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Mac Pro still poorly supported by Apple Store Genius Bar months after launch

03/12/2020, 09:03 am

The limited production and penetration of the Mac Pro has an unfortunate side-effect -- much of Apple's service network is unable to support the machine properly if something goes wrong.

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Review: Zendure SuperHub combines a USB-C hub & a multi-charger into one for iPad or Mac

03/09/2020, 03:03 pm

SuperHub is the latest product from Zendure which is a small credit card-sized adapter that not only can act as a multi-device charger, but a USB-C hub for your Mac, iPad, or other USB-C device. We got an early look to check it out.

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ARM Mac Pro coming sooner rather than later, says Jean-Louis Gassee

03/09/2020, 11:03 am

Jean-Louis Gassee has changed his mind about the ARM Mac shift, and now believes that an ARM Mac Pro is the inevitable endpoint -- and is not that far away.

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Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro, or Mac Pro - which desktop Mac to buy in March 2020

03/05/2020, 12:03 pm

Apple used to keep its lineup of desktop Macs simple, but now it blurs the lines between models -- and it's always just about to bring out new versions. Here's how to decide what's best for you, and when to buy it.

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Prolific anime director profiled in new 'Behind the Mac' video

03/05/2020, 10:03 am

Apple has continued its 'Behind the Mac' campaign in Japan by sticking with its current focus on animation, publishing a new video featuring Japanese animator, film-maker, and director of anime film 'Your Name' Makoto Shinkai.

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Why Apple will move Macs to ARM, and what consumers get

02/25/2020, 12:02 pm

There are obvious hardware benefits if and when Apple shifts to ARM processors, and also underlying software ones, which mean that the move is going to bring advantages both to the company and to us.

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Review: Twelve South Curve SE is a minimalist Mac stand

02/21/2020, 02:02 pm

Twelve South's newest pedestal for MacBook may look similar to the company's previous Curve stand. It does, however, boast a new sleek white appearance that is a rarity among MacBook stands.

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Apple considering allowing third-party apps to replace defaults on iOS, HomePod

02/20/2020, 07:02 am

The HomePod may be opened up to third-party music services, and Apple may also allow iOS users to permanently swap the default email and browser apps for alternatives.

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Live Apple Music lyrics arrives on Mac with second macOS 10.15.4 beta

02/19/2020, 08:02 pm

Following a launch alongside iOS 13 in September, Apple Music's lyrics visualizer debuted on Mac this week with the second beta release of macOS 10.15.4, granting users direct access to real-time, scrolling song lyrics.

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Larry Tesler, who showed Steve Jobs around Xerox PARC, dies aged 74

02/19/2020, 10:02 am

Computer scientist Larry Tesler was the inventor of copy-and-paste as we know it today, and was also the guide that showed Steve Jobs the Xerox PARC systems that would inspire the Macintosh.

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Apple 16-Inch MacBook Pro vs Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2 - portable power head to head

01/24/2020, 10:01 am

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is an exceptional machine that caters well to Apple's audience. But for those that consider themselves platform-agnostic, there are other similar machines that are worth considering. Let's compare the new 16-inch MacBook Pro to one of those machines from Lenovo.

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Mac shipments continue to slide in Q4 as PC market grows

01/13/2020, 07:01 pm

Apple's share of the worldwide PC market continued a year-long downward trend amidst a wider industry rebound, as Mac shipments shrank in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to estimates released on Monday by market research firms Gartner and IDC

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macOS Catalina beta build suggests upcoming 'Pro Mode'

01/13/2020, 03:01 pm

Some snooping around in the new macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta build has unearthed references to "Pro Mode," which could be used to temporarily boost the performance of macOS systems such as the MacBook Pro.

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Internet Explorer 5 developer describes frustrations of working with Steve Jobs

01/05/2020, 12:01 pm

On the 20th anniversary of Internet Explorer 5 for Mac, one of its key developers reveals how Apple's Steve Jobs ignored agreements, and made Microsoft pull features from its browser.

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Review: Promise Pegasus R4i and J2i add massive storage to the new Mac Pro

12/23/2019, 02:12 pm

The Mac Pro as it ships is limited to the Apple SSD modules purchased with the machine -- but the Promise Pegasus R4i and Pegasus J2i are two options for adding enormous quantities of storage internal to the Mac Pro.

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Apple is offering free two-hour delivery for last-minute Christmas shoppers

12/23/2019, 11:12 am

From now until December 24 at 4:00 P.M. local time, anyone who lives in a metro where courier delivery is available can get their iPads, iPhones, or some Macs delivered to their home in two hours -- for free.

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Inside -- and outside -- the 2019 Mac Pro in pictures

12/17/2019, 03:12 pm

Apple's newest Mac Pro is here. AppleInsider shows you Apple's 2019 Mac Pro to see how well-designed the machine truly is.

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Mac Pro demonstrates 'masterclass in repairability' in teardown

12/17/2019, 09:12 am

iFixit has performed a complete teardown of the new 2019 Mac Pro, highlighting how easy it is to access various components when the time comes to repair or replace them.

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Twelve South sale on Amazon knocks up to 69% off AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac & iPhone accessories

12/14/2019, 02:12 pm

Amazon is running a holiday sale on Twelve South accessories for Apple products, with bonus savings on a variety of cases, chargers and stands for Apple AirPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, iMacs and Apple Watches.

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No, Apple's new Mac Pro isn't overpriced

12/13/2019, 02:12 pm

That $53,000 for the Mac Pro on the high-end is a lot of money for a computer, but there will be buyers. There doesn't seem to be a lot of discussion about the lower, more practical, workstation price points -- which are common to Windows workstations too.

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