The new Mac mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models powered by the new Apple M1 laptop chip bring support for Wi-Fi 6 aka 802.11ax to the Mac platform for the first time.
M1-powered Macs are Apple’s first computers to support Wi-Fi 6
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Apple discontinues Intel-based MacBook Air, other models still available with Intel chips
With its new M1 laptop chip and related hardware updates to the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini, Apple has now stopped selling MacBook Air configurations with Intel processors in order to focus exclusively on the new models that are powered by the M1 chip. As for the Mac mini and MacBook Pro, some Intel-based configurations continue to be offered by Apple.
Apple’s new M1 laptop chip is limited to 16GB of RAM, doesn’t support external GPUs
The new M1 laptop chip in Apple's refreshed Mac mini, as well as in the 13-inch MacBook Air and Pro models, maxes out at 32 gigabytes of RAM. Also, it doesn't support external GPUs (eGPU) via Thunderbolt like its Intel-based counterpart does. Here's what's going on...
Here’s why the baseline $999 MacBook Air comes with seven GPU cores instead of eight
The baseline $999 model of Apple's refreshed MacBook Air notebook, powered by its new M1 laptop chip, comes with seven graphics cores instead of eight. That's because Apple is salvaging some weaker chips by disabling one core, a process known as binning.
Developers can now update their Mac apps with macOS Big Sur and Apple Silicon compatibility
Following yesterday's "One more thing" event, Apple's informed registered developers it's now accepting Mac app updates with macOS Big Sur compatibility. In addition, universal binaries with both Intel and Apple Silicon code are now accepted for inclusion in the Mac App Store.
How to fix an overheating MacBook
There are many reasons why your MacBook could be overheating. From wonky apps using too much CPU to poor ventilation, here are things to check for and the ways to prevent your Mac from getting too hot.
These are the Apple Silicon optimizations in macOS Big Sur
Apple during its prerecorded product unveiling today spent some time explaining the interplay between the software and the hardware when it comes to Apple Silicon. With its latest and greatest macOS release, called Big Sur, Apple has introduced a set of underlying technologies that are carefully optimized for its first custom desktop chip for the Mac, dubbed the M1.
The new MacBook Air becomes the first Mac with the M1 Apple Silicon chip
Here it is! After years of rumors, we finally have the first Mac featuring Apple's own processor. It's a 13-inch MacBook Air running the just-announced M1 chip. And while the laptop may look familiar on the outside, there are a number of upgrades and changes on the inside.
This is the new M1 processor for the Mac
Apple on Tuesday hosted its latest media extravaganza , the Mac-focused "One more thing" event. And, as such, there's new things to unveil.
“Alba: A Wildlife Adventure” from “Monument Valley” makers is coming to Apple Arcade soon
“Alba: A Wildlife Adventure” is the next premium title coming from Ustwo Games, the studio that brought you the award-winning “Monument Valley” games with impossible architecture. It's scheduled to launch on the Apple Arcade game-subscription service in a few weeks.
How to watch the November 10 “One more thing” Apple Silicon Macs event on your devices
Apple is holding its last media event this year tomorrow, November 10, 2020, at 10am PDT. The "One more thing" event is pre-recorded due to the COVID pandemic and work-from-home measures. Here is how you can follow Apple's upcoming product presentation and see the company's first Apple Silicon-powered Mac models, regardless of where you live and which platforms or devices you may happen to be using for the moment.
How to work with app windows using VoiceOver on Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how to manage app windows with VoiceOver on Mac. You can use these tips to enter full screen, switch between apps and windows, and resize or move a window.