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Apple software chief Craig Federighi confirmed Mac software vulnerability mid-May 2021 (Source: Wccftech)

It's official: The Mac has a security problem

According to Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi, the company's computers are less secure than iOS devices due to the fact that app stores on the Mac are regularly exploited. This sometimes leads to malware infections, but Fede...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2021 13:49

The first MacBook Pro with a mini-LED display may not arrive until 2022. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple MacBook Pro mass production with mini-LED displays may be delayed until Q1 2022

According to a report, Apple's plan to release MacBook Pros with mini-LED displays has been pushed back until Q4 2021 or Q1 2022. Apparently, supply issues are to blame, but a rise in COVID infections in Taiwan may come into play,...

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 15:39

Apple has allegedly used the design language from the iMac on the next MacBook Air. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Next Apple MacBook Air set to debut later this year with a more powerful Apple Silicon SoC

Apple's next-generation MacBook Air will receive not only a design overhaul but also a revised SoC. The SoC will serve as the successor to the popular M1, albeit with faster CPU cores and up to two additional GPU cores.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 17:26

Apple is supposedly planning to release three new MacBook Pro models, starting this summer with 14-inch and 16-inch variants. (Image source: MacRumors)

New Apple MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 details emerge

According to a new report, Apple has set its sights on releasing three new MacBook Pro models, starting this summer with 14-inch and 16-inch variants. All will have new Apple Silicon SoCs, with up to ten CPU cores and thirty-two G...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 16:23

The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has proved its performance value in recent Geekbench tests. (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

2021 Apple iPad Pro benchmark blitz: +50% gains on the A12Z Bionic model, beats all M1 Macs in Geekbench single-core testing, and outpaces Intel Core i9 MacBook Pro 16

The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has started appearing on Geekbench, and it is throwing up results that will have fans excited about making a purchase. Not only does the M1 iPad Pro manage to produce scores that are +50% more ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2021 08:51

The next MacBook Air will supposedly be available in multiple colours. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Next MacBook Air design revealed in iMac colours with a flat chassis and a revised keyboard

The next MacBook Air has leaked again, this time in multiple colours. Apple's next budget MacBook will feature a revised keyboard, a new chassis and white display bezels. The device is expected to launch with an Apple M2 SoC, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 May 2021 23:52

Here's what the upcoming MacBook Air could look like in Blue

Upcoming MacBooks could come in multiple colour variants: Prosser

Jon Prosser has heard from his source that Apple is testing a Blue colourway for its new MacBooks. Therefore, we can reasonably assume that the soon-to-be-announced MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will come in multiple colour variants...

Anil Ganti, 08 May 2021 10:17

Here's what a MacBook Pro looks like with a mechanical keyboard

Intrepid YouTuber fits an entire 61-key mechanical keyboard into a 2008 MacBook Pro

A YouTube content creator successfully managed to install an entire Royal Kludge RK61 mechanical keyboard into a 2008 MacBook Pro. While the keyboard and MacBook Pro work without any issues, it is impossible to close the lid given...

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2021 16:08

Rumors about the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 just got a firmer foundation. (Image via MacRumors)

Key manufacturer ramps up mini-LED production in preparation for 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops

A key supplier in Apple's mini-LED supply chain has stated that it will significantly increase its mini-LED production in preparation for "two upcoming mini-LED-backlit MacBook Pro models." This news gives legs to long-standing ru...

Sam Medley, 04 May 2021 04:48

The Apple M1 chip has reached the top of both the PassMark single-thread performance charts for desktop and laptop CPUs. (Image source: PassMark/Apple - edited)

Apple M1 hits new heights by surmounting PassMark's desktop and laptop CPU single-thread performance charts ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900F and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS

The M1 Apple Silicon has now claimed the top spot in PassMark’s CPU Mark single-thread performance charts for both desktop and laptop CPUs, thanks to the hybrid processor turning up in devices such as the MacBook Pro 13 laptop and...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2021 12:07

Apple has continued its incredible run of success. (Image: Apple)

