This week on AI: Apple fixes MacBook Pro thermal issues, buying a Mac for school & more

By Roger Fingas

The new MacBook Pro models continued to dominate headlines this week, particularly after Apple issued a patch to fix thermal problems.

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2018 13-inch MacBook Pro review: Apple's lofty promises are finally realizedHomePod private beta could be testing voice calls, multiple timersVerizon eyes Apple as partner for 5G TV rolloutApple targets thermal performance issues on 2018 MacBook Pros with software updateiPhone could be hit by incoming $500B U.S. tariff threat on Chinese importsRumor says 6.1-inch LCD iPhone will offer 'flash yellow' & 'taupe' colorsApple's 6.1-inch LCD iPhone may launch one month after OLED modelsQualcomm exec says Apple's next iPhones will stick to Intel modemsApple's T2 chip may be behind small number of crashes in iMac Pro, new MacBook ProApple provides Japanese customers with free repairs following floods and landslides