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Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro models may have taller displays to go with their new SoCs. (Image source: Howard Bouchevereau)

Next-generation Apple MacBook Pros will have taller displays than current models, but not quite 3:2

According to reports, Apple is preparing to release taller MacBook Pros this year with the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. While the laptops will not adopt the 3:2 aspect ratio, they will be noticeably taller than the current M...

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2021 00:29

The Apple M1X has been predicted to offer faster performance than a 16-core Mac Pro (Late 2019). (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

Staggering M1X performance predictions place the upcoming 10-core Apple Silicon ahead of a 2019 16-core Mac Pro

New performance predictions for the Apple M1X SoC have been offered up, and they show the 10-core Apple Silicon surpassing the 16-core Intel Xeon W-3245 in the Mac Pro from Late 2019. It has also been reckoned that the M1X cores w...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2021 09:32

Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro models will get a resolution bump. (Image: Apple)

Incoming M1X MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch model display resolutions revealed

The display resolutions for Apple’s eagerly awaited next-generation M1X MacBook Pro models appear to have leaked. If accurate, they align with the rumored display sizes of 14-inches and 16-inches and will result in an increase in ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2021 10:45

The SP+ Wireless Keyboard. (Source: Brydge)

Brydge announces its latest Stone Pro Thunderbolt 4 dock alongside the SP+ Surface Pro 8 keyboard

Brydge is a well-known name in third-party keyboard docks for high-end tablets. As such, one of its latest products is for the freshly-launched Surface Pro 8. Alternatively, the new Stone Pro TB4 is compatible with it and any othe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 17:20

The next MacBook Pro models may arrive on October 12. (Image source: Nathan da Silva - edited)

Apple provides a clue about the launch of next-generation MacBook Pros

Apple is yet to set a date for its next Mac event, having recently wrapped up its iPhone, iPad and Watch event. However, the company may have now provided a hint for when it will launch its next-generation MacBook Pros, which are ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 21:37

Imagine a tablet running Android on on ARM chips that uses the M1 architecture.

Researchers are trying to make Apple's M1 architecture completely open source, reverse-engineering document already available online

The efficient M1 processors could soon become compatible with operating systems like Android and Windows, without the need for virtualization. Maynard Handley, one of the developers of the Apple QuickTime video format, is compilin...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Sep 2021 20:54

Amazon has discounted the 256GB and 512GB configuration of the M1 MacBook Air (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal: The M1 MacBook Air is on sale for just US$849 on Amazon

Apple's newest MacBook Air with the high-performing M1 CPU is heavily discounted on Amazon today. A discount of US$149 brings the price of the Apple laptop down to a reasonable US$849 for all available colors.

Enrico Frahn, 14 Sep 2021 00:27

The Huawei MateBook 13s. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the MateBook 13s and MateBook 14s, powered by 11th-gen Intel processors and starting at the equivalent of US$1,085

Huawei has now unveiled its two newest office laptops, the MateBook 13s and MateBook 14s, in China. Both laptops offer lightweight builds, 2.5K 90 Hz displays, 16 GB of RAM standard, and 11th-gen Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Pr...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 20:36

Five new Mac and iPad devices may arrive in October or November. (Image source: Wes Hicks)

Apple tipped to unveil new Mac and iPad hardware at another Apple Event before the end of the year

Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman has indicated that Apple has more than one Apple Event in the pipeline before the end of the year. Reputedly, the next will showcase new Mac and iPad hardware, with the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 1...

