A rеcеnt tеardown of thе 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chips has rеvеalеd somе intеrеsting dеtails about thе dеvicе’s construction and dеsign. Whilе thеrе arе no major changеs to thе way thе M3 Pro modеl is constructеd, thеrе arе somе notablе diffеrеncеs comparеd to thе M3 modеl. You can watch the teardown video below!

Apple MacBook Pro (M3, M3 Pro) Teardown

Onе of thе most significant diffеrеncеs is thе cooling systеm. Thе M3 Pro has two fans for cooling down thе chip, whilе thе M3 usеs only onе. This is likеly duе to thе fact that thе M3 Pro is a morе powеrful chip and gеnеratеs morе hеat. Thе M3 Pro also has a largеr hеatsink than thе M3.

Thе othеr major diffеrеncе bеtwееn thе two modеls is thе storagе. Thе basе M3 board has two flash storagе modulеs, which thеorеtically еliminatеs thе spееd bottlеnеcks of thе M2 Air, which had onе. This mеans that thе M3 should havе fastеr storagе pеrformancе than thе M2 Air.

Dеspitе thеsе diffеrеncеs, thе ovеrall dеsign of thе two modеls is vеry similar. Thе insidеs of both modеls arе mostly modular, and most of thе componеnts can bе еasily rеplacеd.

Howеvеr, thеrе arе a fеw componеnts that arе lockеd down, such as thе Touch ID and lid anglе sеnsors. Thеsе componеnts arе pairеd to thе logic board, so thеy cannot bе rеplacеd without spеcial tools

Ovеrall, iFixit has givеn thе nеw MacBook Pro modеls a provisional “Rеpairability” scorе of four out of tеn, on thе еxpеctation that parts and manuals will bе providеd via Sеlf Sеrvicе Rеpair channеls

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Apple is widely expected to expand OLED display technology to the iPad Pro as soon as next year, but it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer for an OLED MacBook Pro. 

Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, said in a recent webinar with Bloomberg that Apple is not likely to release an OLED MacBook Pro until 2026 or 2027. The reason for the delay is that the manufacturers of OLED panels need to set up dedicated production lines for laptop-sized panels, and that will take some time.

Young’s predictions corroborate with previous information from The Elec, which also reported that the OLED MacBook Pro had been delayed to 2027. 

OLED displays offer a number of advantages over LCD displays, including better brightness and contrast, deeper blacks, and improved power efficiency. This makes them a good fit for the MacBook Pro, which is Apple’s flagship laptop lineup. 

However, since OLED displays are not expected to be available on MacBook Pros anytime soon, we can only wait. Thankfully, the current displays on MacBook Pros are already very good, so this isn’t a dire situation at all. 

Despite the delay in OLED MacBook Pros, Young said that Apple is still on track to release OLED iPads next year. He also said that the first iPad Air and iPad mini models with OLED displays are not expected to launch until 2026.

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Apple is working on its next generation of Apple Silicon chips, and the company is expected to release M3 chips in the coming months as a successor to the current M2 lineup of processors.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is also expected to announce MacBook Air powered by the M3 chip in the coming months. But the most powerful devices are expected to make their way next year.

According to the latest report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple could launch a high-end MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, powered by the Apple M3 chipset, some next year.

In the Power On newsletter, he says, “It’s a sure thing that an M3 version of the Mac Mini is eventually coming,” but it is not imminent. He adds that the device isn’t expected to debut until late 2024, so it won’t be among the first series of M3-powered Macs. Similarly, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to launch sometime in the middle of 2024.

The first lineup of Mac devices powered by the new M3 chip is expected to get launched as early as October this year, including a 13-inch MacBook Pro, a 13-inch MacBook Air, and a 24-inch iMac.

The upcoming Apple M3 processor is expected to be manufactured by TSMC using its 3nm process, offering significant performance and power efficiency compared to the current-generation M2 chips made using a 5nm process.

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Apple has been working on its new MacBook Air models for some time and now we finally have information about the potential launch timeframe for the laptops.

According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based technology giant is expected to launch the new MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch models in June at WWDC.

The Apple M2 chipset and the MacBook Air models powered by it were announced at WWDC last year, so it won’t be a surprise if the company continues the launch the new M3 chip and MacBook Air models at this year’s WWDC.

A report from 9to5Mac reveals that the 13-inch MacBook Air, with codename J513, is already in the works and will come powered by the yet unannounced M3 chipset. The company will also launch a 15-inch MacBook Air with the codename J515, powered by the M3 processor.

Earlier, there were reports about the MacBook Air 15-inch model powered by the M2 and M2 Pro chips to launch in April, but new reports indicate that there won’t be any such models. It appears that the 15-inch MacBook Air will get the entry-level M3 chip similar to the 13-inch model, with an 8-core CPU.

There is also no evidence that there will be a more powerful version of the chips for the upcoming MacBook Air models, like the M3 Pro. Apart from the MacBook Air, the company is also expected to launch an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M3 chipset.

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CASETiFY has unveiled two protective cases and a sleeve for the MacBook Pro. The new cases come with shock-absorbing capabilities and are compatible with the 2023 MacBook Pro series. The CASETiFy cases come with anti-microbial functionality and are made from recycled materials.

The company’s advanced shock absorption technology, EcoShock offers significant protection to the laptop. The accessories are customizable, as users can create their own style, choosing from several designs. The specific products are an Impact case, a Snap case, and a laptop sleeve.

The CASETiFY Impact case is made partly from recycled phone cases. It provides rugged protection at the corners of the laptop. Its shock-absorbing materials that adorn inner part of the case safeguard the MacBook Pro from drops and bumps. Heat management is also enhanced with ventilation openings. The anti-slip grips are another layer of protection offered by the Impact case. This prevents the laptop from sliding off any smooth surfaces.

The Snap case features both anti-grip and heat dispersion cut-outs like the Impact case. The case can be easily snapped on and off. The Snap case is available in 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch options for the 2023 MacBook Pro. It can also be used for the MacBook Air.

The CASETiFY laptop sleeve is made from shock-absorbing neoprene material. It has a water-resistant zipper as an added layer of protection. It has a single compartment and is made from recycled materials, as with the Impact and Snap cases.

The Impact case is priced at $85, while the Snap case costs $62. The new CASETiFY sleeve retails for $52. All three products can be purchased directly from CASETiFY.

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Apple has just announced the release of a new Mac Mini, which will now feature the M2 chip, including the Pro version of the chip. This marks the first time that Apple has brought Pro-tier chips to the Mac Mini, which was previously only offered with the entry-level M1 chip, the same one used in the MacBook Air. has released new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. Apple did not hold a press event for the release of these new models, but they did release a 19-minute video on YouTube to announce the new M2 Pro and M2 Max models which are replacing older models from late 2021. These new models are designed to offer improved performance and efficiency compared to the previous generation.

These new models feature Apple’s updated silicon chips which offer improved performance and efficiency compared to the previous generation. The last generation of MacBook Pro models featured the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, which had a 10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, with support for 64GB of memory and an 8TB SSD. But this new MacBook Pro is equipped with the M2 and M2 Pro chipsets.

The M2 chip was initially introduced for the lower-end MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro models before being included in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The M2 Pro model comes with a 12-core CPU, a 19-core GPU, and up to 32GB of unified memory, while the M2 Max model has a 38-core GPU and support for 96GB of unified memory.

The M2 Pro chip has double the number of transistors compared to the M2 chip and 20% more than the M1 Pro chip. It also includes 200GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, which is double that of the regular M2 chip. The M2 Max chip has the same 12-core CPU as the M2 Pro, but a stronger GPU.

In addition to the new chips, the latest MacBook Pro models also include advanced features such as Wi-Fi 6E3, which is the latest Wi-Fi technology that offers faster speeds, better performance, and lower latency than Wi-Fi 6. and an advanced HDMI port that supports 8K displays at 60Hz and 4K displays at 240Hz. This allows for high-resolution video playback and smooth gaming experiences.

The new MacBook Pro models also come with a redesigned keyboard and touch bar, which offer a more comfortable typing experience and easy access to frequently used apps and functions. The new models are also equipped with a larger battery, which provides longer battery life and allows users to work and play for longer periods of time without needing to plug in.

The latest MacBook Pro models are designed for professionals who require high-performance machines for their work. They are perfect for video editing, graphic design, music production, and other demanding tasks. The new models are also equipped with advanced security features, such as Touch ID and the Apple T2 security chip, which provide an extra layer of protection for users’ personal and professional data.

As far as the pricing goes, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip starts at $1,999, and the 16-inch model at $2,499. Both models are available for purchase online and will be available in Apple stores on January 24th but are now available for purchase online.

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Apple has been working on new MacBook Pro models for some time now, and it appears that the Cupertino-based technology giant is now finally all set to launch the new laptops.

Ahead of the official launch, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro model has been spotted on Canada’s regulatory database, indicating that the launch of the device isn’t too far.

The regulatory database listing reveals that the MacBook Pro laptop will come packed with Wi-Fi 6E support. The current MacBook Pro models come with support for Wi-Fi 6 standard, which is limited to 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

The certificate number for the device with Apple MacBook Pro branding is 579C-A2779. Apart from the upgraded support for the wireless network, the devices are also expected to have a few changes compared to the current generation models, including more ports, a notch on top of the screen, and more.

Rumors indicate that the Apple MacBook Pro could come in two sizes — 14-inch and 16-inch, powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. It is also being said that the devices could launch later today through a press release shared by the company. Given that the laptop has appeared in the regulatory database, the launch is happing very soon, which is in line with the rumors of the device launching today.

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Apple has already launched a couple of devices powered by the new Apple Silicon M2 series chips, and the Cupertino-based technology giant has been working on new MacBook models with more powerful M2 chips.

Now, in the latest development, a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, could get launched in early 2023.

The new MacBook Pro models were expected to go official this year, but the product has been getting delayed internally, and now it appears that the company has finally fixed whatever the issue was and is gearing up to launch the devices early next year.

As of now, there’s no specific launch date available for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, but we expect the laptops to get launched around March 2023. Apart from the upgraded chips and maybe faster RAM, the laptops are not expected to have any other major change compared to the current models.

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro currently available in the market were launched in October last year and come powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. They feature a new design where the display has a notch at the top-center of the screen. It also comes with an HDMI port, a MagSafe port, and an SD card reader slot.

Apart from the new MacBook Pro models, the report adds that the company is also working on a new iMac which will be powered by an M3 chip and is expected to launch by the end of 2023. The company is also reportedly working on new Apple Mac Mini powered by the M2 series chip, but no launch timeline is available for now.

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Apple recently unveiled its latest iPad and iPad Pro models, along with a new Apple TV 4K. Now, the next lineup of products to get refreshed is the highly anticipated MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models.

The new Apple MacBook Pro models were expected to go official this month, i.e. in October but a new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suggests that the launch has been delayed to next month.

According to the report, the new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro in November but an exact launch date is not yet known. The company also has a history of launching new MacBook models in November, which it did in the year 2019 and 2020.

Previously, we reported that Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro laptops as early as the fall of this year, but the launch could get delayed because of supply chain issues.

The upcoming laptop models will come powered by the Apple Silicon’s M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which are not yet officially announced by the Cupertino-based tech giant. There were rumors about the upcoming M2 Pro and M2 Max chips being manufactured using the 3nm process, but recent reports have indicated that the company will stick to the 5nm process for the new chips.

If the reports are to be believed, then the company is expected to move from the N5 process of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips to the newer N5P process by TSMC. As of now, there’s not much information available about the upcoming Pro models of the MacBook, but it’s likely that there won’t be any major changes in terms of design, and we’ll mostly see internal upgrades for better performance.

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Apple recently announced its second-generation Apple Silicon chips for the Mac devices, dubbed Apple M2, and has also launched a couple of devices powered by the new chip. Now, the company is gearing up to launch upgraded versions of the M2 chip.

Shedding more light on this, a new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant is currently developing and testing new MacBook Pro laptops powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips.

The MacBook Pro models that are being developed come in two different screen sizes. One of them has a 14-inch display while the other one features a 16-inch display. The report further adds that there’s a possibility that the devices could go official later this year.

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro as early as the fall of this year, but because of supply chain issues, the production could face a delay in mass production and the launch may be a bit later than what the company plans.

