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By MacPrices.net Editor Steve H.
Steve founded MacPrices in 1998 and has been its editor. Before that, he was Founder & Editor of PowerBook Central from 1996 until that site was closed in 2015. Steve has been an Apple Developer and Apple Affiliate Partner for over 20 years.
Steve first started using Macs in the mid-1980s. His first personal Mac was a PowerBook 165c.
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Find the best Holiday sales and deals on Apple products using our price trackers at MacPrices.net
Our Apple award-winning price trackers are the best place to look for the lowest prices and latest sales on all the latest Apple gear this Holiday shopping season. Scan our price trackers for the latest information on sales, bundles, & availability on systems from 20+ retailers, including Apple, Amazon, B&H ...
Details of Apple’s 2023 Black Friday shopping event, live starting November 24th
Apple's four day Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022 Shopping Event will run from November 24, 2023 to November 27, 2023. Receive a free $100-$200 Apple Gift Card with the purchase of select Macs and $50-$100 with select iPads. Get a $25-$75 Apple Gift Card with select iPhone models as well as ...
2024 to feature a complete Apple AirPods overhaul
Apple is preparing to revamp its AirPods lineup in 2024, pushing for some of the first major changes to come to the AirPods line. This is due to the rising competition in the market, especially from rivals such as Jabra, Samsung, and Bose. A fresh fourth-generation AirPods with a revised ...
Rumor: Apple to release updated iMacs and MacBook Pros soon
Apple Rumor Short Take: Ahead of a potential product launch at the end of this month, Apple's iMacs and (some) MacBook Pros are in short supply. There has been a substantial delay since the last iMac was updated with an M1 chip over 900 days ago. Originally, Apple had planned ...
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Introducing AppleSurfer at MacPrices: All your Apple headline news on one page
Scan all the headlines from Apple and over a dozen major Apple websites each day on our new page, AppleSurfer. Paying homage to the now defunct MacSurfer website, we update AppleSurfer hourly, 24/7, with headline news links to all the major Mac and Apple websites as an easy to read ...
Apple’s product roadmap for 2024
With the recent introduction of the iPhone 15 family of smartphones, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 9, and updated AirPods Pro, Apple's lineup for the rest of 2023 is set. As we gaze into the tech horizon beyond 2023, there is much to anticipate from Apple. The ...
Apple releases the Apple Watch Ultra 2 featuring a brighter display and double-tap gestures
Apple has unveiled the latest addition to its smartwatch lineup, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, with a blend of enhanced features and a noteworthy commitment to environmental sustainability. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 builds upon the Ultra series, introducing the potent Apple Silicon S9 SiP, an intuitive double-tap gesture, the ...
Apple unveils new iPhone 15 and 15 Pro with new features and enhancements
Apple today unveiled the new iPhone 15 family. The base 15 and 15 Plus are solid upgrades consisting (for the most part) of last year's 14 Pro innards and a newer 48MP camera. More significant upgrades were reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Pro ...
Apple Watch Series 9 Unveiled: Enhanced Performance and Sustainability Milestone
Apple today introduced the Apple Watch Series 9. The latest addition to the Apple Watch family boasts an array of impressive features, including a new Apple Silicon S9 SiP for enhanced performance, an innovative double-tap gesture, a brighter 2000 nit display, quicker on-device Siri with access to health data, and ...
The iPhone 15: What to expect from Apple on September 12th
The world of smartphones is an ever-evolving landscape, where innovation and technological advancements set the pace for the industry's giants. In the realm of Apple's iconic iPhone series, each new iteration is eagerly awaited, promising new features and improvements over its predecessor. The spotlight now turns towards the Apple iPhone ...
Specifications for Apple’s upcoming Macs with M3 CPUs
The specifications of Apple's M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, and M3 Ultra chips have been worked out using developer logs. Outlining what to expect from the M3 Mac line, the amount of cores the CPU and GPU have, and the models which will use each chip, the structure of the ...
The Apple Watch X may highlight a new design direction for future Watch models
In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch, the company is experimenting with creating a “Watch X” model that could feature the largest revamp yet. This new model could be released either in fall 2024 or 2025. Apple is attempting to make the device thinner and is ...
Here are the Macs Apple is testing with their next-generation M3 chip
Apple is ramping up testing on Macs with the company's next-generation M3 chip, which may be introduced as early as October this year. As reported earlier, Apple is testing several new MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and iMacs with the new chip. Recently, another M3 Mac with an eight-core CPU (four ...
Summary of the major features to expect on the iPhone 15
For years, Apple Inc. designers have wanted an iPhone with a totally borderless display with no cutouts for cameras or sensors. In 2017, the iPhone X was their first step towards that goal, with the top and bottom edges reaching the edge of the display (the bezels on the left ...
Unleashing Power and Efficiency: Apple’s upcoming 2nm M3 chip poised to take performance to new heights
Apple's relentless pursuit of innovation continues with the upcoming release of its highly anticipated 2nm M3 chip. Building upon the remarkable success of its predecessors, the M2 and M1 processors, Apple's M3 chip is poised to redefine performance and power efficiency in the world of computing. Packed with cutting-edge technology ...
