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Apple Wants You to Subscribe to the iPhone
Plus: The creator of the GIF dies at 74, LG debuts new OLED televisions, and more of this week’s stories from the Gear desk.
Nothing’s Carl Pei Wants to Start a Smartphone Revolution (Again)
The former OnePlus cofounder is back with a flagship-bothering, high-spec budget phone designed to be the most compelling alternative to Apple.
Protect and Charge Your Apple Watch With Our Favorite Accessories
You finally caved and bought one. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with your smartwatch.
Apple’s Latest MacBook Pros Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
Desperate for ports or need a powerful video editing laptop? The 2021 MacBooks are on sale.
Apple’s Mac Studio Is One Hell of a Computer
Forget the Mac Pro or even the M1 Ultra, the base Mac Studio has enough even for power users.
iPod Modders Give Apple’s Abandoned Music Player New Life
By modifying old hardware with modern—and often more colorful—components, listeners create their dream iPods and kick their Spotify habits.
The New iPad Air Is Speedy but Frustrating to Use
Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is more powerful than ever, but the software is still awkward.