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 to settle chipset trade secret lawsuit with Rivos
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has decided to settle its lawsuit with Rivos, the chip startup that it sued over poaching its engineers to design chipsets to compete with Apple.
iFixit tears down the Apple Vision Pro
By Palash Volvoikar published
iFixit has posted a teardown video of the Apple Vision Pro, revealing the internals and providing early insights into the repairability of the device.
M3 MacBook Air and new iPad Pro already in production for a late-March launch
By Palash Volvoikar published
According to a top insider, Apple has already begun production on the M3 MacBook Air and new iPad Pro, which are expected to launch at the end of March.
iOS 18 expected to be the biggest iOS update yet
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is expecting iOS 18 to be one of the biggest iOS updates in the history of the company, according to a top insider.
New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and M3 MacBook Air to debut in spring 2024
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple will launch the refreshed iPad Air, iPad Pro, and the MacBook Air with M3 chips in Spring 2024, according to a top industry insider.
Apple will let third-party apps use iPhone's NFC tap-to-pay feature in the EU
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple will open Apple Pay's tap-to-pay functionality to third-party wallets and payments to please EU antitrust regulators.
Belkin will make a battery clip accessory for the Apple Vision Pro
By Palash Volvoikar published
Belkin is working on a battery clip for the Vision Pro's external cell, according to a new report.
This is the $65 case that helped an iPhone survive a 16,000-foot plummet
By Palash Volvoikar published
The iPhone that recently survived a 16,000-foot drop from an Alaska Airlines flight, has been identified to have had a $65 Spigen Cryo Armor case on.
Apple could make a Vision Pro announcement next week — Headsets start shipping to U.S. warehouses ahead of February retail launch
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple's first mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, has begun shipping to distribution warehouses across the U.S. ahead of its rumored February retail launch.
The U.S. may file an antitrust case against Apple in the first half of 2024, says report
By Palash Volvoikar published
The U.S. Justice Department is getting close to filing an antitrust case against Apple, with a case expected to be filed as early as the first half of 2024.
Apple facing pressure from Indian government over state-sponsored hacking warning notifications, says report
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new report from the Washington Post says that Apple is facing pressure from the Indian government over state-sponsored hacking attack notifications sent to certain users.
Apple Watch to get blood pressure monitoring, sleep apnea detection, new design in 2024
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple Watch will get blood pressure monitoring, sleep apnea detection, and a new design in 2024, according to a new report.
Rumored Capture Button on iPhone 16 likely to be for recording videos
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple's new Capture Button rumored to be introduced on the iPhone 16 series will be used for recording videos, according to a new report.
12.9-inch iPad Air on track for March launch as display panel shipments begin
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Air is likely to launch in March 2024, as display analyst Ross Young confirms display shipments for the model began in December.
Apple confirms it's blocking "masquerading apps" running iMessage on Android
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has indirectly confirmed it patched the vulnerability that powered Beeper Mini, the iMessage app for Android.
Chase Bank could replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card partner, says report
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is likely to partner up with Chase Bank for the Apple Card after ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs.
Apple Vision Pro launch likely March 2024, says top insider
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
Apple is looking to delay the launch of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset to March 2024, from the earlier planned January launch, according to a top Apple insider.
Apple makes legal move to challenge EU law that enforces sideloading
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has filed a legal case against the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires bigger companies like Apple to open up their platforms to sideloading.
Crucial X10 Pro SSD review: Blazing-fast portability
By Palash Volvoikar published
The Crucial X10 Pro is a very small, light, and rugged SSD that offers some blazing-fast speeds while coming with an affordable price tag.
Apple will retire the iTunes Movie Store app with iOS 17.2
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is planning on retiring the iTunes Movie Store app with iOS 17.2, and moving the functionality to its Apple TV app.
Leak details Apple's second-gen Vision Pro headset codenamed Project Alaska
By Palash Volvoikar published
A new report has detailed Apple's sequel to the Vision Pro headset, which is codenamed Project Alaska, and will go on sale likely in late 2025 or early 2026.
ZikeDrive USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure (Z666) review: DIY storage for blazing speeds
By Palash Volvoikar published
The ZikeDrive USB4 NVMe SSD enclosure (Z666) is the fastest external SSD enclosure out there right now, and it beats off-the-shelf options while coming in at a lower price.
Apple's iPad lineup likely to get a complete refresh next year
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple is planning a full refresh of its whole iPad lineup in 2024, according to a new report.