There were rumors about the upcoming M2 Pro and M2 Max chips being manufactured using the 3nm process, but recent reports have indicated that the company will stick to the 5nm process for the new chips. But, the company is expected to move from the N5 process of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips to the newer N5P process by TSMC.

As of now, there’s not much information available about the upcoming Pro models of the MacBook, but it’s likely that there won’t be any major changes in terms of design, and we’ll mostly see internal upgrades for better performance.

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Apple has already announced the M2 chipset under its Apple Silicon lineup and has also launched the first MacBook powered by the new processor. Now, the company is gearing up to expand the lineup of Mac devices with the M2 series chips.

In line with that, it is being reported that the Cupertino-based technology giant is all set to start the mass production of Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch models powered by the new chipset sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

The new report coming from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also adds that the company won’t be using the 3nm chipset produced by TSMC but will instead stick with the 5nm chip. This contradicts previous reports which claimed that the M2 Pro and Max would be manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process.

The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch models were launched by the company last year, powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. So, we expect the upcoming refreshed version of the laptop to be powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max processors.

Whatever the case, it’s almost confirmed that TSMC will soon start manufacturing new chips for Apple based on the 3nm process, and it’s just a matter of time to see which MacBook device ends up being the first to come powered by the 3nm chips.

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Apple unveiled the updated MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops which come powered by the company’s new Apple Silicon M2 processor. At the time of the announcement during WWDC, the company had not revealed the launch date.

Now, Apple has confirmed that the new 13-inch MacBook Pro will be available for pre-orders starting on 17th June and will start shipping on 24th June. The order can be placed through apple.com, the Apple Store app, and through Apple Authorized Resellers.

In terms of design, the new version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro mostly remains unchanged compared to its predecessor. It still comes with a Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard, a feature that has been removed from the 14-inch and 16-inch models.

Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the Apple M2 processor which is built on the second-generation 5m process. It is claimed to offer an 18 percent faster CPU, a 35 percent more powerful GPU, and a 40 percent faster Neural Engine.

Apple says that with a faster 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, working with RAW images in Affinity Photo is nearly 40 percent faster than the previous generation, and up to 3.4x faster for users who are upgrading from a model without Apple Silicon.

It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, with a P3 wide color gamut and TrueTone technology with up to 500 nits of brightness. At the top of the screen, there’s a 720p FaceTime HD camera, making it the lowest resolution webcam in the entire MacBook series product.

Unlike the new MacBook Air, this laptop does not come with support for a MagSafe charger.  Instead, there are two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for both charging and peripherals. As for the battery life, it offers up to 20 hours of video playback on a single charge.

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Apple, along with the new M2 processor and the redesigned MacBook Air, has also launched a new 13-inch MacBook Pro which is powered by the newly announced chipset.

The previous version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro was among the first devices to come powered by the new Apple Silicon chip and the company continues the same for the next-generation processor.

In terms of design, this new version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro mostly remains unchanged compared to its predecessor. There’s still a Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard, a feature that has been removed from the 14-inch and 16-inch models.

Unlike the new MacBook Air, this laptop does not come with support for a MagSafe charger.  Instead, there are two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for both charging and peripherals.

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro features a 13.3-inch Retina display, with a P3 wide color gamut and TrueTone technology with up to 500 nits of brightness. At the top of the screen, there’s a 720p FaceTime HD camera, making it the lowest resolution webcam in the entire MacBook series product.

Under the hood, the laptop is powered by the Apple M2 processor which is built on the second-generation 5m process. It is claimed to offer an 18 percent faster CPU, a 35 percent more powerful GPU, and a 40 percent faster Neural Engine.

Apple says that with a faster 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, working with RAW images in Affinity Photo is nearly 40 percent faster than the previous generation, and up to 3.4x faster for users who are upgrading from a model without Apple silicon.

It also comes with support for ProRes encode and decode in the media engine of ‌M2‌, which allows users to play back up to 11 streams of 4K and up to two streams of 8K ProRes video, and they can convert their video projects to ProRes nearly 3x faster than before. As for the battery life, it offers up to 20 hours of video playback on a single charge.

The new 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro has a starting price of $1,299 and will be available for purchase from next month but the company has not revealed the exact date yet.

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Apple has been launching a lot of Mac devices lately as the company is transitioning to using its own Apple Silicon chips instead of Intel processors. After launching the MacBook laptops powered by the M1 chip a couple of years back, it is now time for a refresh.

The Cupertino-based technology giant was reported to announce a new MacBook Air powered by the M2 chipset at its March event that took place a few days ago. That didn’t happen and now there’s an update about when the device could go official.

As per the latest report, the new Apple MacBook Air has been delayed and is now expected to officially launch in the second half of this year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims in the Power On newsletter that Apple planned to launch its new ‌MacBook Air‌ with “an all-new design, MagSafe, the M2 chip, and more” at the end of 2021 or in early 2022, but this timeframe has now slipped to the second half of 2022.

Not only that, but he also claims that the new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro will now get launched next year, i.e. in 2023, and will likely be powered by the M2 Pro or M2 Max processors.

Another report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple could start mass production of the new MacBook Air in the late second quarter or early third quarter. This is pretty much in line with the launch happening in the second half of this year.

To sum up, the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with a 13-inch display are expected to launch in H2 2022 and should go on sale soon after getting announced. They are most likely to be powered by the next-generation Apple Silicon’s M2 chipset.

The company is also expected to launch a new Mac Mini powered by the M2 processor along with the new MacBook models. In that case, it would mean that the Mac lineup from the company has an upgrade cycle of two years given that the M1-powered Mac devices were first announced in 2020 and new models are set to launch this year.

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Apple is expected to update all of the M1-powered Mac devices to the next-generation models powered by the upcoming Apple M2 chipset. Now it appears that the launch of this new processor could happen next month.

A new report coming from MacRumors, citing a source with close links to Apple’s supply chain claims that the new 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by the Apple M2 chipset will go official next month.

It is the same source that revealed last year’s last-minute Apple MacBook Pro notch for the webcam but not Face ID, which turned out to be true. This new report is in line with the preview report from DigiTimes.

