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16-Inch MacBook Pro Takes on Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro was well-received by Apple fans. But how does it compare to a Windows equivalent? AppleInsider tested it against the Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2 to find out.
When it comes to the actual machines themselves, it comes down to —as it often does —a Windows PC versus a Mac. The MacBook Pro won out by a hair in terms of raw performance and won handily in video encoding. It has more Thunderbolt 3 ports, a higher resolution vibrant display, and the superb hardware and software integration Apple is known for. The last one is a huge factor in why users are drawn to Apple in the first place.
Happy 36th Birthday, Macintosh!
36 years ago today, Steve Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh computer, at an annual meeting of Apple’s shareholders.
Facebook Exec Sir Nick Clegg Claims WhatsApp is Unhackable
Top Facebook executive Sir Nick Clegg has come under criticism for denying that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos was hacked via WhatsApp.
‘Little America’ Coming to Apple Podcasts and Books
An interview with the team behind Apple TV+ show Little America reveals they plan to expand into Apple Podcasts and Apple Books.
Comcast Will Raise Your Price Even if You Don’t Use NBC’s Peacock
Two things will go live on April 15: Early access for NBC’s Peacock streaming service, and a price hike from Comcast.
The extra costs will not be readily evident to new customers as the rate increases mostly appear as hidden fees…For some customers, these price hikes have already taken effect as the company began the gradual squeeze in December. All totaled, subscriptions should increase by about 3.6 percent for most subscribers, whether they use Peacock or not.
Enticing New 'Jobs at Apple' Page Live
Many people dream of a job at Apple. The company is trying to make that prospect even more enticing, with an updated ‘Jobs at Apple’ page. The company is offering “an open invitation to open minds,” the page says. It also features a stunning video, along that same theme. The page also asks potential applicants to “introduce yourself,” and says the company will “get in touch if there‘s a role that seems like a good match.”
James Corden Doesn't Actually Drive the 'Carpool Karaoke' Car
You may or may not be surprised to learn the presenter James Corden is not actually driving the ‘Carpool Karaoke’ car.
Relive 416+ Classic Arcade Games while Charging Your Phone: $29.99
We have a deal on the GAMECASE, a portable charger for your iPhone with a built-in classic gaming system. That includes a display and controls, with more than 416 classic games built into the device, including Super Contra, Super Mario Bros, Tetris, Pacman, F1 Race, and more. Plus, the battery has an 8,000mAh capacity. This device is $29.99 through our deal.
Apple Exec Meets Ukraine Foreign Minister After Crimea Maps Controversy
Senior Apple executive Lisa Jackson met with Ukraine’s foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko at Davos on Thursday, Business Insider reported. It followed the controversial labeling of the annexed region of Crimea as part of Russia in Apple Maps.
Prystaiko tweeted a photo of himself alongside Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives. His tweet said the pair discussed Apple’s “next steps” in the Ukrainian market, with a follow-up tweet hinting that the Crimea issue was also discussed. He wrote: “[Ukraine has a] growing pool of loyal customers, creative IT class, improving business climate – all the ingredients for beneficial cooperation are in place.” In a follow-up he added: “2/2 Protection of IPR, ‘grey market sales’ and some outstanding issues of a political nature are being resolved, too.”
