Apple's Mac mini was refreshed last week and it's quite a beast, according to the first Geekbench 4 synthetic benchmark scores pertaining to the pricier $1,099 model upgraded to an optional six-core 3.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, resulting in a $1,299 configuration.
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Geekbench tests put new iPad Pros within spitting distance of 2018 15″ MacBook Pro
The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro introduced Tuesday have plenty of CPU and GPU power to make them comparable in terms of processing speed to Apple's nearly $3,000 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro notebook outfitted with Intel's six-core Core i7 chip.
2018 Mac Mini tech specs
On Tuesday, Apple unveiled a much-requested refresh of the Mac Mini, which sports powerful new hardware and a redesigned chassis constructed from fully-recycled aluminum.
In this piece, we outline the tech specs concerning Apple‘s all-new 2018 Mac Mini.
2018 iPad Pro to rock an improved A12X chip with a faster GPU for more powerful graphics
Now that a Chinese regulatory filing has all but confirmed a new iPad-focused Apple media event this month, fresh new details pertaining to the upcoming refresh continue trickling in on an almost daily basis. According to Brazilian iOS developer Guilherme Rambo, the 2018 iPad Pro refresh will include a new Apple-designed A12X Bionic system-on-a-chip.
Manually set your Mac’s cooling fan speeds with Macs Fan Control
If you own an Apple computer, especially a modern one, then you’ve probably come to notice how particularly thin these machines have become. Despite that, most Macs still sport internal cooling fans to keep the CPU and GPU temperatures in check.
By default, Apple’s internal cooling fans run as silently as possible for a quiet user experience, but this isn’t without its caveats. Thinner machines like the MacBook Pro are more susceptible to heat soak because the cooling capabilities of such a compact chassis are limited; this is something you’ve undoubtedly felt while the machine sits on your lap during intensive tasks.
Geekbench 4 shows huge improvements for 2018 MacBook Pro
Initial Geekbench scores on the recently announced 2018 MacBook Pro lineup show significant improvements over last year's models. This shouldn't come as that much of a surprise since this year's model features the first core increases for the MacBook Pro since 2011.
Apple A12 chip in 2018 iPhones may sport 40% faster GPU, 10% faster CPU & 4GB of RAM
French blog Consomac.fr (Google Translate) this morning managed to dig up some claimed single and multi-core synthetic benchmarks from Geekbench's database showing alleged CPU and GPU speed gains plus other improvements for the upcoming Apple A12 system-on-a-chip destined to power 2018's upcoming iPhone X and iPad models.
How Apple’s on-device facial detection works
Apple today pushed a new post to its Machine Learning Journal blog launched in the summer.
Top 25 features of the iPhone X shown off on video
The iPhone X is a powerful new beast. Whether you are still debating on whether to get the new phone, or if you just want to know what makes this device stand out, I've taken a look at the 25 best features of the iPhone X.
Bloomberg: 2018 iPad Pro to feature Face ID, custom GPU, slimmer bezels & new Pencil
Bloomberg report today that Apple is working on a revamped 2018 iPad Pro featuring slimmer top and bottom bezels, a faster processor with a custom Apple GPU and no Home button or Touch ID.
Apple boosts orders for AMD Vega GPUs ahead of upcoming iMac Pro launch
Apple has started to release more orders to AMD for high-end Vega GPUs needed for its upcoming 27-inch iMac Pro all-in-one desktop ahead of its scheduled launch in December.