Mac Mini could make a comeback this year with a rumored refresh
Mac Mini could make a comeback this year with a rumored refresh
After more than three years, Apple may breathe new life into the Mac Mini this year. Along with a rumored refresh across its Mac computer family, the Mac Mini is speculated to be get an update that brings a new processor, delivering better performance. A refresh is also planned for the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac.
An Apple fan took six months to cross-stitch the original Mac’s Control Panel
An Apple fan took six months to cross-stitch the original Mac’s Control Panel
Clearly one of Apple’s biggest fans, Glenda Adams recently jumped on Twitter to showcase a hand-stitched version of the original MacOS Control Panel. More specifically, she stitched each pixel as seen on the original screen, taking nearly six months of “on and off” hand-stitching.
Apple registers 10 unannounced MacBook and iPad devices overseas
Apple registers 10 unannounced MacBook and iPad devices overseas
French website Consomac discovered that Apple just registered upcoming MacBooks and iPads with the Eurasian Economic Commission. The filings are a requirement for encrypted devices that will be sold in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. They list 10 models altogether.
The MacBook Pro may finally get updated with faster processors
The MacBook Pro may finally get updated with faster processors
There’s no doubt Apple plans to update its MacBook Pros with eighth-generation Intel CPUs, but now a new benchmark gives us a better view at the specific chips we’ll see in the upcoming devices. In the case of the next 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, one variant will rely on Intel's Core i7-8559U chip.
Mac owners can now test MacOS Mojave with Apple’s new public beta
Mac owners can now test MacOS Mojave with Apple’s new public beta
You can now be among the first to test out Apple's newest MacOS Mojave operating system and experience the new dark mode. Apple is now opening up the MacOS Mojave public beta, and it's inviting users to test out the OS to provide feedback ahead of the software's release this fall, but be sure to backup your data!
A cheaper MacBook Air could still arrive in late 2018
A cheaper MacBook Air could still arrive in late 2018
The venerable MacBook Air might be getting a new entry-level model that will sell for less than its current base price. It's just a rumor, but it's definitely within the realm of possibility. We heard these rumors earlier this year, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo remains confident. Here's why.
MacBook DIY keyboard repairs don’t void your chance of a free replacement
MacBook DIY keyboard repairs don’t void your chance of a free replacement
Apple has a fix for sticky keys on the latest MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards. Apple will repair or replace the keyboard on affected laptops for up to four years from the date of purchase. It's unclear, however, if the repair addresses the underlying reason of why the keyboards are failing in the first place.
Macs leak sensitive data from encrypted files, even after they’re deleted
Macs leak sensitive data from encrypted files, even after they’re deleted
Two security experts claim that Apple's Quick Look feature in MacOS leaks sensitive data even if the content is locked behind password-protected encryption. Introduced in MacOS 10.5 Leopard, Apple designed Quick Look to give you a glimpse into a file without manually opening it with an app.
Apple’s MacBook Pro problem will make you want to backup your files ASAP
Apple’s MacBook Pro problem will make you want to backup your files ASAP
Apple's woes with the latest generation of MacBook Pros continues. After users discovered that the keyboard design could lead to higher failure rates, Apple identified a new issue that affects both the logic board and SSD that requires both components to be replaced if either fails.
The best MacBook Pro you can buy is on sale for $1,000 at Best Buy
The best MacBook Pro you can buy is on sale for $1,000 at Best Buy
Apple's best notebook now starts at under $1,000 through a limited time sale at Best Buy. After the $300 discount on Apple's latest MacBook Pro, the laptop starts at just $999.99. In addition to the base configuration, Best Buy also has other variants on sale. A high-end configuration with Touch Bar goes for $1,800.
To save the Mac, the App Store needs more than just a redesign
To save the Mac, the App Store needs more than just a redesign
In its newest version of MacOS, Apple announced a complete revamp of the Mac App Store. But if it wants to revive the Mac, it's going to need more than a fresh coat of paint and some slight changes to its API. In order to truly save the Mac, Apple needs to do the thing it's been insisting it'll never do.
