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Phil Schiller cites 2016 Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro as most ordered Apple notebook ever made

The Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro may be about the most popular MacBook Pro to date. In a recent interview, Apple Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller noted that the new model is the most popular notebook that Apple has ever shipped. “Our online store has had more orders for the new MacBook Pro than […]

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Apple leaks next-gen MacBook Pro image with macOS 10.12.1 Sierra update, confirms OLED-based “Magic Touchbar”

Apple may have accidentally revealed some of the goods to be announced at the media event on October 27th via the macOS Sierra 10.12.1 update. The update apparently includes hidden Apple Pay images that depict the brand new MacBook Pro with an OLED touch panel. This confirms that such a product is in the works […]

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Apple begins surveying users as to headphone jack, other port use on products

The 3.5 millimeter headphone jack on the Retina display MacBook Pro could be next on the chopping block. A number of users have reported Apple asking “Do you ever use the headphone port on your MacBook Pro with Retina display?” There are several other reports on Twitter from users who have been asked similar questions […]

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iFixit completes teardown of 802.11ac AirPort Extreme, finds space for drive bracket among changes

The new 802.11ac AirPort Extreme is out and, continuing a long and fine tradition, iFixit tore the sucker apart without a moment’s hesitation. Per CNET and the official iFixit teardown page, the new tower-like router arrives with a bracket that can easily house a hard drive, but appears to be just large enough to perfectly […]

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Apple announces updated, slimmer, Ivy Bridge iMac

It may not have been the absolute centerpiece of the show, but it still looks nifty. Per Macworld, Apple on Tuesday released a new, thinner iMac. The company reengineered the iMac’s internals and display, and Apple says the display system is 45 percent thinner and 8 pounds lighter. The new iMacs are available in 21.5- […]