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Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links
Digital Transformation

SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links

SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
Power / Energy

MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
Displays

Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus

Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership
Marketing Technologies

Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership

Women in AI and adtech call for bias-free systems, fair leadership paths and cultures where merit, not gender, defines success.

By Kathy Lu • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
Unified Communications

Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud
Data Protection

Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe
Generative AI

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe

Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange

Apple's latest flagship balances raw performance with careful design, combining lasting battery life, serious camera upgrades and a hint of what's next.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity

The iPhone 17 in sage green offers ProMotion display, improved cameras, and solid battery life, making it Apple's most complete standard iPhone to date.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Gaming

Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
iPadOS 26 brings new windowing, Apple Intelligence, creative tools
Data Privacy

iPadOS 26 brings new windowing, Apple Intelligence, creative tools

Apple unveils iPadOS 26, featuring a new windowing system, enhanced Apple Intelligence, revamped design, and improved tools for creative and productivity workflows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025