Some rumors just refuse to die. They might go dormant for a long stretch of time, but there’s always a possibility we’ll hear about some unreleased product again. Take, for example, a 15-inchMacBook Airthatwe heard about back in Januaryof last year. Well, now it’s back in the news cycle! To be fair, there wasn’t a report circulating that told us Apple had completely abandoned plans to develop and release a 15-inch MacBook Air....

J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The ForceAwakens,Star Trek) is working with Apple on a variety of different projects forApple TV+, but that doesn’t mean the creator, director, writer, and producer is willing to strap himself to the company for any exclusivity periods. Abrams recently signed a huge deal with WarnerMedia, which starts at $250 million and can go up to the billions, despite getting a more up-front lucrative offer from Apple, according to a new report fromThe Hollywood Reporter....

A new patent granted to Apple today could signal a huge advance in a trimmer, slimmer iPhone perhaps made from a single block of aluminum. The U.S. patent describes “microslot antennas” cut into the smartphone body, eliminating the need for exposing hardware required for communications. While it could make fans of minimalism – such as Apple’s chief designer Jonathan Ive – jump for joy, could the patented technology cause another production slowdown?...

Are Braided Charging Cables Worth The Extra Cost? Braided cables have a cool, woven exterior made from materials like nylon, wrapping around the standard cable core. This gives them an instant “premium” vibe compared to the usual smooth, flexible rubber of regular cables. This difference also changes the way these cables behave day-to-day, especially in terms of durability. Long story short, braided cables are worth the extra cost, especially if you prioritize long-term reliability....

Asushas announced new ZenBooks atCES. These new devices include the Asus ZenBook S13 (UX392), a gorgeous update tothe ZenBook rangefeaturing the world’s thinnest display bezels and much more besides. These new ZenBooks are both designed to deliver incredible ultraportable experiences with amazingly small chassis, lightweight frames and powerful specs to boot. Asus ZenBook S13 (UX392) The Asus ZenBook S13 is the latest flagship ZenBook for 2019. This new ultraportable laptop features the world’s thinnest display bezels and a design that’s meant to deliver a healthy mix of power and beauty....

Apple may be looking to implement sensor-shift optical image stabilization (OIS) technology on the ultra-wide camera across all four upcoming iPhone 13 models, according to a new report. STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Autofocus for closer wide-angle shots Accurate and consistent autofocus when shooting video or taking photos is an important feature of the iPhone camera. On the iPhone 12 models, autofocus is supported on the wide and telephoto lenses, but not on the fixed-focus ultra-wide camera....

Are you prepared for the Balanced Craftwars? Grab your gun, sword, and pickaxe as you leave your hut and head out into the wilderness! Battle creatures and fearsome bosses in the hunt for valuable ores you can mine to craft ever more powerful items. Then explore new biomes with your new equipment, on the hunt for even rarer ores and tougher challenges. Using codes in Balanced Craftwars can bag you a large variety of unique individual items....

Battle pets: They’reWorld of Warcraft’sown little slice of Pokemon and, whether you love them or hate them, a new expansion means that there are plenty of these new little companions to collect. World of Warcraft: 6 New Features in The War Within Expansion Before diving into the world of Khaz Algar, here’s what you should know about World of Warcraft’s newest expansion. The War Within,World of Warcraft’s tenth and latest expansion, has brought with it dozens of new battle pets to collect....

Whether you want to find your favorite Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, or you want to find them all, you’ll want to use some methods to boost your odds of finding Shiny Pokémon. No matter what method you choose to use, they won’t come easy. Here’s our recommendation for the best shiny hunting methods in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. What’s the Best Shiny hunting method in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?...

Meet Your Maker takes place in two phases—raiding and building. The first will see you challenging other players' outposts and trying to escape with their genetic material. You’ll face guards and traps and must rely on your weapons to survive. This may leave you wondering what the best Meet Your Maker weapons are. All Weapons in Meet Your Maker, ranked S-Tier Weapons Volt Lancer The Volt Lancer is the best projectile weapon in Meet Your Maker....

Camera+ by oddly named developer taptaptap, one of the longest-standing camera applications (and one of the best out there, in my personal opinion), has received a major refresh on the App Store. Camera+ 8.0packs in a slew of improvements such as an innovative slow shutter feature, an extended range of effective ISO values, a handy extension for easier sending of photos from the share sheet of other apps and more....

While many fans are looking forward to superhero adventures likeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2andWonder Womanthis summer, others have been waiting with bated breath for filmmakerChristopher Nolan’s latest,Dunkirk. Last month, the MPAA handed out a PG-13 rating for the film, which took some fans by surprise, since it’s an epic World War II film, although most of his films have been PG-13. During a new interview that took place at CinemaCon last week, the filmmaker revealed that he feels more comfortable working within the PG-13 construct....

One of my favorite features to ship with iOS 13 is nativedark modesupport. Not only is it something that I’ve wanted to have for several years, but it plays so nicely with theOLEDdisplay that comes standard in Apple’s flagship handsets for both enhanced aesthetics and lengthenedbatterylife. One way that I think dark mode could be improved, however, is with some kind of tool that automatically switches between dark and light mode depending on display brightness, as it would improve interface visibility in certain situations....