Apple introduces new MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes

Apple introduces new MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes Apple today introduced the new 2021 MacBook Pro. It comes in two sizes, a 16-inch model as well as a new 14-inch model, and features a raft of changes, from the design to the display, the connectivity, the battery, and most importantly, the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets.

The new MacBook Pro features a brand new design that is somewhat reminiscent of the old polycarbonate MacBooks in the way the aluminum shell is curved around the sides. It’s interesting that the MacBook Pro is going back to the curved design of its predecessor while the iPhone and iPad went back to the flat sides…

iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey will be available on October 25

iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey will be available on October 25 Apple’s next batch of software updates for all of its devices are coming in exactly one week from today, on October 25.

That’s when we’ll see the release of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey. These new versions are required for the new AirPods announced today, which incidentally will start shipping the day after the software launch, on October 26.

macOS Monterey is also the software that will be powering the newly announced 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro with the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. These will become available – you guessed it – on October 26…

Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs are official with much improved performance over the M1

Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs are official with much improved performance over the M1 Apple today unveiled its two latest computer-focused ARM-based Systems-On-a-Chip (SOCs), the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Compared to the M1 that made its debut last November, these have 70% faster CPU performance.

When it comes to graphics, the difference is even more pronounced, with the M1 Pro’s GPU being 2x faster than that in the M1, while the M1 Max GPU is up to 4x faster than the M1’s.

This allows “pro users to fly through the most demanding graphics workflows”, Apple boasts. Memory bandwidth has been improved too, with the M1 Pro delivering up to 200GB/s with support to 32GB of…

The HomePod mini will now be available in yellow, orange, and blue

The HomePod mini will now be available in yellow, orange, and blue During Apple’s surprise product event, the company announced that the HomePod mini would be gaining new features, as well as new color options that will become available starting next month.

Just to be clear, Apple isn’t updating the HomePod mini’s hardware. It’ll begin offering the $99 smart speaker in yellow, orange, and blue color options starting in November. Apple already offers the HomePod mini in white and space gray options as well.

Starting later in 2021, the HomePod mini will be able to support multi-user voice recognition wherever the smart speaker is sold. More…

Apple unveils AirPods 3 with longer battery life and MagSafe support, Apple Music Voice Plan

Apple unveils AirPods 3 with longer battery life and MagSafe support, Apple Music Voice Plan Today at its special event Apple made the oft-rumored AirPods 3 official. The true wireless earbuds come with better battery life, an in-ear detection sensor, and Adaptive EQ.

This tunes sound in real time based on how the new AirPods fit in your ear – which is welcome considering that this style of earbud doesn’t provide a seal in your ears. So the Adaptive EQ tries to tune the low and mid frequencies to account for what may be lost due to variances in fit.

AirPods 3 have support for spatial audio, and with Dolby Atmos these place sound all around the user. The in-ear detection…

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