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Apple Celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Mac

Today celebrates the 40th birthday of Apple’s Macintosh computer. Apple CEO Tim Cook said today, "Mac changed everything when it was introduced 40 years ago, and through the years it has done so again and again and again." He added, "Today’s Mac lineup is the best in the history of the personal computer, and it’s...

Apple Execs Talk About the Mac’s 40th Birthday This Week

As Apple's Macintosh computer is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary this week, Wired’s Steven Levy sat down with Apple executives to discuss the iconic computer's journey and future, ahead of the milestone birthday on January 24. Despite a dip in sales, with revenues falling below $30 billion from the previous year's $40 billion USD,...

Apple Readies New Mac and iPad Lineup in Early 2024: Report

In response to declining Mac and iPad sales, Apple is preparing a significant launch of new models and upgrades for early 2024, according to Bloomberg's reliable Mark Gurman, citing unnamed sources. The iPad portfolio is set for a major refresh, with the iPad Air receiving its first-ever two-size offering, featuring a new 12.9-inch model alongside...

Apple to be Main Customer at New Amkor Chip Plant in U.S.

Apple announced today its role as the primary customer for Amkor's new manufacturing and packaging facility in Peoria, Arizona. This facility is set to handle the packaging of Apple silicon, which will be produced at the nearby Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) factory. Apple holds the position of the largest customer at both locations. This...

iFixit Teardown: What’s Inside Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro

The teardown maestros from iFixit recently got their hands on Apple’s newest M3 14-inch MacBook Pro and shared what’s inside the new machines. The M3 MacBook Pro, notably replacing the 13” model, has eliminated the Touch Bar, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. A notable feature of the new model is the...

M3 MacBook Pro Test: 8GB RAM vs 16GB RAM

While Apple has tried to defend offering its new entry M3 MacBook Pro with a paltry 8GB of RAM, a new real-world test has put this to the test compared to an upgraded version with 16GB of RAM. Max Tech’s video shows how the 8GB and 16GB models handle multitasking in a bunch of tests....

Apple Explains Why the M3 MacBook Pro Starts with 8GB RAM

In a recent interview, Bob Borchers, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing, responded to concerns regarding the M3 MacBook Pro’s base model that starts with 8GB of RAM in 2023. The discussion arose following comments from Lin YilYi, a Chinese Machine Learning engineer and content creator, who expressed apprehensions that potential customers might see...

You Can Now Buy Apple’s M3 MacBook Pro and iMac in Canada

Apple has officially launched sales of its new 14 and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac in Canada. "We’ve brought the new M3 family of chips to iMac and the new MacBook Pro lineup, and they’re now available! There’s never been a better time to experience a Mac,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook on...

Apple Updates Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad with New Features

Final Cut Pro Update on Mac Apple has announced an update to Final Cut Pro for Mac, introducing new tools designed to simplify complex edits and enhance export speeds it says. The update includes: Automatic Timeline Scrolling: This feature keeps clips in view during playback, aiding editors in maintaining focus. Timeline Organization: Editors can now...

Apple Updates Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with New Features

Apple has unveiled updates to its Logic Pro software for both the Mac and iPad. These updates available today are designed to boost user creativity and optimize the music production workflow, says the iPhone maker. The newly introduced Mastering Assistant equips musicians with a suite of intuitive tools, enabling them to produce a release-ready mix...

First M3 MacBook Pro, 24″ iMac Reviews are Out [Roundup]

After announcing its new M3 chip lineup for the Mac last week at a rare Monday evening special event, Apple has lifted the embargo on the first media reviews. The first 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 and 24-inch iMac with M3 reviews by hand-picked media are now available. As expected, they are all...

Apple Says 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon Not Happening

Apple has officially confirmed that it will not be producing an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac, a decision following the discontinuation of its Intel-equipped counterpart in 2022. The iPhone maker is channeling its efforts towards the 24-inch iMac, which debuted in early 2021 and recently received an upgrade with the new M3 processor....