Rene Ritchie
Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family.
Latest articles by Rene Ritchie
M1 — Apple's maniacal focus on silicon comes to the Mac
By Rene Ritchie published
M1 was built specifically for the MacBook Air, the 2-port MacBook Pro — which I've semi-jokingly referred to as the MacBook Air Pro — and a new, silver-again, lower power Mac mini. But... why?
How to encrypt your Mac backups
By Rene Ritchie, Bryan M Wolfe published
How do you make sure the backups you take are as secure as your Mac itself? By encrypting the drives!
M1 Macs: Biggest quality of life improvement since... the Mac
By Rene Ritchie published
With Apple's new M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, it's not just the blazing fast performance or wicked long battery life — it's the quality of life that counts.
macOS Big Sur review: A breath of fresh pixels
By Rene Ritchie last updated
macOS Big Sur has just gone into Public Beta. So, if you’re considering a test-drive before the general release later this fall, then wow but is this the preview for you!
iPhone 12 Pro Max — It's all about that camera
By Rene Ritchie published
The bigger display and bigger battery are key when deciding whether or not to go with the iPhone 12 Pro Max — but the other big difference is the camera system.
Photos app on iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Sergio Velasquez, Rene Ritchie last updated
Want to master the Photos app on iPhone or iPad? Here's everything you need to know!
Why Apple is putting Dolby Vision cameras on the iPhone 12
By Rene Ritchie last updated
My hope that, by putting Dolby Vision cameras into hundreds of thousands of hands, Apple will make HDR just work. For all of us.
iPhone 12 and the retro future of Apple design
By Rene Ritchie published
We knew this was coming. Everybody knew this was coming. Ever since the moment we saw the updated iPad Pro a couple of years ago — the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5-style squared off sides have returned.
iPhone troubleshooting: Common iPhone problems and how to fix them
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie last updated
How do you fix your iPhone when it's not working the way it should? Here are the most common problems you'll encounter and how to troubleshoot them all!
How to send large email attachments on iPhone and iPad
By Rene Ritchie, Cella Lao Rousseau published
Do you need to send large email attachments from your iPhone or iPad? Here's how to do it with Files, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more!
Mail shortcuts for iPhone and iPad: 11 gestures to speed up your email!
By Rene Ritchie, Christine Chan, Sergio Velasquez published
There's a ton of Mail Shortcuts for iPhone, and you can use them to save time. Here are some of our favorites!
Haptic Touch: The Ultimate Guide
By Rene Ritchie, Joseph Keller published
How does Haptic Touch work? No more 3D pressing, but you trigger actions with a simple press-and-hold action.
iPhone not connecting to Bluetooth? Here's how to fix!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
If your iPhone won't connect to Bluetooth car systems or accessories, here are some fixes you can try!
iPhone or iPad not charging? Here's how to fix it!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Can't charge your iPhone or iPad? Here are some fixes you can try!
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro camera: Fast, fluid, and fun!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Since Apple just made OLED standard across the lineup, the role of biggest differentiator between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro is now being played by... the camera system.
iPhone or iPad won't turn on? Here's how to fix it!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
If your iPhone or iPad just won't turn on, here are some fixes you can try!
Imagining an Apple Silicon 12-inch MacBook Air
By Rene Ritchie last updated
I kinda all-shades-of-want the first Apple Silicon Mac to be a new 12-inch MacBook Air. And here's what I want it to be...
The October iPhone 12 event 2020 really needs right now
By Rene Ritchie published
OK, let's try this again, shall we?
iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad mini vs iPad Pro: Which should you buy?
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie published
Picking your next iPad. Apple used to do grids but I prefer flows. You start at the beginning and you stop where it makes sense.
Apple A14 Bionic Explained — From iPad Air to iPhone 12
By Rene Ritchie published
Apple's brand new A14 Bionic system-on-a-chip was announced along with the new iPad Air... but we all know it'll be coming with the new iPhone 12 as well. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Can't update watchOS? How to troubleshoot common problems
By Lory Gil, Rene Ritchie last updated
Latest watchOS update won't install or update on your Apple Watch? Here's what to do!
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