooth and responsive and I adore it. Force Touch is an odd name however…

4 March 2025 at 19:33

Other areas for MacBook Air improvement could come in the form of a refreshed keyboard. I love the keyboard on my Air, and my fingers fly across it when I’m writing at speed.

However, there’s not the deepest of key travel and sometimes I feel the keyboard lacks the tactile feel of the amazing keyboard on theMicrosoft Surface Laptopmodels; those balanced snappy responses with a decent bit of travel to make for a wonderfully tactile experience; I feel nostalgic for my oldSurface Laptop 2.

4 March 2025 at 19:28

But there are no rumors indicating to a reworked MacBook Air design. So I’m not going to hold my breath and expect the display notch to have been given a nip and a tuck.

Equally, one can never be 100% sure when it comes to Apple. And the MacBook Air’s design language is a bit long in the tooth for tech standards. So perhaps we could be in for a surprise.

4 March 2025 at 19:26

I’d like a new design for the MacBook Air please Apple

Having said that I love theMacBook Air M2, I’d not mind a few tweaks to the slim laptop’s design. A 14-inch display, perhaps facilitated by some narrowing of the display bezels and a trimming down of the display notch, would definitely get my attention.

I love the LCD Retina display on my Air M2, but it can feel a tad cramped at times when I’m trying to get work done on the go and at speed.

4 March 2025 at 19:19

As someone still using the MacBook Air M2, which is a fantastic little laptop that’s going very strong after two years of consistent use, I’m not overly convinced Apple really needs to refresh the Air lineup on just a specs basis.

But Apple is Apple, and minor refreshes to its products are to be expected… if not exactly desired.

4 March 2025 at 19:16

Expect M4 chip power

So what do I and others expect to see from the Apple announcement? Well as discussed it’ll very likely be a pair of new MacBook Air laptops.

While the current pair of MacBook Airs are hardly old, having been refreshed last year with the M3 chip, they don’t sport the very latest chips; those can be found in theMacBook Pro 14-inchandMacBook Pro 16-inch.

Those models rock the ‘Pro’ version of the M4 chip, so we can expect to see non-pro version come to refreshed Airs.

4 March 2025 at 19:09

The last Apple announcement of the newsroom ilk came in the form of theiPhone 16ereveal. Apple simply posted an information drop on its website and had the phone up for pre-order pretty sharpish.

There was a decent amount of information to chew over but one could argue the announcement lacked Cupertino’s normal appetite for showmanship. I expect the announcement this week to be very similar to that of the iPhone 16e’s.

4 March 2025 at 19:05

Thinking differently…

In days gone by, Apple would normally have a couple of big events a year with an in-person or live streamed event that would usually see the reveal of a handful of products around specific categories, such as phones, tablets and computers.

But as the crew at Cupertino have started to push out ever-more iterative updates to Apple’s product lines, these events have given away to announcements on social media and Apple’s own newsroom page. To me this lacks the spectacle but does give us regular Apple announcements to chew over.

• Apple and the NHL are collaborating to give its officials Apple Watches
• They’ll be used in an outdoor game for the first time on March 1
• A custom app can give officials countdowns and even tell them which players are in the penalty box

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Appleand the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced the next step in a partnership that has seen officials across the league equipped with thebest Apple Watchesin order to assist them in officiating games.

Announced by theNHL, officials will wear Apple Watches and use a custom NHL Watch Comms App during an outdoor game for the first time, specifically the match between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium, March 1.

The NHL says that officials across the league have been using the technology on a widespread scale, with nearly all officials wearing a watch this season.

In fact, they’ve been using and refining it for a few seasons. The Apple Watches come with a custom app developed by Presidio, offering real-time in-game notifications.

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Apple Watch on ice

The NHL Watch Comms App showing the imminent end of two penalties.Courtesy of the NHL

The NHL says that communication between officials is difficult during games because of crowd noise and the electric pace of games. An outdoor environment makes that even more challenging, the biggest one being the lack of a scoreboard hanging above center ice, which limits how officials can keep track of game timing and situations.The NHL has future plans to expand the tech, including adding support for direct communications between the four officials on the ice, other arena officials, and officials at the league HQ in Toronto. Apple Watch may even facilitate communication between officials and coaches in the future.

Officials wearing the watch get haptic notifications during the game, including game clock and penalty clock countdowns, and even the jersey numbers of which players are in the penalty box at any given time.

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NHL executive vice president of business development and innovation David Lehanski says the league has a 90 percent participation rate among officials using the tech. The NHL has been collaborating with Apple for a number of years, notably using iPad and Mac to deliver real-time videos to coaches and players in game for the past eight years.

Don’t knock the iPhone 16e for having just one camera

Soon after theiPhone 16ewas officially announced, I expressed doubt about theiPhone 16e cameracompeting against some of thebest camera phoneson the market. Namely, I feared that Apple’s decision to stick with a single rear camera would make the 16e less compelling compared to the dual and triple camera setups I see in many other similarly priced phones.

That’s why I’m doing this 10-round photo shootout with the iPhone 16e vsiPhone 16vsiPhone SE 2022— let’s see exactly how good the new iPhone 16e is compared to some of thebest iPhones.

On paper, I prefer the utility of the iPhone 16’s dual camera setup — which consists of a 48MP main shooter paired with a 12MP ultrawide. It inherently has an advantage because its ultrawide camera is more suitable for landscape photography and group photos. In contrast, the iPhone 16e features a single 48MP main camera, while the iPhone SE 2022 has just a 12MP main camera.

