MacBook Pro plant workers riot over China COVID lockdown

Workers at the Quanta factory in Shanghai have clashed with authorities over China's strict coronavirus measures, with hundreds of employees surging over barriers and shoving past security guards.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Apple showcases how 'Star Wars' sound artists use 280 Macs

The array of Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iOS devices employed by Skywalker Sound artists is celebrated by Apple on "Star Wars" Day.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

MacBook Pro production resumes at Quanta's Shanghai plant

A new report says that Quanta is slowly resuming MacBook Pro production, following the COVID-related shutdowns that have affected suppliers around Shanghai.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple MacBook sales continue to grow, PC sales down

New research claims that global PC shipments were down 4.3% in Q1 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, but MacBook sales were up by 8%.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 12

Hyper's USB4 Mobile Dock expands the Mac's connectivity on the go

Offering HDMI, USB 4, and DisplayPort, the new Dock from Hyper allows traveling users access to a world of peripherals for their Mac or PC.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 1

Is Apple's 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro worth buying?

Fetching $1299, Apple's 13-inch entry-level MacBook Pro is in an interesting spot in Apple's portable Mac lineup. We evaluate whether or not the base model is still worth it or if users have a better choice out there.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 2

How to take a screenshot on a MacBook Pro

There may be as many ways to take a screenshot off your 16-inch MacBook Pro as there are reasons to take them, but Apple could make it a lot more obvious what's possible and how to do it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

JetDrive Lite 330 expansion card adds 1 TB storage to the MacBook Pro

Transcend's new storage solution for MacBook Pro gives users much more space in a compact design that fits neatly into the SD card slot.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 7

At least nine Macs with M2 Apple Silicon chips are reportedly in development

Internal developer logs indicate that testing of nine computers with the next generation of Apple Silicon is well underway.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 37

Chinese lockdowns impacting MacBook Pro supply, iPhone SE unaffected, analyst says

Apple's high-end MacBook Pro models appear to be affected by lockdowns in key Chinese manufacturing cities, while stock of the iPhone SE doesn't appear to be impacted yet.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Fence for $2.8 million in stolen MacBooks faces up to 10 years in jail

A man has pleaded guilty to reselling almost 1,000 MacBooks stolen by employees from Tesla, and major universities, and will be sentenced to up to 10 years in jail.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Mac shipments grew in Q1 2022 as PC market slumped

Apple's Mac business is continuing to enjoy growth in Q1 2022, according to IDC, with shipments continuing to rise year-on-year in the period while the PC market slows down.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Updated MacBook Air could launch at WWDC 2022

Apple will probably introduce new hardware at WWDC 2022, a report claims, with a MacBook Air update potentially up for launch at the developer event.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 16

Mac Studio vs 14-inch MacBook Pro: the $1,999 shootout

If you have $2,000 burning a hole in your pocket and want a Mac, getting a 14-inch MacBook Pro or a Mac Studio is a great idea. Here's how the identically-priced workstations compare to each other.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Apple pushes for 20-30% MacBook Pro mini LED production increase

Apple is continuing to expand its supply chain for mini LED panels, an analyst claims, with a view to increasing production for MacBook Pro displays.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

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