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Hardware iMac News

Teardown of low-end 21.5-inch iMac finds RAM soldered to the motherboard

You won’t be able to upgrade the RAM on the new, low-end 21.5-inch iMac. Per MacRumors, the cool cats at Other World Computing have performed a full teardown and discovered that the 8 GB of RAM that the iMac ships with is permanently soldered to the motherboard.

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hard drive Hardware iMac News

Apple adds 256, 512 GB Flash drive options as build-to-order options for iMac

It’s pricey, but it’s a useful option. Per MacRumors, Apple has added new storage options to its iMac lineup, allowing users to choose either a 256 GB or 512 GB flash storage drive as part of the order customization process. The new options are available as US$300 and US$600 surcharges respectively to replace the 1 […]

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iPhone News Software

Honda, Acura, other car makers to offer Siri-based Eyes Free support on some 2013 models

Soon you will talk to your car. And it might actually do some of the things you ask of it. Per AppleInsider, the American division of carmaker Honda announced on Wednesday it will integrate support for Apple’s voice-driven Siri personal assistant into its 2013 Honda Accord and Acura RDX and ILX models. The 2013 Honda […]

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How-To MacBook Pro News

How-To: Combine a Retina Display MacBook Pro with an external monitor to see all possible resolutions

Ok, this is interesting. Jim Tanous over at the mighty Mac Observer has just penned a how-to guide as to how to see all possible resolutions for your Retina Display MacBook Pro on an external monitor with a little tinkering and the option key. Head over here to take a gander and as nifty as […]

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MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple to offer black matte option with next-gen MacBook Air

You might like this. Per MacRumors, sources have stated that Apple will offer the option of a black finish on its next-generation Sandy Bridge powered MacBook Air ultraportable notebooks expected to arrive in the near future. Citing “several anonymous tips,” the site reported on Monday that Apple will will offer “at least some models” of […]