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Apple recently released an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring the new M3 SoC, resulting in notable performance improvements over the previous M2 model. Initial benchmarks show significant gains, with the M3-powered Air outperforming its predecessor by approximately 18% in multi-core and 21% in single-core tests.

Apple has confirmed that the cheapest MacBook Pro 14 will soon be upgraded to support two external displays, a feature that has escaped it since its launch last year. The update will bring the 14-inch laptop into line with the latest MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 that Apple released yesterday.

Apple slyly announced two new MacBook Air variants. The evergreen 13-inch version and the more recent 15-inch variant now come with Apple's newest M3 chip sans a price increase. Both laptops are up for pre-order now on Apple's website.

Update: Launch expected this week. The usual time for Apple's first launch event of the year is approaching, but according to new information obtained by Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, there will be no spring launch event in 2024. However, that doesn't mean that Apple has nothing to announce: there are likely to be plenty of new iPads, a few accessories and two new MacBooks in the pipeline close to iOS 17.4.

The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 has hit one of its lowest price points yet as Best Buy is selling the intriguing configuration with 16GB RAM and a large 1TB SSD for just $1,499 instead of the regular MSRP of $1,899.

The 2022 Apple MacBook Pro launched as the first laptop with the Apple M2 chip. While it may look exactly like its predecessor, the newer processor makes it perform better and be more efficient. We also liked the build quality, display, battery life, and speakers. Things get even better for the notebook with this deal, which is making it offer more value than at launch.

The 2021 MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M1 Pro chip (14-core GPU), 32 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is on sale for only $1,454.99 on Woot. The laptop which is in “New; Open Box” condition should make for a good deal considering the performance, display, and battery life on offer.

Apple is now selling refurbished versions of MacBook Pros with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Buying refurbished slashes up to $530 off the retail price of a MacBook.

YouTuber Luke Miani introduces the VisionBook Air Max Ultra, a concept which adds a bezel-less display to a MacBook Air M2 / M1, making it both lighter and more compact. But how does it work and what are the practical benefits?

An update wave for Apple users: iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 have just been released. This means new updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the like.

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization tool and extra added cloud storage. The action-cam OEM's Quik for Macs has finally been released alongside it.

The next few years are apparently going to be big for iPad and MacBook devices with the addition of OLED displays and foldable form factors. According to the latest report out of Korea, Apple could release its debut foldable device in 2026 followed by a foldable MacBook.

The Apple MacBook Air with a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is currently on sale for $300 off the list price at Best Buy. At the discounted rate, the MacBook Air 15 M2 is a deal worth checking out as it is a superb machine loved by both users (4.9/5 rating) and reviewers alike.

Beeper, an app that allows Android users to access iMessage by linking their Apple accounts via a Mac, has halted iMessage connections after a handful of user accounts were banned by Apple. This comes almost two months after Beeper Mini shut down services following bans from Apple.

JSAUX' inaugural external monitor is off to a flying start on Kickstarter. The foldable FlipGo's UltraView and DuoViews SKUs are all still currently available at early-bird prices in 13.5- or 16-inch sizes. The up-to-2.5K accessory has a magnetic stand system, is compatible with newer M1-M3-equipped Mac PCs, and has a one-cable design.

According to a reliable Apple analyst, three of the company's major product lines are due to be refreshed before the start of Q2 2024. Allegedly 'already deep in production overseas', the trio will be joined by updated accessories like the Apple Pencil 3.

Before he left Apple, Jony Ive had been planning on designing a single MacBook Pro, merging the Air and Pro models into a single device. The story has come to light courtesy of renowned, now retired, consumer technology journalist, Walt Mossberg.

Apple is working hard to catch up to the competition in adding generative AI features to its devices, including its flagship iPhones. The company is busy acquiring start-ups and hiring AI specialists, but the new features aren’t likely to reach customers until late this year.

Along with iOS 17.3 for the iPhone, Apple has also released updates for the Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV, introducing a range of new features and a highly customizable watch face.

Sales of desktops, workstations and notebooks in the Christmas quarter of 2023 fell to an all-time low. Around 67 million PCs were shipped worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Apple is continuing to promote its Mac, iPhone and iPad platforms as viable gaming alternatives to both devs and AAA gamers. In a new interview, the company has highlighted what it has done to lay the groundwork to make Apple devices more attractive for gaming along with what the company thinks give it some unique advantages.

The 2023 Apple MacBook Pro 16 with the M3 Pro chip is currently going for 10% off the list price at Amazon. Thanks to its solid build quality, beautiful display, excellent inputs, fast performance, and unrivaled battery life, the MacBook Pro 16 is a stunning machine and is pretty easy to recommend especially at the currently discounted rate.

Kojima Productions and 505 Games have postponed the launch of Death Stranding Director’s Cut for Apple devices. Initially, it was planned to debut at the end of this year. Now, the launch is scheduled for early 2024.

A reference to the use of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology in Apple’s Legal & Regulatory disclosures has revealed that Apple’s MetalFX is powered by AMD’s graphics upscaling technology. AMD’s tech is open source, which would have made it an expedient pathway to integrating the technology into Apple’s platforms.