I captured a bunch of scenes to best illustrate how each camera handles different scenarios, then I compared the results on my computer to see them all side-by-side with one another. That way, I can better spot their differences to ultimately tell you which has the best performance.

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Picture order：iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: daytime

iPhone 16e

iPhone 16

iPhone se 2022

Starting with these sets of photos I snapped down by the beach near me, all the shots look fantastic. Upon closer inspection though, it’s hard to discredit the iPhone SE 2022 because zooming into the building in the far background reveals that it captures details just as well as its newer counterparts. However, it’s ultimately the iPhone 16e that gets my vote due to its warmer color temperature.

Winner:iPhone 16e

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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Dynamic Range

The photos above prove why the iPhone SE 2022 is still a capable camera phone in 2025, mainly because of its wide dynamic range performance.

With the sun nearly overhead, the shadowed areas of the gazebo and surrounding townhomes in the background are still visible with the iPhone SE 2022’s shot, but both the iPhone 16 and 16e better expose those shadowed areas.

It’s not a huge bump, but it’s enough for me to notice when I zoom into the rocks underneath the gazebo.

Winner:iPhone 16 & 16e

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Colors

Clearly, the iPhone 16e has a penchant for producing bolder color tones, which leads to noticeable saturation in the shots of the bruschetta above. I personally like the vibrant reds of the tomato pieces, but the iPhone 16’s colors are more true-to-life. The red has a more balanced tone, which is why I prefer its color science.

Winner:iPhone 16

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Macro

One of the challenges with capturing macro photos with all three iPhones is trying to find their minimal focal distance. It’s rather tough to tell when I’m tapping the screen and trying to discern if the image is in focus where I want it to be.

What’s apparent is that I can get a lot closer to a subject with the iPhone 16, resulting in more detailed macro photos. You can see it in the shots above in how the iPhone 16 better defines the details in the exposed wood railing.

Both the iPhone 16e and iPhone SE 2022 can still capture outstanding looking closeups, but this one goes to the iPhone 16.

Winner:iPhone 16

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: 2x zoom

Now comes the fun part: zooming. That’s because all three phones rely on their main camera for all zooming, but the iPhone 16 and 16e leverage special techniques that give their zooms optical-like quality.

Right away, it’s evident that the iPhone SE 2022 is at a big disadvantage with zooming because it’s effectively a digital zoom. The wooden sign in the photos above doesn’t have the same amount of detail I see with the iPhone 16 and 16e’s shots. But between the two of them, I’m giving it to the iPhone 16e because of its warmer tone.

Winner:iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: 10x zoom

Image processing truly becomes important at further zoom levels because it can expose details that are otherwise hidden in the shot. This is true for the iPhone 16e, since it’s able to catch more of the wooden textures of the sign at 10x zoom. I see it in the green painted portion of the wooden sign and the post to the right of the yellow emblem.

The iPhone SE 2022 tops out at 5x zoom, so it doesn’t have nearly as much definition.

Winner:iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Nighttime

I think all three phones are capable of delivering acceptable low light photos, but only when there are strong light sources in the scene. The shots above at the parking lot prove this as the much older iPhone SE 2022 manages to match its younger siblings in terms of overall brightness and exposure.

However, zooming into the scene reveals it’s not as good at neutralizing the exposure with the highlights — which I can see with the brightly lit signs in the background. The iPhone 16 clearly does the best job because most of the signs are still visible and not overblown like the iPhone 16e.

Winner:iPhone 16

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Low light

Besides zooming, the other area where I see substantial differences in all phones is low light — and these shots prove it. In the near pitch dark conditions of my backyard, you can see how the iPhone SE 2022 fails at brightening up the scene. It doesn’t help when the details are muddy and indistinct.

In contrast, the iPhone 16 and 16e do an amazing job of brightening the scene. It almost looks like an ambient light source is shining on the tree, but this is the magic of their night modes. Even though the iPhone 16 has a slightly brighter exposure, zooming in reveals better definition and clarity with the iPhone 16e. And for these reasons, it gets my vote.

Winner:iPhone 16e

iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022: Verdict

I’m looking forward to capturing even more photos with the iPhone 16e in order to get a better feel of how it performs consistently. In this iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 vs iPhone SE 2022 photo shootout, I’m surprised that the iPhone 16e wins more categories than the iPhone 16.

What impresses me the most is how the 16e actually performs better than the iPhone 16 in low light and zooming, two areas I didn’t think it could win. Yet, it proves how image processing techniques can really get the most out of a phone’s camera. However, I still can’t count out the iPhone 16 because of the extra utility it offers — like a proper ultrawide camera that’s better suited for macrophotography and capturing more of the scene.

And not surprisingly, there’s a big gap in performance between the iPhone SE 2022 and its spiritual successor in the iPhone 16e.

What happened here?

Speech-to-text on the iPhone is misbehaving(Image credit: Shutterstock / DedMityay)

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• iOS is changing “Trump” to “racist” when transcribing
• Apple says the bug is now being fixed
• The official explanation is “phonetic overlap”

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iPhone owners have noticed a peculiar bug in recent days: “Trump” autocorrects to “racist” when using speech-to-text dictation mode. According toApple, it’s a problem with “phonetic overlap”, and a fix is already in the works.

AfterTikTok videosof the slip went viral, Apple provided a statement toThe Guardianand others, blaming “phonetic overlap” between the two words: “We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation, and we are rolling out a fix as soon as possible,” a spokesperson said.

While many people were able to recreate the blip, it didn’t happen every time – and the text seemed to revert back to “Trump” after a short delay.The latest reportsonline suggest Apple’s fix has already taken effect, so you might not see it happening any more.

