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In 2020, Apple’s best wasn’t its Pro devices
The coronavirus most definitely did not stop Apple from releasing a slew of new hardware in 2020. Putting aside the outlier AirPods Max, there was a common trend across all this new hardware: Apple is blurring the lines between its so-called “Pro” devices and its less expensive, mainstream-focused products like the MacBook Air, iPad Air and iPhone 12 than ever before. Take the iPhone, for example.
Zoom will officially support Apple's M1 Macs on December 21st
Zoom is adding support for Apple Silicon through an update on December 21st, improving video call performance on M1 Macs.
Firefox 84 arrives with native support for Apple Silicon
New Macs with Apple's M1 chip inside should see even better performance with Firefox 84, now that it can run natively on Apple Silicon.
Microsoft Office apps now run natively on Macs with the M1 chip
It didn't take long for Microsoft to catch up with Apple's new hardware.
MacBook Pro M1 review (13-inch, 2020): Pro, but only to a point
The M1 MacBook Pro is fast and efficient, though its compatibility issues may turn off some professionals.
Adobe releases Lightroom for Apple M1 and Windows ARM devices
Following the beta release of Photoshop for Apple's M1 Macs, Adobe's version of Lightroom for ARM-based machines is now available.
ICYMI: An in-depth look at Apple's MacBook Air M1
The new MacBook Air runs like similarly to an iPad Pro, which is to say that it’s speedy and smooth and now silent thanks to its new fanless design. Apple has been working towards the MacBook Air M1 for a while now; the company has spent a decade building its own mobile chips and the M1 is their first system-on-a-chip for their laptop line.
Podcast: The Marvelous MacBook Air M1
This week on the show, we dive into early thoughts on the PlayStation 5 vs the Xbox Series X.
iFixit digs into the M1 MacBooks and finds they haven't changed much
The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M1 Apple Silicon CPUs are nearly identical to Intel-powered Macs.
M1-powered Macs can run Windows apps, with some help from CrossOver
Apple’s new M1-powered Macs appear to meet the company’s audacious speed claims, but there are still some drawbacks compared to Intel Macs. One thing that’s getting lost in the transition to M1 is Boot Camp, a tool that allowed you to install and run Windows on a separate partition of your Mac’s hard drive. Obviously, there’s no version of Windows that can run on the M1 chip, so Boot Camp is off the table for now.
The M1-powered MacBook Air gets a $50 price cut days after release
Apple unveiled its first M1-powered devices at an event last week — and while all of the computers with the new system-on-chip are expensive, we’re already starting to see price cuts. Yesterday brought small discounts to the MacBook Pros and the Mac Mini, and now Amazon has the M1-powered MacBook Air for $50 less than launch price. Out of the few Macs that Apple announced last week, we were able to get our hands on the MacBook Air and it left a strong first impressing.
Chrome for M1 Macs is available again after being pulled last night
On Tuesday, you could briefly download it before Google pulled the release later in the day. It's now available again.
The latest Mac Mini with Apple's M1 chip is discounted by $30 on Amazon
Yes, another one of Apple’s latest computers with the new M1 chip is already cheaper on Amazon. The M1-powered Mac Mini is down to $670 on Amazon, which is $30 off its normal price. While you’re able to buy one of these computers now, according to Amazon’s website, you won’t receive it until early December.
Apple's new M1 MacBook Pro is already $50 off at Amazon
The discount lets you afford a nice USB-C hub for your new laptop.
Google Chrome built for M1 Macs will be available to everyone soon
Starting Wednesday, people who have the new Apple Macs with M1 CPUs can download a version of Google Chrome optimized to run on their systems.
Photoshop for Apple’s M1 Macs is available in beta
Adobe has released the first beta release of Photoshop for Apple Silicon.
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MacBook Air M1 review: Faster than most PCs, no fan required
The M1 also gives the MacBook Air something it’s never had before: decent gaming performance. The Intel partnership worked out well for Apple. Apple's new MacBook Air is stunningly fast. The M1-powered MacBook Air feels like an enormous leap forward for Apple in every way.
The drones that announced Joe Biden as the 46th president-elect
The drone air show business is not an easy one, only around two dozen such outfits exist worldwide. The company also keeps its drone manufacturing in-house with its M1 UAV. But for as complicated as the swarm’s movements are, the drones themselves possess virtually zero autonomy.
Podcast: Apple's new M1 chip, Macs and our iPhone reviews
Join our hosts as we look at Apple's Mac announcements, our iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max reviews and share our final thoughts on the PlayStation 5.
macOS Big Sur is out now
Expect a new look, along with changes to Safari, Messages and Maps.