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Apple's 12-inch MacBook form factor is expected to make a comeback, this time with an Apple A14X powering it rather than Intel. (Image: Apple)

12-inch MacBook with 5 nm A14X before year's end, first iMac with Apple GPU in 2021

The first Apple Mac to ship with an ARM-based chip will be a 12-inch MacBook. According to a new report, it will be powered by an Apple A14X Bionic chip and will deliver between 15-20 hours of battery life. It will be followed in ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2020 12:58

SND RAY outlines some of its new wearable's features. (Source: Indiegogo)

SND RAY: the "best HiFi bone conduction sunglasses" are now on Indiegogo

Sunglasses that also act as personal audio devices are a rapidly expanding category of tech. The start-up SND RAY has put its take on this concept up for crowd-funding on Indiegogo. It claims that this product has improved audio q...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 20:27

TSMC hints at securing Apple SoC production deal including 2 nm chips for the next 5 years

The Taiwanese foundries are already building a new R&D center for 2 nm technologies and beyond in Hsinchu, which should be ready some time in 2021. The exact timeline for the 2 nm volume production is not yet known, but TSMC repor...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Aug 2020 15:27

MacBook Pro with a broken flex cable showing "stage light" effect in its display. (Image source: class-action lawsuit filing)

Apple may face another class-action lawsuit for display cable flaw in 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros

Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple for the "flexgate" flaw that plagued some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros. The lawsuit alleges that Apple knew about the flaw when they sold the MacBook Pros and that Apple viol...

Sam Medley, 20 Aug 2020 21:48

Apple's first ARM-based MacBook could include a second-generation Touch Bar along with Face ID. (Image: Apple)

Second-gen Touch Bar to arrive with Face ID-equipped MacBook says leaker

We already know that ARM-based Apple MacBooks are on the way and that this is likely to come on redesigned MacBooks. A couple of leaks now suggest that these will arrive with Face ID and a second-generation Touch Bar -- the latter...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2020 13:37

The new Chargeasap Omega. (Source: Kickstarter)

Chargeasap's new up-to-200W USB type C power brick garners over US$450,000 on Kickstarter

Chargeasap, the maker of the Indiegogo hit the Flash power bank, is back on crowdfunding with another potentially groundbreaking power accessory. This Omega wall-wart has 2 versions: one that rated to charge at up to 100 watts (W)...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 19:02

Apple will apparently release an ARM-powered MacBook Pro 16 next year. (Image source: Apple)

Leaker outlines possible ARM transition roadmap for Apple; ARM MacBook Pro 16 to arrive in 2021

A leaker has outlined a possible roadmap for Apple's transition away from Intel processors. According to the post, an ARM-powered MacBook Pro 16 will arrive in 2021, while the company will not bring ARM versions of the iMac Pro or...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 23:56

A new rumour suggests that there will be no October hardware event to mark the unveiling of the first ARM-powered MacBooks. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Leaker claims that Apple may not have a Special Event planned for its first ARM MacBooks

The release of the first ARM-powered MacBooks will apparently follow the trend of recent Apple hardware announcements. Instead of a physical event ala recent iPhone launches, the ARM-powered 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro 13 will...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:09

SSD soldered: Apple kills off the 27 inch iMac's storage upgradability

Of all the computer manufacturers, Apple is probably the most restrictive when it comes to user upgradability. MacBooks lost their upgradable storage years ago. Now, even the all-in-one desktop Apple iMac will be no longer upgrada...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Aug 2020 17:17

Apple's first ARM MacBook will be a spiritual successor of the discontinued 12-inch model. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook: First ARM MacBook may have up to 20 hours battery life, an A14X Bionic chipset and 16 GB of RAM, but also a 720p webcam and a butterfly keyboard

Apple is planning to equip its first ARM-powered MacBook with an A14X Bionic, according to a new rumour. The in-house chipset will be paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, along with a 720p webcam and a 4th generation but...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:15

The first ARM Apple laptops may well be the MacBook and MacBook Pro 13. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's ARM-based MacBooks may be significantly cheaper than the current Intel-powered machines

Rumour has it that Apple's first ARM-backed MacBooks will be hundreds of dollars cheaper than the company's current Intel-powered devices. The main source of savings will be Apple's in-house chipsets, which the company will seemin...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 13:23

The new Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can be used with Apple MacBooks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can charge a Redmi K30 Pro to 100% in 63 minutes and costs just 69 yuan (US$10)