It further adds that there won’t be any major changes in terms of the design for the upcoming MacBook which means that it will look exactly the same as the M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro. It will continue to have a Touch Bar but unlike the 14-inch and 16-inch models, there won’t be ProMotion display or a notch on top of the screen.

While the company has not yet confirmed this, rumors indicate that Apple will host its first event on this year on 8th March. At the upcoming spring event, the technology giant is expected to launch the next-generation iPhone SE with support for 5G connectivity.

Apple M2 will mark the debut of the second-generation Apple Silicon processors after the company launched the M1 chipset a couple of years back. Apart from the MacBook Pro, the M2 chipset will power the new MacBook Air and other devices that are already powered by the current-generation M1 processor.

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Apple is rumored to be gearing up to host its first launch event of the year next month and now a new report claims that the Cupertino-based technology giant will be launching the next-generation entry-level MacBook Pro at the same event.

The latest report coming from DigiTimes claims that the Apple MacBook Pro, powered by the yet unannounced M2 chipset, will go official next month. This is likely to happen at the rumored event taking place on 8th March.

The development comes just days after it was reported that the upcoming iPhone SE, which will also have 5G connectivity support, could get launched on 8th March. It’s noteworthy that the company has not yet confirmed the date of its upcoming event.

Apple M2 will mark the debut of the second-generation Apple Silicon processors after the company launched the M1 chipset a couple of years back. Apart from the MacBook Pro, the M2 chipset will power the new MacBook Air and other devices that are already powered by the current-generation M1 processor.

In terms of specifications, almost everything is expected to be the same as the M1-powered MacBook Pro. This ensures that there won’t be any major supply chain issues for the product. Apart from the iPhone SE 2022 and the MacBook Pro, the company is also expected to launch a new iPad, which is likely to be the iPad Air.

Do note that the launch of the M2-powered MacBook Pro is still a rumor and there’s a possibility that the announcement of this device could take place at a later date. Instead, the company could announce the much-awaited 27-inch iMac.

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After launching the M1 chipset under Apple Silicon a couple of years back with the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro devices, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now gearing up to launch the second-generation processor based on ARM architecture.

There have been some reports about the M2 chipset powering the new MacBook series models and now another report has surfaced online that talks about the feature we can expect from the new M2-powered MacBook Pro.

In the Power On newsletter by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, it is claimed that the new entry-level MacBook Pro with the yet unannounced Apple M2 chipset won’t feature a ProMotion display that we saw on the recent 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

The report adds that the lack of ProMotion display on the upcoming entry-level MacBook Pro models is to differentiate it from the M1 Pro and M1 Max-powered models. Apart from the screen, the company could also compromise on storage.

It is expected to feature an LCD screen while the new MacBook Air powered by the M2 processor is said to come with a Mini LED display. This means that the device won’t have support for ProMotion or a variable 120Hz refresh rate.

Apart from the MacBook Pro, the upcoming Apple M2 chipset will refresh all the M1-powered devices, including the entry-level MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and a 24-inch iMac. While the launch date for these devices remains unknown, we expect to see a refreshed version of all of them by the end of this year.

The company also has a wide range of devices ready to launch this year and we are expecting to see Apple complete the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon for its Mac lineup.

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Apple is apparently gearing up to launch a bunch of new products later this year. In Fall, the company is rumored to announce its “widest” range of new hardware ever.

The information arrives from Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter (Via MacRumors). In the report, Gurman added that the Cupertino based giant is working on four new iPhones, which will include the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max. Alongside its annual smartphone release, the brand is also preparing to announce a new refreshed MacBook Pro, new iMacs with larger displays, a Mac Pro, redesigned MacBook Air, its second generation of AirPods Pro, three Apple Watches, a low end iPad, and even new iPad Pro variants as well.

Notably, we have already reported on a number of these upcoming launches. The launch timeline shared by Gurman states that many of the products will launch in the fall months, although, the iMac might be released sometime earlier. Reportedly, the company is also planning in March or April. During this time, the 5G enabled iPhone SE, a refreshed iPad Air with an A15 chip, and at least one Mac as well.

The Spring event could also have Apple release another Mac with the M1 Pro chipset or a higher end iMac or a Mac mini. Previously, one of the most anticipated release is likely the AR/VR headset that it has been rumored to be working on for years now. However, recent rumors have hinted at a launch delay to 2023. So stick around, as we will be covering any new updates regarding this matter.

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Apple started transitioning from Intel chips to its own in-house Apple Silicon chips last year with the MacBook series. So far, the company has launched three chips for Mac which are based on the ARM architecture.

Now, a new report claims that the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on a successor of all the existing three chips which will be named Apple M2, M2 Pro, and the M2 Max, and has also shared some key details.

Further, citing information from the supply chain industry sources, the report adds that the company will be updating the Apple Silicon lineup every 18 months in the future.

It is claimed that Apple will be launching the first M2 processor codenamed Staten in the second half of 2022 and in the first half of 2023, there will be a new M2X processor with the codename Rhodes. There will be M2 Pro and M2 Max chips with different graphic cores.

All the chips in Apple Silicon’s M2 lineup will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) using the 4nm process. It is also speculated that the successor of the M2 series, which is likely to be the M3 lineup, will be manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process.

The upcoming M2 series chips from the tech giant Apple will be used across six products from the brand. It is said that the MacBook will be equipped with an M2 processor while the MacBook Pro lineup will have M2 Pro and M2 Max options.

Similarly, the iMac will be powered by the M2 chipset while the iMac Pro will come packed with the M2 Pro and M2 Max. There will also be Mac Mini with an M2 processor and a Mac Pro equipped with the M2 Pro and M2 Max.

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With its 2021 MacBook Pro, Apple brought back the SD Card slot that was highly requested by many. However, while most were happy with return of this feature, it seems that users have been reporting multiple issues with the SD card reader.

According to MacRumors, a number of users have recently reported facing multiple issues with the card slot. These include, and are not limited to, slow data transfer speeds and some files being inaccessible, among others. The report adds that the issue is a widespread problem that is currently affecting the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro models that were launched this year. While the issues are related to the SD card reader, there is no consistent issues being shared across a number of device as different users have reported different bugs with new card slot.