Apple’s plans to update Macs and iPads this coming fall
Apple recently released a handful of Mac computers, and they are likely to roll out more in the upcoming months. It is expected that the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro and new Apple Watches will be available in September, probably launching during an Apple 'special media event.' An October event ...
Apple’s plans to update AirPods with new features soon
Apple is looking to bolster their AirPods with a range of new features, such as hearing health and body-temperature monitoring, as well as cheaper models and USB-C charging ports, mostly in response to the Vision Pro headset due out next year. Furthermore, the company is exploring a hearing test to ...
Apple’s new product roadmap for the rest of 2023 and early 2024
Apple is looking to the future, as they have reassigned some of their employees who worked on the initial Vision Pro to newer models both high-end and lower-end. Features that were not included in the first one, such as the ability to show multiple Mac desktop screens wirelessly, Personas for ...
Apple introduces updated Mac Studio and Mac Pro models with M2 Ultra CPUs
Apple announced the latest Mac Studio and Mac Pro today, the most powerful Macs ever made. The Mac Studio is up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac, and up to 3x faster than its predecessor with M1 Ultra. The Mac Pro, now featuring M2 Ultra, is ...
Apple introduces the new 15-inch M2 MacBook Air for $1299
Apple released the long-anticipated 15-inch MacBook Air today, the world's thinnest laptop of its size, offering a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, M2 performance, up to 18 hours of battery life, and a near-silent fan-less design. Along with a six-speaker sound system, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, MagSafe charging, and macOS ...
Apple set to show off new features of iOS 17 at WWDC 2023
Apple is set to unveil iOS 17 during the WWDC 2023 Keynote speech on June 5th. Here are, briefly, some of the expected features of the new release: When the iPhone is locked and in landscape mode, Apple iOS 17 will include a smart display-type feature which will let users ...
Rumor — Future Apple iPhone 16 to get larger display and Periscope camera lens
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, suggests that the 2024 iPhone 16 Pro will have a display bigger than the current 6.1" screen of the iPhone 14 and (soon to be released) 15 Pro, making it possible to equip the phone with a periscope camera due to its increased ...
Early details of Apple’s next-generation M3 chips
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple is getting closer to releasing their new 2023 Macs, including the new 15" MacBook Air, with M2 chips, and they are already hard at work on the follow-up processor: the M3. They are conducting tests with third-party apps to ...
Apple’s watchOS 10 to place emphasis on new widget interface
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple is preparing to roll out one of the biggest updates to its Watch lineup since it was first released in 2015, with a new emphasis on widgets and essential modifications to how the watch works. Initially, watchOS used four ...
Apple’s watchOS 10 likely to feature revamped design
According to recent reports, the upcoming watchOS 10 software update for Apple Watch is expected to bring several new features such as recovery modes, a health dashboard, a native notes app, a step-counting complication, and a new Home Screen layout with a redesigned interface, easier navigation, and iOS-like aspects such ...
Will Apple use an M2 processor or M3 processor in the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air laptop?
According to recent reports, Apple has delayed the release of its rumored third-generation Apple Silicon M3 processor, which means that the upcoming 15-inch MacBook Air will likely be equipped with an M2 chip instead of the M3 chip that was (perhaps) originally planned. However, the new MacBook Air is expected ...
Apple’s forthcoming Reality Pro VR headset poised to launch with a number of new features and capabilities
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, suggests that Apple's upcoming Reality Pro VR headset will be filled with new technologies and capabilities. These include the ability to run iPad apps in mixed reality, a Wellness app, support for third-party iPad apps, a portal for VR sports streaming, a ...
Apple’s WWDC 2023 to feature Reality Pro headset, new MacBooks, and major OS updates
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, lists a number of things he expects Apple to introduce, or at least mention, in this years WWDC conference in early June. The conference is set to be a consequential event for the company, allowing them to both introduce a new post-iPhone ...
Apple to release updated 27″ mini-LED Display — Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, states that Apple is planning to update their 27" Display with new technologies sometime in 2024 or 2025. It is unclear if this would be a new model or an update to the Studio Display or Pro Display XDR. But at any rate, ...
Has Apple started production of a new 15″ MacBook Air?
Maybe. According to industry analyst Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, Apple's supply chain started production of display panels for a new 15.5-inch MacBook Air this month. With display panels for this new model recently entering production production, it is expected that they will be released into the ...
Apple’s Reality Pro VR headset one step closer to production
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, stated that last week, Apple held an important assembly of its highest ranking executives at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. The gathering, known as the Top 100, was to witness a demonstration of the firm's most important new product in years: ...
Apple to release updated AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C case soon
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, suggests that Apple will soon release an updated version of AirPods Pro 2 with a new USB-C case, replacing the current case using an Apple Lightning connector. He references a recent post in which new AirPods with the model numbers A3048 and A2968 ...
Rumor: Apple to release a new HomePod with a 7-inch display
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, predicts that Apple will release a new redesigned HomePod in 2024 featuring a 7-inch display using Tianna as their exclusive supply partner for the panel. As part of Apple's revamped smart home strategy, the display panel will allow for tighter integration with Apple’s ...