Alex Alderson, 13 Sep 2021 15:55

Epic Games wins some, loses some. (Source: Epic Games)

Apple is obliged to open access to third-party payment methods on apps in its Store

Epic Games has failed to convince a US court that Apple has broken the country's anti-competition laws. Nevertheless, the Cupertino giant has now officially lost its monopoly on purchases made within apps that run on its operating...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2021 21:56

Some Vimeo fans may now be able to access this upgrade. (Source: Vimeo)

Vimeo announces Dolby Vision support, albeit with quite some caveats

The popular online video platform Vimeo has announced that content created, shared and viewed through its medium now has the option of Dolby Vision integration. This may unleash the potential for enhanced detail with improved brig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2021 16:24

The iMac 24-inch and MacBook Air will not be upgraded to Apple's M1X SoC this year. (Image source: Apple)

Leaker details Apple's Holiday 2021 Mac lineup with five more Apple Silicon devices arriving in 2022

Apple may be transitioning to in-house SoCs, but it will keep at least one Mac product on Intel processors until next year. The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are expected to expand Apple's Mac lineup by this holiday season, wi...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2021 15:04

The Apple M1X is expected to have a 10-core CPU part with 8x performance cores and 2x efficiency cores. (Image source: Apple/FunkyKit - edited)

Apple M1X SoC broken down into four potential variants for the MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16, and Mac mini

The expected Apple M1X SoC has been broken down into four potential variants for the upcoming MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16, and Mac mini. The system on a chip’s configurations are decided by the amount of unified memory and the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Aug 2021 10:21

The M1X Apple Silicon is expected to bring significant performance gains to the next-generation MacBook Pro laptops. (Image source: Apple/Intel - edited)

Tipster asserts M1X MacBook Pro 14 will offer M1X MacBook Pro 16 performance but not at a MacBook Pro 13 price

It has been claimed that although the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro 14 will obviously be smaller than the MacBook Pro 16 it will still offer the same level of performance as the larger laptop thanks to the Apple M1X SoC. However, thi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Aug 2021 11:48

The M1X Mac Mini has a sleeker look to it than the 2020 M1 variant of the mini PC. (Image source: @RendersbyIan - edited)

Apple M1X Mac Mini allegedly delayed until 2022

The expected Apple M1X Mac Mini has apparently been delayed. There were rumors that the revitalized compact desktop PC would be launched alongside the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 at an event in October. However, a leaker...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2021 21:18

The M1X MacBook Pro and 2021 iPhone are among a whole host of upcoming Apple products. (Image source: concepts by @RendersbyIan - edited)

M1X MacBook Pro release date and tasty iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, and iPad tidbits offered up by noted pundit

A release date for the M1X MacBook Pro laptops and tidbits about the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, and ninth-generation iPad have been offered up in Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter. He predicts that Appl...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2021 19:44

MacBook Pro Pencil Dock replacing the Touch Bar - unofficial concept render (Source: Yanko Design)

Next-gen MacBook Pro models could drop the Touch Bar for a Pencil Dock

A patent that surfaced recently shows a MacBook with a new input device, namely the Apple Pencil. The images that accompany this patent show the pencil docked within the keyboard, and the Touch Bar as we know it will be gone. A mu...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2021 22:07

The Apple A16 Bionic could be the first chip manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm node, A14 Bionic pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Apple will be TSMC's first customer with access to its 3 nm nodes

Supply chain sources have provided more details about TSMC's roadmap for future nodes. Apparently, TSMC hopes to start mass-producing its 3 nm node starting next year, and Apple will be its first customer to benefit.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2021 14:46

Parallels Desktop 17 brings Windows 11 support to Mac hardware, including the Apple M1. (Image source: Parallels)

Parallels Desktop 17 brings Windows 11 to Apple Macs, including those with M1 Silicon

Parallels Desktop 17 is here, and it allows Windows 11 to be installed on Mac hardware. Windows 11 even runs on the Apple M1 chipset, and without removing macOS. Linux and Windows supposedly run up to 38% faster on the latest vers...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 18:47

The mythical 14-inch MacBook Pro has taken one step closer to being released. (Image source: Luke Miani)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 enter mass production with M1X SoCs and mini LED displays

According to new supply chain information, Apple has started mass producing its next MacBook Pros, presumed to be new 14-inch and 16-inch models. Apparently, the company will produce over 10 million units before the end of the yea...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 01:48