One user reported that the SD Card slot on his 14 inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro notebook takes up to a whole minute just to recognize an SD card. This can even sometimes fail, as per the user, with the MacBook displaying an error. Another user reported that his Finder crashes when his MacBook Pro is trying to read an SD card slot. Some users even tried to fix these issues by formatting the SD card itself, although, this did not resolve the problem. On the other hand, a few users confirmed that the same SD card works when being used with a USB Type C adapter.

Unfortunately, Apple has yet to officially acknowledge that its 2021 MacBook Pro model suffers from issues with this port. In other words, we still don’t know if the issue is software based, or an issue with the hardware. However, the iPhone maker has apparently told some users that it is “aware of the issue” and promised to offer a solution via a software update soon. So stick around as we will be providing updates when more information is available regarding this matter.

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An owner of an Apple MacBook Pro has just recently suffered from minor injuries as their laptop’s battery spontaneously combusted into flames. The laptop in question was the 2015 MacBook Pro.

For those unaware, this was the same model that was banned from some airlines as its battery was considered a potential fire hazard. Reddit user u/Squeezieful shared the details of the event on the social media platform. He showed his hands that faces minor burns after trying to remove the burning laptop from under their bed. While the users only faced minor injuries, the potential damage could’ve been quite big as the flames would possibly have led to major property damage (such as a house fire) or even worse injuries.

According to the user, the MacBook Pro was placed under the bed in sleep mode and was not on charging. But then, the owner was woken up by the fumes caused by the melting plastic case of the laptop and likely due to the burning lithium ion battery as well. This prompted him to remove the notebook from under the bed, which even caused the owner’s carpet to be burned. The Reddit user can be considered lucky as he noticed the smoke, but the toxic fumes and fire could have been fatal. Back in 2015, Apple had issued a large recall for its 15 inch MacBook Pro laptops that were sold between September 2015 and February 2016.

The recall arrived as a number of MacBook Pro units started facing incidents such as swelling and exploding. This even caused damage to property and got the model labelled as a fire hazard. Meaning, the unlucky incident that took place recently was likely due to user owning this faulty version of the MacBook Pro. But while it might be easy to say that the owner should’ve just returned it before, the Reddit user stated that his laptop had been “already been serviced for this issue,” when he had submitted its model number into the battery recall program form. Now, it remains to be seen how Apple responds to this matter.

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The 2021 MacBook Pro’s from Apple arrived with a significant change in design as they featured a new notch display on the front. But it seems that this notch has caused users to face issues with certain apps on their laptop, which had prompted the company to release a new support document that addresses these issues.

For those unaware, users of the latest MacBook Pro have been facing issues with the weird behavior of certain Mac apps that have yet to be optimized for the notch display. So while the power of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips have been well received, the laptops in general have been offering an inconsistent experience. But now, the Cupertino based giant has released a new support document to offer a workaround for there problems.

In the recently published support document, the company highlighted the “Scale to fit below built-in camera” settings option for an app. This setting stops the apps that haven’t been optimized for the new MacBook pro’s notch display from working in an unintended manner. Some of the possible erratic behaviors include menu bar items or windows appearing behind the camera housing that would hide it. Meanwhile, the other apps that share the same desktop space as the adjusted app will also appear below the camera until the app using this scaled setting has been exited.

The setting is built into the macOS and will remain as an available option for certain apps that have yet to receive optimization for the new MacBook Pros. In other words, the settings will disappear when the company officially updates these apps to better support the new notch display.

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Apple has just recently launched its 2021 MacBook Pro laptops. And now, iFixit has just released its teardown of the company’s latest laptops. One of the highlighting aspect found during this teardown was the redesigned internals, which allowed for a “DIY-friendly” batter replacement process.

In a recent report iFixit noted that the new MacBook Pro models offers the “first reasonably DIY-friendly battery replacement procedure since 2012.” Furthermore, iFixit added that the Cupertino based giant had traditionally glued the battery of the MacBook Pro to the top case of the notebook. This practice had started with the first Retina MacBook Pro that was launched back in 2012. But in major shift in design, the iPhone maker has now included a battery pull tabs to make the process of replacing batteries easier.

The report stated that usually one would have to get to the battery last as it was difficult to remove. However, this has changed with the latest 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro models. The changes in design doesn’t just stop there as now, the battery pack isn’t stuck under the logic board either. In other words, disassembling the MacBook Pro and having to replace its battery won’t have one go through the process of tearing down the laptop’s primary components. According to iFixit, this is by far one the more “reasonable and do-it-yourself friendly as well internal design that Apple has offered with its MacBook Pro.

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In just a few hours, Apple will be hosting its “Unleashed” event where the technology giant is expected to launch its next-generation MacBook Pro devices. The new Mac models are said to be powered by a new chipset developed by the company under Apple Silicon.

The new chipset is said to be an upgraded version of the M1 chip, which is being referred to as M1X for the past few months. But now, a new report claims that the company is likely to call the upcoming chips M1 pro and M1 Max.

This was revealed by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in the latest Power On newsletter. He notes that a Mac developer has informed him about the chip names M1 Pro and M1 Max appearing in app logs. However, he notes the possibility of Apple not taking up the potentially confusing naming approach.

The Apple M1 Pro is likely to come with a 16-core GPU while the higher-end chipset model named Apple M1 Max is said to have a 32-core GPU. There are also reports claiming that a direct successor to the M1 chipset, named Apple M2, could launch in early 2022 when the company announces the next-generation Apple MacBook Air model.

The naming scheme that Apple adopts for its in-house developed chips will play a major role in marketing the devices as it’ll help understand the differences between them to the potential customers. For those who are unaware, Apple has already confirmed that it is moving away from using Intel chips and will be replacing its Mac devices with its own chipsets developed under Apple Silicon.

Coming to the new MacBook Pro models, it has been said that there will be two different models based on the display size — 14-inch and 16-inch. Both of them are said to come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The laptop will feature a Mini-LED display and the bezels around the screen will be minimal, so thin that the bottom bezel won’t have a MacBook branding. Apple was testing a 120Hz refresh rate for the MacBook series but it is not yet confirmed if the laptop will come with support for the high refresh rate at launch.

There are reports about a major upgrade in terms of the webcam as the upcoming laptop models are said to feature a 1080p webcam. It is also said that both base models will come with the same configuration and M1X chipset. The device is likely to be shipped with a new charging brick as the MacBook Pros are expected to have a new MagSafe charging port.

