
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

Should you get AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch?
By Rene Ritchie last updated
If you're looking to buy a new Apple Watch, you may be wondering if you should get AppleCare+ — here's what you need to know.

Best iPad Pro apps 2023
By Rene Ritchie, Luke Filipowicz last updated
Here are some amazing apps that'll help you get the most from a new iPad Pro.

How to fix iPad battery life problems
By Luke Filipowicz, Rene Ritchie published
How do you fix battery life problems after getting a new iPad or installing iPadOS? Here are our top power-saving tips!

How to organize photos into albums on iPhone or iPad
By Rene Ritchie, Joseph Keller, Sergio Velasquez last updated
It's time to organize your photos into albums on iPhone or your iPad. Here's how!

How to use Theater Mode on the Apple Watch
By Rene Ritchie, Bryan M Wolfe last updated
Wear your Apple Watch to the movies without pesky notifications getting in the way.

Pokémon GO: Best Gym defenders and attackers to power up
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Blissey, Snorlax, Chansey, Slaking, Machamp, Dragonite, Tyranitar... which are the best defenders and attackers to power up so you can stay in Gyms longer or take them down faster in Pokémon Go?

Pokémon Go Gyms: How to defend, attack, earn coins, get stardust
By Rene Ritchie last updated
How do you interact with Pokémon Go Gyms? How do you defend them? Attack them? Get Poké Coins, Stardust, and Candy? Here's your guide!

Best Pokémon Go cheats and hacks September 2020
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Pokémon Go keeps updating to fix old bugs — and old cheats — but that just means people keep hacking up with new ones. Here are the latest!

How to get and use TMs to change movesets in Pokémon Go
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Previously, one bad moveset and your Pokémon was done. Now, with Technical Machines — the new Quick TM and Charge TM — you can "re-roll" your Pokémon's movesets and reshape its destiny.

Pokémon Go: How to get the most XP and level up the fastest
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Lucky Eggs, Legendary Raids, grinding, mass-evolving, and all the other tricks you need to gain XP and level up fast!

Best Movesets to Change with Technical Machines (TMs) in Pokémon Go
By Rene Ritchie last updated
What are the best Pokémon to use Fast TMs and Charge TMs on in Pokémon Go to win Raid Battles and dominate Gyms? Here's the list!

How to throw a perfect curveball in Pokémon Go
By Rene Ritchie published
How do you nail the curveball in Pokémon Go? It's easier than it looks!

Live Photos: The ultimate guide
By Christine Chan, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil last updated
The idea of moving pictures isn't new — any Harry Potter fan will tell you that. But thanks to Live Photos, everyone can now take and share them!

Pokémon Go Nests: When they migrate and how to find them!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Pokémon Go Nest Migrations happen every other Thursday. Read ahead for everything you need to know.

Pokémon Go: All the Regional Exclusives and where to find them
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Pokémon Go has a number of Regional Exclusive Pokémon that can only be found in certain parts of the world. Here's where you can find every Regional Exclusive Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

How to pair your AirPods with iPhone, Watch, iPad, and Mac
By Rene Ritchie published
How do you pair your AirPods with your iPhone? With your Apple Watch? What about your iPad and Mac? Like this!

Should you buy an Apple Watch in 2023?
By Rene Ritchie, Nicolette Roux published
Is Apple Watch worth it? From fitness to Apple Pay, built-in cellular to home automation, here's what you need to know before you buy!

Apple says no to GovOS: FBI's demands conflict with U.S. law and the Constitution
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Apple has struck back at the FBI's Feb 19 court order, filing a motion of its own to prevent the creation of a GovernmentOS (GovOS) that would weaken security for all iPhone and iPadowners.

Pokémon Go can be a huge security risk – here's how to play privately!
By Rene Ritchie last updated
How can I play Pokémon Go privately and without giving up full access to my main Google Account? By making a secondary account!

How to use bubble and screen effects in Messages for iPhone and iPad
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie published
How do you make the bubbles slam or turn invisible, or the screen turn to lasers or fireworks? With iMessage effects!

I'd love lock screen complications in iOS 12
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Complications are what I miss most when not wearing my Apple Watch, especially when I'm looking at my iPhone lock screen.

How to change your Apple Watch face
By Adam Oram, Rene Ritchie published
A new watch face can make your Apple Watch look entirely different and adapt its functionality to suit different contexts. Here's how to add a new watch face.

Reminders app for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie, Luke Filipowicz published
How do you keep track of tasks and check off how-tos on your iPhone or iPad? With the built-in Reminders app!
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