Latest B&H sale takes $900 off high-end 13-inch MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar
If you happened to have missed out on some of the best deals on all things Apple over the holiday season and Black Friday, you're still in for some luck. Retailer B&H is currently running a sale on the high-end 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, cutting $900 off the final price at checkout.
Are AMD Navi GPUs coming soon? Reference found in MacOS hints at release date
Fresh off the announcement of Radeon Vega VII at CES 2019, there has been talk about when the next AMD Navi graphics processors could be released. In the latest rumors, source code references in macOS hint that the next 7nm AMD Navi products might be coming in July.
Best Buy’s flash sale takes up to $800 off Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro today
Best Buy's single-day flash sale offers a discount of up to $800 off of Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. Best Buy has several configurations listed, but to get the most savings, you'll need to upgrade to a model with higher specifications. The sale applies to select 2018 MacBook Pros with Touch Bar.
B&H takes up to $150 off 2018 MacBook Air models for a limited time
Looking for last-minute sales? There is now less than a week to go until Christmas, but you can still find some savings on the latest laptops and computers online. In the latest deal, B&H is taking up to $150 off the new MacBook Air 2018 for a limited time, up until December 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Costco members can cut up to $200 off MacBook and iMac price tags
You can get a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from Costco at up to $200 off of the standard Apple asking price. You do need to be a Costco member, which costs at least $60 a year, but even if you haven't applied yet, you can still gain a sizable discount during this pre-holidays Costco sales period.
Legal dust-up: MacBook owners are suing Apple over a lack of filters
Apple has been hit with a new class-action lawsuit, this time related to MacBook Pro and iMac desktops not coming with built-in dust filters. This, the representing law firm attests, has led to the failure of a number of devices, costly repairs, and lessened resale prices for millions of Apple consumers.
Apple MacBook Air (2018) vs. Apple MacBook
Apple just refreshed the MacBook Air, giving it more power in a thinner, lighter body. The redesigned MacBook's footprint places it within a spitting distance of Apple's ultraportable MacBook line, and now both are priced just $100 apart. Which model should you get? We'll help you compare.
Apple will accept some of your old iPhones, MacBooks, and Macs for repairs
Apple will soon launch a new Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot program, according to 9to5Mac. The program will allow users to have some old iPhones, MacBooks, and Mac computers fixed by Apple Stores and authorized service providers, starting with the iPhone 5, 2012 MacBook Air, and 2011 iMac.
The MacBook of 2021 could kiss the keyboard, and Intel, goodbye
Apple announced a new MacBook Air, which brings a fairly basic update to the line. But if you follow the rumors, there's a much bigger sea change happening. Based on patents, rumors, and pure imagination, this is what it'll be like to open a brand new MacBook in the year 2021.
MacBook Air (2018): Everything you need to know
Rumors have been swirling about a new MacBook Air for months ahead of Apple's October Mac event, and now we know what's true and what's myth. Fortunately, Apple didn't kill off its most beloved Mac, opting to refresh the Air with more powerful internals and a higher price tag to boot.
Here’s how the new MacBook Air could’ve blown us away, but didn’t
Apple announced a new MacBook Air, and while we're happy to see an update to the aging laptop, there are a number of features Apple could have introduced that would have brought us onboard for a new MacBook. Unfortunately, none of these happened.
It’s finally here. Apple’s new MacBook Air has Touch ID and Retina for $1,199
After weeks of rumors and leaks, Apple officially revealed a new MacBook Air during an October 30 event in Brooklyn, New York. The latest Apple laptop will be available on November 7 and costs $1,200, coming packed with the 8th Generation Intel dual-core, Core-i5 processor, two 3 USB-C ports, and Touch ID on board.
Leak confirms new MacBook, Mac Mini, and iMac are incoming
A day after a delayed education order hinted at new MacBook models, another leak is seemingly confirming incoming new products from Apple. In the latest, new filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission provide new model numbers and hint at several new MacBook, Mac Mini, and iMac devices.