Xiaomi has a new “hot launch” in its product pages with the Mi Charger 33 W accessory. The charger can be used with smartphones like the Xiaomi Mi 10, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi 10X Pro, and it can be used with iPads and MacBooks. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jul 2020 11:52

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware between August and October. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Studio, ARM MacBook and MacBook Pro 13, new iPad Pro, iPhone 12 series and HomePod refresh are all arriving between August and October

Apple is planning the mother of all hardware releases between August and October. The AirPods Studio, the iPhone 12 series and a HomePod refresh are all due, as are Apple's first ARM-powered laptops. The ARM MacBook and MacBook Pr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 00:36

TSMC says 5nm will deliver significant performance and efficiency gains. (Image: TSMC)

TSMC outlines 5nm chip gains in line for Apple's A14, Snapdragon 875 in conference call

TSMC has outlined its fabrication plans for its 5nm fabrication process and what that means for investors in its latest conference call. It is buoyant about what its 5nm node will mean for next generation mobile chips and says chi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jul 2020 11:40

Belkin's new TruePrivacy Screen Protector. (Source: Belkin)

Belkin's new Screenforce-series product for MacBooks is also designed to boost privacy while using these devices

Belkin's latest screen protector for Apple ultrabooks also confers a property that HP devices with SureView have by default. It occludes the content on these screens for viewing angles not those of the user, thus reducing the risk...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2020 20:26

The HERO8 Black can now act as a webcam. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro announces a beta update that converts the HERO8 Black into a webcam

GoPro has addressed an increasingly prevalent issue for many users who have shifted their work, learning or hobbies online in a new update under development at this action-cam OEM. It confers a new function on its HERO8 Black mode...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2020 18:19

Four ARM MacBooks may enter mass production within a year. (Image source: Apple)

MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Air with ARM processors to enter mass production in Q4 2020; ARM-powered MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 joining in mid-2021

Rumour has it that Apple is planning to replace its entire MacBook product stack with ARM models within a year. Apparently, a MacBook Pro 13 with ARM silicon is arriving before the end of this year, which will be swiftly followed ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 17:45

Apple's ARM-based Macs will support Intel's Thunderbolt high-speed I/O technology. (Image: Intel)

Thunderbolt support will come to ARM Macs says Apple

One concern that Apple Mac fans have had is whether Apple’s new ARM-based Macs will continue to support Intel’s Thunderbolt high-speed I/O tech. In statement provided to The Verge, Apple has confirmed that it will continue to supp...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Jul 2020 11:16

The new Logitech MX Keys and MX Master 3 are custom-made for Apple's Mac and iPad lines. (Image: Logitech)

Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, MX Keys have been tailor made for Apple Mac users

Logitech is back this time with a new keyboard and mouse specifically customized for use with Apple’s Macs and iPads. The new MX Keys keyboard for Mac and MX Master 3 mouse incorporate pre-set functionality and features that even ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jul 2020 13:11

The Apple A12Z Bionic GPU is nearly half of the entire SoC. (Image Source: TechInsights)

Apple might completely ditch AMD's graphics solutions and stick with custom A Bionic GPUs for MacBooks beyond 2021

Apple is planning to equip all 2021 MacBooks with ARM-based CPUs designed in-house and it looks like this switch could also happen for GPUs. Currently, most AMD laptops come equipped with AMD dGPUs, but, starting with the 2021 Mac...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2020 16:34

Google investigating new ways to reduce Chrome CPU hogging. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming Chrome browser feature promises to deliver big battery gains for laptops

A new feature update coming to Chrome 86 looks set to make serious reductions in its resource usage. The experimental feature could extend battery life considerably on laptops by shutting down certain background tasks in open tabs...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jul 2020 07:10

Apple seems intent on trying to push forward with keyboard innovations. (Image: Apple)

First glass trackpads, next glass keycaps for Apple MacBooks?

