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High Sierra Firmware Suggests Secure Enclave Processor Coming to iMac Pro
According to a new report published today, Apple's forthcoming iMac Pro will feature a Secure Enclave Processor which is similar in function to the ARM-based chip on the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Borrowed from the iOS line of products, Secure Enclave Processor technology was introduced to the Mac platform with the MacBook Pro with...
Intel Core i7700K Kaby Lake Launches at CES 2017, Could Make Way into the Mac
Today, Intel is taking the lid off its 7th Generation Core microprocessor family, codenamed Kaby Lake, according to a new report from Ars Technica. It’s been roughly five years since Intel last delivered a significant performance leap in a single generation and the Core i7-7700K has a number of challenges riding on its shoulders. This...
Intel Partially to Blame for Late-2016 MacBook Pro’s 16GB RAM Limit
Last week, we found out that Apple's new MacBook Pros would be limited to a maximum of 16GB of RAM. As we reported on Friday, Apple said that they decided against giving the 32GB option because doing so would have consumed more energy causing battery life to decrease. Even though the statement from Apple is...
Skylake MacBooks Will Reportedly See Staggered Launch in 2016
Apple will reportedly refresh its MacBook lineup in 2016 with Intel’s faster Skylake processors and Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C. According to supply chain sources (via MacRumors), the notebooks will see a staggered launch in 2016. The rollout is expected to started with the 12-inch MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro models in late March or early...
Intel Unveils Skylake Processors, Could Make 2016 Mac Debut
Intel has today unleashed a wide range of Skylake processors for next generation desktops, notebooks, tablets and other portable devices, including its new Compute Stick (via HotHardware). The Y-Series Skylake CPUs are dedicated to 2-in-1 convertibles and tablets, while the U-Series is aimed at thin and light notebooks and portable all-in-one machines. Similarly an H-Series targets gaming notebooks and mobile workstations...