As expected, Apple has revealed an update for the 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch MacBook Air, updating the laptop with its M3 chip. Apple made the announcement on Monday in a press release. The update brings a 60% performance boost compared to the M1 chip and is 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. Apple wants...
All eyes are on Apple to unveil new Mac and iPad updates this month, but don’t expect a special event for the new products, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on Sunday. Gurman writes, “Don’t expect a launch event”, in his weekly Power On newsletter. New iPad Pro models are coming, along with a larger 12.9-inch...
The European Union is set to slap a historic fine against Apple, marking the company's first such penalty for antitrust infractions within the EU, according to The Financial Times. The fine, expected to be around €500 million ($539 million USD), stems from a European Commission investigation into Apple's music streaming service practices. According to sources...
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...
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,...
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 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 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...
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's latest M3 Max chip, set to feature in the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro, has made its debut in the Geekbench 6 database, shedding light on its CPU capabilities. Preliminary results show the M3 Max chip, identified under the "Mac15,9" model (apparently the 16-inch MacBook Pro), boasts a multi-core score of 21,084 (via...
After refreshing the 24-inch iMac with a new M3 chip, Apple has stuck with Lighting ports for its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad. Many thought with the iPhone 15 lineup shifting from Lighting to USB-C, everything else from the company was destined to make the switch as well. But hold onto your pants...