Steve Jobs' job application dates back to 1973, when he was still a teenager. (Image source: USAToday/MacRumors - edited)

Steve Jobs' physical job application sells for 12x the NFT version or for about six fully specced Apple Mac Pro computers

A physical job application filled out by Steve Jobs has been sold for a huge amount at a recent auction. The physical form was sold alongside an NFT (digital) version of Jobs’ job application, although the former sold for a much h...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Aug 2021 12:12

A broken MacBook screen is expensive to repair and usually renders the laptop unusable (Image: 9to5mac)

M1 MacBook owners complain that their screens cracked for no apparent reason

Several users of an M1 MacBook have claimed that the display of their laptop broke during regular usage. The repair of such a defect is pricey, and Apple has not yet commented on the issue.

Enrico Frahn, 02 Aug 2021 23:07

The iPhones that are expected to hit the market this fall will likely be powered by Apple's newest A15 SoC (Image: MacRumors)

Apple's chip production for the new iPhone 13 is reportedly impacted by contaminated gas

The incident supposedly did not have a noticeable negative effect on the production of the microchips for the upcoming generation of iPhones, but considering the tense situation on the semiconductor market, even small delays could...

Enrico Frahn, 30 Jul 2021 21:07

Face ID would be a particularly convenient feature for users of an iMac (Image: MacRumors)

Rumor claims Apple will bring Face ID to its MacBooks and iMacs

The face recognition technology that has been introduced with the iPhone X in 2017 is reportedly making its way to the Mac. In the long term, Apple plans to transition all of its products from Touch ID to Face ID.

Enrico Frahn, 28 Jul 2021 03:39

The 2022 MacBook Air will have a Mini-LED display, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image via Jon Prosser/RendersByIan)

Rumor | Kuo: MacBook Air will have Mini-LED display, M2 in 2022

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for numerous Apple predictions over the years, wrote in a recent letter to investors that Apple will introduce a new MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch Mini-LED display sometime in mid-2022. These rumors jive...

Sam Medley, 23 Jul 2021 14:32

With all the potential power inside it the M1X MacBook Pro will need a very efficient cooling solution. (Image source: Ian Zelbo/CamfilAPC - edited)

MacBook Pro 16 to come with exclusive top-end GPU and RAM options as leaker doubles down on revamped cooling solution claim

The MacBook Pro 16 will allegedly come with exclusive GPU and RAM spec options for those Apple laptop users who want more power and more cores from their MacBook Pro of choice. The source of this information has also doubled down ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2021 21:01

Apple is expected to begin producing next-generation MacBook Pro models during this quarter. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

Mark Gurman offers up more details about the launch date of the MacBook Pro with an Apple M1X and a mini LED display

The next-generation MacBook Pro could be one of the most exciting laptops released this year, if various rumours and leaks are anything to go by. Mark Gurman has now updated his followers on a prospective release date for the rumo...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2021 18:09

It seems that there are plans for a 12-inch MacBook laptop with Apple Silicon inside it. (Image source: Apple/Notebookcheck - edited)

ARM-based 12-inch MacBook with Apple Silicon could be in the works

It’s possible a new ARM-based 12-inch MacBook laptop sporting Apple Silicon could be in the pipeline according to a tipster. The so-called Retina MacBook was discontinued in 2019 with some criticism aimed at its usage of middling ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2021 22:49

The SD card may make a triumphant return to the MacBook Pro with faster speeds in tow. (Image: MacBook Pro 2015 review by Notebookcheck)

New MacBook Pro rumors claim UHS-II SD card reader, RAM capped at 32 GB

New rumors from Apple-centric YouTuber Luke Miani claim that the upcoming MacBook Pro will sport a UHS-II SD card reader that offers read speeds up to three times faster than the UHS-I card readers used on previous MacBook Pro and...