Apple's iPhone, Mac and Services businesses help it to a new quarterly revenue record of US$89.6 billion

Apple continues to shift huge numbers of iPhones as well as Macs according to its latest quarterly results. Not only that, its Services business, which includes its App Store and subscriptions services like Apple Music, Apple News...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Apr 2021 04:12

Apple "M2" processors reportedly enter mass production, shipments scheduled for July

Reports claim that the M1 successor has already entered mass production at TSMC on the N5P nodes and shipments are to be expected sometime in July. The new "M2" processors could first be introduced with the 14-inch / 16-inch redes...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Apr 2021 14:37

Apple is reportedly planning to bring back much of the I/O from older MacBook Pros with the J314 and J316. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 details revealed in leaked schematics

Leaked schematics have seemingly confirmed details about Apple's upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The pair will mark the return of MagSafe for MacBooks, along with the HDMI port and a full-sized SD card slot. The Touch B...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2021 17:38

Apple's XDR technology stands for "Extreme Dynamic Range" and could be part of future MacBook Pro Mini LED panels. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Chances of Apple M1X-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 laptops receiving Mini LED screens increased by M1 iPad Pro reveal

The revelation of the 2021 Apple iPad Pro with Mini LED screen has apparently increased the chances of a MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 being fitted with similar panel technology. The 2021 MacBook Pro laptops could star with XD...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2021 20:20

The 'chin' of the new iMac contains the Apple M1 chip and logic board. (Image: @fiyin/Apple)

New iMac innards revealed by engineer showing the 'chin' to contain the M1 logic board

The all-new Apple iMac has launched in multiple colors as had been expected. However, instead of being an all-screen device as some had predicted, it includes the trademark iMac ‘chin’ of old. Now, an Apple engineer has revealed t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Apr 2021 14:23

Ian Zelbo has produced a beautiful M1 iMac render to go with a previous MacBook Pro 14 concept. (Image source: @RendersbyIan - edited)

Simply sublime Apple M1 iMac fan-made design joins M1X MacBook Pro 14 concept in talented young artist's growing portfolio

A young artist has produced a stunning concept render of a potential 2021 iMac powered by the Apple M1 Silicon. The striking design will have fans hoping something similar is unveiled by the Cupertino company in the upcoming Sprin...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2021 23:40

Apple's new iMacs could be unveiled soon, according to a new leak

Apple could unveil new iMac alongside the iPad Pro on April 20

Twitter leaker L0vetodream speculates that Apple will bedazzle the world with its new ARM-based iMacs at the Spring Loaded event on April 20. While the tipster has been fairly accurate about previous Apple-related predictions, the...

Anil Ganti, 17 Apr 2021 19:30

Virtual Windows 10 now runs faster on M1-based MacBooks than on Intel-based ones. (Image Source: Parallels)

Apple M1 MacBooks can now run virtualized Windows 10 faster and more efficiently compared to Intel-based models

The latest version of the Parallels Desktop VM manager is optimized for the new M1-powered MacBooks and allows users to run virtualized Windows 10 at native speeds. Compared to previous Intel-based MacBooks, the new M1-based model...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2021 15:51

The THX Onyx is an on-the-go audiophile's dream. (Image: THX)

The THX Onyx USB-C dongle is a MQA with hi-res audio DAC, works with iPhones, Androids, PCs and Macs

THX has unveiled the Onyx, a portable hi-res audio DAC that is compatible with both Android and iPhones as well as PCs and Macs. The new device features a high-quality ESS DAC, a THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) and includ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Apr 2021 12:53

It is possible to upgrade the storage and memory on an M1 Mac Mini

Modders successfully upgrade storage and RAM on M1 Mac Mini

Some intrepid Chinese modders have managed to upgrade the storage and memory capacity of an M1 Mac Mini by desoldering the existing hardware and replacing it with identical, higher-capacity variants.

