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  • Pro Display XDR only support 5K resolutions on some Mac models

    There might be a small issue here.

    In spite of the excitement surrounding Apple’s new Pro Display XDR for the 2019 Mac Pro, a new report from AppleInsider states that the display only supports a 5K resolution, as opposed to the 6K it’s been marketed as supporting on certain machines:

    According to Thomas Grove Carter, the Pro Display XDR features a 6K, 6,016 x 3,384 pixel resolution. Carter wrote that the display only achieved a 5K resolution when connected to an iMac Pro.

    Per Apple’s product specifications page, Apple has stated that the Pro Display XDR is compatible with a variety of Mac models, including the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro, which features an MPX Module GPU, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 2019 21.5-inch iMac and the 2019 27-inch iMac. Other supported Mac models includes those with Thunderbolt 3 ports as well as hardware paired with the Blackmagic eGPU or Blackmagic eGPU Pro. Apple’s support page describes the setup process for the display, which states that the aforementioned Mac and Blackmagic eGPU setups are able to support the 6K resolution with 10-bit color.

    Apple has yet to offer an official statement as to the issue.

    Via The Mac Observer, AppleInsider, Pro Display XDR specifications, support.apple.com and @thomasgcarter

  • Apple support document highlights 16-inch MacBook Pro external display support, support for up to two simultaneous external 6K monitors


    Perhaps the nicest feature about the 16-inch MacBook Pro for programmers, photographers, designers, and video editors is that you can hang some pretty nice, meaty displays off of it, including two simultaneous external 6K monitors.

    Per an Apple support document, the notebook can be used with the following external display configurations:

    • Two 6K displays with resolutions of 6016 x 3384 at 60Hz
    • Two 5K displays with resolutions of 5120 x 2880 at 60Hz
    • Four 4K displays with resolutions of 4096 x 2304 at 60Hz
    • One 5K display at 5120 x 2880 at 60Hz and up to three 4K displays at 4096 x 2304 at 60Hz

    The 16-inch MacBook Pro can also be used with the following LG Ultrafine Display configurations:

    • Two LG UltraFine 5K displays configured at 5120 x 2880 10bpc at 60Hz
    • Four LG UltraFine 4K displays configured at 4096 x 2304 8bpc at 60Hz
    • One LG UltraFine 5K display connected to one side of your Mac and two LG UltraFine 4K displays connected to ports on the opposite side.

    Apple reinforces that, to maximize performance with multiple displays, it is recommended to connect each monitor on different sides of the MacBook Pro, as it features four Thunderbolt 3 ports — two on each side of the machine — and there’s only one driver for each pair.

    “Your MacBook Pro has two busses for its four Thunderbolt 3 ports. Each pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports (on the left and right sides of your Mac) are different busses. Whenever possible, connect your displays to different busses to maximize performance. Don’t connect more than two displays to either bus. If you connect a 6K, 5K, or multi-cable 4K display, use a different bus for each of the displays.”

    At present, the latest 15-inch MacBook Pro supports only two 5K displays or four 4K displays simultaneously.

    This definitely says some decent things about the updated graphics card in the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it’s capable of, especially in the professional sphere.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via 9to5Mac and support.apple.com

  • Apple releases updated USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, complete with HDMI 2.0 support

    This should come in handy.

    Apple has released an updated version of its USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. The new version adds an HDMI 2.0 port to connect your Mac or iPad Pro to an external display. The previous incarnation feature an HDMI 1.4b port.

    The adapter features a USB port to connect peripherals with, as well as a USB-C port for power.

    Users can use 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz resolutions on the following:

    iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017 and later), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 and later), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017 and later), and iMac Pro (2018)

    Users can also use 1080p at 60Hz or UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30Hz on the following:

    MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 and later), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016), iMac (non-Retina, 21.5‑inch, 2017), and Mac mini (2018)

    To get these resolutions and refresh rates requires you to have macOS 10.14.6 or later, or iOS 12.4 or later.

    The adapter is available for $69.

    If you’ve had a chance to try it and have any feedback to offer, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via The Mac Observer

  • Up to six forthcoming iPad Pro models hinted at via Appsee log traffic

    Additional hints have surfaced as to new iPad Pro models, an app analytics platform claiming to see logs of model identifiers for unreleased models for the tablet, labels that seemingly correlate with other rumors about the 2018 refresh.

    Mobile analytics firm Appsee stated that the model identifiers “iPad8,1,” “iPad8,2,” “iPad8,3,” “iPad8,4,” “iPad8,5,” and “iPad8,8” have recently started to appear on its platform. The identifiers first surfaced last Monday, with the identifiers in the latest report joined by two other labels, namely the missing two from the set: “iPad8,6” and “iPad8,7”

    Appsee has yet to note any references to “iPad8,6” or “iPad8,7” in its logs, although it may be likely that the models still exist, if not being used in a way that it could be seen by third-party analytics systems.

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  • Rumor: Apple Watch Series 4 to feature larger, edge-to-edge, 384×480 pixel display

    Following last week’s announcement of Apple’s September 12th media event, some marketing images of the upcoming iPhone Xs and Apple Watch Series 4 were leaked.

    The images reveal what is apparently a higher resolution display for the Apple Watch Series 4, or at least for the 42mm version of the device.

    Given information found in the latest watchOS 5 beta, that the resolution will be 384×480. For comparison, the resolution on the current 42mm Apple Watch Series 3 is 312×390. Apple is going to achieve this significantly higher resolution by reducing the size of the bezels and making the screen a little bit larger. This new device will also probably feature a higher PPI, which also contributes to the higher resolution.

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