As for the pricing, the report hints that the pricing of the upcoming MacBook Pro models will be similar to how the laptops are priced right now. For more details, we will have to wait for the launch event in a few hours.

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Apple has just confirmed that the company will be hosting its “Unleashed” event next week on 18th October where it is expected to launch Apple MacBook Pro models powered by the yet unannounced M1X chipset.

Now, ahead of the official launch next week, details about the upcoming MacBook Pro models have surfaced online. This time, the information about the device’s specifications comes via Twitter user @dylandkt.

It is being claimed that the base model of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This is similar to the current generation’s high-end 13-inch and 16-inch models.

The leak also reveals that the laptop will feature a Mini-LED display and the bezels around the screen will be minimal, so thin that the bottom bezel won’t have a MacBook branding. Apple was testing a 120Hz refresh rate for the MacBook series but it is not yet confirmed if the laptop will come with support for the high refresh rate at launch.

Another major upgrade will be in terms of the webcam as the upcoming laptops are said to feature a 1080p webcam. It is also said that both base models will come with the same configuration and M1X chipset.

It is claimed that the company will be shipping the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with a new charging brick. Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming laptops from Apple will come with a new MagSafe charging port.

Coming to the pricing, the report hints that the pricing of the upcoming MacBook Pro models will be similar to how the laptops are priced right now. For more details, we will have to wait for the launch event to take place next week.

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Apple has been working on its next-generation MacBook Pro devices for some time and the technology giant is expected to officially launch the new laptops, powered by the unannounced M1X chipset by Apple Silicon later this month.

Now, ahead of that, a prototype of the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro has leaked online, confirming the MacBook Pro model with serial number DVT-X88102C where DVT refers to Design Validation Testing (DVT), a prototyping stage before Production Validation Testing.

It has also been revealed that the device packs 32GB of RAM and the company is expected to offer up to 2TB of storage. The upcoming laptops are also expected to come with a revamped design.

The new M1X chipset from Apple, along with two new MacBook Pro models, have been reported to get launched in the past few months but it kept getting delayed because of the production issues and are now expected to go official in the coming weeks.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM.

If the reports are to be believed, then Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

Apart from the MacBook, there are a few other Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based tech giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

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It’s been months since we started getting reports about Apple working on a new Apple Silicon chipset — M1X. The devices were expected to get launched in the past couple of months but have been delayed because of production issues.

Now, a new report indicates that Apple is gearing up to launch its new MacBook Pro laptops powered by the M1X chipset later this month, i.e. October 2021. This is also in line with a recent report that suggested new MacBook Pro devices going on sale in a few weeks.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. As per the reports, Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

Apart from the MacBook, there are a few other Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based tech giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

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At its recent California Streaming event, technology giant Apple announced the latest iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7, and the updated iPad models. Now, the company is expected to launch a few more products in the coming weeks or months.

The latest report coming from Bloomberg indicates that Apple is still on track to launch the new MacBook models as well as the AirPods 3 by the end of this year. However, those waiting for the new iPad Pro as well as the updated AirPods Pro will have to wait until 2022.

Recently, it was reported that the upcoming Apple AirPods 3 have already entered mass production, hinting at the imminent launch. An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 has already leaked online, revealing the earphones’ design.

The earbuds will come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front. The image showcases the earbuds in the standard White color shade. It is also expected to come powered by a new chipset and is said to support Lossless Audio.

While Apple has not yet confirmed this, the technology giant is speculated to host a new launch event next month for launching newly updated products, including new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset. The new MacBook Pro models are expected to come in 14-inch and 16-inch models, offering mini-LED display for the first time in its laptops.

A few other products, including the AirPods Pro 2 and the new iPad Pro models are expected to go official sometime next year. While the launch timeline is not known, we expect the company to hold an event early next year.

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Apple recently announced its latest devices in the market, which includes the iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a new 9th generation iPad, and an updated iPad Mini. Now, it seems that the tech giant is gearing up to launch new Mac devices.

The company has been rumored to be working on a newer version of Apple Silicon which is likely to be called the Apple M1X chipset. Now, a new report coming from Bloomberg’s Power On claims that Apple could launch a new MacBook Pro powered by the M1X chipset along with the new AirPods Pro in the “next several weeks.”

It’s believed that Apple will be hosting a new virtual event in the month of October to launch the new MacBook Pro devices. A previous supply chain report had also indicated that the tech giant is planning to ramp up M1X MacBook Pro production by October.

There are a few other new Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. As per the reports, Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

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After the frequent screen cracking incidents on the new Apple M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air came to light, law firm Migliaccio & Rathod has escalated the process on their end to see if there’s a scope for a class action suit against Apple. The firm has begun asking users to complete a questionnaire in order to get more details in this regard.

Apple M1 MacBook users have been troubled by an issue where the screen is cracking for no apparent reason. The affected lot headed to customer support only to end up listening to vague and unsatisfactory responses from the company representatives. Adding to which the law firm states, “Many users allege that they have opened their devices from the closed position without applying any undue pressure, only to find dramatic cracks in the retina display, often accompanied by black bars running across the screen.”

Migliaccio & Rathod has a valid point and further says, “Whatever the case, users are left with little choice but to spend upwards of $600.00 to have their display repaired, with no guarantee that the screen crack defect won’t reoccur at a later date,”

Apple may have messed up things in the backend but what escalated this issue is the inconvenience in after-sales service from the company. Spending extra to fix a problem that you had little to do with is the base of the story.

This isn’t the first time Apple has been slammed by a class-action suit. Earlier, Apple admitted to throttling down older iPhones and agreed to have a $500 Million settlement. If the law firm is able to establish a strong base after its investigation, Apple will have one more action lawsuit coming their way, this time for cracking display issues.

The law firm has its history too. Three years ago it investigated a potential lawsuit against Microsoft for a screen flickering issue in the Surface Pro 4‘s but later on, dropped its plans after Microsoft offered a replacement program.

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Apple Silicon, which develops ARM-based chipsets for the company’s own Mac devices, is working on a successor of the M1 chip which is likely to be named M1X. The Cupertino-based giant is expected to devices powered by the upcoming chipset pretty soon.