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Apr 2021 22:00

NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition is one of the latest titles on Apple Arcade. (Image: 2K Games)

Apple announces Arcade expansion with new titles, "Classics" and "Greats" sections added

Apple has announced an expansion to its Apple Arcade subscription gaming service. Along with new titles including NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek: Legends and The Oregon Trail, it has added two new categories called Timeless Cl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Apr 2021 11:13

Apple's next-generation Macs will feature chips made on TSMC's new 4 nm node. (Image: Apple)

Apple books out initial production run of next-generation 4 nm wafers from TSMC for its new Mac chips

Apple has booked TSMC’s initial production of the first next-generation 4 nm process node wafers according to Digitimes. The first chips to roll off the production line will be destined for Apple’s Mac line, which of course includ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Mar 2021 12:41

Apple M1-series chips could challenge AMD's Threadrippers and Nvidia's Ampere cards in some tests. (Image source: AMD/Apple/Nvidia/Pinterest - edited)

Unparalleled Apple Silicon performance: TechTuber calculates 20-core M1Z outscores a 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X while M1P with 128-core iGPU beats a GeForce RTX 3080

A TechTuber has offered up some staggering guesses for the potential performance of future M1 Apple Silicon SoCs. With an M1Z chip defeating a Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in Geekbench multi-core and an M1P part surpassing a GeForce R...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2021 09:47

Justin Long has headed ad campaigns for both Intel and Apple. (Image source: Dell/Intel/Apple - edited)

Intel's new anti-Mac adverts are hilarious - but for all the wrong reasons

The five new “Justin Gets Real” videos from Intel will likely make you laugh, but it seems unlikely that’s what Team Blue was gunning for when the company managed to snatch up "Get a Mac" veteran Justin Long to head its new anti-M...

Column by Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 11:29

A redesigned iMac could feature an M1X SoC with 8x Firestorm CPU cores and 4x Icestorm CPU cores. (Image source: Apple (iMac Pro)/Pinterest - edited)

Redesigned iMac with M1X chip will offer the "true pro levels of performance" that can be expected from the next-generation Apple Silicon

According to industry observers, it will be the redesigned iMac and not the MacBook Pro 16 that will truly be able to unlock the full potential of an expected M1X Apple Silicon. Even with an updated cooling solution, thermal restr...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 06:59

Intel's Go PC campaign rekindles the Mac vs PC wars of yore. (Image Source: Intel)

Mac vs PC wars rekindled: Intel dedicates a website to put down Apple M1 MacBooks, but that's got little to do with Tiger Lake itself

Intel has put up a website that details the benefits of opting for a laptop with a 11th gen Tiger Lake processor over Apple M1-powered MacBooks. The content of the website looks like Intel is focusing on the non-processor side of ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Mar 2021 11:55

It's rumored the M1X MacBook Pro 16 might not be as pricey as could be expected. (Image source: Apple/Pinterest - edited)

Apple M1X MacBook Pro 16 launch and price rumors will leave fans bowled over as alleged unveiling plans also include mini-LED MacBook Pro 14 and ARM-based MacBook Air

Rumors concerning the possible unveiling and pricing strategy for numerous Apple Mac devices have surfaced. It has been alleged that a MacBook Pro 16 with 12-core M1X Apple Silicon will be joined by a redesigned mini-LED MacBook P...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Mar 2021 09:08

The next key upgrade for the iPad Air line is epxected to be the addition of an OLED display. (Image: Apple)

Kuo: OLED iPad Air and mini-LED MacBook Air inbound for 2022

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a new research note forecasting that Apple’s ‘Air’ models will get upgraded displays in 2022. According to Kuo, the iPad Air will get an upgraded OLED display in the second half of 2022 while ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2021 12:33

The Intel variant of the Mac Mini could soon be replaced by an Apple M1X offering. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Bullish M1X Mac Mini speculation suggests compact desktop with 12-core Apple Silicon could outpace a US$14,999 Mac Pro (2019) in multi-core testing for a fraction of the price

