Apple will soon launch Schoolwork 2.0 and Classroom 2.0 for Macs and iPads, a significant update to the company’s software that lets teachers manage…
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Hands-on with Apple’s new 13-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple on Monday announced the launch of a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with updated 10th-generation processors for higher-end machines and, blessedly…
Apple’s T2 security chip has created a nightmare for Mac refurbishers
A combination of Apple’s new T2 security chip, software security, and diagnostic requirements are making it hard to breathe new life into old Macs…
Apple to host virtual WWDC 2020 starting June 22nd
Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference virtually, beginning June 22, in the Apple Developer app and on the Apple…
Apple’s Xcode may arrive on iPhone and iPad soon
A leaker claims that Apple could be in the process of developing a version of Xcode for iPhones running iOS 14 and iPads with iPadOS 14 which could lead to…
Apple’s Mac shipments plummet 21% in Q1, far more than overall PC industry decline – Canalys
Severe delays due to COVID-19 led to worldwide PC shipments falling 8% year on year. Apple’s Mac shipments plummet 21% in Q1, far more than the overall PC…
Apple now offers Refurbished Mac Pro models with thousands in savings
Apple’s online store now offers certified refurbished Mac Pro models with prices ranging from $5,349 to $14,109.The $5,349 Refurbished Mac Pro features…
Americans are currently buying an historic amount of personal computers
As Americans stay-at-home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, they’re currently buying an historic amount of personal computers …
Apple paid hacker $75,000 to hijack iPhone and Mac cameras
Ethical hacker Ryan Pickren found seven (7!) zero-day vulnerabilities that allowed him to hijack iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac cameras…
New Zoom flaws to take over Macs, including webcam, mic, and root access
Now that many people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom’s popularity has skyrocketed, but also has led to Zoom flaws being revealed…
Apple working on new HomePod, Apple TV, Macs, iPad, and more
Apple employees are working from home instead of Apple Park, work continues on a raft of next-generation products, including HomePod, Apple TV, Macs…
2020’s new MacBook Air is Apple’s best laptop for most people
Yahoo Finance’s Daniel Howley sings the praises of Apple’s new MacBook Air – now with a keyboard that doesn’t suck! – in his review of Apple’s newest Mac…
Kuo: Several ARM-powered notebook and desktop Macs coming
Apple plans to launch several ARM-powered notebooks and desktop Macs in 2021. Apple’s move away from Intel processors will significantly enhance…
Apple patent application reveals Macs with Face ID
Based on an Apple patent revealed by the USPTO, it looks like Apple intends to finally bring Face ID biometric authentication to Macs …
How to help your at-risk neighbors shop using Apple’s Notes
You can use Apple’s Notes application to help your at-risk neighbors shop. This article is intended for you to share with others. Feel free to share…
Apple upgrades Mac mini with double the storage capacity
Apple today upgraded the company’s diminutive but powerful Mac mini. Whether they are using it as a desktop computer, a music and movie storage hub…
Apple boosts Mac stocks in retail stores
Apple has boosted stocks of Macs and Mac accessories in some of its retail stores, with an employee stating that there’s been a “sharp increase”…
Apple cancels rumored March event with ‘iPhone SE 2’ delayed indefinitely
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Apple has canceled special media event originally set for March after continuing production delays to the iPhone SE 2…
Jean-Louis Gassée: What it would take for Apple to ARM all Macs
r years, rumors have swirled that Apple would dump sloth-like Intel and transition to ARM-powered Macs with Apple-designed processors…
Whither WWDC 2020? Santa Clara County recommends companies cancel mass gatherings
Will Apple cancel WWDC 2020 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus? In new guidance from the County of Santa Clara’s Public Health Department…
Apple needs to cancel the physical side of WWDC 2020
Due to the strength of the coronavirus threat, Apple needs to cancel the physical side of WWDC 2020 as we’re in the containment phase as governments…
Google cancels ‘physical’ I/O event due to coronavirus concerns
Google has announced that it will not host an in-person I/O event this year over coronavirus concerns. The company is said to be looking into an…
iPad is not a MacBook replacement; iPadOS should not become macOS
Apple’s iPad is not a MacBook replacement, nor should iPadOS aspire to become macOS. The iPad and the Mac are two distinct computing devices…
Apple dumping Intel for ARM-powered Macs would be a good thing
While it would be a huge task, Apple dumping Intel would be a good thing for ARM-powered Macs, but as with most things, there would be difficulties and downsides.
