
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 releases iOS 16.4.1, stops signing iOS 16.3.1 to block downgrading
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is no longer signing iOS 16.3.1 builds after the release of iOS 16.4.1, stopping downgrades to versions earlier than iOS 16.4.

iPhone 15 Pro design leak shows off huge camera bump, haptic buttons, and a new color
By Palash Volvoikar published
A fresh design leak of the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro shows off the bigger camera bump, new buttons, and new colors via crispy renders.

Spotify lax on HomePod support, promises to add AirPlay 2 support "eventually"
By Palash Volvoikar published
Spotify is lax on HomePod support, and has made a vague promise about AirPlay 2 support, according to Mark Gurman.

watchOS 10 could be the biggest update to the Apple Watch in years
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple's watchOS 10 will be a significant one, bringing notable changes to the Apple Watch user interface, according to Mark Gurman.

Engineer adds wires and USB-C to AirPods, making the most advanced EarPods ever
By Palash Volvoikar published
Engineer Ken Pillonel has added wires and a USB-C port to AirPods, making them the most advanced EarPods ever.

Apple shows off upcoming mixed-reality headset to its top execs
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple recently demonstrated it upcoming mixed-reality headset to its "Top 100" executives at the Steve Jobs Theatre recently.

iPhone 15 USB-C change could see Apple ship 70 million chargers in three months
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is looking to up the shipments of its 20W USB-C charger as iPhone 15 series debuts, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Meta is ending NFT support on Facebook and Instagram
By Palash Volvoikar published
Meta is giving up on NFTs, ending support on Facebook and Instagram, once considered a big part of its metaverse-tied rebrand.

Apple VR release pushed by Tim Cook despite major design warning
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple VR launch was pushed by Tim Cook despite designers warning that the product category wasn't ready for launch, according to a new report.

Samsung's "space zoom" moon photos may be fake, claims Reddit post
By Palash Volvoikar published
Samsung's space zoom mode that lets you take clear photos of the moon may be fake and using image replacement, according to a Reddit post.

New 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models launching by summer
By Palash Volvoikar published
New refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models are on the way, scheduled to launch between spring and summer of this year, according to Mark Gurman.

New iMac in "advanced stage of development," launching in the second half of 2023 at the earliest
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new iMac is in an advanced stage of development, expected to launch in the second half of 2023 at the earliest, according to Mark Gurman.

iPhone 15 Plus leak shows slimmer bezels, Dynamic Island, USB-C
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
New renders based on the CAD files for the iPhone 15 Plus show the device will have slimmer bezels and Dynamic Island.

Apple VR headset won't require an iPhone, will have "in-air typing"
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset will have "in-air typing" and won't need an iPhone, according to Mark Gurman.

iPhone 14 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22: Which should you buy?
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Both flagship phones offer unique and impressive features. If you're not necessarily Team Apple or Team Android, the decision can be tricky. We're here to help.

Rumored 27-inch Mini-LED Apple Display delayed again, says Ross Young
By Palash Volvoikar published
That shiny new Mini-LED screen looks to be coming even later, according to Ross Young.

New iMac will skip M2, won't launch before late 2023, says Gurman
By Palash Volvoikar published
We've been waiting for ages for a new iMac, but it looks like we won't be getting one any time soon.

Apple Silicon Mac Pro may mean we don't get an M2 Ultra Mac Studio refresh
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new report claims that Apple's Mac Pro with Apple silicon may mean Apple doesn't give us an M2 Ultra Mac Studio, or an upgrade any time soon.

iPhone 15 "Ultra" may actually be a brand new type of iPhone coming in 2024
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new report says that Apple could release a new iPhone "Ultra" alongside its Pro and Pro Max models next year, rather than as a replacement for the latter.

Apple to hike App Store prices in the UK and some other countries from February 13
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has announced that it will increase the App Store prices in the UK and a few other countries to adjust for taxes and conversion rate changes.

Wi-Fi 6E may be limited to iPhone 15 Pro models, shows alleged internal Apple document
By Palash Volvoikar published
The Wi-Fi 6E feature expected to be in the Apple iPhone 15 series will be limited to the Pro models, according to an alleged leaked internal Apple document.

iPhone 15 series to bring back curved edges with thinner bezels and flat displays, says rumor
By Palash Volvoikar published
iPhone 15 series will have curved edges with thinner bezels and flat displays, according to a new rumor by ShrimpApplePro.

Apple TV Plus to bid for streaming rights for the Premier League
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new report says Apple is planning to bid for streaming rights for the Premier League for Apple TV Plus after dropping out of the NFL streaming race.
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