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Questions raised about M1 Mac SSD longevity, based on incomplete data

23 hours ago

Questions raised about M1 Mac SSD longevity, based on incomplete data

Complaints about the potential lifespan of Apple Silicon Mac storage are causing concern that the current crop of M1 Macs could stop working within a few years — and have been stoked by unanswered questions, unreliable data, and a silent Apple.

By Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen | 23 hours ago

Apple requests return of Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kits, offers $200 toward purchase of M1 Mac

2 weeks ago

Apple requests return of Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kits, offers $200 toward purchase of M1 Mac

Apple on Wednesday said it will soon request developers who took part in the Universal App Quick Start Program to return their Developer Transition Kit, a custom Mac mini powered by an A12Z Bionic system-on-chip.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Consumer Reports' Nicholas De Leon on M1 versus Intel

3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Consumer Reports' Nicholas De Leon on M1 versus Intel

On this special episode, special guest Nicholas De Leon from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the current state of Windows PCs, Intel, and how they compare to Apple's new M1 Macs.

By Stephen Robles | 3 weeks ago

Best MacBook Air accessories for M1 models

3 weeks ago

Best MacBook Air accessories for M1 models

We round up the best M1 MacBook Air accessories to protect or enhance Apple's entry-level laptop, with cases, stands and peripherals designed for any budget.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

MacBook Pro with SD card slot, no Touch Bar coming in 2021

1 month ago

MacBook Pro with SD card slot, no Touch Bar coming in 2021

Apple is planning to remove the Touch Bar in its forthcoming MacBook Pro redesign, but may add an SD card. The 2021 models will not, however, gain 5G.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Apple plans thinner, high-end MacBook Air

1 month ago

Apple plans thinner, high-end MacBook Air

A revamped MacBook Air will reportedly feature next-generation Apple Silicon, and a MagSafe charger, plus become both thinner and lighter.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

AMD CEO says Apple's M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership

1 month ago

AMD CEO says Apple's M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su sat down with journalists in a Q&A session following a keynote address at CES 2021 on Tuesday, fielding a variety of questions including a request to comment on Apple's first foray into the desktop processor space.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

Mini LED MacBook Air not expected until 2022

1 month ago

Mini LED MacBook Air not expected until 2022

Supply chain sources predict that image and CAD workers will drive sales of forthcoming mini LED displays in the 2022 MacBook Air, as well as 2021's MacBook Pro.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

How to boot an Apple Silicon Mac from an external drive

1 month ago

How to boot an Apple Silicon Mac from an external drive

If you have bought an M1-based Mac or MacBook but need to upgrade your storage without buying a brand new device, you can set up your Mac to run from an external drive. Here's how to boot macOS Big Sur using external storage on the new Mac lineup.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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May 2020 in review: iPhone 12 leaked, MacBook Pro 13-inch gets the new keyboard

1 month ago

May 2020 in review: iPhone 12 leaked, MacBook Pro 13-inch gets the new keyboard

We were used to being in lockdown by now, and so was Apple. While still having no events, the company put out an extremely popular new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and did begin to reopen some of its stores.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

March 2020 in review: Apple Stores close, but MacBook Air & iPad Pro launch anyway

1 month ago

March 2020 in review: Apple Stores close, but MacBook Air & iPad Pro launch anyway

Maybe 2019 was practice for Apple, as it was now used to releasing new products via a press release. That's what it had to do in March 2020 as the whole world self-isolated, and Apple Stores closed their doors.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Apple confirms fix for ultrawide monitors with M1 Apple Silicon Macs is coming

2 months ago

Apple confirms fix for ultrawide monitors with M1 Apple Silicon Macs is coming

Users of certain ultrawide and super-ultrawide external monitors are reporting that some resolutions are not available when used with an Apple Silicon M1 Mac, but Apple says that a fix is coming.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Apple's M1 MacBook Air smashes Windows on ARM in new benchmarks

2 months ago

Apple's M1 MacBook Air smashes Windows on ARM in new benchmarks

A benchmark test published on Tuesday shows a massive performance gap between Mac computers powered by Apple's M1 chip and Windows on ARM machines running the latest 64-bit x86 apps via an official emulator.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

Review: The M1 MacBook Air is nearly as transformative as the original

2 months ago

Review: The M1 MacBook Air is nearly as transformative as the original

When Steve Jobs slid the original MacBook Air out of a Manila envelope to the wide eyes of a packed theater, it was a generational leap. The new M1 MacBook Air may not have had as flashy a debut, but its 2020 upgrade is as transformative.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 months ago

Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo

2 months ago

Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that as part of Apple's mini LED push, the company will release a pair of new MacBook Pro models in 2021 with the technology — and a "more affordable" MacBook Air in 2022.

By Mike Wuerthele | 2 months ago

New Patreon project seeks to bring Linux to M1 Macs

2 months ago

New Patreon project seeks to bring Linux to M1 Macs

Developer Hector Martin, also known as "marcan," on Monday launched a Patreon to fund solo work on a Linux port for Apple silicon Macs.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 months ago

Kuo: Apple's major product lines enjoy healthy demand in Q4, but AirPods shipments muted

2 months ago

Kuo: Apple's major product lines enjoy healthy demand in Q4, but AirPods shipments muted

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a note to investors on Tuesday reported stronger than expected demand for the tech giant's major device lines, including high-end iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 months ago

Some M1 Mac owners encounter Bluetooth connectivity issues

2 months ago

Some M1 Mac owners encounter Bluetooth connectivity issues

A number of new M1 MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini owners are facing Bluetooth connectivity issues, a particularly vexing situation for the standalone Mac mini.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

Apple provides instructions to erase and restore unresponsive M1 Macs

3 months ago

Apple provides instructions to erase and restore unresponsive M1 Macs

Apple has released two sets of instructions to perform an erase and restore on an Apple Silicon Mac or MacBook, roughly a week after users encountered issues performing a similar procedure intended for Intel-based Macs.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago