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Apple seeds macOS Monterey 12.5, macOS 11.6.8 Release Candidate versions

If you’re feeling brave, this might be just your thing. Apple on Wednesday issued the Release Candidate for its macOS Monterey 12.5 operating system. The update, which is probably the final release of this macOS iteration, can now be downloaded via Apple’s beta website. The update accompanies a beta Release Candidate for Apple’s macOS Big […]

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Apple releases updated firmware for Siri Remote

Your redesigned Apple TV remote could be getting some software-based fixes. Apple on Tuesday released a new version of its firmware for its recently-released Siri Remote. The Siri Remote, which was released alongside the second-generation Apple TV 4K, is available both with the set top box as well as by itself. The new firmware, dubbed […]

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Benchmark testing, disassembly notes slower SSD read/write performance on base model 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro

This probably wasn’t what you were expecting with a new M2-based 13-inch MacBook Pro. The $1,299 base model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring 256GB of storage has significantly slower SSD read/write speeds compared to an equivalent previous-generation model. According to YouTube channels Max Tech and Created Tech, which ran tests on the new units […]

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Apple updates battery calibration tools for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max handsets in iOS 14.5

If you have an iPhone 11, this will come in handy. With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple has introduced a new process for recalibrating the battery health reporting on the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. The update recalibrate the maximum battery capacity as well as the peak performance capacity on the iPhone […]

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Rumor: TSMC to begin mass production/shipment of A15 processor for iPhone 13 at the end of May

Per the rumor mill, longtime Apple supplier TSMC is slated to begin mass shipments of the upcoming A15 processor for the iPhone 13 ahead of schedule at the end of May. The new chip will be based on an enhanced version of the 5nm process, which first debuted in the A14 Bionic with the 2020 iPad […]