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The 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M2 chip has completely outclassed a Dell XPS 13 Plus with Intel Core i7-1260P processor in a series of synthetic benchmarks. While the XPS 13 Plus was clearly superior in storage-based performance and overall design, the ARM-based M2 MacBook Pro soon left the x86 laptop feeling hot under the collar.

Apple didn't specify available information during the new M2-powered MacBook Air's launch, but we are now getting to know that pre-orders will go live on July 8 with wide availability from July 15. The M2 MacBook Air offers a 1080p webcam, quad-speaker system, and a MagSafe 3 connector — all for US$100 less than the M2 MacBook Pro.

The latest MacBook Pro 13 with Apple M2 offers barely any advantages over its Apple M1-based predecessor. In fact, this year's model is saddled with a few drawbacks, which iFixit has detailed in its latest teardown video.

The Apple M3 processor has been mentioned in connection with at least four devices in a recent report by Mark Gurman. With the M2 chip now out and about, Apple will already be preparing future laptops and all-in-ones to sport the M3 silicon. One of those future computers is believed to be a 15-inch MacBook Air.

At WWDC22 Apple introduced a breakthrough new way to leverage the sophisticated cameras on modern iPhones to deliver a unique set of webcam features that will work seamlessly between smartphones running iOS 16 and Macs running macOS Ventura. Take a deep dive into this flagship feature coming to compatible Macs and select iPhone models later this year.

The first MacBook with Apple's new M2 SoC is the familiar MacBook Pro 13. It uses a cooling solution with a fan, but it still cannot handle the full performance of the Apple M2 for more than a couple of seconds. This worries us a bit when we think about the upcoming MacBook Air M2 redesign, which once again features a passive cooling solution.

Between bright OLED displays and powerful processor platforms, Apple's refreshed M2 MacBook Pro 13 doesn't bring all that much to the table in terms of upgrades. Is the stale design worth living with for the convenience of macOS? If not, which Windows laptops should you spring for instead?

The experimental and rather futile processor upgrade to the Apple M2 chip illustrates that the almost identical logic board of the new 2022 MacBook Pro 13 cannot simply be used in the chassis of the M1-equipped predecessor from 2020.

The new 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M2 SoC has been found to feature a slower SSD than its much older M1 counterpart, depending on the amount of storage in the configuration. In the worst-case scenario, the M2 MacBook Pro’s SSD was found to offer barely half the read speed of the storage found in the equivalent 2020 MacBook Pro with M1 chip.

The ARM-based Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is finally available for purchase, but the Windows laptop with a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor has not managed to catch up with Apple in terms of Geekbench performance. The results for the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 are not only well behind those of the Apple M2, but they also lag behind the M1 SoC from 2020.

The new Apple M2 SoC has made its first appearance on both GFXBench and Cinebench, and its GPU part seemingly performed way above expectations on the former benchmark. The Apple M2 managed a +45.47% performance leap over the M1 in GFXBench’s Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen test, soundly overtaking Apple’s own +35% GPU performance claim.

Even though the single-core gains are modest, the M2 still beats the M1 Pro and the i7-12800H. On the multi-core side, the M2 is 16% faster than the M1, but what really impresses is the 67% improvement in the graphics department.

According to a renowned Apple analyst, Apple could be planning to release M2 and M2 Pro-powered versions of a 15-inch MacBook Air. The larger version of the new MacBook Air is not expected to arrive until April 2023 at the earliest, though.

When Apple execs marched onstage at WWDC 2022 to introduce macOS 13 Ventura, they were quick to demo a number of helpful productivity and continuity enhancements coming to the Mac later this year. However, they conveniently opted not to disclose just how many new features would remain Apple silicon exclusives. Here’s the fine print on the enhancements that will be missing for Intel Macs.

Rumour has it that Apple's next 12-inch laptop will actually arrive under its MacBook Pro branding. Seemingly replacing the recently refreshed MacBook Pro 13, the MacBook Pro 12 is not expected to arrive until sometime next year.