In its explanation, Apple suggested its speech recognition engines were struggling to distinguish between words with “r” in them. Further testing suggested iOS didn’t always get the word “racist” right either, though historically Apple’s speech-to-text engines have been very reliable.

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‘Just not plausible’

Apple says the Trump-related bug is getting patched(Image credit: Getty Images)

Apple will be keen to draw a line under this as soon as possible and get the error corrected. It seems particularly unfortunate that a transcription bug like this would link two specific words sure to set off a wave of controversy and politically-charged debate.

Peter Bell, professor of speech technology at the University of Edinburgh, told theBBCthat Apple’s explanation was “just not plausible” given what we know about speech-to-text technology. “It probably points to somebody that’s got access to the process,” said Bell.

John Burkey, founder of Wonderrush.ai, gave a similar option to theNew York Times: “This smells like a serious prank,” he said. “The only question is: did someone slip this into the data or slip into the code?”

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This also feeds into the wider conversation about AI and its reliability, as AI models are used to convert the spoken word into transcribed text – something that you can now do on any modern smartphone. Whether it’s meeting notes or show subtitles, we need to be able to rely on the accuracy of this fast-spreading technology.

Whether you’re switching to a newiPhoneand need to transfer all your data fromAndroid, or you want to use both devices side by side and share files between them, you’ll be glad to know that the process is quite straightforward.

In the first instance, we’d advise you to use an Apple app calledMove to iOS. If you’re sharing files between both devices,GoogleDrive or Google Photos are great options. You can also use other apps like Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive, but the process underlying principles are the same.

Here, we’ll walk you through the process and introduce a method similar toAirDrop(which is handy to knowif you’re not already familiar with it). So, without further ado, let’s dive into how to transfer data from Android to iPhone.

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How to transfer data when setting up a new iPhone

Got a new iPhone out of the box? There’s an easy way to get set up using the data stored on your Android device.

1. Launch the Move to iOS app

Go to Google Play on your Android device then search for andinstall theMove to iOSapp.

Nowopen Move to iOSandagree to the terms and conditions. You should alsodecide if you want to share app datawith Apple and if you’d like it to access the device’s location (perhapsselect While using the app).

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2. Make a connection

Next,turn on your new iPhoneandfollow the setup instructionsuntil you reach the Quick Start screen.Tap Set Up Without Another Deviceand on the Transfer Your Apps & Data screen,tap From Android.

3. Enter a code

Eitherconnect your iPhone and Android via a USB cable,ortap continue with Wi-Fiandensure both devices are on the same network.

When you see the Move from Android screen on your iPhone,tap Continueto see a single use code. You shouldenter the code on your Androiddevice.

4. Select your data

On the Android device,select the datayou would like to transfer to the iPhone (you can evenadd files) andselect Continue. Sit back andallow the process to complete. Don’t touch the screen or buttons on either device during this time.

How to manually transfer data

If you’ve already set up your iPhone and you want easily transfer data from an Android device to it, it’s best to use Google’s own software, notably Google Drive.

If you’re dealing with images, you can also use the Google Photos app on both theiPhoneandAndroiddevices. The same principles apply as in the first two steps below.

1. Use Google Drive

Since Google Drive tends to be the go-to storage app on Android devices, it makes sense to use it as a way to access data across Android and iPhone.

Open Google Drive on your Android deviceto see what you have stored. You canadd new files by tapping +New.

2. Launch Drive on iPhone

Next,installGoogle Driveon your iPhoneandlog inusing the exact same detailsas on your Android device. The files you have saved in Drive via Android will be available on your iPhone.

3. Browse via Files

To make life even easier, you can nowuse the Files appon your iPhone.Launch Filesandtap the Browse tabthenselect Drivefrom the list of Locations.

You may be prompted totap Turn On. Once you do, your files will be available to view.

4. Move a file

If you want to move a file from Google Drive to another location on your iPhone,tap and hold a single file.

If youtap the three-dot iconin the top-right corner of the screen andtap Select, you canchoose multiple files— when done, again tap and hold. Thenselect Moveanddecide where you want to put the files(s).

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And there you have it—two ways to transfer data from Android to iPhone, whether you’re starting fresh or not. But if you just need to move a few files quickly, check outhow to share files between Android and iPhoneusing Snapdrop. You can also learnhow to transfer data from Android to Androidorhow to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone.

Is it worth splurging on the iPad 11, or should you stick with the iPad 10?

Apple’s plain old iPad 10 is a gem.

It offers lplentyof screen real estate to watch your favorite shows, snappy eerformance, and decent battery life ll at a wallet-friendly price. But how does it compare to the upcoming iPad 11, Apple’s new affordable tablet?

The iPad 11 and iPad 10 are expected to be quite similar, but they’ll vary in a few major aspects, namely price and performance.

Apple’s next-gen base iPad will likely come equipped with the hardware chops needed to utilize Apple Intelligence features, which means it’ll offer better overall performance as well.

Are convenient AI features, improved performance, and a likely battery life boost in the iPad 11 worth its potential price hike? Let’s dive into how exactly the iPad 11 compares to the iPad 10 and ultimately help you decide which tablet to pick up.