The company has already launched Mac Mini powered by the M1 chipset and was rumored to launch a new version of the same with the M1X chipset powering the device. It was rumored to get launched in the coming weeks or months but it’s now delayed.

A new report coming through @LeaksApplePro claims that the M1X-powered Mac Mini may have been delayed until early 2022 because of “marketing reasons.” While the exact reason has not been pointed out, it’s likely that Apple wants to focus on the new chipset and the MacBook Pro models this year. The recent global chip shortage could have also played a role behind this decision.

Earlier, there were reports claiming that Apple could launch the new Mac Mini in the fourth quarter of this year, likey in the month of October or November, along with the new MacBook Pro laptops.

The M1X chipset is expected to be a powerhouse of an SoC, having 10 CPU cores and up to 32 GPU cores. As for the M1X Mac Mini, the Max Tech YouTube channel predicts $1,299 pricing for the base model that should have at least 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

There’s a possibility that Apple could unveil the new Mac Mini device along with the MacBook Pro models later this year while the actual launch is pushed to the first quarter of next year, along with the updated MacBook Air lineup. To know for sure, we will have to wait a bit longer for the official launch event for this new chipset.

Note: The article has been updated to emphasize that the leak talks about the launch date of the M1X-powered Mac Mini and not the release date.

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Last year, Apple announced its all-new M1 chipset as a part of Apple Silicon, the company’s own lineup of processors based on ARM architecture. After that, the tech giant has launched a few Mac devices powered by the M1 chipset. Ever since that, there have been rumors about the new MacBooks powered by a new M1X chipset.

In the latest development, new MacBook models powered by the upcoming M1X chipset have appeared in Eurasian Economic Commission filings. The listing was first spotted by Consomac for two devices with model numbers A2442 and A2485.

It’s noteworthy that there are several models in the listing but most of them are simply related to the updates for the upcoming macOS coming this fall. Only two of the model numbers — A2442 and A2485 are new and don’t match existing inventory from the brand.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has suggested that Apple is still on track to launch new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset in the coming months. He adds that soon after that, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

For those who are unaware, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

Recently, it was reported that the new MacBook devices could be officially announced in September this year and could go on sale in October. To know for sure, we will have to wait and watch for new leaks or any announcement from the company.

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Last year, Apple announced its own ARM-based Apple Silicon and the first chipset under this new category is M1, which is already powering devices like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and iMac.

The response received from the users as well as critics is quite good for the Apple M1 chipset and now the company has started the process of transitioning from Intel chips to its own Apple Silicon. This means that soon, all the computing devices from Apple will be powered by the company’s own chips.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is rumored to launch newly updated MacBook Pro laptops and now, the latest report coming from DigiTimes hint that the devices could be officially launched in September this year.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are said to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also recently indicated that the next few weeks will be quiet as Apple is not planning any major announcement or product reveals until the launch of its new iPhones.

The report from China adds that shipments of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will peak in October as the devices are expected to be available for purchase a month after its official announcement.

The new MacBook Pros are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader. It is also expected to come powered by the next-generation Apple Silicon chipset — probably M1X or M2.

It could come packed with a 10-core Apple silicon chip with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. Preview reports indicate that Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of these new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

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Apple has started transitioning from Intel chips to its own ARM-based Apple Silicon platform with the M1 chipset. It has already launched MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and recently the new iMac, all powered by the M1 chipset.

The company is also working on new MacBook Pro models with a revamped design and probably in two different sizes — 14-inch and 16-inch. Now, Jon Prosser claims that the devices could go official at the upcoming WWDC, which kicks off on 7th June.

It remains to be seen if the upcoming models come powered by the M1 chipset or the new M2 or M1X chipset which has already entered mass production. The company already has MacBook Pro models powered by the M1 chipset so the new models will likely come with a new chipset that is yet to be launched by Apple.

A report from Bloomberg claims that the device will come packed with a 10-core Apple silicon chip with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM.

Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro will feature a Mini-LED backlight display. It was also said that Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of these new Mini-LED panels.

It was revealed that Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices. There are also reports that indicate that the company is bringing back the MagSafe magnetic charging to the MacBook. It is also said that Apple is getting rid of the TouchBar and replacing it with the physical function keys.

Apple is reportedly planning to reintroduce the MagSafe port, and the 2021 MacBook Pro models could feature an HDMI port and an SD card reader in addition to a trio of Thunderbolt/USB-C ports.

Similar to the newly launched iMac, there’s a possibility that the device could be made available in multiple color options. Based on the models launched so far, it’s likely that the pricing for these new models will mostly remain the same as the current models.

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A few months ago, Apple officially started transitioning its Mac devices from Intel chipsets to its own ARM-based Apple Silicon, starting with the new Apple M1 chip. The process, which started with MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, will also continue this year.

Reports indicate that the Cupertino-giant is expected to launch two new MacBook Pro devices this year, 14-inch and 16-inch, powered by a new Apple Silicon chipset. Ahead of the launch, some details about that has surfaced online.

As per the new report, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro with 14-inch and 16-inch screen will feature a Mini-LED backlight display. It is also said that Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of this new Mini-LED panels.

It also claims that Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices. While the launch date is not yet known, the report suggests that the devices will go official in the second half of this year.

There are also reports that indicates that the company is brining back the MagSafe magnetic charging to the MacBook. Also, it seems that Apple is getting rid of the TouchBar and replacing it with the physical function keys.

Apart from these new MacBook Pro models, the company is also planning to launch a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro equipped with a Mini-LED display in the first half of this year. While the launch date is not known, it is expected to go official next month.

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Apple recently launched the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini powered by the company’s latest ARM-based M1 chipset. With that, the Cupertino-based giant kicked off the process of transitioning from Intel chips to its own Apple Silicon.

The company has been long rumored to launching new MacBook Pro devices in the market and now reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed some interesting information about the upcoming laptop.

Kuo indicates that the upcoming MacBook Pro 2021 will come with a refreshed design, featuring squared-off sides in both the top and bottom halves of the machine. The design will be similar to what we have seen in the iPad Pro and the new iPhone 12 models.

While Kuo suggests major redesign, Mark Gurman claims that the upcoming models will look similar to the current models with minor changes. Ming-Chi Kuo also claims that the company will remove the Touch Bar in favor of the physical row for the function keys.