New MacBook Airs and Mac Pro may be on the way this Spring or Summer 2023
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple is planning to release three new Macs between late spring and summer. These three models are likely to be the 15-inch MacBook Air (codenamed J515), the Mac Pro with Apple's own chips (J180), and the update to the 13-inch ...
Apple to update the 24-inch iMac this year with M2 or M3 processors
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, suggests that the development of Apple Inc.'s upcoming iMac desktop computer, codenamed J433 and J434, has reached engineering validation testing (EVT) stage and production tests are being conducted. It will be the same 24-inch size with the current model's color palette, including ...
Apple’s iPhone 15 to feature updated design with more rounded edges
According to the latest rumors and leaked CAD renders, Apple's iPhone 15 Pro is expected to have a USB-C charging port, curved edges, a thicker camera bump, and a redesigned mute button. The volume rockers may be replaced with capacitive buttons, but this is not confirmed. The Dynamic Island feature ...
Future Apple iPhone SE to be a cheaper version of the iPhone 14
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, suggests that development of a future iPhone SE 4 has been restarted by Apple, and it will be fitted with an in-house designed 5G baseband chip. This will likely lead to a major decrease in the orders for Qualcomm from Apple but be ...
Apple has a secret research team — Gurman
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, discusses how Apple is well-known for keeping its upcoming products under wraps, but the company's Exploratory Design Group (XDG) is even more secretive. As revealed last week, this covert unit is the mastermind behind future non-invasive glucose tracking technology for the Apple ...
Will Apple introduce a 15″ MacBook Air?
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air laptop in the second quarter of 2023, possibly as early as April. This would be the first 15-inch model of the Air lineup, and the rumors suggest the laptop will feature the same design and build quality as the ...
Apple’s mixed-reality headset may debut at WWDC this year
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, suggests that Apple may be planning to introduce their new mixed-reality VR headset this year at WWDC. Gurman states that Apple had not originally intended to debut its first mixed-reality headset at its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference in June, however, this could ...
Will Apple update the 24″ iMac with M2 processors?
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that he believes Apple is waiting for their next-generation M3 processors to be available before updating the 24" iMac. That would be later in 2023 or early in 2024. No reasons were given for this decision beyond his observation that nothing ...
How Apple has combined features of macOS and iOS and their rumored plans to potentially combine the two operating systems
Apple's Mac operating system (now termed macOS) has grown considerably from its early days and it’s now one of the most popular desktop operating systems in the world. In fact, according to research firm NetMarketShare, which tracks usage statistics for software across web browsers and devices, macOS was the most ...
Apple exploring the possibility of adding a high-end iPhone to its lineup
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter discusses a comment made by Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook during Apple's most recent earnings call that could be a clue to the company's future. When asked if the mounting average price of the iPhone was sustainable, Cook expressed that the cost ...
Apple to update HomePod mini, AirPods Max, and base AirPods in 2024 — Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in his latest post, predicts that Apple will update their 'acoustic' products next year sometime. He believes that it will be in the middle of 2024 before Apple will release the HomePod mini 2, AirPods Max 2, and base low-cost AirPods. It is also possible that these ...
Future Apple iPhone may feature new ‘Periscope’ lens
The Largan and Genius Periscope camera is a new type of camera lens that has been designed specifically for an upcoming Apple iPhone model. It is expected to provide high-quality images and videos with extreme details and clarity, and it will offer superior optical zoom and allow users to capture ...
Apple to release new iPad with carbon fiber kickstand and folding display — Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, a new Apple iPad will be the beneficiary of all-new technology featuring a kickstand and folding OLED screen. There will be no new iPads released in the next nine to twelve months as an iPad mini refresh is more likely to begin mass production in ...
Apple may release high-end Reality Pro device in an attempt to move the VR market forward
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple may attempt to release a high-end, nearly $3000, Reality Pro device in an attempt to move the VR market forward. With potential sales to be only a fraction of what Apple sold after the introduction of the iPhone and ...
Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023
Apple Card is offering special offers for January & February, 2023 which include a $75 Daily Cash offer for customers who open a new Apple Card through February and a $55 Daily Cash offer for new Apple Card holders who subscribe to a year of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) All ...
The Latest Rumors and Potential Features of a New Apple iMac Pro
The rumors are flying and speculation is running rampant around the possibility of a new Apple iMac Pro. It is expected to be a powerful computer in Apple’s lineup, and people are already asking what features it could possess. The current rumors suggest that Apple will be incorporating a version ...
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Our Apple award-winning price trackers are the best place to look for the lowest prices and latest sales on all the latest Apple gear. Scan our price trackers for the latest information on sales, bundles, & availability on systems from 20+ retailers, including Apple, Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama, Expercom, Tiger ...
Comparison: Apple iPhone 14 camera versus iPhone 14 Pro camera
The release of the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro was met with much anticipation, as Apple continues to evolve its iPhone lineup and design. One of the most exciting aspects of these two devices is the camera. Both devices come with a 12MP dual-camera system, but what makes ...