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iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Specs

	iPad 11*	iPad 10
Starting price	$449	$349
Display	10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640, 60Hz, 500-nit Liquid Retina display	10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640, 60Hz, 500-nit Liquid Retina display
Chipset	A17 Pro (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)	A14 (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)
Memory	8GB	4GB
Storage	64GB, 256GB	64GB, 256GB
Cameras	12MP wide rear, 12MP Center Stage front	12MP wide rear, 12MP Center Stage front
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
Dimensions	9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches	9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches
Weight	1.05 – 1.06 lbs	1.05 – 1.06 lbs
Colors	TBD	Silver, blue, pink, and yellow

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iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Price

In ouriPad 10 review, the tablet’s launch price was $449. Due to some slight public outrage and the tablet already going on sale frequently, Apple decided to permanently lower the recommended retail price to $349 at the’Let Loose’ event in May 2024.

Now, you can frequently find theiPad 10 dip as low as $299during major sales, making it the cheapest modern iPad you can pick up.

Switching gears to the iPad 11, which will hopefully launch in March or April, current rumors aren’t clear on how Apple plans to price the new tablet.

That said, the general consensus seems to be that Apple will likely start the iPad 11 at $449, matching the iPad 10’s original price, and possibly run it on sale at $349 a lot.

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iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Design

Because Apple modernized the base iPad’s look in 2022, the iPad 11’s design will likely not be significantly different.

We’re expecting to see the same flat-edge aluminum chassis, similar dimensions and weight, and similar cameras and camera placement.

If Apple keeps the dimensions and weight of the iPad 10 and iPad 11 the same, customers will be much more eager to upgrade, knowing that any cases or folios they’ve already purchased will fit their new tablet.

The iPad 10 gained a Touch ID power button, a USB-C charging port, and support for Face ID, Magic Keyboard Folio,Apple PencilUSB-C, and Apple Pencil (1st Gen) — we expect all of these features to be present in the iPad 11 as well.

The only design area we could see Apple implementing change in is with the iPad’s available colorways. The iPad 10 is currently available in silver, blue, pink, and yellow.

We haven’t heard any rumors suggesting that Apple will keep the old colors or replace them with fun alternatives, but new shades would be the easiest way to give the iPad 11 a flook without changing the overall design.

iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Display

In ouriPad 10 review, we noted the display as “pretty darn lovely to look at.” It’s a 10.9-inch, 2,360 x 1,640-pixel, LED-backlit, multi-touch, IPS display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits max brightness, larger than its predecessor’s 10.2-inch display with similar specs.

With a display size increase between 9th and 10th generation iPads, and with most people already satisfied with the iPad 10’s display, we don’t expect to see Apple dole out any major display upgrades this time around.

Apple may consider only a minor upgrade: a laminated display. Upgrading the base iPad to a laminated display would make it slightly thinner and ultimately make it feel nicer for the user, whether using a finger or a stylus to navigate.

iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Features

Apple probably won’t bring any speaker or camera upgrades to the iPad 11, but that’s not necessarily bad.

OuriPad 10 reviewdescribes the speakers as providing “impactful audio capable of filling a small room” and the rear 12-megapixel camera as “sharp and vivid, managing a level of detail that will alarm you.”

The front camera could be improved, so we wouldn’t mind if Apple treated it to some TLC. However, as Apple changed the front camera placement from portrait to landscape with the iPad 10 and has Center Stage, it’s not likely that Apple will mess with the front camera specs. However, there could be software improvements that enhance the quality of selfies.

Speaking of software improvements, let’s talk about Apple Intelligence. According toBloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the iPad 11 will feature an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of memory, which means it’ll be capable of utilizing new Apple Intelligence features.

If you’re interested in using AI to help you respond to emails and texts, edit your photos, manage your overflowing inbox, schedule tasks, and more, the iPad 11 is absolutely worth waiting for over the iPad 10. On the other hand, if you’d rather not have an AI-powered tablet, opt for the iPad 10.

Additionally, Apple will likely bring Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 to the iPad 11, compared to the iPad 10’s Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It’s not an intense connectivity boost, but if you have a Wi-Fi 6E router and devices that support newer Bluetooth gens, you’ll be thankful for the slightly increased connectivity speeds.

iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: Which should you buy?

Unless you need a tablet right away, it’s worth waiting for the iPad 11 to launch. The iPad 11 is overall a better tablet compared to the iPad 10, with much snappier performance, likely improved battery life, and Apple Intelligence capabilities thanks to the A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM.

Yes, the iPad 11 will probably be more expensive than the iPad 10, but not by much. The iPad 10’s retail price has been slashed to an incredibly affordable $349, and even if the iPad 11 launches at $449, it’ll still be the cheapest new iPad option available. For reference, theiPad ministarts at $499.

The only reasons to consider the iPad 10 vs. the iPad 11 are to save the most money or to avoid an AI-powered tablet for personal security or privacy reasons. Otherwise, the iPad 11 is the best choice for most people.

Apple’s new-generation iPhone SE is called the iPhone 16e

Applehas officially launched the iPhone 16e. The company announced the new budget-friendly iPhone at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT on February 19, confirming that the iPhone 16e is a new member of the iPhone 16 family and not, as many suspected, a standalone iPhone SE 4.

The new phone features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inchOLEDdisplay, Apple Intelligence compatibility, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera. The iPhone 16e also features a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, but it does inherit the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lines.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e begin on February 21, and the device will ship from February 28. It starts at $599 / £599 / AU$999 and comes in either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage configurations.

Follow along as we react to the announcement of Apple’s latest mid-range model, which has discontinued both the iPhone SE (2022) and the iPhone 14.

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The latest news

• Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e
• It features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inch OLED display, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera
• The iPhone 16e is also compatible with Apple Intelligence
• The phone features Apple’s first homegrown cellular modem, the C1
• Pricing starts at $599 / £599 / AU$999
• Pre-orders begin on February 21; shipping starts on February 28

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20 February 2025 at 06:05

One Apple product that the iPhone 16e might foreshadow is the rumorediPhone 17 Air. With Samsung launching a super-slimGalaxy S25 Edgelater this year, it is more likely than ever than we’ll see an extra-thin iPhone from Apple to answer the long-running rumors.

