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The MacBook Pro is the first example of Intel's 28 W Ice Lake processors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 and Intel Core i5-1038NG7 shown to offer comparable performance with 15 W Ice Lake processors despite 28 W TDP; significant improvements expected for Tiger Lake-U too

The Core i5-1038NG7 and Core i7-1068NG7 have started appearing on multiple benchmarking websites following the launch of the MacBook Pro 13, and they seem to be incapable of outperforming processors like the Core i7-1065G7 despite...

Alex Alderson, 15 May 2020 14:06

The Surface Book 3 forgoes Thunderbolt 3, making less likely to get hacked as a result it would appear. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft might have been right to skip Thunderbolt 3 (again) on the new Surface Book 3

Microsoft has been copping it for bypassing Intel’s Thunderbolt ultra-high-speed I/O once again on the new Surface Book 3. However, it appears that its recently revealed security concerns about the technology and how it interfaces...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 14:59

Apple is preparing for a two-pronged post COVID-19 retail strategy. (Source: Apple)

Apple launches online shopping hub with access to Genius support, trade-ins, lessons

Apple seems to be adapting to the realities of a post-COVID-19 world where fewer people might venture into Apple Stores, even as some start to re-open globally. The company has just launched a new online hub that pulls together al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 May 2020 07:03

Mini-LED MacBook Pros are not arriving until next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: MacRumors)

MacBook Pro 14 and new MacBook Pro 16 now due in 2021 following mini-LED production issues

Mini-LED production issues may have put paid to Apple releasing a MacBook Pro 14 before 2021. The Q4 2020-bound MacBook Pro 16 refresh is apparently affected too.

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 23:25

The MacBookPro16,2 starts at US$1,799. (Image source: Apple)

Geekbench confirms new MacBook Pro model identifiers and Core i5-1038NG7 processor

Geekbench has confirmed the new MacBook Pro is running "N" Ice Lake-U processors, just like the MacBook Air. At least one identifier for the new generation has been detailed, too.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 22:15

The 10nm Ice Lake parts found in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro appear to be exclusive to Apple. (Source: Intel)

The 10nm Intel Ice Lake CPUs found in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro are currently exclusive to Apple

The new 10th-generation quad-core CPUs found in the new MacBook Pro 13-inch appear to be exclusive to Apple, at least at this point in time. A search of the Intel Ark does not reveal any Ice Lake parts that match up with the silic...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 May 2020 04:27

The new MacBook Pro starts at US$1,299, but not if you want Ice Lake processors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple brings two new 28 W processors to MacBook Pro with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD; no 14.1-inch display upgrade though, while two Thunderbolt 3 models remain on Coffee Lake architecture

The new MacBook Pro is here, but it may not quite be what you had expected. Starting at US$1,299, Apple has included its new Magic Keyboard, up to 32 GB of RAM and 4 TB of SSD storage and a choice of four processors. There is no 1...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2020 18:37

A 28 W Ice Lake-U CPU may not be the only upgrade on the agenda for the next baby MacBook Pro. (Image source: Apple)

3DMark confirms 28 W processor for next MacBook Pro; up to 32 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD too, but no Ryzen 4000 Renoir options

Expected to drop before WWDC 2020, the next smaller MacBook Pro has been said to be making the switch to 14-inch displays. Apple's new Magic Keyboard also seems a likely upgrade, and now 3DMark has confirmed that Apple will offer ...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2020 02:47

Apple's second-quarter financial report for 2020 shows its product sales are down

Apple has published a consolidated report of its financial performance in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). It shows an overall increase in revenue of about 1% compared to the same quarter of 2019; however, when these figures a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 18:09

The Apple iMac made its debut in 1998. (Image source: Apple)

Core i9-10900K in a 27-inch iMac: Intel and Apple could combine to offer the world's fastest gaming processor in a refreshed all-in-one

