Generation gaps: How much faster Apple Silicon gets with each release

Apple Silicon speed has steadily improved since the debut in 2020. Here's how much faster Apple has made its chips in just four years.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 38

There are already Thunderbolt 5 devices & cables for Apple's new pro Macs

Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac models now have Thunderbolt 5 support. Here are what docks and accessories you can buy now to get the most out of the new high-speed connection.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Can Apple innovate if iPhone remains the biggest slice of its revenues?

Every year, complaints come from the usual suspects demanding to know when Apple will innovate, and specifically when it will launch a new, even more popular form factor than iPhone. Does "innovation" require iPhone to fail as a product?

Daniel Eran Dilger 1 year ago 24

Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won't get destroyed

If Apple's surprise acquisition of Mac developer Pixelmator passes the regulators, the future of its beloved apps may be bright — or there could be dark skies ahead.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 25

Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches

Take the rest of the week off — as Apple is. The promised week of announcements turned out to be three days, as Apple confirms there are no more products to reveal.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 13

M4 Mac mini vs M2 Mac mini compared: Leaner and meaner

Apple has updated its Mac mini once again, bumping the compact Mac up to M4 Apple Silicon as part of a total redesign. Here's what's changed since the last update, the M2 Mac mini.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 27

Worldwide Mac sales dropped in Q3 2024 while most PC vendors gained

For Q3 2024, Apple saw Mac sales drop significantly year over year, by far the worst figure for the top five computer manufacturers.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 5

Early iPhone upgraders are deeply committed to Apple's entire ecosystem

Frequent iPhone upgraders aren't just loyal to their smartphones — they're building entire personal device ecosystems with iPads and Macs at the core.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 5

As expected, Apple's U.S. Mac shipments didn't grow much in Q2 2024

Apple's Mac business was still growing in the U.S. in Q2, but not at the same scale as other PC vendors, with analysts reporting a small rise in shipments compared to its rivals.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

Apple beats Samsung to top ACSI personal computer satisfaction survey

Mac and iPad users are the most satisfied among computer users, according to a survey, with it pulling ahead of Samsung to be the sole company at the top of the list.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

How to convert a Live Photo into a video clip

The Live Photos feature in the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad takes about two seconds of video. Here's how to turn it into an actual video clip.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 3

Microsoft's Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win

Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 22

'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon support

Armchair generals can now conquer the world even faster on their Mac, with "Civilization VI" now supporting Apple Silicon.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 7

The Mac mini doesn't sell in huge volumes, but is a crucial part of Apple's ecosystem

The Mac mini, initially an affordable entry into Apple's ecosystem, has evolved into a versatile machine, though sales data paint a mixed picture of its popularity.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 21

New M4 Mac models being tested ahead of likely October release

Recently discovered developer test logs suggest that Apple is preparing to release a new M4 Mac a month after the iPhone 16 event.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 16

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