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
Pokémon Go Fest 2017
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Pokémon GO Trainers everywhere can participate in a global challenge with Trainers at the event to unlock special rewards worldwide.
iPhone 12 delayed — but what does that really mean?
By Rene Ritchie published
“Last year we started selling new iPhones in late September. This year, we project supply to be available a few weeks later." — Luca Maestri
Best Pokémon Go tips and tricks for August 2020
By Rene Ritchie published
This is what YOU need to know to win Raid Battles, get Gym Badges, catch rare Pokémon, and more! All our best tips and tricks!
Should you get an iPhone SE now or wait for the iPhone 12 'mini'?
By Rene Ritchie published
If you need a new iPhone now, should you get the new iPhone SE right now, or should you try and hold out for the rumored smaller iPhone 12 'mini' coming later this fall?
The Mac is moving to Apple Silicon — not ARM
By Rene Ritchie published
The Mac isn't moving to ARM. It's moving to custom Apple Silicon. And the difference is both subtle and significant.
Apple TV: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Everything you need to know about Apple TV!
Making the Apple Silicon Mac ... multitouch
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Will the Apple Silicon Mac also be the multitouch Mac?
Rene Ritchie: macOS Big Sur redesign — Explained!
By Rene Ritchie published
macOS Big Sur is getting new silicon powerful as the mountains but also a redesign Apple hopes is as beautiful as the coast. But is it though?
What Apple Silicon means for the Mac and You
By Rene Ritchie last updated
The Mac's transition from Intel to Apple Silicon will take a year or two — but what does this all mean for you?
Rene Ritchie: Will Apple iPhone fold — or hinge?
By Rene Ritchie published
Once again, rumors about folding iPhones are in the news, but what does that even mean?
watchOS 7 wishlist — What's next for Apple Watch
By Rene Ritchie published
While the current watchOS 6 bits are, of course, the best ones yet, there's still a lot more I'd like to see with watchOS 7.
iOS 14 Wishlist: What the iPhone needs next
By Rene Ritchie published
What I'd love to see from Apple for iOS 14 this June at WWDC 2020.
The iPad Air 4 has the potential to make 'pro' features mainstream
By Rene Ritchie published
Rumors are swirling about a new 11-inch iPad Air with an iPad Pro-style redesign. But which Pro features will it actually get?
How to use Sonos for iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Sonos doesn't just bring the ultimate in wireless, connected speakers to your home or office — it lets you control it all right from your iPhone or iPad!
How to use Digital Touch and handwriting in Message
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie published
How do you send Apple Watch-style Sketches, Heartbeats, and Taps from your iPhone or iPad? Easily, thanks to Digital Touch!
Should you switch from Android to iPhone SE in 2020?
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Most of the reasons for switching from Android to iPhone haven't changed. Except for one big one. Actually, one cheap on — the brand new iPhone SE
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