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Apple patent hints at carbon fiber inserts to help create thinner, stronger displays for next-gen MacBook Pro

Apple could one day use carbon fiber technology to strengthen its MacBook Pro displays, using the inserts to minimize damage to the screen from flexing the notebook’s top section, without adding any significant weight to the portable device, while also making it extremely thin.  Given its nature of being designed for portability, notebooks like the […]

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MacBook Pro flight restrictions spread to additional airlines, some batteries still a concern

The number of flight restrictions imposed on a certain number of 15-inch MacBook notebooks with faulty batteries has spread to an increasing number of airlines. As of now MacBook owners need to start checking with an airline if they intend to take their laptop on a flight because the restrictions imposed vary. The worst case […]

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Satechi introduced USB-C Dual Multimedia Adapter, USB-C Dual HDMI Adapter for Apple notebooks

This might come in handy. Accessory maker Satechi released two new USB-C adapters on Thursday. The adapters allow users to simultaneously use two external HDMI displays. The USB-C Dual Multimedia Adapter features two HDMI ports, Ethernet, USB-A, and SD card readers. The other new product is the USB-C Dual HDMI Adapter. The USB-C Dual Multimedia Adapter offers a […]

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FAA bans some MacBook Pro notebooks with recalled batteries from flights

When your notebook’s battery is in questionable shape, the FAA tends to take notice. U.S. airline safety regulators banned select MacBook Pro notebooks on flights after Apple recently stated that some units posed a fire risk. In a statement, the FAA said that it was “aware of the recalled batteries that are used in some […]

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Rumor: Apple could opt for “Pro” monicker with next-gen iPhone models

Apple may go the “Pro” naming route with the next-gen iPhone models. CoinX, a noted and reliable Twitter leaker, said that Apple looks like it will use the Pro suffix branding for the new iPhone. The source previously corrected named the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR a week before their debut. They […]