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2018 MacBook Pro keyboards include silicone membrane, might protect against key failure

Apple is advertising the new MacBooks as having an updated, "quieter" keyboard, but has said little about the new design. A teardown of the hardware on Friday, however, reveals a new silicone membrane encases each key that potentially serves as a dust-repelling feature to protect against malfunctions.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 62

First look: Apple's 2018 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Our new 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is already in for testing after orders for Apple's latest professional laptop went live on Thursday. Read on for our first look at each new feature, benchmarks for the new quad-core CPU and a comparison with a top-spec 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 55

LG UltraFine 4K, 5K & Apple Thunderbolt monitors can be used as True Tone displays

Apple has detailed True Tone features in the 2018 MacBook Pro, with some surprising displays on a list of compatible monitors.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 11

Hot Deals: $800-$1,400 off 15" MacBook Pros; RAVPower wireless chargers from $23; $20 off $200+ CPO iPhones

Apple deals are heating up this week with instant savings on closeout hardware. Save up to $1,400 on loaded Late 2016 15-inch MacBook Pros with at least 1TB of storage. Gazelle is also knocking an additional $20 off all CPO phones priced at $200 or more, including the iPhone X, and RAVPower wireless chargers are up to $25 off with coupon.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Everything new in Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro

Apple just released the long-awaited new 2018 MacBook Pros, and while identical at first glance, there are a lot of features that differentiate them from the 2016 and 2017 models.

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 47

T2 chip in iMac Pro & 2018 MacBook Pro controls boot, security functions previously managed by CPU

Apple's new T2 chip in the iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pro is far more than a refinement of the family of sub-processors that launched in the 2016 MacBook Pro, with expanded responsibility encompassing FaceTime camera image quality, drive security, and total control over the boot process.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 38

What is Apple's True Tone technology on the 2018 MacBook Pro, and why does it matter?

Apple's MacBook Pro refresh on Thursday revealed Apple has incorporated True Tone technology into a Mac's display for the first time. AppleInsider sheds some light on the color management system that aims to keep the image the same for the user, wherever they are situated.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Apple launches Back to School promotion with free Beats headphones offer

Apple has commenced its summer back-to-school promotion, offering its education customers free Beats headphones on top of existing savings for select Mac desktops and iPad Pro models, as well as discounts on other related products.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 4

Apple adds Leather Sleeve for new 13- & 15-inch MacBook Pros

Not content with new MacBook Pros and an external GPU, Apple on Thursday also launched new Leather Sleeves, sized for 13- and 15-inch Pros.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

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