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Mac-Compatible Retina Displays Now Available

A person with ties to the display industry has confirmed for CNet that Retina LCD panels are ready for inclusion in the next-generation MacBook Pros.DisplaySearch Senior Analyst Richard Shim is quoted as saying that super high-resolution panels at 13.3- and 15.4-inches are already available from suppliers. These are ...

17 May 2012
07:51 GMT

Apple Confirmed to Unveil Updated MacBook Pros at WWDC 2012

Confirming yesterday’s report by 9to5mac, Bloomberg cites people with knowledge of Apple’s plans as saying that the Cupertino computer giant is, indeed, launching updated MacBook Pro systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The laptops are said to boast Retina displays, resembling those on...

15 May 2012
03:45 GMT

Apple’s Retina Display MacBook Pro Detailed

Sources in the Far East handling prototype components and casings for the a new MacBook Pro have confirmed Apple’s rumored plans to take the notebook industry by storm with a 15-inch Retina display, support for USB 3.0, and a killer design made possible through the exclusion of the optical disc drive. Contrary...

14 May 2012
09:33 GMT

Apple Reportedly Launching 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display [UPDATED]

Apple is readying an ultra-thin version of its longstanding 15-inch MacBook Pro equipped with a “jaw dropping” Retina display and USB 3.0 ports, according to trusted sources speaking to 9to5mac. Citing their contacts, the Apple-centric site reports that a new 15-inch MacBook Pro is coming this summer, an...

14 May 2012
08:59 GMT

Analyst: MacBook Pro Refresh to Drop 17-Inch Model

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with KGI Securities has issued a note to investors signaling the potential discontinuation of Apple’s 17-inch MacBook Pro model, as the company is preparing to introduce a refresh with slimmer designs.Kuo's estimates on Apple’s Mac business in 2Q12 include a boost by several fact...

23 April 2012
04:48 GMT

MacBook Pro, the Fragrance

Who’d have imagined that perfume makers would want to waste their talent creating and showcasing a fragrance that replicates the smell of a newly-unboxed Apple computer? An artistic collaborative group, called Greatest Hits, approached the fine gents at Air Aroma to ask for help in creating a unique scent...

17 April 2012
05:26 GMT

Resellers Indicate Apple’s MacBook Pro Refresh Is Close

Mac resellers are signaling shortages of 15-inch MacBook Pros in what could be regarded as a clear indication that the Cupertino, California-based Apple is dwindling down stock intentionally, ahead of a planned refresh. Not that the MacBook Pro redesign wasn’t all over the news already, but AppleInsider arrive...

10 April 2012
10:05 GMT

MacBook Pro "Slim" Stirs Up Competition in Notebook Space - Report

The hit-and-miss DigiTimes is at it again with a new report citing market watchers as saying that the notebook space will witness some fierce competition between Cupertino, California-based Apple Inc. and PC vendors Acer, HP, Asus, and Lenovo - all of which are planning to roll out new, ultra-thin laptopts.Rumored fo...

9 April 2012
15:41 GMT

New MacBook Airs Prepared for June Launch, Chinese Paper Says

A Chinese newspaper is dishing out information about the upcoming laptop releases from Apple, Sony, HP and Toshiba, mentioning that a MacBook Air refresh from Apple is expected this June. Hit-and-miss publication DigiTimes is citing a Chinese-language Apple Daily report as saying that “Taiwan-based notebook OD...

5 April 2012
10:21 GMT

The First Ultra-Slim MacBook Pro Will Be a 15-Inch Model - Report

Apple has ordered shipments of ultra-thin next-generation MacBook Pros in the hundreds of thousands for the coming months, according to Joanne Chien, senior analyst at Digitimes Research. Rumored to have redesigned, next-generation notebooks on the launchpad, “Apple, which entered into the market of ultra-thin...

3 April 2012
07:14 GMT

Production of Next-Gen MacBook Pros Begins Next Month - Report

Industry sources are telling DigiTimes that Apple has placed orders for the next-generation of MacBook Pro computers, with the first batch expected to enter mass production next month. Likely equipped with the newest Ivy Bridge processors from Intel, the next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro is to enter manufacturing ...

29 March 2012
04:40 GMT

Slim MacBook Pros Now in Production, Sources Say

Sources at Apple’s supply chain partners are telling DigiTimes that Apple has revised its MacBook Pro line to include a slimmer chassis with no optical drive. By removing the optical disc drive, Apple will release 13- and 15-inch laptops that retain their Pro-status with higher specs than the MacBook Air, the ...

