M4 Mac mini vs Minisforum AI X1: Compact desktop powerhouses, compared

Apple users have a great computer with the M4 Mac mini. Sometimes you need to see how green the grass is on the other side of the fence.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 22

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro — What a $300 premium gets the Pro

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro both received facelifts for 2025. Here's how the specs of the two compare, and whether it is worth paying at least $300 more to go Pro.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 23

iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro — Style versus function

The iPhone Air is both an ultra-thin addition to the iPhone 17 range but also a device that offers some of the benefits that seem Pro-like. Here's how the new slimline model compares against the iPhone 17 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 5

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Apple's premium earbuds, compared

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are officially here and ready to buy. Here's how the specs compare to the second generation version so you can decide if you need to upgrade or not.

Oliver Haslam 4 months ago 7

Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 10 — More battery, less change

The Apple Watch Series 11 adds more battery life but not much more to the wearable. Here's how it compares against the astoundingly similar Apple Watch Series 10.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 1

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro - The new top tier, compared

The iPhone 17 Pro has landed with a better zoom, more performance, and a new aluminum unibody frame. Here's how it compares against its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 22

Inside Apple's Numbers - how it compares to Microsoft Excel

Apple's Numbers spreadsheet for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, is not as powerful as Microsoft Excel, but most users will be hard-pressed to find its limitations — and will immediately see how much easier Numbers is for practically every use.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 39

AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services compared

AppleCare One offers a good deal for protecting your Apple hardware in some cases. Here's how it compares to the standard AppleCare+ plans.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 5

M4 Max Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio compared: A multi-generational shootout

The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is three years old, and for the "time is money" crowd, it might be time to update. Here's how the M1 Ultra Mac Studio compares to the M4 Max Mac Studio in 2025.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 7

Apple Music iOS 26 vs iOS 18: AutoMix, Liquid Glass, and lyrics in your language

Apple Music in iOS 26 added AutoMix. auto-translation of lyrics, and more. Here's how the updates compare against what's in iOS 18.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 3

Reminders iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and new Lists

Reminders in iOS 26 has a few new smart features with Apple Intelligence, and a restrained visual upgrade over iOS 18. Here's how the two versions compare.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 3

Messages iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Playful, useful changes

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 4

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 6 months 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 7 months ago 18

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 7 months ago 8

AirPods Max vs Sony XM6 - Over-ear headphones shootout

Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 17

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 8 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 months ago 10

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