Is Apple’s Mac Catalyst is working for developers?
Apple’s Mac Catalyst is meant to provide a simple way for iOS developers to bring their apps to the Mac. now that the project has been underway for…
Apple-designed ARM-based Macs are coming, but why?
For years, rumors have swirled that Apple would dump sloth-like Intel and transition to ARM-based Macs powered with Apple-designed processors…
Will the coronavirus outbreak cause Apple to cancel WWDC 2020?
Every year, Apple invites developers from all around the world to WWDC. But, will the coronavirus outbreak cause Apple to cancel WWDC 2020?
Apple releases Swift Playgrounds for Mac
Apple today released a Mac Catalyst-based app, Swift Playgrounds for Mac, which was built from the existing iPadOS Swift Playgrounds app…
AMD Macs? Apple’s latest macOS beta code references AMD processors and graphics cards
Are AMD Macs on the horizon? References to upcoming AMD processors, graphics cards and APUs have been spotted in code for macOS 10.15.4 beta 1…
Mac usage at SAP doubles as Apple grows in the enterprise
Mac usage at SAP has doubled in just over a year as Apple shows continued enterprise growth. There are almost 26,000 Macs in use across SAP at this point…
2020 could be a big year for the Mac
After some stagnation in product lines and, as a result, sales growth, new Macs expected to come soon foretell that 2020 could be a big year for the Mac…
Apple to kill Flash in Safari once and for all
Apple looks set to kill Flash for good. Safari Technology Preview 99’s release notes state that the update ends support for Adobe’s Flash…
Pixelmator Pro: The perfect Photoshop replacement
Pixelmator Pro is the perfect Photoshop replacement. Pixelmator Pro is faster, more fluid, and more logically-designed than Photoshop…
Cellebrite moves into computers with acquisition of BlackBag Technologies
Cellebrite, a provider of forensic solutions for law enforcement, government, and enterprise agencies, announced today it will acquire BlackBag Technologies…
The case for ‘Low Power Mode’ for Mac notebooks
Low Power Mode on iOS, seems to be a huge hit: by offering a single toggle that chooses a different balance, people are able to greatly extend their battery life…
macOS Catalina beta reveals new ‘Pro Mode’
Apple of late is focusing on professional Mac users, as the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Pro hardware attest. Now, it looks like macOS is about to get some professional love, too…
How Apple’s iPad went from consumption device to indispensable
Today, the iPad Pro has replaced a fair chunk of my MacBook Pro usage…
Restore classic Mac window behavior with ‘Front and Center’
The new Front and Center utility for macOS Catalina lets you control the window layering policy on your Mac. In “Classic” mode, clicking on a window brings all the windows in that app to the front, just like it did in classic Mac OS…
What happens when you stuff four GPUs into your new Mac Pro?
The 2019 Mac Pro 12-Core with its eight PCIe 3.0 slot (four being 16 lane) has the space and power for up to four high-end GPUs….
Apple’s ‘Macintosh HD’ naming is archaic
It has been a while since the Mac was called a “Macintosh.”
Using Apple’s new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR in high-end computer animation
We recently had the pleasure of getting to know the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR over the last few months…
Dear Apple: Why can’t we stereo-pair HomePods on our Macs?
I can’t believe I actually have to ask Apple to add stereo-paired HomePods to the Mac!
