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These apps use A.I. to automate your life and save you time

Looking for new apps? Get more done with these superb A.I. apps, all of which use artificial intelligence in creative ways to help make life a bit easier.
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MacOS Big Sur: The 4 best features you’ll love

Apple's MacOS Big Sur leaves version 10 behind, ushering in a new visual design, better messaging, and more. We list some of the best features to date.
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How to fix problems with your MacBook’s Wi-Fi

If your MacBook is refusing to connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, then you need a quick solution! Here's how to fix Apple MacBook problems with Wi-Fi.
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Modular laptops won’t save the planet, but manufacturers should pay attention

Modular laptops sound cool and could be good for the planet, but they are not enough -- and have plenty of problems of their own. Much more needs to be done.
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Two new mystery MacBooks will enter production later this year

Two new MacBooks will enter production later in 2021, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. But which models are they? There are plenty of possibilities.
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From hero to zero: The stunning demise of the iMac Pro

The iMac Pro was once touted as the most powerful Mac ever made, but now lies in tatters. What went wrong and why did Apple discontinue its beefy all-in-one?
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The next MacBook Pro better not have a measly 720p webcam

Apple’s MacBook Pro is due for a huge refresh soon, but it needs to come with an improved webcam. These days, 720p resolution is just not good enough.
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Here are all the new Macs rumored to launch in 2021

Apple is planning a huge Mac extravaganza this year, with tons of new models and updates in the works. Here are all the models rumored to launch in 2021.
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A massively redesigned iMac could launch at any moment

Apple’s iMac is due for a major redesign with tons of new features this year, and a subtle change on the company’s website suggests it may happen any day now.
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Apple is redesigning the iMac. Here’s what it must get right

With a huge iMac overhaul on the horizon, Apple needs to focus on getting the little things right, too. That means it cannot overlook these two vital elements.
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Apple’s upcoming iMac redesign could bring a bright, colorful paint job

Apple’s iMac has gone almost a decade since its last redesign, but it could soon come in a range of bright, fun colors much like the classic original iMac.
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Major MacBook Pro revamp might bring back the HDMI port

Apple’s MacBook Pro is set for a huge overhaul later this year. Now, a new report claims it will bring back the HDMI port, increasing its port variety.
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The Keychron K8 is the mechanical keyboard for Mac that (almost) has it all

The Keychron K8 is a cross-platform mechanical keyboard that is feature-rich, yet comes with a reasonable, affordable price tag. Is it too good to be true?
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Leak reveals Samsung Glasses Lite, an upcoming Apple Glasses AR competitor

Samsung has apparently joined Apple in working on an upcoming pair of augmented reality glasses, according to a new leak from Twitter user WalkingCat.
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The problem with bringing back MagSafe on the Mac that no one’s talking about

Rumors say Apple is bringing MagSafe back to its upcoming MacBooks. But there are plenty of problems with this approach that USB-C charging can solve.
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The best email apps for Mac

Sick of your cluttered email inbox? These five Mac apps will clear away the clutter and give you back control of your inbox no matter what type of user you are.
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Apple’s first VR headset could have dual 8K displays and an eye-watering price

Apple never does things on the cheap, but its rumored virtual reality headset is expensive even for its lofty standards. Better start pinching the pennies.
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Your MacBook is about to run cross-platform iPad apps much better

The latest update to Apple’s MacOS Big Sur brings much-needed changes to how iPad and iPhone apps work on your Mac, plus a raft of other improvements.
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Apple won’t admit it’s wrong, but it’s finally willing to change

Apple hates admitting defeat, but recent reports suggest a huge about-face for the company and its products. What could be going on, and what should you expect?
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Apple VR headset in the works, AR glasses coming later

Apple has a virtual reality headset in the works with premium features and a high price tag, according to a report. It is expected to launch as soon as 2022.
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Apple Mac Mini M1 review: Miniature footprint, maximum performance

The Mac Mini is the first desktop Mac with Apple’s M1 chip inside. That means a lot of changes have come to the company’s smallest Mac. How does it perform?
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MacBook Pro redesign coming later this year will boot the divisive Touch Bar

The MacBook Pro will finally drop the Touch Bar later this year, according to two reports. Apple’s major redesign will also see the return of MagSafe charging.
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A former Apple engineer reveals the secret 10-year plan behind the M1 chip

Apple is a company that loves keeping a good secret. According to a former employee, Apple kept the Mac’s M1 chip under wraps for ten years before it launched.
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Apple could redesign MacBook with configurable screens in each key

Apple appears to be working on a Mac keyboard that can change its display characters on the fly -- but will it ever be released? We have our fingers crossed.
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Developers: Making apps for M1 Macs ‘couldn’t have been easier’

Switching to its own Apple Silicon processors is a big deal for Apple, and it could mean users get apps with more power and more features, developers told us.
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With the AirPods Max, Apple is making a familiar mistake

We have waited a long time for AirPods Max, but now that they have, it looks like Apple is making an unwelcome return to old habits from the first HomePod.
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Apple working on monstrous 32-core chips for future Macs

Future Macs will come with 32-core processors and 128-core graphics chips, marking an enormous power surge compared to the Intel processors it recently ditched.
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Big Sur finally makes iPad apps useful on the Mac

Apple’s cross-platform Mac Catalyst apps have banished most of their problems in MacOS Big Sur. It took a while, but they are finally showing their promise.
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Why Apple will never, ever make a touchscreen Mac

Every time Apple releases shiny new Macs, the pundits decry its lack of a touchscreen. But it is never going to happen, and the reason is simple.
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Apple glossed right over these 5 revelations about the new Macs

Apple’s November event crammed in a lot of info about its new M1 chips, but a lot was left unsaid. Here are all the hidden details Apple did not talk about.
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Everything Apple didn’t announce at its Apple Silicon M1 event

Apple packed a lot of Mac talk into its November Apple Silicon event, but there was still a lot missing. Here is everything we did not see during the show.
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What iPhones? Apple’s new M1 Macs are its biggest bombshell this year

The iPhone 12 might capture all the attention, but the new Apple Silicon Macs were easily the best Apple announcement this year. Here are all the reasons why.
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The first Apple Silicon MacBooks: Specs, release date, price, and more

The first Apple Silicon MacBook is due out by the end of 2020. What should you expect? We have rounded up everything you need to know about Apple’s new laptops.
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How to use Big Sur’s Notification Center widgets

Apple’s MacOS Big Sur completely overhauls the Notification Center. Not sure how you should use it? Our guide will show you all you need to know.