UGREEN has released a more affordable version of its power bank that can charge devices at up to 100W over USB-C. This new member of the Nexode series has a typical capacity of 20,000mAh and is also capable of recharging itself at a reasonably fast rate - all for about $80 - or less for a limited time.

Apple has released new updates for its various operating systems, including macOS and watchOS. Available as macOS Sonoma 14.2 and watchOS 10.2 respectively, the updates introduce several new features each, including the return of swiping to change a watch face on an Apple Watch.

According to a new report from esteemed Bloomberg editor Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce several new products in early spring 2024. Not only is the company expected to release new MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Air 15 models with Apple M3 chipsets, but there could also be new iPad Air and iPad Pro models with accompanying updated Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories.

Apple has made the release candidate version of the upcoming update available to developers for testing. Registered Apple developers can install the macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC update and preview it before the final launch.

Stray, the game that lets you play as a cat, has landed on the Mac App Store for US$30. It is compatible with Apple's MetalFX and will easily run on most MacBooks.

Target has announced that it has partnered with UGREEN to bring the latter's products to its shelves. Accordingly, shoppers will be able to grab a selection of the accessory brand's MacBook-compatible gadgets from either the the popular chain's shelves or website. Some have high-speed charging, while others support external monitors or simply help the user to work with their ultrabook in comfort for longer.

Best Buy is running a sale on M2 MacBook Airs and the M3 MacBook Pro 14, cutting the price on these notebooks by up to 18%. This drops the M2 MacBook Airs top an all-time low price of under US$900.

Valve announced today that it would no longer support the Steam Client on macOS 10.14 or earlier versions starting February 15th. The decision comes as a result of Apple dropping support for 32-bit applications with macOS 10.15.

Frore Systems has given a demonstration of its innovative AirJet cooling system, which cools processors and graphics chips using ultrasonic vibrations, in a 15-inch MacBook Air. The silent cooling system gives Apple's thinnest 15-inch laptop a performance boost.

Apple's Black Friday 2023 sale is now open. Anyone who orders a selected iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple Watch by Monday will receive a free Apple gift card that can be used to purchase accessories or software. Is this offer worthwhile?

B&H is offering a killer deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max, at up to US$2100 off. Despite its age, the M1 Max still packs a punch, especially considering the configuration offered which sweetens the deal even more.

Apple's plans for updating its MacBook and iPad lineup with OLED screens have long been rumored. A recent report by Taiwanese publication ET News sheds more light on the company's planned timeline for these display upgrades, starting with OLED iPad Pros next year.

CheckMag Even before rumours started circulating about Apple creating its own electric vehicle, some of Apple's business practices shared a lot in common with electric vehicle manufacturers. While not uncommon in the tech industry, they set a worrying precedence for both the way business is conducted and products purchased in the future.

The problems with the MacBook Pro models made between 2016 and 2020 are never-ending. Defective butterfly keyboards and flickering touch bars are now being joined by display defects, which, according to a repair expert, are due to a vulnerable design.

The 2021 MacBook Pro 14 might be two generations old at this point, but bargain hunters who don't want to pay Apple's lofty prices for the 32GB RAM upgrade can now save a considerable amount of money as an online retailer is selling the M1 Pro-powered laptop at a huge discount.

At first glance, the MacBook Pro M3 looks confusingly similar to the more expensive models with the M3 Pro, but iFixit now reveals the extensive changes inside in detail.

The MacBook Pro 14 M3 is Apple's new base model in the Pro lineup starting at $1599, but there are some areas where the new laptop is worse compared to the previous MBP 14 with the M2 Pro. If you upgrade the M3 to 16 GB RAM, it is actually more expensive right now, so go ahead and buy the old one as long as you can.

Apple's choice of putting just 8GB of RAM in its entry-level products and even some 'Pro' products has always been met with severe criticism, and now, Apple's VP of worldwide marketing Bob Borchers' recent claims have made things even more controversial.

While the 16 GB/1 TB model retails for US$1,624.72, the Apple MacBook Air M2 2023 variants with 8 GB and 256/512 GB are discounted by no less than US$250 each. After applying the discounts, the 256 GB model goes for US$1,049 while its 512 GB sibling carries the US$1,249 price tag.

At Apple's recent 'Scary Fast' Mac event, the MacBook Pro lineup received significant updates, now powered by the new M3 series chips. Apple also introduced a sleek new 'Space Black' finish for its higher-end 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros, designed to reduce fingerprint marks with the help of an 'anodization seal'.

The new M3 chips are here and there’s a lot to digest. As Apple doesn’t make a point of revealing the design origins of its chips, it can be an interesting exercise to put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Apple has presented its most powerful laptop processors to date in the M3 Pro and M3 Max, and the world's first 3 nm notebook SoCs at the same time. Buyers should be careful, however, because the RAM of some variants has been cut as Apple seeks to compare itself with Intel in order to show supposed efficiency gains.