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The company is reportedly bringing back the MagSafe charger which is expected to have a similar design to the previous incarnation on Mac notebooks. But the devices will continue to support USB-C ports on both sides.

Apple is expected to launch two different models of MacBook Pro this year — one with a 14-inch display and another with a 16-inch display. The report goes on to add that the devices could be officially launched in the third quarter of this year.

Both of them will be powered by the company’s ARM-based chipset but this report doesn’t confirm if this will be a new processor. Previously, it was reported that the models in 2021 will be powered by the M1X or M2 chipset from Apple.

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After promising Apple Silicon-powered MacBook devices, the Cupertino-based tech giant officially launched its new ARM-based M1 chipset and three new Mac devices — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. With that, the company officially kicked-off the transition from Intel to its own ARM-based Apple Silicon.

So far, the response for the new M1-powered Mac devices is pretty good, thanks to the solid performance and improved battery life. Now, there are reports about the company’s new and more powerful chipset for Mac devices — Apple M2.

While the company has not yet confirmed this, several reports hint that the company will soon be launching new MacBook and iMac devices with a more powerful Apple Silicon processor, likely to be named M2.

Now, a new report coming from China claims that Apple will be launching the M2 chipset, manufactured using the 5nm process, and a new MacBook Pro 13-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch powered by the same chipset, in early 2021.

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It is also being reported that Apple is planning to launch two newly designed MacBook Pro models next year. In the year 2022, the company is expected to launch a refreshed MacBook Air along with MacBook Pro and MacBook, equipped with a Mini-LED display.

Interestingly, the report also claims that Apple will be launching a couple of GaN chargers in 2021. So far, nothing is known about the said chargers but if it’s true, then expect a smaller charger with the new MacBook purchases.

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Apple recently launched its new M1 chipset as a part of Apple Silicon which is based on ARM architecture. It also launched three devices powered by the same — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, officially kicking off the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon.

It has been about a week since the devices are available in the market and now some users are complaining about Bluetooth connectivity issues, which range from sporadic disconnections with peripherals to complete failures.

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If the reports coming from users on Reddit are to be believed, then the devices powered by the new Apple M1 chipset faces intermittent connectivity issues with both first- and third-party peripherals, including mice, keyboards, and headphones. Analyst Patrick Moorhead has also shared these issues on Twitter.

Down to 10% battery life 4.5 hours running:
-Outlook x86
-Calendar M1
-Chrome M1
-1 Skype x86 call .5 hr
-1 WebeX x86 call 1hr
-1 Zoom x86 call 1hr
-dual display, MBP always-on
Maybe still indexing?#MacBookAirM1 pic.twitter.com/Ao6lz7hGcA

— Patrick Moorhead (@PatrickMoorhead) November 20, 2020

As of now, there’s information about how many M1-powered devices are impacted by this issue. Also, Apple is yet to confirm this Bluetooth-related connectivity issue.

Another set of users are also complaining about battery life, disputing the claim made by Apple. At the time of launch, the company had said that the new MacBook Pro powered by the M1 chipset can offer up to 20 hours of battery life.

Some users are saying that they are only getting around five hours of usage before the battery life drops to 10 percent. However, we will have to wait for more reports related to such issues to determine if the problem is limited to specific devices or not.

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Earlier this year, Apple had confirmed that the company will be transitioning from Intel-powered Mac devices to its own Apple Silicon ARM-based chipsets. As promised, the company began that process with the launch of new M1-powered Mac devices.

A couple of days ago, Apple launched three new Mac devices — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini, all of which are powered by the company’s new M1 chipset that is a part of ARM-based Apple Silicon.

In about two years, the company is planning to complete the transaction of its Mac devices from Intel chipsets to its own Apple Silicon. While the company has not revealed which devices can we expect in the coming months, a new leak reveals that information.

As per the reports, Apple could be launching a 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in the market sometime around the third-quarter in 2021. It is also rumored that these laptops could feature a Mini-LED display.

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While the company has updated its 13-inch MacBook Pro models with the new M1 chipset, the 16-inch models are still powered by Intel processors. If the reports are to be believed, then the MacBook Pro 16-inch models powered by Apple Silicon to be available for purchase after the first half of next year.

It is also said that the 24-inch iMac will be made official by the Cupertino-based giant by the end of this year or in Q1 2021. There are also reports claiming that there could be a smaller Mac Pro which could look similar to the current model but come with half its size.

The newly launched M1-powered Mac devices are now available for order and will start shipping from 17th November. As for the pricing, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro starts at $999 and $1,299 respectively while the Mac Mini received a price cut and now it starts at $699 for the base model.

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It seems that the legal trouble for Apple keeps on mounting. After Epic Games filed a lawsuit against the company for removing Fortnite game from the App Store and threatening to remove all its developer accounts, the company is now being sued for backlight display issues in MacBook Pro.

A new class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple claiming that the company was aware of a design flaw in MacBook Pro that led to some of the units exhibit backlight display issues. The lawsuit is targeting the “stage light” or “flexgate” issue of MacBook Pro models manufactured in 2016 and 2017.

It seeks to get damages, court fees, and a judgment requiring Apple to identify and declare all defective MacBook Pro laptops, among some other relief measures, reveals a report from AppleInsider.

For those who are unaware, this is related to a problem with the display where the backlight to illuminate the screen would not work properly and damage the cable which then exhibited a “stage light” effect at the bottom of the display. The issue was related to a thin flex cable connecting motherboard and display wearing down over time.

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Later, Apple launched a repair program that covered 2016 models of 13-in MacBook Pro but didn’t include 15-inch models and the models produced after 2016 that faced similar issues. The claim in the suit says that the company delayed issuing the repair program “despite the fact that it both knew and should have known” the root cause of the problem.

It further adds that “Apple was aware of the issues with the backlight screen and the defective flex cable, in light of the comments posted by consumers on Apple’s discussion forum and that those comments were deleted after they were posted.”

The class-action lawsuit is alleging violation of unfair competition laws in various states, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and consumer fraud statutes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Further, the action is also asserting Breach of express warranty, breach of an implied warranty, fraudulent concealment, and unjust enrichment.

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