Another Mac-less Apple event has come and gone
Another Mac-less Apple event has come and gone
Apple's WWDC keynote is over, but as the company focused more on software this time around, Mac hardware was once again overlooked. There were a number of machines we were looking for updates to, whether it was the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or even the Mac Mini. Unfortunately, we came out empty-handed once again.
Live updates: How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote
Live updates: How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote
It’s WWDC, our favorite time of year when Apple shows off all of its new software. This year there are lots of exciting updates from iOS 12 to a very sleek MacOS 10.14. Here's how to watch the keynote, and we'll be updating this post live throughout the show to include major announcements.
Rumored six-core MacBook Pro could be the fastest Apple ever made
Rumored six-core MacBook Pro could be the fastest Apple ever made
Apple may have a new MacBook Pro in the works that has a full six cores and with hyperthreading, support for 12 threads at once. Combined with 32GB of RAM, that Intel Core i7 chip could make this the most powerful laptop Apple has produced, especially when it comes to multitasking and heavy-duty software.
Cheap plastic perfection: An ode to the MacBook that started it all
Cheap plastic perfection: An ode to the MacBook that started it all
In a time when laptops were uniformly gray or beige, the glossy white MacBook stood out in stark contrast. Between its glowing Apple logo, bright white cables, often sticker-covered chassis, the original MacBook paved the way for today’s lightweight, stylish laptops. Here’s how.
Can we get an apology? Two big MacBook fails that Apple should fix at WWDC
Can we get an apology? Two big MacBook fails that Apple should fix at WWDC
WWDC is just around the corner, but if you're hoping for a new MacBook Pro, don't hold your breath. Even though it'll probably only be a CPU bump, there are two significant problems with the current MacBook Pro that have been ignored for too long now. Unfortunately, Apple isn't exactly the kind of company that likes to apologize.
Apple fans shouldn’t expect new MacBooks at WWDC this year
Apple fans shouldn’t expect new MacBooks at WWDC this year
A number of new MacBooks are in the works, but according to a new report, we won't see them at WWDC. In the past, Apple hasn't been afraid to use its annual developers conference to announce new products, whether in the MacOS or the iOS world. But this year, it looks like it'll be focused on software.
Apple flexes its design muscles with a patent filing for a ‘living hinge’
Apple flexes its design muscles with a patent filing for a ‘living hinge’
Apple is continuing work on a MacBook living hinge design, according to an updated patent filing, and the result may appear on future notebooks. The living hinge would allow Apple to strengthen the most highly stressed point on a clamshell design to deliver a stronger, more durable notebook.
Apple’s macOS reaches a historic milestone in its life span
Apple’s macOS reaches a historic milestone in its life span
The period of time that MacOS has been powering Apple's Mac hardware is now just as long as Apple's historic reliance on its classic Mac operating system. The original Mac OS was in service between 1984 and 2001, and MacOS replaced it in 2001. Today, both OSes have been used continuously for 17 years and 29 days now!
Apple Store hints you shouldn’t buy a new MacBook Pro until after WWDC
Apple Store hints you shouldn’t buy a new MacBook Pro until after WWDC
If you're in the market for a new MacBook Pro, you may want to hold onto your money for a little longer. A ship date of June 5 for the base 13-inch Pro laptop model hints that Apple could announce an updated edition at the company's WWDC event on June 4. A processor refresh is expected on the new laptop.
MacBook Pro owners file class action lawsuit over keyboard issues
MacBook Pro owners file class action lawsuit over keyboard issues
MacBook Pro owners have begun a petition to demand Apple recall all its MacBook Pros sold since 2016 to fix what they see as a defect with the keyboard, giving it a propensity for failure. Citing high repair costs and an unwillingness by Apple to acknowledge the problem, the petition signers want action.
Apple neglects Macs on second-quarter earnings call, again
Apple neglects Macs on second-quarter earnings call, again
Apple had its second-quarter earnings call today and it was mostly good news for stockholders, but not so much for Mac customers. For the second time in a row, the entire Mac lineup got the cold shoulder from Tim Cook and company when discussing revenue and plans for the future.