With its single high-resolution, wide aperture camera, the iPhone 16e might be a good model for a thin iPhone 17 Air. Cameras add much of the thickness to today’s big phones, so I expect two cameras on an iPhone Air at most, but one great camera with flexible shooting modes, like we see on the new iPhone 16e, would do the trick.

Will the iPhone 17 Air arrive looking like a slimmed-down iPhone 16e? We’ll find out eventually, if the rumors are true.

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20 February 2025 at 04:54

If the iPhone 16e is drumming up Apple nostalgia for long-time Apple followers, for me it resembles nothing so much as the original (in)Famous iPod nano. I personally loved the nano’s look and design, but it replaced the iPod mini, the most popular iPod of all time (thus far). The iPod mini was bright and colorful, available in pink and blue and green. The iPod nano was sleek and professional, available only black and white.

The iPod nano was the future, of course, with its solid state storage. I might argue that Apple’s incredible investment in the iPod nano and solid state drives drove the price of that technology down faster, and ultimately led to the smartphones and other mobile innovation we have today. It all started with the iPod nano, folks.

So, if the iPhone 16e color options make you sad, they don’t bring me down. They remind me of an important an influential time for Apple, when it shifted from old and fun to innovative and new.

20 February 2025 at 03:50

Let’s be honest, this is a huge price hike for Apple’s bargain iPhone offering. It’s a big jump over theiPhone SE (2022), which started at $429 / £419 / AU$719, but that phone was also more expensive thanitspredecessor, theiPhone SE (2020), which cost only $399 / £389 / AU$679.

Of course, to be fair to Apple, the original budget iPhone was theiPhone 5c, launched in 2013, and that phone cost $549 / £469 / AU$739 at launch (wow, sorry GBP :-£).

Also, previous budget iPhone models have skimped on the processing power, and therefore the potential longevity with software updates, compared to the base model iPhone of the same year. It’s a very big deal that the iPhone 16e gets an Apple A18 chipset and Apple Intelligence features. Those would have been doubtful for the predicted iPhone SE 4 that did not arrive today.

20 February 2025 at 03:09

So what does the iPhone 16e get that makes it worth more than the iPhone SE, besides the latest Apple A18 processor? The addition of FaceID is especially interesting. Unlike basic face unlock methods on Android phones, Apple isn’t just using a camera for FaceID. It has specialized hardware that would make it a more expensive proposition for a bargain phone.

FaceID needs an infrared emitter to spray your face with invisible dots (you can see them with an infrared camera). Then it has a special camera to read those dots and make a 3D model of your face, which is much more secure than simply reading a photograph of your face. That’s why banks have long allowed Apple to use FaceID to unlock banking apps, but Android phones usually won’t let you use your face to unlock your bank account.

I’ve used every unlock method, and I’d have to say that Apple’s FaceID is the fastest and most reliable by a wide margin. Whatever sacrifices the iPhone 16e makes, Apple clearly felt the super-fast, secure unlock method was worth the trade for bargain hunters.

20 February 2025 at 02:20

C1, who?

Let’s talk quickly about that C1 modem.

Ever since Appleacquired Intel’s modem business for $1 billion, the company has been racing to build its own modem in a bit to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which produces the modems for all current iPhone models. Perhaps surprisingly, the iPhone 16e is the first beneficiary of this years-long project.

It’s not yet clear how much better or worse Apple’s C1 modem is versus Qualcomm’s equivalent, but superior battery efficiency could be on the cards for iPhone 16e owners. Indeed, Apple is touting 26 hours of video playback, which is certainly an impressive figure.

20 February 2025 at 01:28

Here’s the front and back of the new iPhone 16e, which comes in either Black or White (where are the funky colors, Apple?).

20 February 2025 at 01:26

‘Apple is finally simplifying its iPhone lineup’

“Apple is finally simplifying its iPhone lineup, squeezing almost all of it into the 16 family. This is a good thing for people trying to choose and it also means that the distance from a budget iPhone to a Pro one isn’t as great as it used to be. For my money, though, the inclusion of the C1 chip is the most intriguing bit. It isn’t often your most affordable handset gets your newest and maybe most controversial piece of tech.” – Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large

“What would have sold it for me is Apple opting down in terms of computing power to offer a non-AI iPhone alternative, which would cater to a big chunk of consumers who just aren’t bothered about AI et. But then, that’s basically admitting that consumers might not care about Silicon Valley’s latest golden goose.” – Josie Watson, Managing Editor, Lifestyle

“I’ve never noticed Tim Cook’s accent before – isn’t it lovely?” – Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor

Thanks, Becky.

20 February 2025 at 01:19

No MagSafe?!

A quick look at Apple’s newmodel comparison pagereveals a few frustrating omissions for the iPhone 16e.

The biggest is the lack of MagSafe support. Yes, you read that right:the iPhone 16e will not support MagSafe cases, wallets, and wireless chargers. The phonedoeshave wireless charging capabilities, but only up to 7.5W, which is punishingly slow. There’s also no ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, and the GPU is made up of only four cores (compared to five and six on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, respectively).

