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Intel-based MacBook Air batteries show best-ever test results according to Macworld Lab

The new MacBook Air batteries have been tested. And you’ll probably like the results. Per Macworld, the Macworld Lab has completed its run of tests on Apple’s new battery for its updated Haswell-based MacBook Air notebook. And while Macworld Lab didn’t experience the 12-hour battery life cited by Apple, the tests do show that the […]

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MacBook Pro News

Apple announces 13-inch Retina Display MacBook Pro

You’ve been waiting for this for a long time now. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday took the wraps off its redesigned 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring a high-resolution Retina display. Apple executive Phil Schiller noted that the 13-inch MacBook Pro is Apple’s best selling Mac in its entire product lineup. With that in mind, the company […]

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How-To MacBook Pro

How-To: Troubleshoot keyboard backlighting on a MacBook Pro

You like your MacBook Pro. And if you paid extra for it, you’re probably pretty fond of your MacBook Pro’s backlit keyboard. So when it goes south/doesn’t light up, there’s some room for consternation. To this end, the cool cats over at MacFixIt have assembled a useful list of steps to take if your backlight […]

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MacBook Air Rumor Software

Rumor: Apple slated to release Mac OS X 10.7, next-gen MacBook Air on Wednesday

It’s the rumor mill that keeps life interesting… Per AppleInsider, Apple could launch both its Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and its widely anticipated Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Air notebooks on Wednesday. According to sources with proven track records, the new product launches are set to occur later this week. Specifically, one person said the products would […]

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Rumor: Additional sources point towards next-gen MacBook Air launch next week

Ya know, if the next-gen MacBook Air came out today and killed all this anticipation, that wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. Per All Things D, a new report Thursday corroborates that Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Airs next week, featuring backlit keyboards and minimum 128GB solid-state hard drives. Updated: The […]