2021 might not have been the busiest of years for Apple. All things considered, though, the company launched a healthy enough amount of new devices out into the wild. And, since the year is finally over and done with, let's take a look back, shall we?
It's that time of year again, when gifts are received and given. Which means it's a busy stretch of time for companies like Apple and Google and Microsoft (and so many others), all hoping for some of (or a lot of) your money. And while Apple itself doesn't necessarily go out of its way to offer up the greatest deals during the holidays, there are plenty of resources out there to get a pretty worthwhile discount in time for the holidays.
One of the strongest attributes for Apple is its A-series processors. And now, maybe even more so, the M-series. Apple has galloped away from the competition in mobile and desktop because of these chips. There have been rumors that Apple is going to expand that effort in the future, with a recent report saying as much. Especially towards wireless chips.
macOS Monterey 12.2 enables much-needed support for Apple's ProMotion technology in Safari for Mac, bringing improved 120Hz scrolling on the latest MacBook Pro.
Five new Apple silicon Mac computers are reportedly scheduled to land in 2022, including an entirely new baseline model of the MacBook Pro with Apple's next-generation M2 chip.
When the brand new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were unveiled earlier this year, it went down as one of the more significant changes for the laptop lineup in ages. Yes, part of that was Apple welcoming back elements the company had decided on its own to remove. But, still. They saw the error of their ways and eventually corrected it. Hooray!
The macOS Monterey 12.1 update resolves layout issues where the notch on 2021 MacBook Pros would obscure those tiny icons on the right side of your Mac's menu bar.
Apple's macOS Monterey 12.1 software update fixes major bugs that users have been complaining about, including problems related to MagSafe charging, registering trackpad taps as clicks and watching HDR content on YouTube.
Some people are experiencing various problems with their MacBook Pro's SD card slot, such as the inability to mount an SD card, unusually slow transfer speeds and more.
Some of the owners of Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro are complaining about their notebook refusing to charge when shut down, with others reporting various hiccups when external monitors are connected in clamshell mode.
Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program in place for general consumers, allowing for a single monthly payment and an easy path to upgrade to a new model when they want. Unfortunately, a similar program doesn't exist for the general populace with Macs. But! Eligible businesses can now sign up for their own option.
The holiday shopping season is already kicking off for some folks, and some companies. Apple, for instance, has officially launched its holiday efforts for 2021, which includes a nice new addition to the offerings for customers who are looking to buy some new Apple-branded gear this holiday season.