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Rumor: Next-gen Thunderbolt display could feature 5K resolution, integrated GPU

Apple’s current Thunderbolt Display, as impressive as it is, is on its way out. Following up on previous rumors, Apple looks to be running out of stock for the unit with no signs of replenishing inventory. A new set of rumors has it that Apple’s next-gen Thunderbolt Display will offer a 5K resolution display of […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to create thinner, lighter MacBook with OLED screen above keyboard, Touch ID components

When Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo releases a research note, people tend to listen. A new note states that Apple plans to introduce a dramatically overhauled MacBook Pro later this year. Kuo says the device will have a new “thinner and lighter” design with design cues taken from the 12-inch MacBook, as well as Touch ID […]

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Initial tests point to 15% faster CPU performance, other changes in 2016 12-inch Retina MacBooks

Apple’s next-gen 12-inch retina MacBook is out the door and the numbers have been run on it. Over at Geekbench, Christina Warren noted that that 1.2 GHz configuration runs around 15 to 18 percent faster CPU performance compared to last year’s equivalent model. The notebook earned a single-core score of 2,894 and a multi-core score […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to Amphenol for thinner, metal injection mold-made hinges for next-gen MacBook

Following up on a rumor from November that Apple was working with suppliers to “fully redesign” many of the MacBook’s internal components to achieve a slimmer design, it appears that Apple might be making a move towards metal injection mold-made hinges. Metal injection molding is a metalworking process that’s used to create very small metal […]

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USB Implementers Forum draws up certification, verification program for USB-C cables, devices

USB-C is coming along and a lot of nice things are being said about the technology, but there hasn’t been a ton of verification and certification, especially among cheaper cables. This may change soon. Under its new program, the USB Implementers Forum will test and certify USB-C cables, chargers, and other devices. End-user products — […]