Here are the major differences between the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch SE are two of the latest and most advanced smartwatches available in the market today. While both watches feature groundbreaking new technology and performance, there are some key differences between them. The first difference between the Series 8 and SE is ...
Apple to release more products this year to compete in the smart-home market — Gurman
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple may be looking to increase its marketshare in the smart-home market this year by offering new and updating devices geared toward HomeKit, FaceTime, Siri, and video watching. With most of the M2-powered Macs now in the market, Apple will ...
Apple’s M2 processor versus the original M1 processor
Apple’s new M2 processor is much faster than the older low-power Intel chips used in Mac computers for years and represents a big improvement over the original M1 chip. This is excellent news for users who want to upgrade their machines but don’t want to spend a fortune. But just ...
The latest information on the potential of an Apple Car
The Apple Car has been one of the most highly anticipated projects of the last decade. For years, rumors and speculation have been circulating around the tech giant’s potential plans for an electric car. Recently, the rumors were given a boost when Apple announced that it was hiring a new ...
Is Apple planning to introduce a 4th generation iPhone SE or discontinue that model?
Apple's third-generation of iPhone SE is a powerful new iPhone in an iconic design, featuring the A15 Bionic chip and 5G. Announced in March 2022, the device offers an affordable entry point to the iPhone lineup, with many important features such as a powerful A-series chip, a high-quality camera with ...
Apple may be planning to use OLED technology on future iPad Pros and MacBook Airs
Apple is reportedly developing 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro models that will come out in the first quarter of 2024. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo initially suggested that the first OLED iPad would launch in 2022 but this plan has since been abandoned. Most previous rumors have centered on Apple ...
Apple Music shines in comparison to some of its competitors
When Apple released its streaming music service, Apple Music, in June 2016, few people beyond musicians and streaming-music enthusiasts expected it to be as successful or dominate the market as it has. Since then, it's grown from a relatively niche service to one that dominates much of the digital music ...
Major features of the Apple Watch Series 8 compared to the Series 7
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the latest iteration of the Apple Watch series. It offers several new features and improvements over the Apple Watch Series 7, which is the previous generation of the model. The Watch 8 comes with a new body temperature sensor for ovulation tracking, a new ...
Differences and similarities between the Apple 13″ M2 MacBook Air and the 13″ M2 MacBook Pro
The 13” M2 Apple MacBook Pro and the 13” M2 Apple MacBook Air have a lot of similarities as well as differences. Both laptops are equipped with Apple’s M2 processor. However, the Pro model has a fan for cooling which the Air does not, meaning the Pro can handle more ...
Roundup of the latest Apple Mac Pro rumored specifications
The next Apple Mac Pro is expected to feature a major update, introducing Apple’s own System on a Chip (SoC) to the workstation. Rumors suggest that the new Mac Pro will feature powerful M2 Ultra and M2 Max processors with plentiful RAM and storage options. The new Mac Pro could ...
Apple releases 2nd generation full size HomePod for $299
Apple today released their 2nd-generation full size HomePod for $299. The new model features the same design, and price point, of the original full size HomePod, but uses some updated internals to feature a richer, more immersive, sound experience. The new model also incorporates more smart Siri features. According to ...
Apple likely to adopt 3nm manufacturing for M3 MacBook Pros — Kuo
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple is likely to adopt 3nm manufacturing for its M3 series of chips starting in the first quarter of 2024, likely by TSMC. Kuo states that the next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are likely to adopt these M3 Pro and M3 Max CPUs, ...
Apple releases updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max CPUs
Apple released updated versions of their popular 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros today featuring new Apple M2 Pro and M2 Max CPUs plus support for Wi-Fi 6E. According to Apple, "Apple’s next-generation pro silicon that brings even more power-efficient performance and battery life to pro users. With M2 Pro and ...
Apple unveils cheaper Mac mini with new M2 and M2 Pro CPUs
Will Apple release a larger, more feature-rich, HomePod?
The rumors about a larger HomePod from Apple have been swirling for some time now. Reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that Apple is working on a HomePod that would be larger than the HomePod mini and closer in size to the original HomePod. This ...
Differences and similarities between the Apple 10th-generation iPad and the M1 iPad Air
The Apple 10th-generation iPad and the Apple M1 iPad Air are two of the most popular iPads currently available on the market. Despite their physical similarities, there are some key differences between the two that you should consider before deciding which one to buy. When it comes to specs, the ...
Apple rumored to be working on a 15″ version of the MacBook Air
Apple is rumored to be launching a 15-inch MacBook Air notebook in 2023, according to a well-known insider. This laptop would join the lineup of laptops using Apple’s new, speedier in-house chips, and could help the company grab a bigger share of the laptop market. The 15-inch MacBook Air would ...
Apple working on its first MacBook Pro with a touch screen, to be released in 2025
Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On Newsletter, states that Apple has changed its mind about touch screen Macs and is currently working on a MacBook Pro with a touch screen to be introduced in 2025. After rebuking touch screen Macs for years, Gurman states that Apple is finally interested ...