Apple’s MacBook keyboards have been the recipient of plenty of unwanted attention in recent years thanks to the infamous butterfly keyboard debacle. However, the company seems intent on continuing to try to innovate on that front ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jul 2020 06:27

The Apple iMac currently comes in 21.5-inch and 27-inch size choices. (Image source: Apple)

Potential 2020 Apple iMac refresh with unknown 10-core Intel Core i9-10910 CPU and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 desktop GPU spotted on Geekbench

A possible 2020 Apple iMac refresh device has been discovered on Geekbench with some surprising components: An unknown Intel Core i9-10910 processor and an unannounced AMD Radeon Pro 5300 desktop GPU. There has been speculation be...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jul 2020 10:42

The Belkin Thunderbolt 3-equipped Dock Core is Mac and PC compatible. (Image: Belkin)

Belkin targets remote workers with its new 'dual-powered' Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core

Belkin has launched its latest Thunderbolt 3-enabled dock that is calling the Dock Core. The new hub supports up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz or a single 8K monitor at 30 Hz.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jun 2020 13:59

Apple A12Z-powered Mac Mini running macOS Big Sur Developer Beta shows promise in first Geekbench 5 results. (Image Source: iDownloadBlog)

First A12Z Bionic DTK Geekbench 5 benchmarks show Apple's transition holds immense promise; only a 28% in drop seen in single-core score compared to the MacBook Air 2020

The first Geekbench 5 results of the Apple Mac Mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) powered by the A12Z Bionic running macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta 1 have surfaced despite Apple's developer NDA being in force. The benchmark is r...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2020 21:24

The new OWC Envoy Express. (Source: OWC)

OWC launches the Envoy Express, the "world's first Thunderbolt 3-certified" SSD enclosure

There are many products on the market that claim to convert M.2 NVMe SSDs into fast portable external storage. However, OWC claims that its own such housing is the first to come certified for Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Accordingly, it ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2020 17:05

AMD Navi 31 gets spotted in macOS 11 Big Sur drivers. (Image Source: AMD)

First references to RDNA3 Navi 31, Van Gogh, and Cezanne spotted in macOS Big Sur; AMD could join Intel and NVIDIA in opting for an MCM design for upcoming GPUs

The first indications of an RDNA3-based Navi 31 GPU have surfaced in the macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta 1 driver code. The driver also contains references to upcoming AMD APUs such as Van Gogh and Cezanne along with HPC accelerat...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2020 10:06

A future iPhone may run full macOS and adapt according to the screen. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple rumored to be working on an iPhone running macOS and is apparently, very excited

Apple could be working on an iPhone prototype running a full-fledged macOS, according to insider information cited by Mauri QHD. While there is no way to confirm this, such a possibility is not a distant dream given that Apple has...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jun 2020 16:42

The USB 2.0 issue appears to only affect MacBooks that Apple released this year. (Image source: Apple)

Experiencing disconnects and freezes with USB devices on your new MacBook Air or 13-inch MacBook Pro? There is a workaround

Are you experiencing disconnects and freezes with USB 2.0 devices on your new MacBook Air or 13-inch MacBook Pro? Well, you are not alone. Apple is yet to recognise the issue officially, but there is a workaround for the time bein...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 14:32

Apple's macOS X operating system is officially on to version 11.0 with the launch of Big Sur. (Image: Apple)

macOS Big Sur is also officially macOS 11

Apple has finally called time on macOS X with the unveiling of macOS Big Sur. The new operating system features a redesigned UI, and is of course, the first public release of macOS that runs on Apple’s custom silicon.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jun 2020 11:40

The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M elevates the MacBook Pro's gaming prowess. (Image Source: AMD)

50 W AMD Radeon Pro 5600M in the MacBook Pro 16 offers gaming performance equivalent to that of an 80 W RTX 2060 non-Max-Q laptop GPU

The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M looks to be a good choice for MacBook Pro owners who like to game, according to benchmarks performed by Max Tech. The GPU yielded a performance similar to that of an RTX 2060 non-Max-Q laptop GPU in Fortni...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 09:15

Apple will transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple custom-silicon in the coming years. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Deve...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 21:45

Apple WWDC 2020 may turn out to be a software-only affair. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 may not see new hardware reveals; full transition to ARM expected starting from 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned iMac in late 2020 or early 2021

Apple's WWDC 2020 event may not showcase all the new hardware launches we've been expecting so far. Instead, Apple is expected to focus on new software updates and announce the existence of ARM-based Macs so as to get developers u...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 09:59

The MacBook Pro 16 now has significantly more graphics performance. (Image source: Apple)

Initial benchmarks confirm performance improvements of over 50% for the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro with an AMD Radeon Pro 5600M GPU

Initial benchmarks have revealed just how powerful of an upgrade the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is for the Apple MacBook Pro 16. According to multiple sources, the new GPU option offers substantial performance gains over the Radeon Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2020 18:49