Sam Medley, 13 Jul 2021 05:41

Next-generation MacBook Pros may have significantly better webcams than the 720p FaceTime HD cameras. (Image source: Thomas Budge)

Apple set to finally introduce better webcams across its products, starting with next-generation MacBook Pros

A leak claims that Apple has decided to move away from its dreadful 720p FaceTime HD cameras. Apparently, Apple will start with next-generation MacBook Pro models before expanding the webcam refresh through its product stack.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2021 00:24

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 are now tipped to arrive in Apple's typical October or November release window. (Image source: Nathan da Silva - edited)

Senior analyst tips Apple to host MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 event in October after iPhone 13 series and Watch Series 7 releases; mini LED shortage may impact shipping dates

According to a report, Apple remains on track with mass-producing 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models this quarter. However, Apple is expected to schedule the announcement of new MacBook Pro laptops after it launches the iPhone...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jul 2021 18:16

An M2 MacBook Air is expected to come in a wide range of bright colors. (Image source: Apple/Devam Jangra - edited)

Next-generation M2 Apple Silicon with A15-like performance expected to turn up for colorful 2022 MacBook Air release

A tipster has asserted that the next-generation M2 Apple Silicon will make an appearance alongside the 2022 MacBook Air. The same source offered up some details about both the Apple M2 chip and the refreshed MacBook Air laptop. Ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2021 15:21

An Apple M1 fabricated on the new 3 nm would see up to 15 percent in performance gains and up to 30 percent in efficiency gains. (Image: Apple)

Apple, Intel to tap into TSMC's 3 nm process for 2022 chips, would hypothetically see an Apple M1 fabricated on the new node making big gains

Apple and Intel will be among the first to utilize TSMC’s new 3 nm fabrication node, according to Nikkei Asia. The new technology will bring inherent performance improvements over the 5 nn process of 10 to 15 percent and improved ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jul 2021 12:09

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook 16 are believed to be arriving before a remodelled MacBook Pro 13. (Image source: @Apple_Tomorrow)

The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with Mini LED displays and Apple M1X SoCs may arrive in September

According to reports, Apple has expanded its supply chain and production capacity for new MacBook Pro models. Thought to be a new MacBook Pro 16 and the long-rumoured MacBook Pro 14, the pair will reputedly debut in September with...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 16:23

Tim Cook might reveal the M1X Mac mini and 2021 MacBook Pro in the fourth quarter of this year. (Image source: Apple/Ian Zelbo/Antonio De Rosa - edited)

M1X Mac mini to join the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 in fourth-quarter release but iMac Pro with Apple Silicon might take longer

The M1X Mac mini will apparently be joining the M1X MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 for release later this year according to a recent post by an “Apple analyst”. While the 2021 MacBook Pro laptops and M1X Mac mini will offer mor...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jun 2021 11:38

Apple's suppliers have allegedly already started producing its next MacBook Pros. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 reputedly near mass production

More hints about the upcoming MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 have emerged online. According to supply chain reports, Apple's suppliers have already started the mini-LED based laptops ahead of an expected Q3 2021 release.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 00:13

The 2021 MacBook Pro is widely expected to appear in the third quarter of the year. (Image source: Apple/MacRumors/Axnent - edited)

M1X MacBook Pro scheduled for release in August according to commenter as long as Apple Silicon supply meets demand

A tech tipster has claimed that at least one M1X MacBook Pro laptop is scheduled for release in early August but this could change. The somewhat base-covering post has led to another commenter having a stab at predicting the speci...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jun 2021 12:24

Apple is thought to have developed the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with a new in-house SoC. (Image source: Nathan da Silva - edited)

Apple namechecks the M1X MacBook Pro; mini-LED shortages delaying release

Next-generation MacBook Pros are yet to arrive, but it turns out that Apple referred to unreleased hardware in its WWDC21 keynote. Mini-LED shortages are delaying the release of the rumoured MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 thoug...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2021 20:13

The next MacBook Pros did not make an appearance at WWDC21, contrary to rumours. (Image source: Moritz Kindler)