Rumored Apple iPhone 15 features coming in Fall 2023
Apple is rumored to be releasing the next generation iPhone 15 in the fall of 2023, and speculation is already running rampant about the device’s features. Among the rumored features are USB-C instead of the Lightning port, a periscope zoom lens on the iPhone 15 Pro, a super durable titanium ...
When will Apple release an updated iMac?
Apple is rumored to be working on an upgraded version of the M1 24-inch iMac, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggesting earlier that the new iMac could arrive as soon as the end of 2022. However, that model did not materialize as thought and is now expected sometime this year, perhaps ...
16″ and 14″ M2-powered MacBook Pros delayed again?
DigiTimes reported yesterday that shipments of 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max CPUs have been delayed again and may not ship until the end of 2023. This is later than an earlier estimate of spring 2023. An explanation for the delay was not given, but ...
Next generation Apple AirPods likely in late 2024 or early 2025 – Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be releasing their next-generation AirPods in late 2024 or early 2025. This includes an update version of AirPods Max. Apple is targeting $99 as their starting price for the base AirPods, down from their current price of $129 ...
Apple to offer MacBooks with OLEDs sometime in 2024 or 2025 – Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may be offering MacBooks with OLEDs sometime in late 2024 -- at the earliest -- or in 2025. Apple is apparently invested in adopting OLEDs for displays because of how thin and light they are, and of their ability to fold. With Apple's usage ...
Apple VR headset announcement may come in mid 2023 — Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's VR headset has been delayed due to a combination of component drop testing and availability of software development tools. While Kuo had initially expected a January announcement, he now sees a mid-2023 announcement, perhaps at WWDC or another spring event. Shipping could be in ...
Apple to upgrade iPad mini with faster processor in 2023, postpone or cancel iPhone SE 4 — Ming
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a decent track record of predicting future Apple products, a folding iPad mini is no longer in the works at Apple, likely due to the eventual cost of such a product. Instead, Apple will likely replace its CPU in late-2023 with an M-version ...
Apple’s new Mac Pro delayed, new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac mini on the way — Gurman
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that due to manufacturing complexities, the new M2-powered Mac Pro has been delayed. The cost involved in manufacturing the rumored M2 Extreme chip -- essentially 2 M2 Ultra chips with a total of 48 CPU cores and 152 graphics cores -- ...
What’s next for Apple? Mixed reality VR headset and Apple EV car – Gurman
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple's next product categories are likely to be a mixed-reality VR headset and electric vehicle. While not as revolutionary as earlier products like the iPhone and iPad, Apple's entry into these product categories are likely to be more 'pragmatic' and ...
Apple delays new MacBook Pros with M2 processors until first quarter of 2023 – Gurman
Mark Gurman, in this weeks's Power On newsletter, states that Apple has apparently delayed the introduction of new 14" and 16" MacBook Pros with M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max CPUs until the first quarter of 2023, most likely in early March. While no specifics were given, the delay is ...
M2 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Pro, what is new?
With the introduction of their new M2 processor, Apple released a completely redesigned 2022 13" MacBook Air. At the same time, Apple released a 13" MacBook Pro with an M2 CPU, but kept much of the existing design. Both models take advantage of Apple's M2 processor and offer a performance ...
Apple introduces the 2022 MacBook Air and 13″ MacBook Pro with M2 second-generation Apple CPUs
Apple today introduced the 2022 13.6" MacBook Air with an M2 Apple processor. Apple's second-generation Apple Silicon processor, the M2 CPU, is a 5nm CPU with 20 billion transistors, 100GB/S unified bandwidth memory, and 8-core CPU with 18% greater performance than M1. Up to 24GB unified memory is supported. The ...
MacPrices.net launches new Apple 14″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker
Apple to introduce new Macs today, perhaps more
Apple is widely anticipated to introduce several new Macs at their special fall event today. Watch their presentation here, at 10am PT. We're expecting new MacBooks and maybe some new desktops. It's also possible that Apple releases updated accessories, such as AirPods. After the presentation, come back here and check ...
Apple introduces the iPhone 13
Apple today introduced their next generation iPhone, the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro/Max, and iPhone 13 mini. While featuring a designs, and sizes, as iPhone 12 models, the iPhone 13 models have several new updated features. For the iPhone 13 and 13 mini: - Durable ceramic front display shield - ...
Apple introduces the next-generation Watch: Apple Watch Series 7
Apple today introduced their next-generation Watch: The Apple Watch Series 7. The new 7 Series features an improved larger display with 20% more area than the Series 6 Watches, 1.7mm borders, and a case & display softer more rounder corners giving the Watch display a wrap around effect. The display ...
Apple introduces updated iPad and all-new iPad mini
Apple today released an updated 10" iPad featuring an A13 Bionic processor capable of 20% faster performance. Apple also updated the new iPad with a 12MP ultra wide camera with Center Stage and True Tone display. The new 2021 10.2" iPad features the same basic design as before, will run ...