20 February 2025 at 01:03

‘I think this could be a hit for Apple’

Some more reactions to the iPhone 16e announcement from the batterymap team for you here:

“I like the simple, unfussy design paired with some powerful chips and access to Apple Intelligence. I think this could be a hit for Apple, though the price is a bit high, but I think people will gobble it up.” – Roland Moore-Colyer, Managing Editor, Mobile Computing

“At $599, the iPhone 16e is more expensive than any of us were hoping – but it looks like there’s some serious Apple power under the hood, too. Looking forward to trying this one out, but not sure I’d recommend pre-ordering.” – Jamie Richards, Staff Writer, Mobile Computing

“It’s somehow killed off two phones [the iPhone 14 and previous iPhone SE] without filling the void left by either of them.” – Rob Dunne (aka The Dunnster), VPN Editor

20 February 2025 at 00:40

Here’s that 48MP camera lens up close. It’s the same ‘Fusion’ camera as you’ll find on the iPhone 16, which Apple claims “has the capabilities of two cameras in one.” That’s because it features an integrated 2x telephoto that lets you zoom in with optical quality. The 48MP Fusion camera lets you shoot 4K video in Dolby Vision, too, which is neat.

20 February 2025 at 00:33

Do the specs justify the price?

Now for those specs…

The iPhone 16e features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inchOLEDdisplay, Apple Intelligence compatibility, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera. There’s a notch instead of the Dynamic Island, but the new phone does inherit the Action button from the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 lines.

All told, then, this is a major step up from the iPhone SE (2022), but the iPhone 16e’s $599 / £599 / AU$999 price tag also marks a major increase over that of its predecessor.

20 February 2025 at 00:16

The official iPhone 16e announcement video

Introducing iPhone 16e – February 19 – YouTube20 February 2025 at 00:16

Watch On

Here’s the official iPhone 16e announcement video, hosted by Tim Cook himself.

20 February 2025 at 00:15

Farewell, iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (2022)

And just like that, the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (2022) are no more. Apple has removed both models from its website.

20 February 2025 at 00:13

Here’s the official product page for the iPhone 16e in the UK.

The phone will start at $599 / £599 / AU$999 and comes in either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage configurations. That’s a huge increase on the $429 / £419 / AU$719 starting price of the iPhone SE (2022). Can we really consider this a budget phone?

20 February 2025 at 00:07

The iPhone 16e is official!

The iPhone 16e is official!

Appleofficially announced the new deviceon its website at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm GMT, confirming that the iPhone 16e is a new member of the iPhone 16 family and not, as many suspected, a standalone iPhone SE 4.

Specs incoming…

19 February 2025 at 23:57

What might the iPhone SE 4 look like?

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We don’t yet know the name of Apple’s new device, but is this its official design?

The above images (or perhaps best-guess renders) shared by leakerMajin Buare the closest thing we have to a peek at the new iPhone SE’s possible design. They certainly line up with previous leaks; the device in question has a notch, a flat metal frame, and a single-lens camera.

There’s also a customizable action button (a nice bonus for a more affordable iPhone). The notch means this should also be the first SE model with Face ID, which is a nice time-saver on my iPhone 16 Pro. If this is all true, it could prove popular – if the price is right…

19 February 2025 at 23:53

The Apple Store is down!

OK, here’s our first big indicator that a product launch is imminent. Apple has closed its online store for maintenance, which is almost always a sign that new devices are on the way.

In this case, Apple has only closed theproduct page for the iPhone SE (2022), which (surprise!) strongly hints that a replacement device is about to be revealed. But will it be the iPhone SE 4, the iPhone SE (2022), or the iPhone 16E? Given Tim Cook’s “family” comment, my money’s on the latter.

19 February 2025 at 23:42

The biggest iPhone SE upgrade rumors

As for the iPhone SE 4 specifically, we’re expecting the new device to bring major hardware and software improvements over its now-outdated predecessor. Thebiggest rumored upgrades for the iPhone SE 4are as follows:

• A bigger, better display: Where the iPhone SE (2022) uses a 4.7-inch LCD panel, its successor is tipped to use a 6.1-inch OLED display running at a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels.
• Apple Intelligence compatibility: The iPhone SE 4 will likely be the cheapest entry point into Apple Intelligence, and therefore one of the best AI phones at its price point.
• A more powerful camera: The iPhone SE 4 will very likely get a better camera than the almost three-year-old iPhone SE (2022), and the latest rumors point towards a single 48MP rear snapper and a 12MP selfie camera.
• A longer-lasting battery: The iPhone SE 4 will almost certainly get a larger, longer-lasting battery than that of its predecessor. The latest leaks suggest it’ll be an iPhone 14-style 3,279mAh cell, which will surely bring tangible improvements to endurance.

19 February 2025 at 23:39

What does Apple’s teaser tell us?

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Let’s kick off with a proper look at Apple’s official teaser, which was shared to X on February 13. Tim Cook’s shiny Apple logo doesn’t give a lot away, but the internet has some compelling theories.

Firstly, the tagline “get ready to meet the newest member of the family” does tally with rumors of a new iPhone SE. It’d be part of the iPhone family, but does that also hint at a rebrand? The iPhone SE 3 was simply theiPhone SE (2022)and there have also been rumors that the new model might be called the iPhone 16E.

The circle around the logo could also be hinting at the new SE’s single camera, or the move away from a physical home button. It does also look a lot like an AirTag (potentially theAirTag 2?), but we weren’t expecting to see a new one of those for quite a while yet…

We test every Apple Pencil model vs Logitech Crayon to see which is the best iPad stylus.

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Apple Pencilvs Logitech Crayon – the ultimate battle of the smart styluses, but which is best? While there are a host ofApplePencils to pick from (including this year’s swanky new Apple Pencil Pro) it can be tricky to decide which to pick to accompany thebest drawing tablets, especially when compared to the humble yet powerful Logitech Crayon.

