Apple exploring capacitive touch buttons to control a closed MacBook

Apple could add the ability to control applications like iTunes while a notebook is closed via capacitive touch buttons added to the lid of future MacBooks.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 18

Apple's new MacBook Pros rumored with 16GB SSD boot disk, white model could be axed

With the expected launch of new MacBook Pro models on Thursday, a new report claims Apple's hardware will come with 16GB solid-state drives to quickly boot the operating system, and also says the company plans to discontinue its white polycarbonate entry-level MacBook.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 55

Apple exploring all-in-one MagSafe power and data connector

Apple could add an optical signal path to future MagSafe connectors on Macs, allowing the magnetic port to send and receive data, as well as power the device.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 48

Apple doubling orders for 'hot-selling' Macbook models, suppliers say

Apple's Asian manufacturing partners have seen orders for popular Macbook models as much as double, while shipments of notebooks to other brand-name vendors have failed to meet expectations, a new report claims.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 12

Apple quotes 4-6 weeks on MacBook Pro replacements as production likely winds down

Ahead of an anticipated refresh of Apple's MacBook Pro lineup, the company has told some customers who need replacement machines they may need to wait four to six weeks for new hardware due to limited supply.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 44

Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal

Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs with Intel's processors.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 18

Report: iPad will grow 250% in 2011 at the expense of PCs

A new report claims tablet sales will more than triple next year, but says Apple will hold on to its dominant position with the iPad, jumping from 14 million units in 2010 to 36 million next year.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 64

Several Apple retail stores fall victim to smash-and-grab burglaries [u]

A burglary at the Apple Store in Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday morning is the latest in a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Apple's retail stores.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 47

Five years of Apple: 2005 iBook to 2010 MacBook Air

Over the last half decade, Apple has radically changed what $999 can buy, with major advancements in the processor power, efficiency, connectivity, size, weight and quality of its entry level notebook.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 56

Apple to use Intel's Sandy Bridge without Nvidia GPUs in new MacBooks

Future MacBooks set to arrive in 2011 will rely on Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processor, which means Nvidia's graphics processors will not be included in at least some models 13 inches and under, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 126

Classifying iPad as mobile PC makes Apple No. 3 worldwide manufacturer

If the iPad is categorized as equivalent to a traditional laptop, Apple is the largest mobile PC seller in the U.S., and the third-largest worldwide.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 33

Apple shows interest in individually lit, multi-color keyboard backlights

Apple has shown interest in providing more advanced keyboard backlights on its notebook computers, allowing greater user interaction with individually lit keys and multiple colors.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 52

Insurance company claims Apple's 'dangerous' MagSafe started fire

A newly filed lawsuit claims that Apple's MagSafe charger, attached to a 2007 MacBook Pro, caused a major fire at a Connecticut home.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 81

Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18

Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 12

Black Friday Macs: Save up to $130 on MacBook Airs, $150 on MacBooks, $270 on MacBook Pros, $180 on iMacs, $100 on Mac minis and $400 on Mac Pros

Apple has launched its Black Friday sale in the US offering $101 off a handful of Macs, though the company's resellers have responded by besting those discounts — sometimes by more than double — by offering up to $150 off white MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $130 off MacBook Airs and $100 off Mac minis.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 41

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