Apple introduces new iPad Pro with M1 Apple CPU
Apple introduces AirPods Max with over-ear design, H1 chips, spatial audio, and noise cancellation
Apple today introduced AirPods Max, an over-ear headphone, to complement their existing line of AirPods and AirPods Pro. The new headphones feature high-fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio, H1 chips, active noise cancellation, and transparency mode. The new AirPods will have up to 20 hours of battery life and ship ...
Apple introduces new 13″ MacBook Pro, 13″ MacBook Air, and Mac mini with Apple Silicon M1 processors
Apple today introduced the first Macs running on Apple's in-house Silicon processors, using an Apple Silicon M1 System on Chip (SoC) 5nm, 8-core processor. With Apple Silicon, Apple claims the best CPU performance per watt of any chip currently on the market with up to three times the performance per ...
Apple introduces the 8th generation iPad and new 10.9″ iPad Air
Apple updated the iPad today with the new 8th generation 2020 10.2" iPad with an A12 bionic chip, 40% faster CPU and 2X jump in graphics. Support continues for the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Prices start at the same $329 as the 7th generation model. Apple also released a ...
Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 6 with blood oxygen capabilities, new Watch faces, new bands, and more
Apple releases refreshed 2020 27″ iMacs with 10th generation Intel CPUs, SSDs, and better displays
Apple today released updated versions of their 27" iMacs featuring 10th generation Intel processors, SSDs across the board, a better 5K display, and improvements to the camera, speakers, and mic. According to Apple, "By far the most powerful and capable iMac ever, it features faster Intel processors up to 10 ...
Apple releases updated 13″ MacBook Pros with Magic Keyboards, more storage, 10th-gen Intel processors
Apple today released updated 2020 13" MacBook Pros featuring Magic Keyboards, double the SSD storage, and new 10th generation Intel Core processors: "Apple today updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new Magic Keyboard for the best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook and doubled the storage across all ...
Apple announces new $399 iPhone SE with preorders starting at April 17th
Apple today announced their new 2020 iPhone SE. The new low-cost SE starts at only $399 making it the most affordable iPhone in Apple's lineup. The iPhone SE comes in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB configurations in Black, White, and (PRODUCT)RED colors. The iPhone SE features a 4.7" LCD display (1334x750, ...
Apple’s new 2020 iPad Pros feature LiDAR scanner, A12Z Bionic chip, Pro Camera, & Magic Keyboard with trackpad support
Apple updated their 12" and 11" iPad Pros today with a 3D LiDAR scanner, A12Z Bionic chip, Pro Camera system, and available Magic Keyboard with trackpad support. According to their press release: "Apple today announced its most advanced iPad Pro. Now with the A12Z Bionic chip, iPad Pro is faster ...
Apple’s 4 and 6-Core Mac minis now come standard with twice the SSD storage
Apple today updated their Mac mini with twice the standard SSD storage for 2020. According to Apple, "Whether they are using it as a desktop computer, a music and movie storage hub for the family, or as a code compile server for Xcode, customers love Mac mini. The standard configurations ...
Apple updates 13″ MacBook Air with 4-Core processors, Magic Keyboard, and $999 starting price
Apple today released an updated 13" MacBook Air with faster processors, and updated Magic Keyboard, twice the storage, and a lower $999 price point (down from $1099). According to Apple's press release, "Apple today updated MacBook Air, the world’s most loved notebook, with faster performance, the new Magic Keyboard, twice ...
Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro offers bigger display and improved keyboard
Apple today introduced the 16" MacBook Pro with an improved keyboard, larger and brighter display, 100Wh battery, AMD Radeon Pro 5000M series graphics, and support for up to 64GB RAM and 8TB SSD storage. The improved keyboard, dubbed Magic Keyboard by Apple, improved the feel of keyboard presses with ...
Apple’s 7th generation iPad features 10.2″ Retina display, A10 chip
Apple updated their iPad today with a new 7th generation model. The new 2019 iPad features an improved 10.2" Retina display, up from the 9.7", an Apple A10 chip, and support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboards. According to Apple: "The new iPad combines the power and capability of a ...
Apple updates 13″ MacBook Pros, 13″ MacBook Airs, discontinues 12″ MacBook
Apple announces new 2019 10.5″ iPad Air and 7.9″ iPad mini
Apple today announced an all-new 10.5" iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad mini. With the A12 Bionic chip with Apple’s Neural Engine, the iPad Air delivers a claimed 70% boost in performance and twice the graphics capability, and the advanced Retina display with True Tone technology is nearly 20 percent larger ...
Apple introduces new 2018 13″ MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple today introduced a new redesigned 13" MacBook Air for 2018 with smaller and slimmer profile and new Retina display. The new model features a narrow black glass bezel, wedge shape similar to the 12" MacBook, force touch trackpad, and third-generation Butterfly keyboard. A Touch ID sensor is included for ...
Apple introduces new 2018 iPad Pros with edge to edge 11″ and 12.9″ display and A12X CPUs
Apple today introduced the new 2018 iPad Pro family. The new models feature edge-to-edge Liquid Retina displays, similar to those found in the iPhone Xr, in 11" and 12.9" sizes with rounded corners. The new iPad Pros are thinner than the older models by as much as 15%, and the ...
