Last year, Apple began its transition away from Intel chips in its computers, opting to go with its own Apple silicon instead. Earlier this month, Intel launched a new ad campaign against Apple, trying to get people to stop paying attention to the successful M1 processor in its newest MacBook models, and instead keep folks interested in Intel chips.
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Judge certifies class action lawsuit against Apple over the MacBook’s butterfly keyboard
In 2020, Apple introduced a new 13-inch MacBook Pro. Along with other key changes, the biggest one was the adoption of a scissor switch-style keyboard -- officially dropping the butterfly keyboard in the lineup for the first time. It was just the first step in a process, but now, the butterfly keyboard is gone from new MacBook models.
Two new Apple silicon Mac notebooks said to drop in the second half of 2021
Apple and its suppliers are reportedly planning to kick off mass production of a pair of new MacBook notebooks that would feature Apple's own silicon instead of Intel's processors.
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 with a fix for some MacBooks connected to non-compliant docks and hubs
It hasn't even been a month since Apple released the last update for macOS Big Sur, but Apple's back with another. This one's designed for certain MacBook models, and it's available now.
Apple is now selling refurbished M1 MacBook Air models starting at $849
Well, that was fast. After launching in November of 2020, Apple is now selling refurbished models of the M1-equipped MacBook Air.
Apple reports Q1 2021 revenue of $111.4 billion
Just three months ago, Apple reported its fourth fiscal quarterly earnings, raking in billions of dollars (again). And now the company's back with its latest report, and once again raking in billions of dollars.
3 rumored features I’m hoping to see in upcoming MacBooks
Over the last few weeks we’ve been flooded with Mac-related rumors, with the most recent chatter focusing on the upcoming MacBook updates. We talked about these reports on the latest episode of our podcast, and that discussion helped give birth to the following post. Here are 3 rumored features I’d really like to see in the upcoming MacBooks.
Apple is reportedly considering a larger 15-inch MacBook Air
Apple has reportedly discussed internally building a larger MacBook Air model than the current 13-inch model, but has opted against moving forward with that project for the time being.
A MacBook Air redesign with MagSafe and next-gen M1 chip is in the works
Apple recently outfitted some of the Mac notebooks with its own M1 laptop chip, with more substantial changes to the lineup expected later in 2021 and beyond. In a new report filed with Bloomberg this morning, reporter Mark Gurman casts a spotlight on the next MacBook Air.
Linux now has a usable version for M1 Macs
Ever since Apple announced and launched its M1-equipped Mac options, getting Linux up and running on the hardware has been a goal for many a developer. And now it has finally arrived.
Microsoft begins testing an Apple silicon version of the Edge browser
Microsoft today announced that customers can download the first beta version of its Edge web browser that now features native Apple silicon support on computers powered by Apple's M1 chip, including the recently updated Mac mini, MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro.
It’s once again possible to side-load unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs
After flipping the server-side switch to start blocking M1 Mac owners from side-loading unsupported iPhone and iPad apps, Apple has now reverted its original decision. As a result, you can once again side-load an unsupported iOS app on a Mac powered by Apple silicon.