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MacBook Air buying guide: How to choose your processor, storage, and more

Want to get the new MacBook Air but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know, from which processor to buy to what the best RAM choice is.
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From Hololens to home office, over a billion devices now run Windows 10

With the death of Windows 7 and foldable devices on the horizon, it’s all change for Microsoft. But one thing remains constant: The dominance of Windows 10.
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Apple just dropped a huge hint that the Arm MacBook may be announced at WWDC

,Judging by its new clue-laden WWDC 2020 imagery, we may only have a few months to wait before Apple announces the groundbreaking ARM MacBook to the world.
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New iMac and Mac Mini are coming soon, cryptic tweet suggests

According to a new leak, Apple is planning to launch a new iMac and Mac mini very soon, adding to the already long list of upcoming Apple products in 2020.
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A 14-inch MacBook Pro is coming soon. Here’s everything we want from it

It's rumored to replace the MacBook Pro 13-inch, but the release date is still up in the air.
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Five years ago, Apple launched the last great 13-inch MacBook

The last time Apple really nailed a 13-inch MacBook Pro was in 2015, and it’s struggled ever since then. Here’s why the 2015 MacBook Pro was so insanely great.
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Apple spring 2020 announcements: iPhone 9, MacBook Pro, and more

With a physical event out of the question, Apple has begun announcing products this spring. The MacBook Air and iPad Pro have launched, but what else is coming?
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Apple says Mac Catalyst is working. We asked developers to find out the truth

Apple’s Mac Catalyst lets developers port their iPad apps to the Mac. It’s had some criticism, so we decided to find out exactly what developers think of it.
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MacBook Pro to get 10th-generation Intel chips, according to leak

The MacBook Pro 13 could get a boost in 2020 in the form of 10th-generation Intel CPUs, according to a new leak. The new device could launch as soon as May.
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Apple’s future Macs could come with AMD Navi 21 GPUs, leak suggests

Next-gen Apple Macs could get a serious power boost according to a recent leak, with AMD Navi 21 GPUs and Ryzen 4000-series chips spotted in MacOS beta code.
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According to these patents, the future of the Mac could be very strange

Apple comes up with a lot of great ideas, but sometimes it misses the mark -- by a long, long way. These are the strangest Mac ideas Apple has ever patented.
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Apple could launch AirTags, a smaller iPhone, and new MacBooks in early 2020

Apple has a huge number of new products up its sleeve that will launch in the coming months, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That includes a 4.7-inch iPhone, AirTags, new MacBooks, wireless headphones and more. If you’ve been waiting for new Apple products, you’re in luck.

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.
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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.
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Using the new Microsoft Edge browser on a Mac feels wrong, and I love it

Apple and Microsoft are not the best of friends, so you’d be forgiven for giving the new Edge web browser a miss on the Mac. But when we put it through its paces, we found it to be an excellent web browser, one that balances privacy and performance. It’s one of the best web browsers available on a Mac.
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The most you can spend on the Mac Pro is $52,599. Here’s what that gets you

Apple’s Mac Pro was never going to be cheap, and now we know exactly how much a fully maxed-out unit will set you back: an eye-watering $52,599. If you operate in the world of high-end productions where this kind of performance is needed, that’s par for the course. Better start saving the pennies.
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Why the Surface Neo could work, but a dual-screen MacBook would be horrible

Now that Microsoft has revealed the Surface Neo, talk of a dual-screen MacBook with one screen used as a virtual keyboard just won’t go away. The problem is that it’s a terrible idea unless Apple can get it absolutely perfect -- and judging by its present keyboard struggles, it faces an uphill battle.
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Here’s everything Microsoft announced at its October Surface event

Microsoft's October event saw a number of updates to its Surface lineup, as well as some all-new products like the Surface Duo and Surface Neo. We've rounded up all the important details on everything Microsoft announced, including specs, performance, prices, availability and much more.
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MacOS Catalina: Everything you need to know about the latest Mac update

MacOS Catalina is Apple’s newest Mac operating system, and it’s finally here: The new OS for Apple MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros, and more officially launched on Oct. 7. Here’s everything we know about it, including all the features, bug fixes, and more.
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5 small things I wish MacOS Catalina had fixed

MacOS Catalina introduced a load of great new features to the Mac, including entirely new apps and tweaks that make using your computer even better. But it didn’t get it all right, and there are several issues we had with Mojave that still haven’t been fixed. Here’s what we wish Apple fixed in Catalina.
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The M1 MacBook Pro (2020) vs. the M1 iPad Pro (2021)

Both the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are incredibly powerful devices for working on the go. So which should you buy? We put them to the test to get the answers.
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MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro 13: M1 models, compared

Now that they pack the new M1 processor, it's harder than ever to pick between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Which is worth your money?
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Apple’s VR headset has no killer app, prominent leaker warns

Apple is taking a scattershot approach to its mixed-reality headset, with no killer app to convince customers to buy the $3,000 device, says a prominent leaker.
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Google’s ChatGPT rival is an ethical mess, say Google’s own workers

Google ignored employee warnings that Bard, its AI chatbot and ChatGPT rival, was a pathological liar and potentially dangerous, according to a new report.
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New leak reveals exactly how Apple’s VR headset will work

Apple’s Reality Pro headset will launch in a few weeks, but most of its software capabilities have been kept secret -- until now, as a new report reveals all.
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The RTX 4070 may get a big price cut — but there’s a catch

Want to buy an RTX 4070 graphics card? Nvidia could soon give you a tasty rebate for snapping one up, but there’s a notable catch that could ruin those hopes.
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Here’s why WWDC could be a ‘critical event’ for Apple

Apple will launch a host of new hardware and software in June at what could be the most significant WWDC show in years, with a VR headset top of the billing.
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This little-known feature is my favorite part of using a Mac and iPhone together

Using multiple Apple devices together is a seamless dream, and this one feature shows that in action. It’s a great addition to any workflow.
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Apple’s FaceTime may soon give you gesture control superpowers

Video calls are full of small annoyances, but Apple wants to lessen the pain by injecting clever gesture controls into its FaceTime app, per a new patent.
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Here’s when Apple’s AR glasses could finally go on sale

Apple’s secret augmented reality glasses are apparently back on track and have a possible release date, according to one well-connected industry analyst.
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Leak reveals how Apple VR headset’s hand tracking may work

Apple’s Reality Pro headset is almost here and we might now know how its hand-tracking feature will work, as a new patent has shown off an ingenious idea.
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Your next MacBook Air could be even faster than expected

Two fresh rumors have asserted Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air may have a more powerful chip and a sooner release date than expected. That’s exciting if it’s correct.
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Apple’s Reality Pro headset is the VR industry’s ‘last hope’

The VR headset industry is in trouble and Apple’s Reality Pro is the only hope of saving it, according to one analyst, painting a bleak picture for the future.
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Hoping for an OLED MacBook Pro? We’ve got some bad news

Apple’s MacBook Pro might not get an OLED screen until 2026, which could put it behind rival laptops. Strangely, the MacBook Air might get an OLED panel first.
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Someone just used ChatGPT to generate free Windows keys

ChatGPT can do a lot, and now we can add generating valid Windows keys to the list. It shows what the chatbot is capable of if it is cleverly manipulated.
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Apple just patented a new VR headset controller — but there’s a catch

Apple’s VR headset will be revealed soon, and it may come with some unique torque-enabled hand controllers. But there are several reasons to be skeptical.
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From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time

Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created.
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Apple could be working on a secret OLED MacBook Air

Apple is busy working on an OLED MacBook Air in a move that could help its laptop displays outshine the competition, according to a new industry report.