Report: Apple to ship next-generation MacBook Pro models in Q3 2021

According to a new report, Apple will have next-generation MacBook Pro models ready in Q3 2021. The report reinforces claims made by Mark Gurman and Bloomberg earlier this year. Apple is expected to release new MacBook Pros in 14-...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2021 00:27

macOS Monterey brings a number of user-facing improvements. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple macOS Monterey further blurs the line between desktop and mobile, includes Universal Control, Focus, AirPlay, Shortcuts, Low Power Mode, and more

Apple has announced its next iteration of macOS named macOS Monterey during its WWDC keynote. macOS Monterey will be available for a wide range of Mac hardware this fall with several new productivity-enhancing features such as Uni...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jun 2021 22:08

The MacBook Pro 14 will, reputedly, not ship until late autumn or winter 2021. (Image source: Luke Miani & Ian Zelbo)

The redesigned Apple MacBook Pro may not begin shipping until late 2021 at the earliest

According to a report, the MacBook Pro 14 may not begin shipping until late 2021, despite its supposed imminent announcement. The MacBook Pro 16 may arrive even later too, for one reason or another.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2021 15:58

The rumored M1X MacBook Pro could bring huge gains in graphics performance over Apple M1-based devices. (Image source: Apple/GFXBench - edited)

Apple M1X with 32-core GPU could match GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop graphics performance at 43% of the power cost according to astonishing estimates

Popular YouTube tech commenter Dave2D has offered up some astounding estimates for the potential of the Apple M1X processor that could turn up inside the upcoming MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. It is suggested that an M1X Appl...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2021 22:02

Major updates to Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage are inboud for WWDC 2021 according to the Wall Street Journal. (Image: Apple)

Major updates incoming for Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage at WWDC 2021

Apple is prepping major updates for Safari, Health, Maps and iMessage, according to the Wall Street Journal. The upgraded apps will debut at Apple’s WWDC 2021 event alongside the latest versions of Apple’s various operating system...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jun 2021 06:34

It was only last month that Apple introduced a mini-LED display on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (Image: Apple)

OLED iPads inbound despite recent switch to mini-LED for 12.9-inch iPad Pro

A fresh report points to Apple introducing OLED displays in its iPad line from 2022. However, another analyst points to 2023 as the time frame for Apple to bring the display tech to its iPads.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Jun 2021 11:35

Apple's vaunted M1 chip has a flaw that can't be mitigated without a redesign. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s M1 chip has an unfixable security flaw baked into the silicon

A software developer has uncovered a security flaw in Apple’s vaunted M1 SoC. The only fix for the issue would be for Apple to redesign the chip although the chances of the vulnerability being exploited maliciously are low.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 May 2021 13:23

The next MacBook Pro 16 is expected to feature more ports than the current model. (Image source: Antonio De Rosa)

Concept renders show the next Apple MacBook Pro 16's presumed design

Rumour has it that Apple will release two MacBook Pro models this summer, both with new Apple Silicon SoCs. Concept renders for the expected 16-inch model have been published, providing a look at how the revised MacBook Pro could ...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2021 18:45

An x-ray of the new iMac, courtesy of iFixit, shows two massive metal plates and tiny internals. (Image via iFixit)

The new iMac is more metal plate than computer, according to iFixit's latest teardown

In the first part of its latest teardown, iFixit reveals just how tiny the logic board of the new M1 iMac actually is. Most of the interior of the desktop is taken up by two huge metal plates; all the computing hardware is contain...

Sam Medley, 25 May 2021 06:45

Apple appears to be teasing a MacBook Pro reveal in this WWDC promo image. (Image: Apple)

Prosser 'confirms' new MacBook Pro models for WWDC 2021

Apple leaker Jon Prosser has ‘confirmed’ that the next-generation Apple MacBook Pro models will debut at Apple’s June 7 WWDC 2021 event. The new models are expected to usher in a new design with an upgraded Apple M1X or M2 chip an...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 May 2021 03:15