With a new MacBook Pro announcement rumored for today, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken question what might make a laptop exciting again. Plus – continuing to size-up iPhone sales for the current quarter.
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Two Unreleased Macs Spotted on Valve's Gaming Platform Steam
Two unreleased Macs have been spotted on Valve’s gaming platform Steam, with one potentially being the M2 MacBook Pro.
Apple Tries to Spur Mac Sales with Special Discount for Small Businesses
Apple is trying to reinvigorate MacBook sales especially during the holiday quarter by offering a rare special discount for small businesses.
Gurman: New M2 Mac Models Won't Be Coming Until 2023, Together with macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3
Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman says that Apple will not be announcing new Mac models this year, but instead will launch them in the first quarter of 2023.
Unrest in iPhone City and the Macs We're Not Getting When - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-31
COVID is playing havoc with iPhone production and workers are getting tired of it, TMO Mangling Editor Jeff Guts joins Ken on this Halloween edition to talk about production bumps and reading iPhone availability in the months ahead. Plus – the guy who said new Macs next month now says next year instead.
Apple Prepping M2 MacBook Pro, M2 Mac mini and M2 Extreme Mac Pro
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman believes Apple will launch new MacBook Pros and Mac mini with M2 chips, and M2 Extreme Mac Pro in the coming months.
Almost Every 2021 MacBook Pro Model Is $400 Off On Amazon
Amazon often offers great discounts on MacBook Pro computers, and this week is no different. How about $400 just about every 2021 model?
Report Suggests Apple May Unveil New 2022 Macs and iPad Pro Models Through Press Releases, Not an October Event
While we still expect new Mac and iPad models announced in 2022, they may not be notable enough for announcement at an October event.
New MacBook Pros Featuring M2 Max and M2 Pro Chips 'Well Into Development and Testing'
According to “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman, MacBook Pro models sporting the M2 Pro and M2 Max are already in “development and testing”.
TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro
Industry insiders have reported to Taiwanese news sites that TSMC will soon begin production of the M2 Pro chip for new MacBook Pro models.
Australian Tribunal Orders Apple to Repair a MacBook Pro with FlexGate Issue
Australian Tribunal ordered Apple to repair a 2017 MacBook Pro with FlexGate gate issue which Apple refuted.
Apple Adds Eight Old Mac Models to Its Vintage Products List
Apple has added eight older Mac models to its vintage product list, including the first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar released in 2016.
Gurman Predicts 14- and 16-Inch M2 MacBook Pros Available by Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
According to Mark Gurman’s recent “Power On” newsletter, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros should be available by fall 2022 or spring 2023.
Base Model M2 MacBook Air Takes Performance Hit with Slower SSD Speeds
Reviews for the new M2 MacBook Air are arriving, and it appears the base model has the same SSD decisions as the base M2 MacBook Pro.
First MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Goes to Apple's Vintage Products List on July 31
Apple will soon add the first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to its vintage products list now that it’s been off the market more than five years.
YouTube Tear-Down Shows Why New Base Model 13-Inch MacBook May Have Slower SSD Speeds
Reports show that the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip has slower SSD read/write speeds than equivalent previous-generation models.
New 13-Inch M2 MacBook Pro Now Available for Purchase Through Apple's Website
The first ever M2 Mac, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, is now available on Apple’s website. First orders begin arriving June 24.
Apple Announces Preorders for New M2 13-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple just announced preorders for the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro begin June 17, with deliveries starting June 24.
Apple Refreshes the 13-Inch MacBook Pro with M2 Chip
Alongside the new M2 MacBook Air, Apple also announced the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, now featuring the M2 chip.
MacBook Pro Manufacturer, Quanta Faces Revolt From Workers Who Are Getting Tired of Lockdowns
Quanta, Apple’s key MacBook Pro Manufacturer is facing revolts from workers who have been trapped in a closed-loop system due to lockdowns.
Quanta Considering Relocation of MacBook Pro Factory to Increase Production
Quanta, manufacturer of Apple’s MacBook Pro, hopes to increase production by relocating to another factory unaffected by COVID-19.
Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months
Apple is experiencing significant delays on anything beyond the base models of Mac Studio and MacBook Pro, with some deliveries taking months.
Apple Testing Nine New Mac Models with M2 Apple Silicon Chips
Apple is reportedly testing new Mac models that will feature the M2 Apple Silicon chips and an advanced version of the M1 chip.
Delay in Shipment of High-End MacBook Pro Could Be Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns in China
The China COVID-19 lockdown seems to be affecting Apple’s supply chain, as delivery estimates for high-end MacBook Pros are now delayed.