Author

Avatar for Michael Potuck

Michael Potuck

michaelpotuck

Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 5,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, detailed comparisons, and tutorials.

Michael has also appeared on the 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast with Zac Hall and TWiT’s Tech News Weekly.

Reach out to Michael with tips, deliberations, typos, or feedback at potuck (at) 9to5mac.com

Connect with Michael Potuck

Here’s how much thinner Apple Watch Series 10 is compared to Series 9 and earlier

Brought to you by Uniq: Crafted with 28 bidirectional magnets, the Uniq Revix Apple Watch band collection features exceptional durability in a range of materials from premium leather to ultra-soft silicone. Learn more.

The new Apple Watch is the thinnest and lightest version of the wearable to date. But how much thinner is Series 10 compared to Series 9 and earlier? And will you notice a difference? Read on for all the details.

Expand Expanding Close

How much lighter is the titanium iPhone 16 Pro vs steel iPhones?

titanium iPhone vs steel weight difference

Brought to you by Uniq: Uniq’s new FlexGrip™ band for iPhone offers a secure, one-handed hold for ultimate convenience while freeing up your other hand for multitasking with ease. Learn more.

The iPhone 16 Pro devices offer Apple’s largest smartphone screens ever while making them lighter than their smaller steel predecessors. Here’s how much lighter the titanium iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

Expand Expanding Close

Best Thunderbolt monitors for Mac and what sets them apart from USB-C displays [Nov]

There are more Thunderbolt monitors than ever and while Apple offers two options, its displays at $1,600-$5,000+ won’t be the right fit for everyone. Luckily, there are more affordable, solid choices from LG, BenQ, and Samsung. Below, we’ll cover the best Thunderbolt monitors for Mac as well as what you get with a Thunderbolt monitor vs a USB-C monitor.

Expand Expanding Close

M4 MacBook Pro vs M3: What do the latest laptops deliver?

M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 comparison

The latest MacBook Pro laptops are here powered by the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max Apple Silicon. In addition to more powerful and efficient CPUs/GPUs, these MacBook Pro machines have longer battery life, Thunderbolt 5 (with M4 Pro/Max chips), a nano-texture display option, a new webcam, and more. Read on for an in-depth look at what’s new with the M4 MacBook Pro vs M3 MacBook Pro lineup plus a buyer’s guide.

Expand Expanding Close

iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here’s what’s upgraded plus buyer’s guide

iPad mini 7 vs 6 comparison

Three years after the iPad mini 6 launch, Apple has delivered iPad mini 7. Following a major overhaul in 2021, the 2024 iPad mini keeps the same design and many of the same features but comes with the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support, a faster USB-C port, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, and more. Here’s a detailed look at the iPad mini 7 vs 6 plus a buyer’s guide.

Expand Expanding Close