A canceled education order is increasing hopes for new Macbook model
With Apple's October 30 event fast approaching, rumors continue to surface about new Macs and iPad models. Among the latest rumors, a canceled education order for the top-range MacBook Air is stoking hopes that Apple might be swapping orders for a MacBook with newer specs and a lower price.
Apple’s 2020 MacBooks could ditch Intel processors, arrive with ‘ARM Inside’
Apple is looking to shed the "Intel Inside" banner for its MacOS products, and it could do this early as 2020 with an ARM-powered MacBook. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo speculated that Apple could develop its custom A-series silicon to power its MacOS product moving forward, transitioning away from Intel processors.
Refreshed MacBook Air and iPad Pro are absent from Apple’s website leak
Apple fans hoping to glimpse new iPad tablets and a refreshed MacBook may have to wait, as the tablet and notebook were nowhere to be found in Apple's website source code ahead of Apple's Gather Round event today. This likely means that neither the MacBook nor the iPad will be updated.
Apple could announce a new MacBook this week. Here’s what we want to see
Rumors about a new MacBook or MacBook Air have been swirling for almost a year now. Apple might be holding the announcement for later this year, but there's a chance Apple could give us a peek at the entry-level MacBook at its Gather Round press event. If it makes an appearance, here's what I want it to look like.
What’s the skinny? Apple may launch a new MacBook with ultrathin design soon
Apple may be working on an ultrathin laptop that could be launching soon under the MacBook brand, according to the latest report. However, there have recently been some conflicting rumors on whether Apple's next laptop refresh will bear the MacBook or MacBook Air branding.
A dual-screen MacBook concept shows how Apple could ditch the keyboard
Turkish designer Furkan Kasap's futuristic MacBook Pro concept MacBook Pro shows how Apple could get rid of the keyboard -- and its woes with sticky keys -- by going with a dual-screen design. Kasap replaces the physical keyboard with a dynamic touchscreen keyboard and multitasking windows in a clean interface.
New Apple MacBook may appear in September at $1,200
Apple may reveal new products in September including an entry-level 13-inch MacBook based on Intel’s seventh-generation processors. Industry sources claim Apple originally intended these units to rely on Intel’s upcoming 10nm “Cannon Lake” processors, but Intel delayed mass production of these chips.
Score some Mac hardware on the cheap during Best Buy’s Apple sale
If you're in the mood for some Cupertino gear but don't want to wait until Black Friday, then you're in luck: Best Buy is slashing prices during its limited-time Apple sale. Find deals that can save you as much as $300 on everything from MacBooks to iPhones.
Apple preps production of updated MacBook Air for a 2018 launch
Apple is expected to rely on Quanta to manufacture its low-cost Mac laptop, and production is expected to begin soon for the device to launch before the year is over. Previous rumors suggest that the MacBook Air replacement could ship with Intel's eighth-gen chips and a Retina display.
A brand-new Mac can be hacked remotely during its first Wi-Fi connection
Although Apple has since patched a security vulnerability with MacOS 10.13.6, companies issuing Macs to employees will want to be wary of a flaw that allows hackers to inject malicious software when a Mac connects to Wi-Fi for the first time during setup and eventually penetrate a corporate network.
Updated Apple patent suggests MacBook Pro will eventually sport touchscreens
A patent application indicates that the MacBook Pro may eventually include a touchscreen. The hint stems from a patent describing wireless charging between two or more devices. Illustrations show a mobile phone and smartwatch physically resting in a laptop’s touchpad area, receiving a charge.
Apple’s sticky key problem isn’t going away on the 2018 MacBook Pro
Apple introduced a new third-generation keyboard when it launched the 2018 MacBook Pro, but it didn't address a major user pain point that caused the keys on last year's model to become sticky and unresponsive. There's no engineering fix, and Apple is instead promoting a quieter typing experience this year.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 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 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.
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.