Apple patents strange iPhone-MacBook hybrid charging dock
An intriguing new Apple patent shows the company is considering a strange charging dock, one that could combine an iPhone or iPad with a MacBook. The phone or tablet would be slotted into place inside the charging dock’s housing, with the dock then controlling your device and providing it with power.
2020 could be a monumental year for the Mac. Here’s everything I’m dying to see
2019 ended up being a big year for the Mac, thanks to the release of the 16-inch MacBook Pro and insanely powerful Mac Pro. But what's ahead in 2020 could be even more monumental. Some likely and some not, here's my list of everything I hope to see Apple launch in the Mac world this year.
A new MacBook Pro 13 with the scissor-switch Magic Keyboard is coming soon
While the MacBook Pro 16 has a ton of new features, the MacBook Pro 13 is still stuck with the error-prone butterfly keyboard. That’s all set to change soon, as a new report from DigiTimes backs up rumors that the Magic Keyboard will come to the MacBook Pro 13 in the coming months.
New MacBooks will get ‘Pro Mode’ to boost performance, leak suggests
The latest MacBook Pro 16 is plenty powerful, but a new leak suggests it could get even better. The next version of MacOS could feature a “Pro Mode” that boosts the performance of your device, giving professional users extra power to perform demanding tasks without being limited or throttled.
New MacBook Pro coming soon, recent regulatory filing suggests
A new MacBook Pro? Maybe. A new regulatory filing by Apple seems to indicate that that might be the technology company’s next move. A recent filing with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggests that an unnamed “personal portable computer” could be released soon. And it could be a new MacBook Pro.
Rare deal can snag you a Touch Bar MacBook Pro for a huge $900 off
Want a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar? You’re in luck, as Amazon has just knocked over $900 off Apple’s OLED strip-enabled laptop, bringing its price down to $896. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen the Touch Bar model drop to, making now a great time to take advantage and buy one.
Here’s why a MacBook Pro with AMD’s new Ryzen 4 chips would be amazing
Ever since it switched from PowerPC chips, Apple has stuck with Intel processors in its Macs. But at CES 2020, AMD showed why it’s time for Apple to finally make the switch and drop Intel’s delay-prone CPUs for good. With the Ryzen 4000-series chips, the MacBook Pro 13 could reach new heights.
Here’s why 2019 turned out to be a glorious year for the Mac
Mac fans have had a rough few years, but 2019 was the year in which Apple turned things around. Whether that meant listening to its users or giving them pleasant surprises, the company made 2019 a year to remember. Here’s everything it got right, from the Mac Pro to the MacBook Pro 16.
Here’s why most people shouldn’t buy the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s new MacBook Pro 16 is its best laptop in years, but you probably shouldn’t buy it. That might sound like a contradiction, but when you consider what’s coming in the next few months, it makes a lot of sense. Be patient and you’ll be rewarded with the same great features at a more affordable price.
6 settings to change on your new MacBook Pro
Before you get started with your new MacBook Pro, there are a number of key settings that you should change. From switching off auto brightness and enabling gestures to adjusting the Dock and much more, these are the settings that will let you customize your MacBook Pro to exactly your taste.
MacBook Pro 16 suffers audio ‘popping’ and display ghosting issues
Apple’s MacBook Pro 16 is brand new, but some users are already reporting problems. Specifically, some users have suffered audio “popping” in certain situations, while others have noticed screen ghosting and blurring. It’s not known how widespread these issues are, but Apple is reportedly investigating.
MacBook Pro: Apple acknowledges shutdown issue with a 2019 model
A number of 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops manufactured in 2019 have been suffering random shutdowns, with the fault usually occurring when the machine has between 25% and 50% of its battery life remaining. Apple has now acknowledged the issue with the publication of a possible fix on its website.
The MacBook Pro is getting a killer feature iPhone users can only dream about
It can feel like the Mac doesn’t get a lot of love from Apple compared to the iPhone. According to one analyst, that’s all going to change soon, when the MacBook Pro gets an incredible new feature that will leave the iPhone in the dust. The rumor comes from a reliable source, so it could become a reality.
Apple fails to get lawsuit over its troublesome butterfly keyboard dismissed
Apple has failed in its effort to get a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that was brought against the tech giant last year in connection with the faulty “butterfly” keyboard. The keyboard launched with the MacBook in 2015 before being fitted to Pro and Air models.
Best Cyber Monday MacBook deals: Final sales on Apple laptops
Cyber Monday 2019 is coming to and but there's still a wide variety of deep discounts MacBooks, from the Air to the Pro. If you’re planning on buying a MacBook this year during Cyber Monday, here’s everything you need to know about the final deals.
Kuo: Apple will release a mini-LED iPad and MacBook Pro next year
Apple may be planning to release four to six products over the next few years with mini-LED displays, according to respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The products will likely include a high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
A revolutionary MacBook is coming, and the clues have been hiding in plain sight
Apple will soon launch its first ARM-based MacBook, ditching Intel processors along the way, and it could launch early in 2020. That’s a bold claim to make, but it’s based on sound reasoning and a plethora of rumors. Look closely enough and you can see the clues, from Mac Catalyst to Apple Arcade.
