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Apple appears ready to absorb tariff costs for the short term

With the tariffs on assorted products from China having kicked in on September 1st, JPMorgan has estimate that Chinese tariffs could cost the average $1,000 a year. The tariff applies to a huge range of products from milk to sports equipment, with many Apple products hit… A spokesperson for the National Retail Federation stated that 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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Apple patent highlights idea of “optical keyboard” replacing mechanical keyboard for future MacBooks

A recently published Apple patent suggests that future MacBook keyboards may not feature mechanical keyboard switches, but instead use an “optical keyboard.” The optical keyboard would incorporate a series of emitters and sensors that would measure light. Upon detecting a change in the light, this could be interpreted as input. Per the patent application: The […]

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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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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 […]