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- 08:04 pm9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2024 – The new MacBook Pro lineup with M4
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Dreametech: Industry-leading smart cleaning products, available now with massive savings. more…08:00 pmOpenAI brings its lifelike ChatGPT advanced voice feature to the Mac
Move over, Siri. OpenAI is bringing its advanced voice feature for ChatGPT to the Mac and Windows starting today. more…07:30 pmEnd of an era: Apple discontinues 8GB RAM Macs as the entire lineup now starts with 16GB | 9 to 5 MacEnd of an era: Apple discontinues 8GB RAM Macs as the entire lineup now starts with 16GB
It’s officially the end of an era. Apple on Wednesday held the last day of its super week of Mac announcements, this time with the launch of a new generation MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. But the company also did something else: it upgraded all Macs with 16GB of RAM as standard, putting an end to 8GB Macs. more…07:25 pmIntense Cyberpunk 2077 game reaches Mac in 2025
”Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition” reaches Mac in a few months. Explore Night City and take on the role of V in this award-winning RPG. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:14 pmThe best accessories for your new M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini
It’s been a busy time for Mac launches. Apple has released the first three M4 Macs: the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. If you’ve ordered a new M4 model, or even if you’re sticking with your current hardware, these are the best accessories to upgrade your Mac experience. more…07:10 pmNew MacBook Pros Gain M4 Chips, 12MP Center Stage Camera, and Thunderbolt 5
With the release of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models based on the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Apple has addressed every niggling annoyance in the previous generation—these are glorious machines. But they still aren’t cheap.07:05 pmHere’s how many external displays the new M4 MacBook Pro models support
Apple today unveiled its new MacBook Pro lineup powered by M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The update comes with good news for external display support for some users, and we’ve got all of the details about the changes below. more…07:03 pmApple’s App Store soon to offer AI-generated summaries of user app reviews
Apple's iOS 18.1, released on Monday, brought the first Apple Intelligence condensate to the masses. This AI-powered feature can generate… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:40 pmM4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: Big performance gains in three years | AppleInsiderM4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: Big performance gains in three years
The new M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro offers incredible performance, and is a good upgrade from the M1 Pro. Here's what a difference of three years brings to the table.M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]Three years is a long time in computing. It's also about the time that consumers start looking for potential upgrades and replacements for their hardware.With the M4 Pro coming out for Mac, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip is now a viable upgrade for owners of the M1 Pro version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:34 pmApple Music in iOS 18.1 got two upgrades that are easy to miss
iOS and iPadOS 18.1 launched this week, with Apple Intelligence the biggest addition. But the Music app also scored a couple nice upgrades you might have missed. Here’s what’s new for Apple Music. more…06:08 pmWahlberg takes The Family Plan to Europe in action-comedy sequel
"The Family Plan" sequel Apple Original Films just announced will see the Morgans on a "holiday-themed European adventure," bullets included. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:29 pmWatch Apple’s 17-minute MacBook Pro announcement video
Apple on Wednesday unveiled the new MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips — M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max — delivering… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:26 pmAll the M4 Mac highlights from Apple’s big announcements
Apple has had a big week for Mac announcements. There are new M4 models of the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, plus new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips—all shipping next Friday, November 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 also debuted with Apple Intelligence. Here are all the highlights from Apple’s big announcements. more…05:16 pmApple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches
Take the rest of the week off — as Apple is. The promised week of announcements turned out to be three days, as Apple confirms there are no more products to reveal.John Ternus with the small Mac mini, which wasn't the only thing shorter than expectedIt was Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, who told us to "Mac" our calendars for "an exciting week of announcements." True, it would have been less of a snappy line if he'd also wedged in the words, "on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday."But he could have just said that there were to be exciting Mac announcements "next week." Instead, the suggestion was a week of announcements, and the reality was three. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pm'Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition' to hit Apple Silicon Macs in 2025
The futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077 is officially coming to Mac, bringing Apple gamers an experience many have anticipated since the game's initial release.Cyberpunk 2077. Image credit: CD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will launch in early 2025, available through the Mac App Store and Steam. It's exclusive to Macs powered by Apple Silicon, taking advantage of advanced hardware capabilities in Apple's M1, M2, and the new M4 MacBook Pro models.The game supports path tracing and frame generation, which are essential for delivering intricate graphics and lifelike environments. Gamers will also enjoy Apple's Spatial Audio for immersive soundscapes that further enhance gameplay. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmApple introduces advanced M4 Pro and M4 Max chips
Apple on Wednesday announced M4 Pro and M4 Max, two new chips that — along with M4 — bring far more power-efficient performance… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:49 pmApple Gadgets and Related Products On Sale On Amazon
Deals for Apple and Apple-related products have been found on Amazon this week featuring an all-time low price for the M2 MacBook Air, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. The M2 MacBook Air features a 13-inch crisp Liquid Retina Display, 8GB Ram, 256GB of SSD Storage, built with the most powerful M2 Chip for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:47 pmApple calls attention to the feature ‘Scribble To Siri’ for iPadOS 18.1
iPadOS 14 launched with a “Scribble” feature in 2020, which converts any Apple Pencil-written handwriting to text automatically. The feature has existed for accessibility, which will be compatible with the newly updated Siri for the iPadOS18.1 and works across all text fields. Apple Intelligence in iPadOS 18.1 features include the capability of typing onto Siri […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:44 pmWhat you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
Macworld Updated October 30, 2024: Apple has released its first Macs to support Thunderbolt 5. This article has been updated to reflect this developmet. In September of 2023, Intel announced Thunderbolt 5, a new update to the Thunderbolt specification that doubles the bi-directional bandwidth to 80 Gbps (Thunderbolt 4 supports up to 40 Gbps). A feature called “Bandwidth Boost” provides up to 120 Gbps for video content. About a year later, the Thunderbolt 5 has made its Mac debut in the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models that include the M4 Pro processor. Macs that have the regular M4 processor still support Thunderbolt 4. The standard is built on USB4 V2, DisplayPort 2.1, and PCI Express Gen 4 and is fully compatible with previous Thunderbolt versions. The increased performance is achieved using a new signaling technology called “PAM-3” which should enable today’s printed circuit boards and passive cables (up to 1 meter) to achieve this performance. Intel’s comparison image shows the use cases supported by Thunderbolt 5 compared to Thunderbolt 4.Intel Compared to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 offers three main benefits. First, it guarantees double the bandwidth (80 Gbps) and can support up to 120 Gbps in a boost mode. Second, it supports a greater number of higher-resolution displays with higher refresh rates. And third, it mandates support for higher power delivery—at least 140W (TB4 required 100W power delivery) with support for up to 240W (TB4 could support a max of 140W). Apple includes Thunderbolt 4 connectors on many Mac computers and the iPad Pro. The M4 Mac mini (with M4 Pro processor) and M4 MacBook Pro (with M4 Pro processor) are the first Macs to support Thunderbolt 5. Windows laptops with Thunderbolt 5 started shipping just a few months earlier, in the summer of 2024. Apple sells a 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable for $69/£69.04:44 pmApple Makes 16GB RAM Standard on MacBook Air
Apple has boosted the default RAM to 16GB across its MacBook Air lineup while maintaining existing prices. The memory upgrade affects both M2 and M3 models, with base prices staying at $999 for M2, $1,099 for 13-inch M3, and $1,299 for 15-inch M3 versions. The move comes as AI features demand increased memory capacity. Read more of this story at Slashdot.