Reportedly, Apple plans to release at least another four MacBooks between late 2022 and early 2024. New MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 machines are slated to arrive first, with a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch MacBook due by early 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Apple's upcoming M2 Pro chip will be fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm node. Mass production is expected to kick off later this year. The SoC is slated to make its debut alongside a Mac Mini, and an iPad will follow suit afterwards.

Apple has just announced the new MacBook Air 2022 laptop with M2 processor, and the official product page for the device features some incredible performance comparisons. However, it seems some convenient Intel-like cherry-picking has taken place, as the M2 MacBook Air shows itself to be up to 26x faster than an Apple MacBook Air 2019 with Intel Core i5-8210Y.

Apple has launched its redesigned 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip. The thin and light laptop comes with a fresh look and four eye-catching colors that will help the new Apple MacBook Air stand out from the crowd. The 13.6-inch device is available in two core configurations with prices starting at US$1,199/£1,249/A$1,899.

The 2022 MacBook Pro is now official with many QoL upgrades, including a brand new M2 processor, and a 59 Wh battery. It also supports ProRes encode/decode and has an active cooling fan. The laptop will hit shelves next month starting at US$1,299.

US retailer has listed unreleased Mac hardware, both based on the upcoming Apple M2 chipset. While Apple may announce a new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 at WWDC 2022, MacRumors claims that the listings are merely guesswork.

A noted Apple analyst has claimed that the 2022 MacBook Air is likely to come in fewer colors as has been previously rumored. For a while now, commenters have suggested the potential M2 MacBook Air would come in a choice of up to seven colors, but this has now been reduced to a selection of four with an iMac blue being one of the chosen few.

With refreshed Apple silicon undoubtedly on the horizon, self-proclaimed “leakers” have taken to social media, including “ShrimpApplePro” of Twitter, to issue their predictions on what could be next from the iPhone maker. While leaks should always be regarded with a healthy amount of caution and skepticism, they often provide a roughly accurate outlook on forthcoming technologies.

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air is the main piece of hardware that multiple leakers expect to be revealed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22). Apple has issued an AR trading-card set that has offered clues of what might be shown off alongside obvious highlights such as macOS 13 Mammoth, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16.

According to the new information from Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce massive software updates for the Apple Watch and Mac hardware within the next few months. Among other things, watchOS 9 should significantly extend the battery life of eligible Apple Watch Series smartwatches.

According to reports, Apple will be unable to release this year's MacBook Air with anything other than TSMC N5P-derived nodes. While the refreshed laptop could still feature Apple M2, actual next-generation Apple chipsets will not be ready until next year.

Ahead of WWDC 2022, Apple is already sharing a number of accessibility features coming to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 this fall. From auto-generated captioning, to LiDAR-enabled door detection, prepare to gain a distilled picture that reads between the lines to reveal the true details behind each and every one of these new capabilities.

Apple has introduced a raft of OS updates spanning the Apple Watch to the HomePod. Also in line for an OS update is iOS, along with iPadOS and macOS. All new updates, such as macOS 12.4, can be installed now and are rolling out worldwide.

According to reports, Apple has settled on a date for this year's September hardware launch event. Supposedly, Apple could have more than just its annual iPhone refresh planned, such as the Apple Watch Extreme Edition. Even Apple M2-powered machines could make an appearance, including a revised MacBook Pro.

A video review of the new Dell XPS 13 Plus laptop has revealed how much more performance can be expected over the previous-generation XPS 13 and the Apple MacBook Pro 13 from 2020. Pitting the Intel Core i7-1280P against the M1 SoC is clearly an unfair fight, but it is interesting to see Dell take notes from Apple’s playbook.

Apple seems to be on track to making M2 silicon available for this year's Mac lineup. According to industry sources, Apple has once again enlisted Samsung Electro-Mechanics for supply of FC-BGA substrates. Samsung is reportedly investing a lot in the critical FC-BGA business given that there are only a handful of players in this niche.