16 March 2012
10:51 GMT

Apple Gear Maker Says a 15-Inch Air Is Coming

A premium Mac accessory maker is spreading rumors that Apple will kill off the MacBook Pro as we know it by introducing a 15-inch model akin to the MacBook Air. Talking to Electricpig, this anonymous vendor said (quoted from the report) that “Apple’s likely to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air in April, effec...

14 March 2012
11:36 GMT

Apple Fixes Display Flickering on Old MacBook Pros

Apple has released a new EFI firmware update for owners of late-2008 MacBook Pros with 15-inch screens. The patch aims to fix graphics glitches, according to the release notes. MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 2.8 is recommended for MacBook Pro (15-inch, late 2008) models as “[it] resolves a graphics issue that...

29 February 2012
03:11 GMT

Apple Updates Macintosh Family to Improve Stability

Apple this week updated the firmware of most of its Macintosh models, including the iMac, the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini, to patch a number of issues that affected all systems in a similar manner. With the exception of the Mac Pro, which many believe will get discontinued soon, the entire Macinto...

24 February 2012
03:50 GMT

All MacBook Pros Getting Air-Like Design in 2012 - Report

A report citing people familiar with Apple’s roadmap is reiterating an old rumor saying the company will revamp its entire MacBook Pro line, both inside and out, giving the laptops a design akin to that of the popular MacBook Air.The news isn't exactly breaking, since there has been a lot of talk about the...

12 February 2012
10:51 GMT

Apple Launches Exclusive Update for 2010 MacBook Pros

A new firmware update targeting Mid-2010 MacBook Pro computers is now available to download from Cupertino. The release enables Lion Recovery from an Internet connection on the respective laptop model. According to the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California, the new MacBook Pro EFI Firmware ...

24 January 2012
07:55 GMT

Pay Just $929 for this MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Core i5

As Apple prepares to introduce Retina display MacBooks (some day), people looking to get themselves a decently working MacBook Pro without too much pop can nab a nifty offer over at Apple Special Deals where a Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.3GHz dual-core Intel i5 currently sells for $929.Originally released February 2011...

14 December 2011
11:31 GMT

Retina MacBook Pros with 2880x1800 Resolution on the Way - Report

A new report from China says Apple will release a high-resolution MacBook Pro lineup in the second quarter of 2012.Citing sources in the upstream supply chain, Digitimes says the new computers will boast a display resolution of 2880 by 1800, which should set new standards for panel specifications in the notebook indu...

14 December 2011
06:01 GMT

15-inch MacBook Air Launching in Q1 2012 - Report

After countless rumors of Apple extending the MacBook Air line to include a bigger, 15-inch version with (presumably) Pro-level specifications, sources in Asia are now claiming that Cupertino is geared towards a Q1 2012 launch.Not one but three MacBook Air models will be on sale starting next year, said the sources f...

28 November 2011
07:32 GMT

Thicker iPad 3 in March, Metal iPhone 5 Next Summer - Report

A person with alleged knowledge of Apple’s forthcoming product lineup claims that 2012 will see the release of a thicker iPad, the iPhone 5 with a metal chassis, and a complete redesign of the MacBook Pro line of laptops.iLounge calls its source ‘most reliable’ and reports that Apple has a thicker i...

19 November 2011
13:20 GMT

Parts for Apple’s Mysterious 15-inch Ultra-Thin Notebook Now Shipping

Parts for a rumored ultra-thin MacBook Pro are now shipping in small volumes, according to upstream Asian suppliers doing business with Apple.Citing the industry sources in question, Digitimes says suppliers have started shipping a small volume of components for “a 15-inch ultra-thin notebook model from Apple&r...

15 November 2011
05:32 GMT

Apple Struggles to Fix MacBook Pro Video Issues

After acknowledging some video issues with 15-inch Mid 2010 MacBook Pros running Lion, Apple is now stepping up its game releasing a Video Update for Snow Leopard customers. The servicing program Apple introduced in October for affected systems is still a go.Over at the Support Downloads section of Apple.com, Mac use...

15 November 2011
05:21 GMT

Apple Updates MacBook Pro Computers’ SMC Firmware

Apple is addressing a problem with MacBook Pro computers by means of a firmware update tasked with fixing an issue where the computer would shut off out of the blue because of heavy processor load.A technical note on Apple’s web site says “This update resolves an issue where a MacBook Pro being used with ...

11 November 2011
07:24 GMT

Redesigned Ultra-Thin 15-Inch MacBook Pro Enters Final Testing - Reports

Apple is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a radically redesigned 15-inch MacBook that is believed to emerge sometime early next year.The recent discovery of new part numbers in Apple’s inventory system led to widespread belief that Cupertino is refreshing its MacBook Pro lineup ahead of the holiday s...

