Microsoft updates Visual Studio Code to run natively on Apple silicon Macs
Visual Studio Code 1.54 is now a universal binary providing native code for both Intel and ARM platforms, no Rosetta emulation required on M1 Macs anymore.
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Apple is now selling refurbished M1 MacBook Air models starting at $849
Apple is now selling refurbished M1 MacBook Air models.
Call Recorder for Skype won’t receive native Apple silicon support
The app is popular with podcasters who use it to record interviews over Skype. But now, it’s been confirmed that the app won’t gain compatibility with the M1-powered Macs.
Apple reports Q1 2021 revenue of $111.4 billion
Apple today announced its first fiscal quarterly earnings for 2021, raking in $ billion in revenue.
Linux now has a usable version for M1 Macs
Linux is now “completely usable” on the M1 Mac lineup thanks to work put in by the software virtualization company Corellium.
Microsoft begins testing an Apple silicon version of the Edge browser
Also, VLC media player is now available natively on M1 Macs, but the software has yet to be delivered as a universal binary.
Apple is now blocking M1 Mac users from sideloading iPhone and iPad apps
Apple has now made it so M1 Mac owners cannot sideload iOS or iPad apps onto their machines.
Apple is reportedly working on a cheaper external monitor, new Mac Pro models, and redesigned iMac
A new report says Apple is working on two new Mac Pro models, a less expensive external display, and a redesigned iMac.
Latest macOS Big Sur beta hints Apple may prevent users from sideloading unsupported iOS apps on M1 Macs
Apple may prevent users from installing unsupported iOS apps on their M1 Mac if code in the latest macOS 11.2 Big Sur beta is any indication.
Apple is working on a fix for Bluetooth issues plaguing some Apple silicon Mac units
Apple is aware of interment disconnects, reliability woes and other Bluetooth hiccups that have been plaguing some of the early M1 Mac adopters, and is working on a fix as we speak.
The M1 MacBook Air’s battery life won me over
While the new M1 MacBook Air has plenty of improvements over its Intel-based brethren, it’s the battery life that won this writer over.
Video: Tips and tricks for using the MacBook Air and Pro notebooks powered by Apple silicon
We’re taking a look at a bunch of tips and trick for making the most of your Apple silicon-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with the macOS Big Sur software.
