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M3 MacBook Pro vs M2: What’s different?
The latest MacBook Pro laptops are powered by the new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Apple Silicon. In addition to more powerful and efficient CPUs and GPUs, these MacBook Pro machines support up to 128GB of memory, have brighter screens, improved battery life, and a new Space Black finish. Follow along for for an in-depth look at what’s different and new with the M3 MacBook Pro vs M2 MacBook Pro lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseApple just started rolling out new AirTag firmware
Lest you think a space black MacBook Pro was the biggest news of the week, Apple is back with an all-new version of AirTag firmware. Still think the black aluminum laptop is more exciting? Fair. Nevertheless, new AirTag firmware awaits.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how Apple shot the entire ‘Scary fast’ event on iPhone 15 Pro (even the drone footage)
One of the impressive parts of yesterday’s Apple event is that it was shot entirely using an iPhone 15 Pro. Apple has now published a behind-the-scenes video and a press release showing off some details on how it did this, ranging from the software it used to the intricate hardware setups.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for iPhone, but not Android, now lets you have a bottom address bar
Visually, Chrome on iOS is pretty different from the Android version. That disparity continues to grow today with the new ability to move the Chrome address bar on iPhone to the bottom of your screen.
Expand Expanding Close12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro now $199 off, AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C $190, M3 MacBook pre-orders, more
Halloween is ushering in some frighteningly good deals, with a new all-time low on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro taking the spotlight. It’s now $199 off, and comes joined by the refreshed USB-C AirPods Pro 2 at $190. And following the Scary Fast event last night, you can also now pre-order the new M3 MacBook Pros from $1,599. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseDoes Apple’s ‘anodization seal’ on the space black MacBook Pro actually reduce fingerprints?
While the new MacBook Pro in space black is getting a lot of attention, Apple actually started its march toward darker-shaded laptops with the MacBook Air in midnight. One key difference, however, is that Apple claims the space black color on the MacBook Pro solves the fingerprint and durability problems that have plagued the MacBook Air in midnight…
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Sonoma: Apple Notes now lets you link between notes, here’s how
Hidden within Notes on macOS Sonoma is a handy new upgrade. Like iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Notes on macOS 14 gains the ability to links to other notes. Follow along to learn how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseAAPL share price dropped 11% since last earnings report
AAPL’s share price dropped by 11% since the company’s last earnings report in August, losing more than $400B in market capitalization. The fall is discussed a couple of days ahead of Apple’s next earnings report, on Thursday.
A new report notes that this is the first time in eight years that the company’s share price has dropped between WWDC and fiscal Q4 earnings report …
Expand Expanding CloseBelkin debuts new 15W 2-in-1 BoostCharge Pro MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging
Belkin is launching its newest MagSafe charger. Refreshing its 2-in-1 form-factor with an even more fun and quite frankly elegant design, the new BoostCharge Pro debuts with all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charging.
Expand Expanding CloseApple sends iPhone hack warning to Indian opposition leader; walks tricky line
Apple has sent iPhone hack warnings to the leader of India’s main opposition party, alongside other politicians opposing Narendra Modi’s government – placing Apple in a potentially delicate position.
A security researcher was also alerted, and shared a copy of the alert message he was sent, in which Apple advised enabling Lockdown Mode …
Expand Expanding CloseA closer look at how the new M3 chip line-up compares
Apple of course used all the words and phrases you’d expect for the new M3 chip line-up: groundbreaking, dramatically increased performance, unleash new capabilities, the biggest leap forward, and so on.
The company also shared some graphs pointing to the improved performance of the 3nm based M3 chips compared to their predecessors …
Expand Expanding CloseEverything Apple announced at Scary Fast – and the things it didn’t
There weren’t too many surprises in last night’s Scary Fast event. The event was entirely Mac-focused; all three M3 chips are available simultaneously; the M3-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were the stars of the show; and the 24-inch iMac got updated from the M1 chip to the M3 one.
But there were still a couple of somewhat unexpected developments – and it’s also worth noting what Apple didn’t announce …
Expand Expanding CloseWhat can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C port on the pro models supports USB-3 speeds, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds.
USB-C makes it easy to connect displays, external storage, cameras, and charge using the same cable as all your other devices. Here’s what you can do with your new iPhone and its shiny new port …
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work Podcast: 2023 developer survey on AI, passkeys, and more
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Gary Orenstein about the recent developer survey from Bitwarden that included key information on AI in the enterprise, passkey usage, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what changes from the M1 iMac to the new M3 iMac
Along with the introduction of a new generation MacBook Pro, Apple also announced a new iMac during its “Scary Fast” event on Monday. However, despite the new M3 chip inside the new iMac, Apple’s all-in-one desktop computer looks pretty much the same as its predecessor. Read on as we detail what changes from the M1 iMac to the M3 iMac.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how the new entry-level M3 MacBook Pro compares to more expensive models
Apple on Monday announced new MacBook Pro models, all of them powered by the M3 chip. In addition to the new high-end versions with the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, Apple also introduced a redesigned entry-level model that is less expensive and has the base M3 chip inside. Read on as we detail how this version compares with the more expensive models.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst M3 MacBook Pro hands-on videos show off new Space Black color
During today’s “Scary fast” event, Apple unveiled a new lineup of MacBook Pro models powered by the M3 processor. While the overall design is identical to the previous generation, there’s a new Space Black colorway…and the first hands-on videos have arrived to show it off.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how M3 MacBook Pro battery life compares to M2
Along with the upgraded performance of the M3 chips, battery life on the new MacBook Pro laptops has increased. Follow along for how the new MacBook Pro battery life compares to the predecessors.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s $49 USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable now comes in Space Black
After introducing the first Space Black MacBook Pro, Apple has also started selling the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable in the same color.
Expand Expanding CloseApple just killed off the last Mac with a Touch Bar
Apple has finally done it. After making the 14-inch MacBook Pro more affordable, Apple has discontinued the last MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. So long, misunderstood and under appreciated OLED strip of dynamically changing interfaces. Touch Bar. October 27, 2016 – October 30, 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Mac accessories still only available with Lightning chargers
While many of us were hoping for Apple to unveil new versions of its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, that’s not the case. Following today’s “Scary fast” event, Apple still only sells the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with Lightning ports.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple today held a short and unusual special event to introduce a new generation of MacBook Pro and iMac with M3 chip. The 30-minute Halloween-themed presentation looked similar to any other pre-recorded Apple presentation, except for one detail: It was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Expand Expanding CloseApple announces new 24-inch iMac with M3 chip
Apple on Monday announced a new generation of the 24-inch iMac, almost three years since the introduction of the M1 iMac. The new version features a similar design to the previous one, but now with the just announced M3 chip, which is faster and more efficient. Read on as we detail what’s new in the M3 iMac.
Expand Expanding CloseApple announces new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: M3 chip, Space Black, cheaper $1599 starting price
Apple today announced the new MacBook Pro lineup featuring M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, which deliver significant CPU and GPU performance leaps.
The lineup now starts with a cheaper 14-inch MacBook Pro model powered by the base model M3 chip. There are also the usual higher-end configurations with M3 Pro and M3 Max, available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The M3 model allows Apple to offer a lower starting price, from $1599.
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