Apple’s secret ‘Marzipan’ project may not bridge iOS and MacOS after all
Apple’s secret ‘Marzipan’ project may not bridge iOS and MacOS after all
Apple's rumored "Marzipan" cross-platform tool may not be anywhere near as impactful as first suggested. New anonymous sources claim the project will not help bring iOS apps to MacOS and vice versa, but will help developers craft singular user interfaces, making development easier, but far from simple.
Failure rate of MacBook Pro ‘butterfly’ keyboards is double that of older models
Failure rate of MacBook Pro ‘butterfly’ keyboards is double that of older models
While the butterfly keys helped Apple slim down the newest MacBook Pros, switching to this new design comes with its own cost. With keyboard failure rates double that of older models, repairs almost twice as expensive, and some users requiring multiple repairs, Apple's reliability is now at issue.
A new MacBook Air likely won’t be revealed until later in 2018
A new MacBook Air likely won’t be revealed until later in 2018
A new MacBook Air likely won't be revealed during Apple's developers conference, but rather late this year with the next iPhone. Component makers have the necessary hardware to build the new units, but Apple won't accept parts until the third quarter, possibly due to a problem with a key component.
Best Buy doubles down on sale offers with up to $400 off MacBook Pros
Best Buy doubles down on sale offers with up to $400 off MacBook Pros
The latest Best Buy sale has been expanded to a number of other products, letting potential buyers net as much as $400 off of a variety of MacBook Pro models alongside other hardware options. There are discounted MacBook Airs, iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and more, as well as plenty of non-Apple hardware on sale.
Best Buy knocks up to $265 off the MacBook Pro in one-day sale
Best Buy knocks up to $265 off the MacBook Pro in one-day sale
If you've been eyeing the 13-inch with MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Best Buy has a sale that knocks off up to $265 on Apple’s notebook. The one-day deal is good for a variety of configurations with up to 512GB of solid-state storage, and students get additional savings with their educational discount.
Apple offers to replace swollen batteries in certain MacBook Pros
Apple offers to replace swollen batteries in certain MacBook Pros
If your MacBook Pro was one of the unlucky ones that has a battery swelling problem, then Apple has some good news. The company has promised to replace the defective components for free.
Tim Cook doesn’t believe customers want MacOS and iOS combined
Tim Cook doesn’t believe customers want MacOS and iOS combined
In a recent interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook said he doesn't believe customers want MacOS and iOS to merge. Doing so would water down both for the convenience of one operating system. Both platforms are optimized and ideal for their target devices, thus a merge would mean trade-offs and compromises.
Apple’s first-generation MacBook is Amazon’s Deal of the Day
Apple’s first-generation MacBook is Amazon’s Deal of the Day
If you're shopping for a thin and light laptop, Amazon offers significant savings on Apple's first-generation MacBook -- if you're willing to settle for an older, refurbished model. The laptop comes with its own trade-offs, but you should be warned to be prepared to live the dongle life if you're getting this!
Best Buy drops its price for the MacBook Air to as low as $650
Best Buy drops its price for the MacBook Air to as low as $650
Best Buy has expanded its Computing Savings Event to include Apple hardware like the MacBook Air, which when combined with its Student Deals Program can be had for as little as $650. Although the hardware is a little dated, if you've always wanted a MacBook Air, they're now available and cheaper than ever.
New benchmarks show increased MacBook Pro performance using external graphics
New benchmarks show increased MacBook Pro performance using external graphics
Benchmarks show increased performance in the 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar when bypassing the internal discrete Radeon Pro 460 graphics chip and using an external Radeon RX 580 add-in card. The benchmarks are testing the new external graphics support in MacOS, but expect limitations.
Your Mac will now start warning you about your 32-bit apps
Your Mac will now start warning you about your 32-bit apps
Starting today, April 12, whenever you fire up your Mac, you will start getting a notification whenever you fire up a 32-bit application. Eventually, you won't be able to run software that's not 64-bit, and so this warning is essentially a heads up to give you time to start planning for the transition.
Apple plans a radically redesigned Mac Pro for 2019
Apple plans a radically redesigned Mac Pro for 2019
After teasing that a new Mac Pro was in the works last year, Apple convened another reporter roundtable to clear up the Mac Pro timeline: It's a 2019 product, full stop.