31 October 2011
05:52 GMT

Apple Offers to Service MacBook Pros with Video Issues

A software update update addressing an issue where MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2010) computers may intermittently freeze or stop displaying video is now available for download. Customers who are unable to fix their video issues via software update can take their Mac to Apple.Targeting OS X 10.7.2 users with 15-inch MacB...

25 October 2011
02:32 GMT

Apple Officially Updates MacBook Pro Line

As speculated, Apple has updated its MacBook Pro lineup with faster processors and bigger hard drives. However, the company made no announcement whatsoever and didn’t even take down its online store to place the new entries.While Apple generally puts up the yellow sticky sign to warn that something’s &lsq...

24 October 2011
07:55 GMT

Refreshed MacBook Pro Lineup Leaked

The rumored MacBook Pro refresh is just around the corner, with a proven reliable source now revealing the configurations slated for release as early as this week.Via 9to5mac comes word that Apple is indeed upgrading its Pro line of notebooks. Don’t expect any major overhaul, though.According to the source leak...

24 October 2011
04:08 GMT

New MacBook Pros Launching Next Week - Report

People in a position to know have received word that Apple is gearing up to launch updated MacBook Pro computers as soon as next week. A modified AirPort Express model with new wireless chips is also in the pipeline, the sources said.A report by 9to5mac cites a certain Mr. X who has been accurate on Apple rumors in t...

21 October 2011
05:17 GMT

Apple Store Down - 19/10/2011 [Updated]

Apple has taken down its online store for maintenance Internationally amid persistent rumors of a MacBook Pro refresh.Although it is entirely possible Cupertino is only doing some backend work, like tweaking the store’s interface to better accommodate ordering your iPods, we can’t help speculate there cou...

19 October 2011
03:02 GMT

'Memory' MacBook Pro Model Shows Up on Apple Store

Two mysterious listings for ‘MacBook Pro Memory Model’ on Apple’s online store has some people thinking Apple just leaked its own plans to introduce new laptops. The entries are tied to a November launch.As the screenshot above shows, Apple is featuring two entries for ‘MacBook Pro Memory Modu...

18 October 2011
07:14 GMT

MacBook Pro Refresh Just Around the Corner - Report

New internal code names for a bunch of new MacBook Pros indicate that a minor revision is on the way, possibly with Bluetooth 4.0 technology and a processor speed bump, according to a new report.Constrained MacBook Pro stock coupled with findings by the Cultofmac’s Mr. X suggest there will be a major revision t...

14 October 2011
04:47 GMT

Apple Acknowledges Video Issues with MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) Models

Apple informs via a Support document that it has discovered video problems with a relatively small number of MacBook Pro configurations, and that the company is working on a fix.According to a new Support document posted online by the Cupertino Mac maker, “…a small number of MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 201...

13 October 2011
16:31 GMT

Apple Explains Why Your MacBook’s Battery Is Acting Up

Apple has published a document that explains one of several potential reasons why you MacBook computer’s battery is draining faster than anticipated.The document addresses owners of either one of these systems: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)...

11 October 2011
04:33 GMT

Steve Jobs Would Roll in His Grave if He Saw This

If there’s but one computer model in the whole world that shouldn’t be pimped out with gold, that computer is an Apple MacBook Pro. Not that everyone has to agree, but I’m sure many of you will when I say that having loads of cash doesn’t have to equal having zero taste. Is a MacBook Pro...

10 October 2011
07:11 GMT

MacBook Pro Core i7 Refresh Expected This Month

Apple may be attempting to bridge the gap between current-generation MacBook Pros and the ones getting Intel’s next-generation Core i-Series processors slated for 2012, by means of an in-the-middle refresh with new Core i7 CPUs.People who are allegedly privy of the talks between the Santa Clara-based Chip maker...

14 September 2011
05:39 GMT

Apple Building Thinner, Air-Like MacBook Pros - Reports

In order to better compete with upcoming super-slim notebooks, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new MacBook Pro family that borrows key design elements from the MacBook Air line, including a thinner, tapered design, solid state storage, and no optical drive. Two separate reports corroborate each other&rsqu...

27 July 2011
05:09 GMT

Sony Notebooks to Offer Thunderbolt Support via USB Port

At the beginning of the year it has been rumored that both Sony and Dell are interested in introducing Intel's Thunderbolt technology into their products and a recent report comes to claim that the first Sony Vaio model to include this interface, the Ultimate Mobile PC, will implement the standard via a propriet...