An ARM-powered 12in MacBook might arrive as early as late 2020 (Image source: Apple)

12in MacBook or 12.9in iPad Pro? Tipster claims ARM-powered 12-core 5nm MacBooks will arrive this year, potentially putting both iPad and MacBook buyers in a bind

Tipster @L0vetodream recently claimed that ARM-powered MacBooks could arrive as early as this year, potentially in time for the new A14-powered iPad Pros. Holiday buyers could potentially have trouble choosing between an ARM-power...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Jun 2020 15:00

The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is a Navi 12 GPU with 8 GB HBM2 memory and is exclusive to the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro. (Image Source: AMD)

Navi 12-based AMD Radeon Pro 5600M with 40 CUs and 8 GB HBM2 VRAM will be available in the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch for a US$700 upcharge

AMD has introduced the Radeon Pro 5600M GPU for the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch. The Radeon Pro 5600M is a Navi 12 GPU with 40 CUs, 2,560 SPs, and features a multi-chip design with 8 GB HBM2 memory. MacBook Pro 16 configurations wit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jun 2020 15:43

Apple's WWDC 2020 schedule has been outlined. (Source: Apple)

Apple announces its virtual WWDC itinerary

Apple has released further details on the schedule of its upcoming WWDC 2020 event. All of its presentations will be streamed this year, although the e-conference will also debut the "all-new" Developer's Forum and some one-on-one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 18:58

A mockup of how an iPad Pro-inspired iMac could look. (Image source: MacRumors)

WWDC 2020: ARM MacBook and iPad Pro-inspired iMac set to join AirPods Studio and Air Tags from June 22

Apple promised that WWDC 2020 would be big, and the latest set of rumours suggest that this year's conference will not disappoint in that regard. An ARM-powered MacBook and an iPad Pro-inspired iMac may be joined by Air Tags and t...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2020 19:07

The new MacBook Pro 13 is pretty boring, but still very good

Instead of a full redesign, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro only gets the new keyboard as well as current Ice Lake processor. Did the manufacturer miss an opportunity or can the old design still shine in 2020?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jun 2020 20:00

The new Xiaomi Type-C 65 W PD fast charger has a foldable pin. (Image source: JD.com)

Xiaomi's new Type-C 65 W PD fast charger will fully charge a MacBook Pro 13 in under two hours and costs just 99 yuan (US$14)

Xiaomi has released a new USB Type-C 65 W PD fast charger that can be used with a diverse range of products from the Dell XPS 15 through the Nintendo Switch to the Redmi K20 Pro. Xiaomi claims the 99 yuan (US$14) product can fully...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2020 19:22

OLED screens, like the one used in the iPhone 11 Pro Max, may soon be usurped by microLED. (Image via Notebookcheck review)

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Apple is considering a large US$330 million investment in a microLED manufacturing plant in Taiwan. The investment would be a joint venture with Epistar and AU Optronics. This investment could lead to the use of microLED displays ...

Sam Medley, 01 Jun 2020 16:40

Apple MacBook Pro: RAM upgrade now costs twice as much for the 13-inch model

It now costs twice as much to upgrade the entry-level MacBook Pro 13 from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM. RAM prices remain unchanged on other Apple products though, and the increase makes the Ice Lake MacBook Pro 13 just US$100 more expens...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2020 15:19

Butterfly keyboards were used in various MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro laptops from 2015 until 2019. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Rumor | Apple's butterfly keyboards might make a controversial return in the future

It has been rumored that Apple is busy working on improving the highly controversial butterfly keyboard that the OEM utilized in laptops such as the MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air over the last few years. Although more rece...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 May 2020 17:01

Genuine mistake? The RedmiBook 14 Pro looks like a MacBook. (Image source: aliexpress)

RedmiBook Pro in disguise? Xiaomi executives caught preparing Redmi 10X promo material on Apple MacBook Pro

Xiaomi executives Lu Weibing and Wang Teng Thomas have revealed that they have been using an Apple MacBook Pro to go over marketing material for the upcoming Redmi 10X smartphone. It seems the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro laptop just does...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2020 16:23

The entry-level Apple MacBook Air is the better choice for many users

Apple's 2020 MacBook Air is the first Air with optional quad-core processors, which should increase the performance significantly, at least in theory. However, the entry-level SKU with the Core i3 CPU for $999 is often the better ...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2020 21:47