It has been speculated that Apple could decide to refresh its iMac lineup with Comet Lake-S desktop processors later this year. There have been many rumors about a potential upcoming iMac series redesign, including a new 23-inch v...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 May 2020 14:36

The HyperDrive Gen2 options with an iPhone 11 Pro Max for scale. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 22:32

ARM Macs could herald a paradigm shift in the laptop market. (Image source: Howard Bouchevereau, Unsplash)

A14 Bionic-based, 5 nm and 12-core MacBook arriving in 2021 as Apple starts to bring Mac processors in-house

It has been fifteen years since Apple switched from PowerPC to Intel processors. Now, the next paradigm shift is almost upon us, with Apple set to change to ARM processors from as early as 2021. Set to be based on an improved A14 ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2020 21:14

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware this year, according to Mark Gurman. (Image source: Apple)

AirTags, iMac redesign, MacBook Pro 14, new MacBook Pro 16 and more Apple hardware refreshes due by Q4 2020

From the MacBook Pro 14 to the iPhone 12 and everything in between, Apple is planning a bumper hardware refresh by the end of the year. Expect new iMacs, AirTags, Watch Series 6 and MacBook Pro 16 releases.

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2020 19:06

Does the MacBook Air 2020 have an overheating problem?

The MacBook Air 2020 runs hot, hotter than its predecessor. Its can run loud too, both because of Apple's questionable cooling system. As has been asked by some sections of the media, does that mean the MacBook Air 2020 has an ove...

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2020 19:09

The new Aukey Omnia 100W. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey releases its latest 100W USB type C charger

Aukey has announced that its new 100 watt (W) charger with a USB type C port is now available to pre-order. This Omnia 100W is based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which leaves it with a depth of 32 millimeters. This, accord...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2020 18:00

MacOS 10.15.5 to include new battery management tool to increase battery lifespan

MacOS 10.15.5 Catalina will bring a new battery health tool that can reduce the maximum charge of a MacBook's lithium-ion battery. The tool aims to lengthen the overall longevity of a laptop's battery, but it may reduce battery li...

Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2020 18:13

MacBook Air 2020: Why does Apple sabotage the Air?

The new Apple MacBook Air 2020 was supposed to deal with two major issues of the popular subnotebook by implementing a new keyboard and the choice of more powerful quad-core processors. But the performance and the cooling system i...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Apr 2020 19:25

2018 Mac Mini pops up in Apple's refurbished store

Apple is now selling the 2018 Mac Mini desktop in its refurbished store. Prices start at US $599 for a Mini with a quad-core Core i3 CPU, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 128 GB PCIe SSD. While this might be more expensive than an equivale...

Sam Medley, 10 Apr 2020 17:55

All signs point towards the Ice Lake-U series powering the next MacBook Pro 13. (Image source: Apple)

Apple adds support for 15 W Ice Lake processors in latest macOS Catalina beta ahead of expected MacBook Pro 13 refresh

Apple has added support for 15 W Ice Lake processors in macOS Catalina, fuelling speculation about an upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. Supposedly arriving next month, Apple is said to be upgrading the baby MacBook Pro to a 14-inch di...

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2020 13:33

The new small MacBook Pro could be launched in just a few weeks. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | MacBook Pro J223 to be announced next month with new MacBook Pro 16 arriving at WWDC 2020

Rumoured to be featuring an all-new 14-inch display, the MacBook Pro J223 is said to be making the switch to faster processors and Apple's Magic Keyboard too. Previously thought to be arriving at WWDC 2020 in June, word is that Ap...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 15:58

Apple has plans to release multiple products at WDDC in June, apparently. (Image source: MacRumors forums)

Apple confirms that WWDC 2020 is going to be big amid rumours of a new MacBook Pro, Apple Air Tags and over-ear headphones coming to this year's conference