We’ve already reviewed the latest version of theLogitech Crayonand the newApple Pencil Pro, but each has its own unique pros and cons. If it’s compatibility that you’re after, you might require the more mature Apple Pencil 1,2 or USB-C options for older iPad, Air and Mini generations.

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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Design

In all of its iterations, the Apple Pencil is an elegant object, designed very much to mimic a designer pencil, even down to its circular design and carefully tapered tip (rather than, say, a stepped lip where the tup enters the pen body, as many designers have lived with perfectly well on styluses for years).

When it comes to the first version, its elegance at times slightly interferes with its practicality, though not in ways that are major problems: to stop it rolling off desks, Apple has weighted it slightly, which is quite clever, but isn’t 100% effective, since enough momentum just overcomes this and it still rolls. And there’s an end cap covering the charging plug that’s held on by magnets, which is fine when writing/drawing with it (and fun to fiddle with), but is still not too hard to pop off and lose.

The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro both feature a flat edge for magnetic charging, solving the rolling issue. There’s no magnetic cap either, so no risk of losing that.

The Logitech Crayon is designed with the classroom in mind as much as work, and it shows – it’s chunkier than the Apple Pencil, it’s squared off so it never rolls (and its cross section is roughly rectangular rather than circular), and it has a flappy plastic cover for its charging port that can’t be lost.

That plastic comes in a choice of fun/kiddy-looking orange on a grey body, or there’s a grey plastic on grey body version that’s actually quite reserved.

The Crayon also appears to be more durable than the Pencil – we’d expect to take being sat on better, or dropped, though we’ve never actually broken a Pencil this way ourselves.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro, Logitech Crayon

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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Performance

When it comes to performance, there’s one major difference you need to know about: the Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity, and the Logitech Crayon doesn’t. The Apple Pencil Pro also boasts added features like barrel roll which allows you to change the orientation of shaped tools, squeeze for easy switching and customisation, and even haptic feedback.

Both styluses write or draw with the same level of precision (technically speaking), and they both include tilt detection, enabling some artistic tool control in that sense. But the Crayon simply doesn’t handle pressure at all, while the Apple Pencil is great for fine-grained pressure sensitivity.

You probably know already whether this is a deal-breaker for you. If you just want to take notes on it, pressure sensitivity isn’t required (though some ink-mimicking notes apps do make use of it for a more natural look) and the Crayon is perfectly functional. If you’re planning to use a stylus for the precision application of effects in photo editing apps, then pressure sensitivity isn’t a requirement.

But for professional art, you need it. That the Crayon draws with the same level of precision as the Apple Pencil doesn’t matter if you can’t control the lines as finely, since you end up drawing so much more crudely, because that’s all the stylus is capable of.

Illustrators looking to do anything more than highly basic outlines should avoid the Crayon and go for the Apple Pencil. For everyone else, you can decide if you want the potential of making use of pressure sensitivity in the future.

Winner: Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil has pressure sensitivity, the Logitech Crayon doesn’t(Image credit: Apple)
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Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Ergonomics

Though the Crayon is larger than the Pencil, there’s not too much difference between them ergonomically. The way the Pencil’s size copies real pencils will be a boon for some, but plenty of people will equally prefer a chunker grip that they’ve become used to withWacomstyluses (though the Crayon is still only thick in one dimension, so isn’t quite the same as a big rubbery Wacom grip).

The Apple Pencil 1 has a glossy exterior, which can easily become a little slick with oils from your skin – Apple fixed this with a matte finish on all later models. The Crayon has a more matter-feeling finish, and the extra size helps you to keep a strong grip too.

For those doing fine and precise work, the Apple Pencil is more easily manipulated in tiny ways (and gets in the way of what you’re looking at a little less) so when combined with its pressure sensitivity, it becomes even more the artists’ choice.

But for those who want to be able to take notes or annotate while on the move, the extra grip of the Crayon may be more welcome – though, as we said, it’s not a huge difference. It will be more of a benefit for kids (who are, again, a key audience for the Crayon) lacking as fine motor control as adults.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro

For those who want to be able to take notes or annotate while on the move, the extra grip of the Crayon may be more welcome(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Charge

The older generations of Apple Pencil are famous for their slightly ridiculous charging system. With a Lightning connector under the cap, you can plug this into an iPad’s Lightning port to charge from the iPad’s battery.

The 2nd Gen Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil Pro mitigate this stress with seamless wireless charging. Simply place the pencil on the magnetic storage strip and it’ll charge the stylus when it’s not in use. They both boast up to 12 hours of continuous use with storage and charging combined they’ll always be ready to use when you’re on the go.

The 1st Gen Logitech Crayon has a regular Lightning port on it for charging, so you can use the same cable as your iPad without any need for an adapter. The 2nd Gen boasts a USB-C charging port for pairing with newer iPad models which isn’t as seamless as Apple’s wireless charging capabilities. However, the Logitech Crayon has an off button, so you can be sure it’s not wasting battery when it’s waiting in your bag between uses, and it also powers off automatically after 30 mins of non-use.

It gives you around 7.5 hours of charge in total from a full battery – notably less than the Pencil, but it has a triple light system to let you know how charged it is, which is great extra affordance that the Pencil doesn’t have (though you can use Apple’s ‘Battery’ widget on the iPad to check the Pencil’s current levels).

