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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

Apple Watch with LEGO Star Wars background

How to fix Apple Watch battery life problems

By Bryan M Wolfe, Rene Ritchie published 18 September 20

How do you fix Apple Watch and watchOS battery life problems? Here are the top power-saving tips!

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Apple TV won't update: How to troubleshoot common problems

By Lory Gil, Rene Ritchie last updated 17 September 20

If you're strugling to get your Apple TV to update to the latest tvOS software, we've got some advice.

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Thoughts on Amazon buying Eero

By Rene Ritchie last updated 14 September 20

Wwhy are some people so pissed? Why are people who already bought eero saying they’re thinking about throwing them out, and people who haven’t yet bought them saying they dodged a bullet?

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AmpliFi vs. Orbi vs. Eero vs. Google Wifi: Battle of the Wi-Fi mesh routers!

By Rene Ritchie last updated 14 September 20

With Wi-Fi Mesh systems from eero, Orbi, and AmpliFi, which one is best for you?

Working From Home

What Rene Ritchie thinks will happen at Apple's September 15 event

By Rene Ritchie published 14 September 20

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How Apple can fix the App Store — and what it would cost

By Rene Ritchie published 7 September 20

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iPhone 12 should change the water resistance game

By Rene Ritchie last updated 5 September 20

Would Apple go the extreme and make the iPhone 12 as swim-proof as the Apple Watch? Well, no, because nobody is really that interested in swimming with their iPhones. But...

iPhone 12

Why iPhone 12 still won't be going USB-C

By Rene Ritchie last updated 5 September 20

Will the upcoming iPhone 12 finally, finally see Apple ditch the Lightning connector like it's a headphone jack and go all-in on USB-C?

iPhone 12

Photo is of a Mac mini (2018) taken for iMore Mac mini review

Apple Silicon Mac mini could just be mightier... and mini-er

By Rene Ritchie published 31 August 20

Just how much mightier, how much mini-er, could Apple Silicon really make the Mac mini?

Apple Mac Mini

How to get battery percentage and other icons on your iPhone

By Rene Ritchie, Karen S Freeman published 27 August 20

How do you get the battery percentage other indicators to show up on your iPhone X or newer? Here's the answer! Ish!

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Christine takes a portrait selfie with iPhone 11 Pro

How to take photos, selfies, bursts, and more with your iPhone or iPad

By Christine Chan, Rene Ritchie last updated 27 August 20

The Camera app on your iPhone or iPad is incredibly powerful and lets you take amazing photos in just a few taps. Here's how to get the most of it.

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Apple Silicon MacBook Pro: The ultimate portable powerhouse

By Rene Ritchie published 17 August 20

I’m beyond super excited about the potential for a new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro — running Apple Silicon, with mini LED, Face ID, USB4, 5G, WiFI6, and much, much more. Here's why!

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