The alternative WWDC should be where Apple showcases some new hardware delicacies, according to one very active leaker. Apart from new over-ear headphones, Apple is set to unveil the long-rumoured Bluetooth tracker "Air Tags" and ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 22:30

Logic Pro X gets a free three-month trial. (Source: Apple)

Apple Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X go free to use for 90 days

Apple is giving creative pros and others the opportunity to use the full versions of Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X to users for 90 days. Final Cut Pro X had previously been available for a 1-month trial period while this is the ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Mar 2020 10:47

Apple: Retina Macbook Air suffers from the staingate problem

The staingate has plagued Apple's laptops for years. Now the manufacturer has confirmed that yet another newer Macbook is exhibiting this problem: The Macbook Air with Retina screen does sometimes develop the typical staingate sym...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Mar 2020 00:48

Apple's market-leading mobile ARM-based SoCs are headed into 'several' new MacBooks and Macs in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Kuo: A wholesale transition for Apple to ARM MacBooks and Macs to start next year - as we predicted

In his latest research note, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has forecast that Apple will make a large-scale transition to ARM-based MacBooks and Macs in 2021. Previously Kuo had indicated 2021 would be when the first ARM-ba...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 12:23

Logitech's new 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech has made its most high-end webcam for Mac users

Logitech has released one of its most high-end webcams yet in the form of the 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam. Designed with Apple’s expensive 32-inch 6K Pro Display XDR in mind, the secure mount holds the webcam firmly in place atop your ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Mar 2020 11:57

The MacBook Air 2020 utilizes non-configurable TDP Ice Lake parts from Intel. (Image source: Apple)

MacBook Air 2020 will offer the new Intel Core i3-1000NG4, i5-1030NG7, and i7-1060NG7 as processor options; i3 and i5 spotted on Geekbench 5

Apple has just unveiled the new MacBook Air model, but the specifications list on the official website did not disclose the full processor options. It appears buyers of the MacBook Air 2020 will be able to select from a choice of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2020 09:27

The Asus TUF Gaming A17 can be configured with a Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H APU. (Image source: Asus)

New Geekbench results for AMD Ryzen 7 4800H in Asus TUF Gaming laptop top those of the Intel Core i9-9980HK in the Dell Precision 5540 and Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019

Some of the latest Geekbench 4 and 5 results for the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APU have been shared online, and once more they offer the sort of high multi-core scores you would expect from a Ryzen 4000 processor. However, the Renoir part...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2020 09:01

The ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IV comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS in Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 unsettles Intel Core i9-9880H in the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2019 with sturdy Geekbench 5 results

An AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS has been spotted being put through its paces on Geekbench 5. The Ryzen 4000 APU was part of an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop. The 8-core Renoir chip amassed decent single-core scores of 1,135 and 1,164 points ...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2020 08:29

The MacBook Air 2020 features custom Ice Lake-Y series processors. (Image source: Apple)

Apple upgrades the MacBook Air to custom Ice Lake quad-core processors and the Magic Keyboard from the MacBook Pro 16

Now starting at US$999, the new MacBook Air is more than just a refresh as last year's model was. Upgraded to quad-core 10th generation Intel Core processors, Apple has also brought over the Magic Keyboard from the MacBook Pro 16....

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 16:24

Apple's WWDC is going online for the first time. (Source: Apple)

Apple 'invents' a new kind of WWDC for 2020

Apple has announced that its WWDC event will not be live as usual this year. Instead, it will have an online format. This will include a "full program" of sessions and a keynote that will appeal to developers, consumers and other ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 21:25

The MacBook Air is due a processor upgrade. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | The MacBook Air 2020 will not be what we expect from Apple

While the iPhone SE 2 may have been put on hold, the MacBook Air 2020 could be arriving as early as next week. The device, which received a minor update last year, is said to be using scissor switching keyboards this year. The Mac...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 21:15

Future MacBooks could feature scissor switches and be powered by Apple processors. (Image Source: Apple)

Upcoming MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to sport scissor switch keyboards, ARM-powered MacBooks and redesigns coming in 2021

Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the upcoming MacBook Pro and MacBook Air line to be fitted with scissor switch keyboards owing to the good feedback received from users of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Kuo also predicts th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Mar 2020 18:28

How the MacBook Pro 14.1 could shape up against the MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Pro 15. (Image source: MacRumors)

Rumour | MacBook Pro 14: A 14.1-inch mini-LED, Ice Lake-powered and scissor keyboard wielding MacBook Pro 13 successor?