Performance and release date speculation concerning a potential M1X Mac Mini from Apple has been put forward by the YouTube channel Max Tech. It seems a Mac Mini with 12-core Apple Silicon could outscore a US$14,999 Mac Pro (2019)...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2021 10:24

Estimates for the Apple M1X see it speeding past its AMD and Intel rivals. (Image source: AMD/Apple/Intel - edited)

Astounding M1X multi-core performance estimates have the Apple Silicon playing in the same ballpark as the Intel Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X

Estimated multi-core performance results for the expected M1X processor have the upcoming Apple Silicon taking on power-hungry desktop rivals such as the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Speculated Geekbench 5 and Cineb...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2021 10:47

Apple plans to bring more MacBooks onto its in-house SoCs this year. (Image source: Apple)

New Apple Silicon MacBooks mass production date slips into 2H 2021

Apple has rescheduled mass production of its next ARM-powered MacBooks, according to a new report. Initially due to begin in May or June, Nikkei Asia reports that this production window has now slipped to sometime during the secon...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 16:49

An Apple M2 processor might be powering MacBooks in 2022. (Image source: Apple/iCave - edited)

12-core M1X in 2021 and 16-core M2 in 2022: Dazzling predictions include upcoming Apple Silicon that is four times faster than the M1 chip

Rumors concerning the future of Apple Silicon have stated that the Cupertino company will have a 16-core processor ready for active duty by late 2022. If this chip ends up being the Apple M2 then recent rumblings about a 12-core A...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2021 09:53

The Apple M1 processor has made an impressive showing on PassMark. (Image source: Apple/PassMark - edited)

Apple M1 silicon upsets the establishment by skipping past the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and coming close to Intel Core i7-11700K single-thread performance on PassMark

The Apple M1 SoC, also frequently known as Apple Silicon, has made a ground-breaking entry into PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance. The Apple M1’s rating placed it above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and nipping at th...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2021 23:41

Nikon's NX Studio is a free image and movie editing app for Windows PCs and Macs. (Image: Nikon)

Nikon offers up NX Studio, a Mac and Windows photo and movie editing app, for free

Camera maker Nikon has launched a new photo and video editing desktop application for Mac and Windows. Even better, the new app is free and looks to be quite fully featured.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Mar 2021 04:17

In Fantasian for Apple Arcade, monsters can be banished to the Dimengeon to await their ultimate demise collectively. (Image via Mistwalker)

New JRPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi coming to Apple Arcade

Fantasian is a new JRPG headed for Apple Arcade. Written by Hironobu Sakaguchi and featuring a soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu, Fantasian throws players into a multi-dimensional world constructed from over 150 hand-made dioramas. Game...

Sam Medley, 04 Mar 2021 15:39

The end for Intel-compatible x86 apps on M1 Macs? macOS 11.3 could drop Rosetta in certain countries

Although Apple still has to confirm this, it looks like macOS 11.3 will come with a nasty surprise for some users. Depending on the region, this update might remove Rosetta, so the users of M1-powered machines in those countries w...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2021 12:43

The next MacBook Pro 16 may only feature an M1 processor and some minor design changes. (Image source: Apple - edited)

The 2021 MacBook Pro 16 may not be the performance upgrade we expect from Apple

According to a new report, the next MacBook Pro 16 will feature an Apple M1 chip, not a more powerful next-generation model. Any design changes will be on the minor side too, resulting in the 2021 edition looking basically the sam...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 22:58

Xiaomi has launched the RedmiBook Pro 15 (L) and RedmiBook Pro 14 (R) laptops in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the RedmiBook Pro 14 and RedmiBook Pro 15: Intel-based MacBook Pro imitators with up to 3.2K display and dGPU option for 4,699-6,299 yuan (US$728-US$976)

Xiaomi has launched the 2021 variants of the RedmiBook Pro 14 and RedmiBook Pro 15. Shoppers in China can choose from among six SKUs, with Intel Core i5 and i7 Tiger Lake processors and the Nvidia GeForce MX450 dGPU as central com...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2021 16:24

M1 Macs do not have replaceable SSDs, like their predecessors. (Image source: Apple)

Some Apple M1-based Mac mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines are experiencing extreme SSD wear

The lifespan of the soldered SSD's in new M1 Macs may be severely limited, according to multiple reports. Current wear of some SSDs is so high that some drives may need replacing within two years.