18 May 2011
04:15 GMT

FaceTime - The Best Way to Say Hi to Your New MacBook Pro

Wonder why Apple is ever so confident that the next Mac it plans to roll out will set the bar yet again? Well, it’s because it most likely will. FaceTime on the company’s new MacBook Pro computers is one solid example. We got Apple’s new 15-incher last week. Equipped with a 2.2 GHz Intel Sandy Bri...

30 April 2011
08:51 GMT

MacBook Pros Departing from Current Design, New Models to Emerge - Report

In addition to refreshing the iMac line of desktop computers, Apple is planning a major MacBook Pro refresh, people with knowledge of such matters are saying. Quoted by rumor-site MacRumors, these people have reportedly leaked “reliable confirmation” that Apple’s next revision of the MacBook Pro ...

26 April 2011
07:28 GMT

Intel Expects Thunderbolt Device Availability to Pick Up

Introduced earlier this year, together with the 2011 Mac BookPro, Intel's Thunderbolt technology isn't yet available in any retail products other than Apple's notebook, but Intel hopes this will change later this quarter when the company releases the Thunderbolt development kit. The Thunderbolt tech...

13 April 2011
10:21 GMT

Early 2011 MacBook Pros Are Poorly Assembled, Teardown Reveals

According to a team of technicians making a living out of tearing down and repairing electronics, Apple’s newest MacBook Pro computers are poorly assembled. Such observations have escaped iFixit teardowns of Apple products in the past, but this time, the tinkerers were forced to throw in negative remarks in ...

1 March 2011
08:16 GMT

Apple’s New MacBook Pros Are Beasts, Outperform Recent Mac Pros

Early benchmark tests carried out on the new MacBook Pro family have revealed that even the entry-level 13-inch performs well compared to powerful Mac Pro workstations, and new recent ones at that. The tests were carried out using Geekbench, a tool that provides a comprehensive set of benchmarks. They revealed ...

25 February 2011
05:33 GMT

2011 MacBook Pros Arrive with Thunderbolt, New Core CPUs & Graphics

Apple has finally confirmed rumors of an upgraded MacBook Pro family by introducing new versions featuring next-generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera, replacing the old iSight. According to the Cupertino giant maker, the new MacBook Pro line is up to...

24 February 2011
09:16 GMT

Future Entry-Level MacBook Pros to Use Dual Core Intel Core i5 2410M CPU

After Intel officially decided to unveil the dual-core mobile Sandy Bridge CPUs a few days ago, we've seen a very larger number of notebooks built around them being pushed onto the market, and it seems that the low-end models from the yet unreleased new MacBook Pro family will get the same treatment.So, accordin...

23 February 2011
10:32 GMT

‘Thunderbolt’ MacBook Pros Emerge in Purported Leaked Pictures

Images purporting to depict a next-generation MacBook Pro bearing a ‘Thunderbolt’ (Light Peak) connector and a built-in SDXC card reader have surfaced, as rumors of a refreshed MacBook Pro line are reaching critical levels. Via Engadget, fscklog, and Mac4Ever comes word that Apple’s new range of ...

23 February 2011
07:40 GMT

Refreshed MacBook Pros to Launch on Steve Jobs’ Birthday, Reports Claim

Apple boss, Steve Jobs turns 56 on February 24, this week. The CEO’s birthday falls on Thursday, when his company is believed to have prepared the unveiling of new MacBook Pro computers equipped with Sandy Bridge processors and dual SSD-HDD storage options. Apple’s CEO is currently on medical leave of ...

22 February 2011
04:47 GMT

New MacBook Pros Have Internal SSD-HDD Combo - Source

A reputable source of rumors has gone on record to cite a person with knowledge of Apple’s near-term plans regarding the MacBook Pro refresh, noting that said systems will be quite different from an architectural point of view. BGR’s 'Apple source' is said to have learned that “the new ...

22 February 2011
02:52 GMT

Next-Gen MacBook Pros Arriving in 'Sealed Packages' at European Dealers - Report

All signs point to new MacBook computers, yet we cannot report ‘confirmed’ until Apple itself makes the big announcement. However, Apple has begun instructing retail staffers and resellers to not open sealed packages that should arrive at their doors soon. AppleInsider cites people briefed on the matte...

21 February 2011
09:01 GMT

Apple Prepares 5 MacBook Pros for Feb. 24 Launch - Sources

New MacBook Pros are on their way to warehouses to meet a scheduled February 24 launch, according to a high-profile blog focused on Apple rumors.MacRumors reports that MacBook Pro stock has been diminishing all over the world, with two Italian sites listing new MacBook Pro part numbers (MC720, MC721, MC723, MC724, an...

20 February 2011
06:18 GMT


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