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Apple could end antitrust woes by making the iOS App Store more like the Mac’s

Apple is currently caught in a legal mire of its own making. Loosening up the iOS App Store and making it more like the Mac equivalent could be a solution.
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Apple finally brings Mac repair program to independent shops

Independent repair shops can now fix your Mac with genuine Apple parts and official training without being an authorized service provider.
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The revolutionary, original iMac turns 22 today. Can Apple recapture its magic?

Apple’s iMac is about to experience its biggest redesign. Two decades after the iMac G3 first hit the world stage, today’s all-in-one has a lot in common.
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MacOS Big Sur public beta hands-on: The best Mac update in years?

Apple has released the MacOS Big Sur public beta to the world. Is it any good, and should you upgrade? We got hands-on with the new Mac update to find out.
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MacOS Big Sur: Every change made in Apple’s massive software revamp

MacOS Big Sur is a huge update to Apple’s Mac operating system. Here is everything new it brings with it, including updated apps and a new visual redesign.
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Updating to MacOS Big Sur is worth it for this one feature alone

Sick of hunting for obscure settings on your Mac? Big Sur will change all that with the addition of one simple feature. Here’s why you need it in your life.
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How to use Control Center in MacOS Big Sur

Apple’s MacOS Big Sur introduces the Control Center, a new way to quickly change your Mac’s settings. Here’s how to get the most out of this handy new feature.
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Apple’s new iMac still hasn’t fixed this one big problem

The refreshed iMac looks great and has some great updates, but there is one big problem with it. Worse, this is something Apple has not sorted out for years.
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New Apple iMac has improved 5K display and more power, but no Apple Silicon

There is no all-encompassing redesign, but Apple has updated almost every other aspect of the 27-inch iMac. The new model is available to order starting today.
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The iMac redesign looks amazing in this designer concept

We have long waited for a redesigned iMac, and one designer has envisioned how it could look. If it proves accurate, Apple fans have a lot to look forward to.
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MacBook Pro 2020: Everything you need to know about Apple’s next laptops

The 13-inch MacBook Pro got a bigger-than-expected update in early May, including the new Magic Keyboard, but that's not all Apple has up its sleeve this year.
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3nm chips could launch across Apple products by 2022

Apple’s future iPhones and iPads could get much faster 3nm processors in 2022, according to a recent rumor, with Apple Silicon Macs potentially following suit.
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The best Mac security tips: 7 mistakes you’re making, and how to fix them

Macs may be more secure than Windows, but they are not invulnerable. Here are seven easy ways to strengthen your privacy on MacOS and keep your data safe.
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Report: Apple Silicon Macs and redesigned iPad coming later this year

Apple’s first Apple Silicon Macs are just a matter of months away, and will be joined by an affordable, redesigned 10.8-inch iPad, according to a new report.
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This must-have Mac app solves multitasking with a single swipe

Struggling with Mac window management? Give Swish a try. It is a brilliant app that powers up your trackpad gestures in a way that Apple can only dream of.
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It’s time for a touchscreen iMac, and the iPad Pro proves it can be done

Apple’s next iMac could take some design inspiration from the iPad Pro, potentially giving us the first ever touchscreen Mac. Here’s why it would work so well.
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Logitech made a Mac-specific MX Master 3. Is it the ultimate mouse for Mac?

Logitech has revamped its MX Keys and MX Master 3, making some tweaks and updates specifically for Mac users looking to upgrade their keyboard and mouse setup.
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Glass keyboards could come to Apple’s future MacBooks

Apple is still trying to make the perfect keyboard, and a recent patent suggests it could do that by kitting its MacBooks out with glass keycaps.
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Apple is working on MacBooks with retractable keys to make even thinner laptops

Keyboards are an obsession for Apple, and the firm’s latest patent shows it is working on a retractable MacBook keyboard to slim down its device even further.
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Former Intel engineer reveals the truth about the Mac’s switch to Apple Silicon

Apple’s long-rumored switch from Intel chips to Apple Silicon is the biggest Mac shake-up in years. Now, an Intel engineer has revealed exactly why it happened.
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Should you wait to buy a Mac powered by Apple Silicon?

Apple will soon switch from Intel to ARM in its Macs, but does that mean you should pull the trigger on a first-generation ARM Mac? We lay out the pros and cons.
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Everything Apple didn’t announce at WWDC 2020

Apple revealed a huge list of features and updates at WWDC 2020, but not everything that was rumored made an appearance. Here’s everything Apple forgot to share.
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iMac 2020: Everything we know about this year’s big redesign

The iMac could be in line for some significant upgrades later this year. Here is everything we want to see Apple bring to its next all-in-one desktop computer.
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Apple announces monumental transition to custom processors for Mac

After much speculation, Apple revealed the Mac will soon switch its processors from Intel to ARM. The transition will begin in products later this year.
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2020 keynote today

Apple is expected to announce a slew of new products and software at WWDC 2020. Here is how to watch the whole event live and ensure you do not miss a thing.
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MacBook Pro 13-inch vs. MacBook Pro 16: Which Apple laptop is right for you?

Apple's two MacBook Pros aren't just different in size. From performance to battery, here's what you need to know to decide which pro laptop is right for you.
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Apple’s Mac Pro gets user-expandable SSD kit

The Mac Pro is designed as a modular computer that is easy to customize, and Apple has just made it even more so with a brand-new user-configurable SSD kit.
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Apple gives MacBook Pro 16 a massively powerful GPU upgrade

Want to kit out the MacBook Pro 16 with an incredibly powerful graphics card? You might be in luck, as Apple has added the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M to the lineup.
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Why Apple’s transition to ARM-based MacBooks won’t be a colossal failure

Apple will soon switch its Macs from Intel processors to ARM chips. Will the transition work out? All the evidence tells us it should be a roaring success.
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The iMac will get a design refresh at WWDC, leaker claims

The iMac is looking rather long in the tooth and really needs a design refresh. That could be announced at WWDC 2020, according to noted leaker Sonny Dickson.
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Apple to announce it is ditching Intel chips at WWDC 2020

Extensive rumors claim Apple will switch from Intel to ARM processors in its future Macs. That change now seems imminent: it will happen at WWDC in mid-June.
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3 ways Apple’s new ARM processors could transform how MacBooks are designed

If Apple ditches Intel chips and moves to ARM processors, a whole host of changes could come to the MacBook. Here are three possible outcomes we could see.
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Apple spring 2020 announcements: iPhone 9, MacBook Pro, and more

With a physical event out of the question, Apple has begun announcing products this spring. The MacBook Air and iPad Pro have launched, but what else is coming?
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This redesigned iMac concept is a throwback to the iMac G4 — and I love it

Apple’s iMac is a design icon, but the latest version is looking tired. One designer redesigned the iMac G4 to bring it up to date -- and it looks incredible.