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The next MacBook Pros may pair Apple silicon with 64GB of RAM
Apple's redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros will reportedly pack new chips that support up to 64GB of RAM, not to mention four Thunderbolt ports.
The new iMac's paltry port selection doesn't bode well for the next MacBook Pro
Apple's new iMac has far fewer ports than the model it replaced, and that could be a bad sign for the next MacBook Pro.
There's a way to upgrade an M1 Mac's memory and storage
Technicians say it's possible to upgrade the RAM and SSDs on M1 Macs, if only with a lot of skill — and you're guaranteed to void your warranty.
Apple will replace 2016/2017 MacBook Pro batteries that refuse to charge
If your MacBook Pro refuses to hold charge past 1 percent, you may be able to get its battery replaced for free. Apple has launched a battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models experiencing the issue. Apple says “a very small number of customers” are experiencing the issue and that the battery health status of affected laptops show the “Service Recommended” warning.
Apple fixes a bug that prevented some older MacBook Pros from charging
Apple has released macOS 11.2.1, which includes a fix for charging issues with 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros.
Apple's M1 isn't witchcraft, it's good chip design
Apple used a super-wide processor design paired with fast memory and cache to create a speedy, efficient processor for its new Macbook Pro.
Intel tries to take down Apple's M1 chip with a flurry of benchmarks
Intel has shared a slew of benchmarks in a bid to downplay Apple's M1 chip, although it's not the resounding victory it appears to be at first.
How is the M1 so much faster than other chips?
Apple's M1 is seriously fast, but how did they do it? Processor performance isn't witchcraft, it's physics and design. We compare the M1 to Microsoft's similar SQ2 and dig into just how Apple managed this feat.
Apple's M1 MacBooks are heavily discounted on Amazon
Amazon is selling the 256 GB MacBook Pro M1 for $1,199 and the 256GB MacBook Air M1 for $929 — $100 and $70 off the regular prices, respectively.
The next MacBook Pro may bring back the MagSafe connector
Apple is planning a new design for the MacBook Pro that will mark the return of the the MagSafe charger.
Apple promises to fix ultrawide monitor support on M1 Macs
Apple plans to fix a macOS flaw that limits ultrawide monitor support for M1 Macs.
Apple's new MacBook Pro M1 is $100 off at Amazon
Amazon has Apple's MacBook Pro M1 with a 512GB SSD for $100 off.
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.
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.
Apple's 2021 Mac CPU roadmap reportedly includes 32-core chips
Apple reportedly plans to aggressively scale its Mac CPU plans and offer 32-core desktop chips in 2021.
The MacBook Pro M1 is $100 cheaper at Amazon
Apple’s latest machines with the new M1 machine have only been available for a few weeks, but Amazon has the best deal we’ve seen on one of them so far. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD (in space gray only) has dropped to $1,200 — that’s $100 off its normal price and the lowest we’ve seen it. While we didn’t get our hands on the MacBook Pro, we were able to spend some time with the MacBook Air outfitted with the new M1 chipset.
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.
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.