Rumour has it that Apple is set to replace the MacBook Pro 13 with a new 14.1-inch model, aptly named the MacBook Pro 14.1. The new model will apparently feature mini-LED technology, with Ice Lake processors being a likely possibi...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 15:15

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

Chuwi has posted several specs for its upcoming AeroBook Pro PC. It is to be a 15.6-inch notebook with a 4K display rated to cover 100% of the sRGB color-space, and an ultra-thin "full-metal" case. It will become available as part...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 23:07

You can help fight the novel coronavirus with your PC. (Source: CDC)

Standford's Folding@home project looking to tap into latent PC power to tackle the coronavirus

Standford’s Folding@home project has been running for a number of years using the donated idle hours of computers to help undertake complex calculations for researchers. With the advent of the novel coronavirus, researchers are no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2020 11:00

Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that the first MacBooks powered by Apple's own ARM-based CPUs will hit the markets in the 18 months. (Image Source: Business Insider)

Apple to gradually ditch Intel's CPUs, first MacBooks powered by ARM-based chips coming in 2021

Apple plans to replace all Intel CPUs from its laptops and desktops with ARM-based processors produced in-house. Performance is already there if we compare the A13 Bionic SoC with Intel's ULV CPUs, but Apple is waiting for the jum...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Feb 2020 17:21

Are multiple custom Ice Lake-powered Macbook Pro 13 SKUs due this year? (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Evidence shows that multiple Ice Lake-based versions of the MacBook Pro 13 could be in development

It has only been a few days since an Ice Lake-powered Apple device appeared online, but now more have popped up. Possibly versions of the rumoured new MacBook Pro 13, a refresh that may borrow the scissor mechanism keyboard from t...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 16:19

Coronavirus has sickened iPhone sales revenue. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers revenue expectations for Q1 2020 due to coronavirus

Apple will not hit its estimated revenue target for this quarter. Citing supply chain restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak and falling demand in China, the Cupertino colossus will pull in lower-than-expected revenue. Ap...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 16:58

The next MacBook Pro 13 may feature a scissor mechanism keyboard like the MacBook Pro 16 does. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Evidence points towards Apple releasing an Intel Core i7-1068NG7 powered MacBook Pro 13

Apple is expected to release a new MacBook Pro 13 soon, and one that may feature the company's scissor mechanism keyboard. However, there is evidence that it could feature a custom Ice Lake processor too, which may offer up to 20%...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2020 21:16

The less expensive MacBook Pro 13 is the better choice

With the upgrade to the quad-core processor and the Touch Bar, both versions of the MacBook Pro 13 are closer than ever. There are still differences, but the more affordable laptop should be the better choice for the majority of u...

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Feb 2020 12:32

The Flash wants to be all power banks to all users. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Flash power bank promises 100W USB type C charging, and just about everything else as well

Chargeasap, the company responsible for the Infinity Cable, has introduced another new product via Indiegogo. The Flash power bank is described as based on Tesla graphene-battery technology, which allows it to fill up at a maximal...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 22:37

Could AMD APUs be making their way to the MacBook Pro? (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Evidence of AMD-powered Apple hardware appears in macOS 10.15.4 beta 1

With macOS 10.15.4 due to arrive in March, a month when Apple typically refreshes some of its portfolio, people have been scouring the beta 1 build to unearth any hardware-related clues. One leaker has spotted a ton of references ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 14:13