Winner: Apple Pencil 2, Apple Pencil Pro

The Apple Pencil is famous for its slightly ridiculous charging system(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Compatibility

The Logitech Crayon is interesting for compatibility because it works with every single iPad currently available, including the new iPad Pros that work with the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil. It also works with the 10.2-inch iPad, the previous 9.7-inch iPad model with Apple Pencil support, the current iPad mini, and the currentiPad Air.

However, there’s no support for older iPads than these, so if you have an old-designiPad Pro, the Crayon is not an option.

As for the Apple Pencil, compatibility depends on which iPad you have. In fact, the compatibility so ridiculously confusing that instead of attempting to write it out here, I’m just going to show you Apple’s own chart (below), which, let’s be honest, hardly simplifies things at all.

Winner: Logitech Crayon

Thanks, Apple… (Image credit: Apple)

The Logitech Crayon works with every single iPad currently available(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Price

The original Apple Pencil costs $89, while both versions of the Logitech Crayon cost $69.95. The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro will both set you back$199

The extra money for the Apple Pencil gets you extra hours of battery life (though, as we say, because the Crayon is better at preserving battery, it’s hard to say exactly how beneficial that will be in practice), but most importantly it gets you pressure sensitivity.

For artists, there’s no question that this is worth the higher price. For everyone else, it’s a judgment call – we think the added value of the Pencil is certainly worth the price upgrade if you choose to go for it, though.

Winner: Logitech Crayon

For artists, there’s no question that the Apple Pencil is worth the higher price(Image credit: Apple)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Replacement tips

Both of these styluses have replaceable tips, but while the Apple Pencil comes with an extra tip, the Crayon doesn’t, so that’s another small extra value win for the Pencil.

Here’s an oddity, though: Logitech sells extra tips for the Crayon in packs of three for $14.99 in the US… but availability in other countries seems to be lacking, or non-existent. The good news is that users online report that Apple’s own replacement Pencil tips work in the Crayon, but it’s still not an ideal situation.

Apple’s tips cost $19 for a four-pack, which is fine for value, particularly since they last really well. Exactly how well they last will depend on your use, but the nice smooth glass of the iPad is quite kind on the tips, and it’s normal for them to last two years. However, using a screen protector can reduce that a lot, depending on the finish of it.

Winner: Apple Pencil (all models)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Storage

The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro’s magnetic storage capabilities are a natural winner over the Logitech Crayon. With easy on the go access (and the added bonus of charging and pairing) the Apple Pencil is an excellent choice for artists (or anyone that has a habit of misplacing their stylus pens).

The Logitech Crayon doesn’t have any kind of official way to handily store it on or with the iPad. Various iPad cases will have Apple Pencil storage built in, so you can buy one that fixes this oversight, but not so much with the Crayon. The storage is “knowing which pocket you put it into in your bag”.

Winner: Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro

(Image credit: Apple, Logitech)

Apple Pencil vs Logitech Crayon: Conclusion

If you’re looking to do remotely serious art on your iPad, you want the Apple Pencil, there no question there. Pressure sensitivity is non-negotiable.

Beyond that, there’s not that much to choose between them. They’ll both work as well for each other at note taking or precision tool selection, though even then some apps can take advantage of the pressure sensitivity – it’s just not as much of a dealbreaker.

They both have advantages over the other when it comes to aspects such as design or charging/battery life.

The Logitech Crayon is cheaper, but we suspect most people go for the more adult-looking Apple Pencil and it’s familiar pen-like design. 

Apple has published a handy support document

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• Apple has published a support document outlining what to do if your Apple Watch speaker isn’t working
• It follows a spate of reports about problems with the Series 10’s speakers
• Customers can clean, update, or re-pair their Apple Watch, along with other steps

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Following a raft of reports thatApple Watch Series 10users were having problems with their speakers,Applehas published a support document detailing how users can tackle some of the problems reported.

While the company has not officially responded to or acknowledged the speaker issues, the new document waspublished on February 13and states:

“If the microphone or speaker isn’t working as expected on yourApple Watch

Try these steps if your Apple Watch microphone or speaker isn’t working as expected. You can also use these steps if the sound is crackling, distorted, muffled, or intermittent.”

As you might expect, it features the usual slew of troubleshooting, including updates, re-pairing the watch, and cleaning. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to fix your Apple Watch Series 10 speaker problems

Apple says that the first thing users should do is update their iPhone and Apple Watch software. If you’re having speaker troubles, it’s possible your issue has been solved by a software update, so this is a good starting point.

The next step is to clean your Apple Watch. Apple says you should check your Watch’s microphone and speaker for obstructions. Because Apple Watches are water-resistant, you can run it under “lightly running, warm, fresh water until it’s clean.” Apple Watch Series 10 speakers can be cleaned with a soft bristle brush, just don’t use cleaning liquids, sprays, or abrasives.

Apple also says you should check your Watch for water and dry it, as this can degrade speaker performance. “To check whether water is in the microphone or speaker port, place your Apple Watch microphone or speaker side down on a lint-free microfiber cloth,” the company says.

If there’s any present, you can dry it with a lint-free microfiber cloth; just don’t use heat, compressed air, or sprays. A top tip: charge your Apple Watch overnight to speed up evaporation.

Apple also offers the classic options of restarting, unpairing, and re-pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.

Finally, there are suggestions to check Silent Mode, Do Not Disturb, and your Watch’s sound settings in case you haven’t inadvertently silenced your Watch.

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Since reporting these issues, multiple Series 10 users have confirmed they’ve been experiencing the issue. While not limited to the Series 10, the problem is more noticeable because 2024’sbest Apple Watchis the first mainstream model to offer audio playback for media through its speakers.

If you try all these steps and still have issues, it might be time to contact Apple Support or your local Apple Store.