Save almost $800 on a MacBook Pro with this incredible pre-Black Friday deal
Can’t wait for Black Friday? Right now you can score $782 off a 2018 MacBook Pro at Amazon, giving you a powerful machine for way less than you’d normally pay. It’s only a year old but can save you a huge amount of cash compared to the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, which starts at a princely $2,399.
I’m looking forward to an Apple without Jony Ive
Jony Ive announced his departure from Apple about six months ago. Since then, Apple has unveiled a series of hardware products that may signal that the company is no longer obsessed with design, and instead, open to focusing on the essentials over ostentatious features.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro still lacks this must-have pro feature
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is missing a key feature which professional users the world over would surely love to have: upgradeable components. The new MacBook Pro, just like its brethren, goes out of its way to stop you upgrading anything yourself, leading to costly repairs and a shorter use life.
The 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro could be getting an improved keyboard
Apple just announced a new 16-inch MacBook Pro with an improved Magic Keyboard and bigger slim bezel display, but there could be another new MacBook on the way soon, too. According to the latest rumors, you might be seeing a 13-inch MacBook with an improved scissor keyboard in the first half of 2020.
Here’s why the 16-inch MacBook Pro is the true heir to the 2015 MacBook Pro
Apple has just launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and its keyboard is stealing the limelight. For the first time in four years, we could have a MacBook Pro that continues the excellence of the 2015 MacBook Pro, instead of the disappointment of the butterfly keyboard models. Here’s why I’m excited.
You can already save $100 on the 16-inch MacBook Pro at Best Buy
Drooling over the new 16-inch MacBook Pro? You’re in luck, as Best Buy has just knocked $100 off the new Apple laptop, just a day after it was launched. You just need to sign up for a Best Buy membership for free to take advantage, then you can start enjoying the sweet Apple savings.
Digital Trends Live: 16-inch MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay, flying motorcycles, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen break down the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including the new Apple 16” MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay goes live, Google’s checking account, Disney+ opens big, Minecraft Earth, flying motorcycles, and more.
Here’s everything new about the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Although this new Macbook Pro is not as majorly redesigned as some had hoped, there are many things about the device that make it quite different from its older 15-inch predecessor. In this guide, we will take a look at the overall design, keyboard, and performance differences between the two best notebooks from Apple.
Apple announces the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a brand-new keyboard
It’s been a long, long time coming, but Apple has finally launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro. While it’s not quite the ultra-high-end beast some were expecting, it comes with new features that should please Mac fans while assuaging some of the complaints levelled at previous versions of the MacBook Pro.
Apple to get shipments of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, but when is it launching?
There has been much anticipation surrounding the release date of Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and now another rumor has entered the fold. Apple might begin receiving volume shipments of the 16-inch MacBook Pro in the fourth quarter of 2019, which suggests the laptop could come at the end of 2019 or in early 2020.
Here’s why a redesigned MacBook Pro likely won’t be launched in 2019
The 16-inch MacBook Pro has been rumored for months, but it seems almost certain it’s been pushed back to next year. A new report from super-analyst Ming-Chi Kuo appears to verify that idea, with him reporting that a new MacBook device with scissor switch keys won’t be due out until the middle of 2020.
Apple October 2019 event: Has it been canceled?
It seemed likely that Apple would host a huge event in October 2019, with the 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and AirPods Pro were all expected to have made an appearance. Here is all the speculation on if the event will happen and what we would expect to see Apple announce there.
It’s too late for an October event, but new MacBook Pros could still launch soon
Despite seeming like a near-certainty, Apple’s rumored October event has almost certainly been canceled. But don’t despair, Apple fans -- new products like the 16-inch MacBook Pro and AirPods Pro could still launch before the end of the year, and an event is supposedly planned for early 2020.
16-inch MacBook Pro is all but confirmed, could be coming by the end of October
As the days go on, so do the rumors surrounding Apple's much anticipated and redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro. Images of the device were previously spotted in MacOS Catalina just last week but new reports claim the device is indeed real, and could possibly launch by the end of October.
An image of the redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro gets dropped in Catalina
MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 contains a visual reference to the 16-inch MacBook Pro. It reveals a MacBook model with much slimmer bezels and more room around the speakers, as compared to the current 15-inch MacBook. The overall chassis of the MacBook otherwise appears to be the same.
The redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro may have been delayed to 2020
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple's overhauled MacBook Pro won't arrive until the first quarter of 2020. The same goes for the next iPad Pro that will supposedly have a Time of Flight sensor that creates a 3D map of the surrounding area. The new MacBook Pro ditches problematic butterfly keys.
16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to have a 96W USB-C charger
Apple’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will come with an ultra-powerful 96W USB-C charger. That’s according to a Chinese website that has been reliable in the past and follows previous hints that Apple was working on a 96W device. We should find out if it’s correct at Apple’s upcoming October event.