Palash Volvoikar
Palash has been a technology and entertainment journalist since 2013. Starting with Android news and features, he has also worked as the news head for Wiki of Thrones, and a freelance writer for Windows Central, Observer, MakeUseOf, MySmartPrice, ThinkComputers, and others. He also worked as a writer and journalist for Android Authority, covering computing, before returning to freelancing all over town. He's an engineering dropout with a degree in English Literature. He talks about everything from Apple to Microsoft, Android to Chrome OS, to movies and TV. In addition to keeping a track of the Silicon scene, he also keeps up with the evolution of storytelling on the screen. You can always find him watching, playing, writing, or ranting.
Latest articles by Palash Volvoikar
Apple will launch an iPad dock with an integrated speaker in 2023, says Mark Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is planning to release an iPad docking accessory with an integrated speaker hub in 2023, says Mark Gurman.
M2 iPad Pro refresh coming in a "matter of days," says Mark Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
The 2022 iPad Pro refresh featuring the new M2 chips is set to arrive in a "matter of days," according to Mark Gurman.
Apple Store in Oklahoma City second one to unionize as employee vote passes
By Palash Volvoikar published
Employees of the Apple Store in Oklahoma City voted to make it the second store to unionize in the USA.
iPhone 14's Crash Detection is making 911 calls over rollercoaster rides
By Palash Volvoikar published
The iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature is reading rollercoaster rides as car crashes, wrongly triggering 911 calls, according to a new report from WSJ.
iPhone 15, iPad (2022), all AirPods getting USB-C before 2024 end, wireless still the future for Apple: Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is going to switch all its devices to USB-C, starting with the 2022 base iPad, the 2023 iPhone 15, and all AirPods models by 2024, says Mark Gurman.
Analyst says iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 likely to use Qualcomm 5G modem
By Palash Volvoikar published
Analyst Jeff Pu has said that Apple is likely to keep using Qualcomm's 5G modems for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, instead of using one of its own making.
Apple execs Craig Federighi and Alan Dye discuss Dynamic Island in new interview
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple executives Craig Federighi and Alan Dye discussed iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island in new interview with Axis.
Touch ID not coming back for iPhone 15 or other flagship iPhones anytime soon, says Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple tested Touch ID for future iPhone models but has decided to not bring it to the iPhone 15, or future models in the main series for the foreseeable future, says Mark Gurman.
Tim Cook: "I’m really not sure the average person can tell you what the metaverse is"
By Palash Volvoikar published
Tim Cook commented on AR, VR, and the concept of Metaverse in a recent interview during his tour through Europe.
Apple is looking into Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra microphone problems
By Palash Volvoikar published
A memo obtained by MacRumors says that Apple is aware of microphone issues with Watch Series 8 and Watch Ultra.
15-inch MacBook Air, new Mac Pro, HomePod, larger iPad, and more coming in 2023, says Mark Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple will launch a 15-inch MacBook Air, an upgraded Mac Pro and an updated HomePod in 2023, says Mark Gurman.
iPhone 15 Ultra could replace the Pro Max model next year, says Mark Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple could introduce an iPhone 15 Ultra instead of the Pro Max model next year, says Mark Gurman.
Engraving on new AirPods Pro 2 now shows up in iOS during setup
By Palash Volvoikar published
The new AirPods 2 come with a new feature that digitally saves the engraving you get on the case, and displays it in iOS during setup.
Apple Music is the new sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple Music is the new sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show, winning a multi-year deal starting with 2023, replacing Pepsi.
All iPhone 15 models will get Dynamic Island, says Ross Young
By Palash Volvoikar published
Dynamic Island will replace the notch for the standard iPhone 15 models as well, says display industry analyst Ross Young.
iOS 16.1 beta bug is breaking GPS on iPhone 14 Pro models
By Palash Volvoikar published
The iOS 16.1 beta has a bug that breaks GPS functionality on the iPhone 14 Pro models, as reported by several users on the MacRumors forums.
Developers are already having fun (and games) with iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island
By Palash Volvoikar published
iOS developers are already adding fun interactions to Dynamic Island, with one developer making a Pong-inspired game, and Apollo app adding a tiny cat to its app.
iOS 16.1 beta adds Reachability support for Dynamic Island, making one-handed use easier
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has added Reachability support for the Dynamic Island UI in the latest iOS 16.1 beta, which pulls down the interface for one-handed use.
Apple "actively testing" iPhone hardware subscription, could launch later this year, says Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is currently actively testing the iPhone hardware subscription service via Apple One, which could launch later this year, says Mark Gurman.
iPad 10th Gen with USB-C, M2 iPad Pro and Macs coming at Apple October event, says Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is set to release the 10th-gen iPad with USB-C, iPad Pro and Macs with M2 family chipsets at an October event, according to Mark Gurman.
Samsung can't stop trying to troll Apple's iPhone 14 with "clever" tweets
By Palash Volvoikar published
Samsung has not been able to stop tweeting at Apple, trying to mock the recently released iPhone 14 series of phones.
Apple faces anti-trust probe in Mexico over a new complaint, along with Google
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple, along with Google, is facing an anti-competitive complaint in Mexico, filed by the former telecommunications chief of the country.
AirPods Pro 2 and three Watch models launching at iPhone 14 event this week, says Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is going to launch the new AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Pro and SE, and possibly an iPhone subscription via Apple One, according to Mark Gurman.
iPhone 14 Pro rumor says classic battery percentage will return, gives a look at the always-on display interface
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new rumor says that the smaller notch replacement on the iPhone 14 Pro models will be accompanied by the classic iOS battery percentage indicator.
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