
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

Telegram CEO disses Apple's App Store tax, calls it a trillion-dollar monopoly abusing market dominance
By Palash Volvoikar published
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has slammed Apple over its 30% App Store cut after Telegram had to remove the paid posts feature from its iOS app.

iPhone 14 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus: Which should you buy?
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Both of these phones have a lot to offer, but it can be tough to make the choice between the best of iOS and the best of Android. We're here to help.

iPhone 14 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Apple's best Pro phone compared to Google's best Pro phone. Here's our full comparison between Google Pixel 7 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro.

Apple Watch's heart rate monitoring helps woman discover she's pregnant
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Apple Watch helped a woman discover that she was pregnant, thanks to heart rate monitoring which picked up her increased heart beat.

Google Pixel Watch vs Apple Watch
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Google's Pixel Watch enters a crowded market dominated by the Apple Watch. Here's how the two watches fare against each other, and which one might be the better choice for you.

MacBook Pro and Mac mini to get major upgrade in the coming months, new Mac Pro teased
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is readying up the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro models, with launch expected in the coming months, says Mark Gurman.

More ads rolling out to App Store starting next week, Apple tells developers
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is rolling out more ads to the App Store as announced earlier this year, starting next week, it told developers in an email.

The 10th Gen iPad was supposed to make the iPad lineup simpler, but it does the opposite
By Palash Volvoikar published
Opinion The new base iPad comes with a hefty price tag, confusing the iPad lineup, and leaving the iPad's best-performing price bracket empty.

macOS Ventura to launch in last week of October with support for upcoming 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple will release macOS Ventura in the week of October 24, with support for the upcoming M2 Pro and Max-based 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, says Mark Gurman.

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.