An updated model of the popular Apple Mac mini has been tipped to be the mysterious Mac device that is most likely to join the MacBook Air in a reveal at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which takes place in June. Just like the refreshed MacBook Air, the new Mac mini is expected to sport Apple M2 silicon.

Apple is preparing a veritable bonanza of new Mac models with the upcoming second generation of its M-series of chipsets. First for release will be a completely redesigned MacBook Air and the basic MacBook Pro 13, while in the fall we may seem an M2 Mac mini. The MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 with their M2 Pro and M2 Max processors may appear at a later date.

Apple may have next to no stock of the M1 Pro or M1 Max in most markets, but the SoCs remain available to order in Certified Refurbished versions of the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16. Seemingly the only way to pick up an M1 Pro or M1 Max machine before the summer without resorting to secondhand marketplaces, it should be hard to tell a Certified Refurbished model from its brand new equivalent.

Lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in China could lead to future Apple MacBook delays. Some of Cupertino’s main suppliers, such as Pegatron and Quanta, have had to cease production for the time being. While future MacBook Air or MacBook Pro releases may be affected, supplies of the iPhone 14 may not be as deeply impacted.

Purportedly, Apple is already preparing to release two new Mac devices, just a few months after the arrival of the Mac Studio and Studio Display. According to new rumours, WWDC 2022 will be the launch platform for at least the MacBook Air.

Apple offers the MacBook Pro 14 with the faster M1 Max SoCs, but the power adapter will be a limiting factor when you stress the CPU & GPU at the same time. This means the larger MacBook Pro 16 is a better choice if you want to use the full performance of the M1 Max.

Unlike the initial period of switching to OLED display technology for its iPhones, Apple may have a choice of three screen suppliers for its first OLED MacBooks, iPads, and monitors. Besides LG and Samsung, BOE has reportedly also started developing the 8.5-Gen technology that is considered superior for production of OLED displays with diagonals larger than ten inches.

Apple has issued a "call to code" with its official WWDC 2022 announcement. The Cupertino giant has now outlined some events and activities that will form part of this show, tipped to unveil the latest in software for its iPads, Macs, iPhones and more. The conference is also now confirmed to be "all-online", although there is scope for in-person attendance on its opening day this year.

The latest reports are pointing to a more affordable MacBook Air that features a white notch, no Face ID, and no fancy display technologies. Despite the lower price tier, Apple is apparently adding the M2 processors, but these will most likely be entry-level SKUs.

Apple has updated its suite of operating systems once again, having only recently released major revisions for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 and watchOS 8. Supposedly, the interim updates improve iPhones and iPads in some areas, while making adjustments to other devices too.

Nexode is the power accessory OEM UGREEN's latest brand of chargers for devices such as smartphones, tablets and USB type-C compatible ultrabooks. Going by its first member, the company intends this new series to be marked by lots of ports, lots of power delivery and lots of safety. To this end, the Nexode 100W features UGREEN's latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

The so-called "removable SSDs" in the Apple Mac Studio aren't actual SSDs but just raw storage modules. Apple silicon Macs do not use the standard NVMe protocol but instead use their own implementation via PCIe. This means, it is not possible to simply swap-out or add storage at whim to the Mac Studio without matching the exact capacity and vendor and doing a full DFU restore.

More details about Apple's rumoured 15-inch MacBook have emerged online, courtesy of Ming-Chi Kuo. Despite featuring a more power-hungry panel, the 15-inch model could ship with the same 30 W power brick as the MacBook Air 13.

According to a reliable source, Apple is developing a larger MacBook Air to complement this year's 13-inch model. The report tallies with one published last year by Mark Gurman and would mark a significant change for the MacBook Air series.

Reportedly, Apple will not launch the next MacBook Air until the second half of 2022. However, ZONEofTECH has shared concept images of what this year's MacBook Air could look like that differ from those that have been published previously. The changes include a more rounded design that is closer to the MacBook Pro 15 and MacBook Pro 16, among other things.

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