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2021 19:27

This year's MacBook Pro refresh is expected to feature an HDMI port and an SD card reader, among other changes. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro refresh will welcome not just the SD card reader but the HDMI port too in an overhaul for the series

A full MacBook Pro refresh is due later this year, with a switch to Apple's in-house processors reputedly planned. According to a new report, the 2021 MacBook Pro refresh will feature an HDMI port too, which dovetail with the retu...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2021 19:29

The RedmiBook Pro series features processors from Intel and AMD and dGPU options from Nvidia. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi shares first full RedmiBook Pro picture: Apple MacBook Pro mimic that also has Thunderbolt 4

Xiaomi has been showing more of the upcoming RedmiBook Pro laptop series off in a couple of new teaser images. Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro has the look of an Apple MacBook Pro to it and also comes with a Thunderbolt 4...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2021 11:22

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47

It's 2021. Do you know where your dark-themed Google Searches are? (Source: Google)

Google Search's dark theme seems to be nearly ready for prime time

The long-awaited dark theme for the Google Search webpage on Windows or macOS is reportedly now in A/B testing. This means some users may have already seen this update, which consists of an automatic color-scheme change in accorda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 23:26

Intel claims Rocket League can't be played on a Mac, even that it can using CrossOver. (Image source: Intel)

Intel's new adverts claim that Windows laptops are better options than Apple MacBooks for content creators and gamers

Apple was a loyal customer of Intel for 15 years, but the former has now pivoted to using in-house processors. Now Intel has looked re-ignite the old Mac vs PC debate in its latest adverts, where it claims Windows laptops are supe...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 21:26

A new generation of the Apple TV hardware has been suggested as the mystery B2002 product. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini join curious "B2002" item in Bluetooth SIG listing

An updated Bluetooth SIG listing has sparked speculation in regard to a mysterious “B2002” entry, with guesses ranging from Apple TV to an M1 iMac. The B2002 item joins new registrations for the M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2021 08:35

The next MacBook Pro may adopt the iPhone 12 series' design, and MagSafe charging. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro refreshes will have a flat design, aping the iPhone 12 series

Apple will align the design of its MacBook Pro and iPhone series this year, according to a new report. The change will see 2021 MacBook Pros with a flatter design, albeit one with rounded corners. Apple is expected to release at l...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 00:05

Intel has been targeting the Apple M1 chip in a series of slides to promote Intel Evo-badged laptops. (Image source: Intel/Applesutra - edited)

Apple M1 vs Intel i7: Cherry-picked benchmarks and shifting Tiger Lake SKUs leave Intel looking revolutionary rather than evolutionary

Slides from Intel have been published revealing numerous benchmark and usage comparisons between the ARM-based Apple M1 chip and Core i7 representatives of the Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake series. The choice of benchmarks and some su...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2021 13:45

A 2021 MacBook Pro could sport a 12-core or even 16-core Apple M1X SoC. (Image source: MacRumors/MattTalksTech - edited)

Apple M1X, M2, A14X, A15, and A15 Bionic lead the speculation for the true identities of four alleged upcoming Apple SoCs

A tech tipster has claimed that Apple is preparing four new SoCs and has shared the alleged internal identifiers for the processors. Unsurprisingly, this has led to considerable speculation about their eventual product names, with...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2021 09:13

The new Razer Thunderbolt 4 Dock Chroma ships later this month. (Image: Razer)

Razer's new Thunderbolt 4 dock is packed with ports and Chroma RGB lighting

Razer has launched one of the first docks to support Intel’s new Thunderbolt 4 high-speed data transfer standard. As you might expect from the gaming-focused company, the new dock also includes support for its Chroma lighting effe...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Feb 2021 03:37