Apple’s new 2018 Mac mini is the most powerful mini yet with up to 64GB RAM and 6-Core CPUs
Apple today introduced a new 2018 Mac mini with a similar form factor but significantly upgraded internals. The new mini comes in a darker Space Gray color and features Intel 8th generation Quad-Core i3 CPUs standard with optional 6-Core CPUs available. Available memory ranges up to 64GB, and internal SSD ...
Apple Introduces new iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr
Apple Introduces new Apple Watch Series 4
Apple today introduced their next-generation Apple Watch Series 4 in 40mm and 44mm sizes. The new watches feature 30% larger displays and a slimmer design along with new features such as heart ECG monitoring, louder speakers, new complications & watch face, a new Apple S4 CPU, and improved accelerometers. Battery ...
Details of Apple’s sales tax holiday for 2018. Save in certain US states on specific days
Apple is participating in the 2018 sales tax holiday again this year. In certain states on certain days customers are eligible to save on the sales tax for items purchased on Apple's online store. For 2018, the following states are participating in the tax holiday: Alabama: July 20 – 22 ...
Apple launches new 2018 15″ & 13″ MacBook Pros with 6-core and 4-core Intel 8th generation processors
Apple updated their line of 15" and 13" Touch Bar MacBook Pros for 2018 today with new 8th generation Intel "Coffee Lake" processors, updated DDR4 memory, True Tone displays, 3rd generation butterfly keyboards, availability of 32GB RAM in some configurations, and updated graphics. Intel's Coffee Lake CPUs come in quad-core ...
Will Apple dump Intel and use its own CPU in future MacBooks?
An report by Christopher Mims at the Wall Street Journal postulates that Apple could be considering moving from Intel as their source of chips for MacBooks to home-grown CPUs, similar to those used in iPhones and iPads. Apple's A11 Bionic chip used in the iPhone X is already fast enough ...
Apple makes Schoolwork app for iPad free for teachers
Apple's Schoolwork app is now available and free for all teachers on the Apple app store. According to Apple, "The all-new Schoolwork app empowers teachers to take full advantage of the power and creativity of iPad to create new learning experiences for their students. Schoolwork makes it easy to create ...
Apple potentially working on higher-end audio gear for 2019
According to a report published today by Bloomberg, Apple is working on beefing up its audio gear for 2019 and doubling down on the HomePod. Next-generation AirPods are reportedly gaining much-needed noise cancellation plus limited water resistance. Other features are thought to include increased range and an AirPower-compatble case. Details ...
Waiting for Apple’s rumored 2018 10″ iPad Pro
Late last year, Bloomberg and an analyst at KGI Securities postulated, based on sources, that Apple would be releasing their next-generation 2018 10" iPad Pro sometime this summer. The new 10" iPad Pro is expected to include several new features based off the iPhone X. While the internal CPU & ...
Details of Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program
If you own a 2016 or 2013 13" MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) and your battery has expanded, Apple will replace the battery free of charge as part of their 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program, launched this past April. Eligible MacBook Pros can be determined ...
Apple details keyboard service program for 12″ MacBooks and 13″/15″ MacBook Pros
Some owners of 2015-2017 12" MacBooks and 2016-2017 MacBook Pros have experienced issues with their butterfly keyboards in which keys get stuck, or letters repeat or don't appear at all. To address the problem, Apple has announced a Keyboard Service Program for certain models. The following MacBook models are eligible ...
iPhones to automatically share emergency location with 911 calls in iOS 12
Starting later this year with iOS 12, iPhone users making emergency 911 calls will be able to automatically share their location with first responders. By using Apple's Hybridized Emergency Location (HELO) system and RapidSOS's Internet Protocol system, iPhones will integrate with existing 911 center software to share the iPhone's location ...
Trade in your old Apple stuff at Adorama and get cash, store credit, or trade up value
Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama is now offering a Trade in program for all Apple products, as well as any kind of photography product. Use their online form to get a simple & free quote, no commitment required. They also offer options to get a quote via email or telephone. According ...
Welcome to the new MacPrices.net!
Welcome to the newly redesigned MacPrices.net! MacPrices has been comprehensively redesigned from the ground up over the past couple of weeks. The new design is cleaner, with less clutter, minimal ads, and more open space. It's a far more modern design with mobile users in mind. Fully half of MacPrices ...
Check Apple prices on any device with the iTracx app
MacPrices is proud to offer readers a free iOS app (iPhones, iPads, & iPod touch) and Android app (Google Play and Amazon App Store) called iTracx, which allows you to glance at today's lowest Mac and iDevice prices on the go and on a wide range of mobile devices. Click ...
Apple introduces updated 15-inch Retina MacBook Pros with Force Touch trackpads
Apple introduced updated 15" Retina MacBook Pros today with new Force Touch trackpads. Other than updated graphics on the higher-end 2.5GHz model, the new 15" Retina MacBook Pros are identical to the previous models: - 15" 2.2GHz Intel quad-core i7 Retina MacBook Pro: $1999 (16GB RAM/256GB SSD/Intel Iris Pro Graphics) ...
Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pros with Force Touch Trackpads, 10 hour battery
Apple updated 13" Retina MacBook Pros today with slightly faster 5th generation Core i5 and i7 processors. 13" models now ship with 10 hour battery life, faster graphics, and Apple's new Force Touch Trackpad. The new configurations are as follows: - 13" Retina MacBook Pro, 2.7GHz dual-core i5 processor, 8GB ...
Apple updates MacBook Airs with Intel Broadwell CPUs, longer battery life
Apple released updated MacBook Airs today with slightly faster 1.6GHz Intel Broadwell processors and longer battery life. Build-to-order options include a new 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 CPU. Other specifications remain the same as previous models. All four new models are in stock today at The Apple Store with free shipping: ...
Apple updates MacBook Pros with slightly faster processors and more RAM
Apple updated 13" and 15" Retina MacBook Pros today with slightly faster Haswell processors. 13" models now ship with 8GB of RAM standard, while 15" MacBook Pros ship with 16GB across the board. Most other options remain the same. The new configurations are now as follows: - 13" Retina MacBook ...
Apple updates MacBook Airs with faster Haswell CPUs, lowers prices by $100
Apple released updated MacBook Airs today with slightly faster 1.4GHz Haswell processors and longer battery life. They also lowered prices by $100 across the board, with 11-inch models now available starting at $899. All four new models are in stock today at The Apple Store with free shipping: - 11" ...
Apple updates MacBook Air with Haswell CPUs and all-day battery life
Apple today released new MacBook Airs with Intel's fourth-generation Haswell i5 CPUs rated at 1.3GHz and all-day battery life. Apple claims 9 hour battery life with the 11-inch MacBook Air and 12 hours with the 13" models. Now with 3x faster 802.11ac WiFi, the new MacBook Airs are in stock ...
Apple drops prices, boots speeds on Retina MacBook Pros
Apple dropped prices on 13" Retina MacBook Pros today along with offering faster Intel Core processors on some 13" and 15" configurations. Apple also dropped pricing on the high-end 13" 256GB MacBook Air by $100: - 13" 256GB MacBook Air: $1399 $100 price drop - 13" 256GB MacBook Air (Apple ...
MacPrices mobile app, prices at a glance and on the go
MacPrices.net offers readers a Mobile Web App which allows you to glance at today's lowest Mac and iPad prices on the go. Click on the link above, or just visit MacPrices on your iPhone, iPod, or other mobile device. The web app will allow you to look up the ...
Apple introduces next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Apple today introduced their next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro with a retina display, as well as updated existing 13" and 15" models. The 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display, as it's called, features a brilliant 2,880 by 1,880 pixel display and is redesigned to look more like the MacBook Air, at ...
Apple updates MacBook Air with faster Ivy Bridge Intel processors
Apple today released updated 11" and 13" MacBook Airs with faster dual-core i5 Intel Ivy Bridge processor running up to 2.0GHz and high-speed USB 3.0 ports. Prices on all but the low-end 11-inch model were also lowered by $100. The new models are available for order today at The Apple ...
Apple adds free in store pickup and setup to online orders
The Apple Store has added the ability to order items online, then choose between shipping to an address or local Apple Store pickup. If you choose local store pickup, items will be available within and hour of ordering. Free setup is included with Macs, iPads, and iPods ...
Apple updates MacBook Pros with faster CPUs
Apple updated MacBook Pros today with slightly faster Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, faster graphics on 15" and 17" models, and higher-capacity hard drives. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro and 17-inch MacBook Pro are available today at The Apple Store. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available ...
Apple updates iMacs with Intel Sandy Bridge processors, Thunderbolt I/O
Apple released updated iMacs today with Intel Quad-Core Sandy Bridge processors, faster graphics, FaceTime HD cameras, and Thunderbolt I/O ports. The new models are being sold in similar configurations to the previous 2010 models, with 21" and 27" displays ranging from $1199 to $1999. Quad-Core Intel Core i5 processors are ...
MacBook Pros now 3-5 day wait at The Apple Store
MacBook Pros moved from Same Day shipping to a 3-5 day wait today at The Apple Store. Apple is widely expect to introduce new MacBook Pros sometime this week, so be sure to check with MacPrices.net for the latest info on prices and shipping dates after their release ...
Review: 2010 iPod shuffle
Apple went back in time with the 2010 iPod shuffle and released a model styled similar to the 2008 shuffle with buttons on the front rather than on the earphone cord. Read More... ...
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Review: 2010 iPod nano
For 2010, Apple decontented the iPod nano. They took away the clickwheel, took away the video camera, and made the screen smaller. In their place, they added a touch screen with icons, a la the iPod touch, but without access to the apps, and a clip on the back a ...
Review: 2010 8GB iPod touch
The 2010 iPod touch introduces a number of new features for Apple's popular media player. In addition to a slight slimming of the case, the new iPod touch features Apple's retina display, front and rear facing cameras with FaceTime, and Apple's A4 chip. With the introduction of iOS 4.2, the ...